Month: October 2013

Tue Oct 8, 6:04PM

Mitsubishi will unveil 2 SUV plug-in hybrid electric concepts at 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi Motors will unveil 3 new concept vehicles at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show in late November, and 2 of them will by plug-in hybrid electric SUVs. According to Mitsubishi, these concepts will incorporate a new design identity that has a sense of the security and functionality of an SUV, along with “next generation advanced… Continue reading Mitsubishi will unveil 2 SUV plug-in hybrid electric concepts at 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

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Thu Oct 3, 8:31PM

Chevy Spark EV DC fast charging priced, distribution ramping up etc

The Chevrolet Spark EV has been selling right around 100 vehicles each month, and although that isn’t very many, GM says that people are very excited about the car. GM says it is still ramping up distribution of the Spark EV “so some of that (low inventory/sales) is due to getting the product to the… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV DC fast charging priced, distribution ramping up etc

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Wed Oct 2, 10:14PM

Kia Soul EV confirmed, headed to US in 2014

Since Kia EV test mules were spotted in California we haven’t heard anything from the South Korean automaker – until now! Yesterday, Kia officially announced plans for its first all-electric vehicle in the United States. The electric vehicle will “combine the Soul’s funky and iconic design.” Months ago, we guessed that the electric version of… Continue reading Kia Soul EV confirmed, headed to US in 2014

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Tue Oct 1, 5:26PM

EV Owner Inforgraphic shows 4 in 5 have household income over $100,000

Produced by the EV project, an organization funded by the DOE, this infographic profiles data from around 8000 plug-in vehicle owners. With data going back to 2009, there is a chance some of the data is no longer valid, since Nissan alone has sold $35,000 LEAFs in the US. Out of the 8000 plug-in owners,… Continue reading EV Owner Inforgraphic shows 4 in 5 have household income over $100,000

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Tue Oct 1, 4:53PM

Mitsubishi confirms the Outlander PHEV will only be coming in 2015

Last week initial reports came out that said the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV would be delayed, and now it’s confirmed. InsideEVs spoke with a Mitsubishi representative yesterday, and they confirmed “the PHEV is expected to arrive in Calendar Year 2014 and the delay is indeed due to lack of battery supply…” In fact, demand for the… Continue reading Mitsubishi confirms the Outlander PHEV will only be coming in 2015

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