This is now the second time that Inifiniti has confirmed the LE will make it to production. The year will be 2014, and Inifiniti tells us the LE will come with wireless charging – likely the first production vehicle with infuctive charging. USAToday reported that Infiniti officials made the anouncement at Pebble Beach last weekend.… Continue reading Infiniti LE electric vehicle set for 2014
With 230hp and 240 ft-lbs of torque, the reinvented electric DeLorean has 100 more horsepower than the original and 2 times the amount of torque – according to Matt Farah from the Drive channel on YouTube, the DeLorean is finally fun to drive! Top speed is over 100 mph and the 0-60mph time is under… Continue reading Electric DeLorean DMC-12
BMW recently partnered with Green Mountain Solar utility company to allow ActiveE drivers to power their electric vehicles with solar power. The agreement allows ActiveE drivers to buy renewable energy certificates from Green Mountain. Drivers can buy the certificate for a one time payment of $48 that ensures all electricity used during their ActiveE lease… Continue reading BMW partners with Green Mountain Solar to power ActiveE with sunlight
Although no details have been released, Nissan has announced that an all electric compact SUV concept of theirs is headed to the Paris Auto Show this fall. Perhaps they felt they had to release something in this category to compete with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV that Mitsubishi just announced. Mitsubishi and Nissan have been in… Continue reading Nissan has an all-electric concept SUV headed for Paris Auto Show
Audi is a partner of the German Olympic Sports Confederation and the National Paralympic Committee of Germany (currently until the end of 2016). Audi has presented the German Olympic Squad with an Audi A1 e-tron wearing the teams colors. The Audi A1 e-tron is an electric car with a gasoline powered range extending engine. The… Continue reading Olympic Audi A1 e-tron
Yet another electric vehicle concept from Volkswagen that is unlikely to make it even close to production (see the E-up! and the Golf PHEV). We first caught a glimpse of the VW E Bugster concept before the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Three months later, it was back at the Beijing Motor Show. The E-Bugster concept… Continue reading Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept
Last September, Audi debuts the A2 E-tron electric vehicle at the Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany. Although Audi never promised the A2 or even the A1 e-tron vehicles, we had thought it was a sure thing since BMW is moving ahead strongly with it’s i3 electric vehicle. However, according to Car Magazine from the UK,… Continue reading Audi says A1 e-tron and A2 e-tron will not make it to production
We all know that Renault and Nissan are sister companies, sharing technology, automotive parts and in some cases executives. That’s what makes it somewhat surprising that Renault thinks it’s Zoe electric vehicle will sell better than the Nissan Leaf EV in Europe. The Renault Zoe electric var is scheduled to be released later this year,… Continue reading Renault says the Zoe EV will outsell the Leaf in Europe
Amongst a host of diesel and hybrid vehicles, BMW will be supplying 40 MINI E electric vehicles as well as 160 1-series Active E models. These vehicles will be used as transport around the venues and supporting the Olympic Torch Relay. The electric vehicles will showcase BMW’s electric offerings as well as London’s 120 new… Continue reading BMW supplying electric fleet for London Olympic Games
Matthew Unger, an expat living in China who is somewhat familiar with the Aptera 2e history spotted a look-a-like at the Beijing Motor Show. Apparently the future builder of the Aptera 2e is Zap Jonway. Zap Jonway competed against Aptera in the Automotive X-prize contest and had a 3 wheeler entrant. The Zap Jonway company… Continue reading Aptera 2e resurfaces in
Last week the Infiniti LE was displayed at the New York Auto Show. This week, 2 Nissan spokesman told the Chicago Tribune that the Nissan factory in Smyrna Tennesse was the most likely place for the Infiniti LE to be built. The Infiniti LE, which stands for luxury electric, uses a very similar battery pack… Continue reading Infiniti LE may be built in Tennessee with the Leaf
The BYD e6 electric crossover was again on display at an Auto Show. Back in 2010, BYD said the e6 would be available in 2010 – which was changed to 2011, and then 2012, and then mid-2012. Now, 2013 is the new date. BYD USA president says the vehicle will be certified for sale before… Continue reading BYD e6 available in 2013
Infiniti’s latest reveal, the Infiniti LE concept, is said to be hitting dealerships within 2 years in nearly unchanged form.The Infiniti LE is a purpose built electric vehicle (rather than a conversion of a current model) and would be the fancier sibling to the Nissan Leaf EV. The Infiniti LE Concept boats a 24kWh lithium… Continue reading Infiniti LE Concept will make production within 2 years
The New York Auto Show surprised many people with the DeLorean Electric. Apparently even DeLorean Motor Company president didn’t know he was going to be there until a few weeks ago. The DMCev is slated for production in 2013. Between now and then lots needs to happen though, since the electric DeLorean’s in New York… Continue reading DeLorean Electric details and cost from New York Auto Show
Last night Fisker officially unveiled the Fisker Atlantic plug in hybrid, and it looks just as good as the Karma. Fisker didn’t reveal any information such as all electric range, or cost, or even estimated delivery date. All that Fisker Automotive said was that the Fisker Atlantic would come in at a much lower price… Continue reading Fisker Atlantic officially revealed
Audi has had the A1 E-tron on the road in Munich since September 2011. It’s part of a pilot project test with consumers that are using it under everyday conditions. The results will be presented in the ‘Showcasing Electromobility’ project being funded by the German federal government. Although Audi’s first electric vehicle will be a… Continue reading Audi confirms A3 E-tron and A4 E-tron
Last week we showed you some teaser pictures of the Emerg-E. Now we have real photos! The Infiniti Emerg-E was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. We think the Infiniti Emerg-E looks great – although it’s officially only a concept, we can’t wait until more automotive manufacturers start moving towards plug-in hybrid and all electric… Continue reading Infiniti Emerg-E at Geneva Auto Show
Fisker has had some troubles recently including confusion and bad press surrounding it’s funding setbacks as well as the need to recall the Karma because of battery pack and software issue. Despite these recent setbacks, Fisker is moving ahead with plans to show the Fisker Surf at the Paris Auto Show later this year. The… Continue reading 2013 Fisker Surf will be at Paris Auto Show
