Kia has revealed specs on the upcoming Soul EV with a large and informative press release. The only things missing are an official launch date, and pricing information. In the press release, Kia Motors confirms development of an all-electric version of the Kia Soul set to go on sale in 2014. The Kia Soul EV… Continue reading Kia Soul EV coming in 2014 with range of more than 120 miles
Later this month at the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan will unveil a new electric vehicle concept named the BladeGlider. The BladeGlider is a deltoid shape vehicle, with a narrow front track and wide, stable rear that reduces drag and creates downforce. The BladeGlider looks like the ZEOD race car and gets power from a Nissan… Continue reading Nissan BladeGlider concept EV headed to 2013 Tokyo Motor Show
There’s been some back and forth, so take this news with a chance it could be changed in the future. Chevrolet Canada has announced the Chevy Spark EV will be available for public sale, not just fleet sales, starting with the 2015 model year. Robert Pagé, Communications Manager at GM Canada, has confirmed, and re-confirmed… Continue reading Chevy Spark on again in Canada
Mitsubishi has unveiled its blueprint for the future, and they’re calling it New Stage 2016. Mitsubishi says it will narrow down its vehicle offerings over the next 3 years and focus on vehicles with electrified powertrains. Mitsubishi has set a target of 20% of their total vehicle production to be either pure electric vehicles, or… Continue reading Mitsubishi announces New Stage 2016 plans for more plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles
The FIA Formula E Championship now has 6 teams. The latest team to join is Super Aguri, a Japanese team founded this year by four partners. The most famous partner is Aguri Suzuki, who spent 8 seasons as an F1 driver between 1988-1995, and was team owner of Super Aguri F1 from 2006-2008. Aguri Suzuki… Continue reading Super Aguri is 6th team to join Forumla E
President of VIA Motors in Latin America has said that VIA Motors’ assembly line in Mexico will be able to output 2 electric vehicle per hour, which equates to 10,000 vehicles per year! We are proud to be first to deploy this innovative assembly technology here in Mexico, to transform conventional vehicles into advanced, extended… Continue reading VIA Motors opens high volume EREV assembly facility in Mexico
We wrote about this almost a month ago and all we had was a mostly dark photo to show you. Now, Mitsubishi has released more photos of their upcoming 2 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that they will be unveiling at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show later this month. The Mitsubishi Concept Grand Cruiser PHEV is… Continue reading Mitsubishi teases new concept PHEVs to be revealed in Tokyo
Ford is recalling the approximately 2600 Ford Focus Electric vehicles that have been built since Sept 15th at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant. The ‘Stop Safely Now’ issue is a situation that can cause a loss of power to the wheels, even while in motion. The steering and brakes to seem to remain unaffected. An official… Continue reading Ford finally responds to ‘Stop Safely Now’ problem with official recall
Daimler AG, the German parent company of Mercedes-Benz, wants to expand on its partnership with Tesla Motors. Tesla used to supply electric motors and batteries to Daimler for it’s previous generation Smart ForTwo Electric Drive (not the current 3rd gen version), and will supply parts for the new Mercedes Benz B-Class electric vehicle that is… Continue reading Daimler hopes to expand cooperation with Tesla
