This morning, Tesla Motors announced they had added titanium underbody shields and aluminum deflector plates to the Model S. In response to an NHTSA investigation into 2 Model S fires in 2013, Tesla had initially provided an over-the-air software update that raised the default ride height at highway speeds. In addition, now, starting with vehicle… Continue reading Tesla adds Titanium underbody shield to Model S (videos)
Just in case you were concerned that the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car would sound lame with a 3 cylinder gas engine and quiet electric motor, BMW has released a YouTube video of the i8 running through some gears. In the video, the i8 has the Active Sound Design disabled, so the actual sounds… Continue reading BMW i8 engine doesn’t sound like a 3-cylinder
Last week Clipper Creek announced their brand new HCS-60, high power 240Volt charging station that can put out 48 amps. It comes with a rubber molded vehicle cable and connector to ensure long lasting, rugged performance for indoor or outdoor use. The HCS-60 works with all fully electric, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles currently available.… Continue reading Clipper Creek releases HCS-60 48amp EVSE charging station
Autobild.de, a German automotive news site, is reporting that the plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Passat is a ‘done deal’ for 2015. …the plug-in hybrid version of the Volkswagen Passat are to follow soon. The Passat plug-in will use the same drivetrain as the upcoming Audi A3 e-Tron, including the 1.4 liter turbocharged gasoline engine, and a… Continue reading Volkswagen Passat Plug-in set for production
At the Geneva Motor Show, Nissan has unveiled the production ready version of the e-NV200 electric van (as they said they would). Nissan will first be introducing the van in Europe, and it will make it to North America but no dates were given. Nissan has redesigned the van, and they say around 30% of… Continue reading Production Nissan e-NV200 unveiled in Geneva
