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The boxy-but-cool looking Volkswagen E-Co-Motion debuted at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Featuring a modular underfloor drive unit that consists of a battery, motor and gearbox that can be paired to different cab and/or body configurations, Volkswagen’s concept could be a hint that the compact electric Nissan E-NV200 will have some market competition. The Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen E-Co-Motion concept from Geneva
Oxford University in the UK is testing out a driverless version of the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle controlled from an Apple iPad mounted on the dashboard. The Leaf is guided by a low cost system that uses cameras and lasers hidden in the body of the car to gauge its surroundings. The iPad flashes and… Continue reading Self driving Nissan Leaf controlled by ipad
Yesterday Honda sent out an email blast titled ‘Fit EV now on both coasts.’ Last year, the Honda Fit EV was initially launched in Oregon and California markets. Since then, drivers of the Fit EV have “experienced its exceptional range, short charge time, and practical interior.” The Honda Fit EV is rated at 118 MPGe,… Continue reading Honda Fit EV now available on East Coast
At Volkswagen Electronics research Laboratory earlier this month, executives revealed the company’s plan for electric vehicles. “We want to become the leader in electrification,” said Dr. Rudolf Krebs, Volkswagen Group chief officer for electric traction. Although Volkswagen’s gasoline powered vehicles have become more efficient, they aren’t efficient enough to meet the new environmental goals set… Continue reading Volkswagen Electric Vehicle chief wants to lead in electrification
Later this year, Volvo will start selling the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. In anticipation of the launch, Volvo is busy improving on its Volvo On Call smartphone app specifically for the V60 PHEV. Volva On Call is a free download and includes features such as remote door locking, vehicle location devices and… Continue reading Volvo V60 plug-in comes with improved app
Today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, in a round table interview, Nissan CEO Carlos Goshn announced that the 2013 base model Nissan Leaf would receive a price drop of $6,400! Last eyar’s base model was $35,200 and the new base-level Leaf S starts at $28,800. Carlos Goshn says the new… Continue reading 2013 Nissan Leaf $6,400 price drop!
Unveiled today at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, the Volkswagen Cross Blue is a large three row crossover. Volkswagen designers and engineers have specifically designed the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for Canadian and US Markets. The CrossBlue’s drivetrain consists of a 2.0 liter turbo diesel 4 cylinder engine and 2 electric motors with a combined… Continue reading Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept at Detroit Auto Show
Toyota is offering a limited number of customers a $5,000 cash back plug $2,500 in ‘loyalty cash’. If purchasing a Toyota Rav4 EV by January 7, buyers can also get 0% financing. If you factor in the $7500 federal tax credit for plug-in vehicles and the $2,500 clean vehicles rebate from the state of California,… Continue reading Up to $7500 incentives for Toyota Rav4 EV
The Ford C-max Energi is now allowed to wear the New York carpool lane sticker. Cars with these stickers have access to a 40 mile stretch of the Long Island Expressway for single occupied commuter cars. According to recent studies, workers in New York spend more time driving to and from work than anywhere else… Continue reading Ford C-max Energi gets access to NY HOV lanes
At the Los Angeles Auto Show today, Honda announced the Accord Plug-in Hybrid will be available for retail sale and lease beginning January 15th in California and New York. The Accord Plug-in MSRP is $39,780. The Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid has earned the highest rating in its class – it was rated by the EPA… Continue reading 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid Priced at $39,780
On November 20th, in Yokohama Japan, Nissan Motor Co. announced the release in Japan of the updated Nissan Leaf, which has received a number of enhancements. That makes this the Nissan Leaf’s second iteration, and it is now available at dealerships across Japan. Since the Nissan Leaf debuted in December 2010, Nissan has sold more… Continue reading Updated 2013 Nissan LEAF announced
BMW has confirmed with Auto Blog Green that it will show off a new i3 concept next week at the LA Auto Show. Originally, it was rumored the new concept was a BMW i4, but BMW says it is not. The concept of the i3 electric vehicle won’t be the production version, but it will… Continue reading BMW i3 and Born Electric Tour
AutoBlog Green was among some of the media invited to GM’s Electrification Experience in Sausalito, CA this past week. Besides press releases and info about GM’s electrification plans in general, the press was also given some seat time behind the wheel of a final prototype of the 2013 Chevy Spark EV. Here’s what AutoBlog Green… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV – more details from GM with photos
C.J. O’Donnel is Ford’s group marketing manager for electrification. He is quick to state that the Ford Focus Electric is not a compliance car like the Honda Fit EV and the Chevy Spark EV. “By the end of the year we will have six brand-new electrified products, which I think shows a commitment to electrification… Continue reading Ford is starting slow and waiting for market with Electric Vehicles
Fisker recently appointed former Chevy Volt department leader Tony Posawatz as its CEO. This shift is to help Fisker target a much more affordable next car, to potentially compete with the Chevy Volt. The Fisker Atlantic was to be priced well below the Karma, but last week Fisker announced the Atlantic has been delayed until… Continue reading Fisker working on entry-level range extended electric vehicle
There has been much discussion on the Ford C-max Energi Forum about how much space the battery pack takes up in the rear of the Ford C-max Energi. There seems to be some confusion as to where, and how large the lithium ion battery packs in the C-max Energi really are. Here is a picture… Continue reading How much cargo space does the Ford C-max Energi battery pack use?
BMW may be set to unveil a new electric car at the upcoming 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. Likely to be based on the BMW i3 electric vehicle, the new BMW i4 would be a more fashionable and sporty model to complement the BMW i3 in their i electric vehicle line. According to a French… Continue reading BMW i4 concept to appear at LA Auto Show
GM Korea has announced it will start making and selling the Spark Electric Vehicle in early 2013. GM says it is investing more than $900 million annually to further the development of electric drive vehicles. Part of GM’s plan is to eventually export the Spark EV to the US, though few details have been disclosed.… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV will sell in South Korea in 2013, US later
