At a speech in Detroit yesterday at the SAE World Congress, a top General Motor’s executive took some shots at Tesla. Dan Nicholson, General Motor’s Vice President of global propulsion systems, did mention that some customers may confuse the Bolt name with the Volt. Beyond that, however, most of what he had to say was comparing… Continue reading More Chevy Bolt vs Tesla – GM doesn’t need to take $1000 to hold your spot
Starting in July 2016, the 2017 BMW i3 will enter production. Aside from a few exterior tweaks and color changes, the main difference between the 2017 and current model i3 is the size of the battery pack. Mystery sources are confirming the 2017 i3 will have an increase in the NEDC (European test cycle) range… Continue reading 2017 BMW i3 will get batter pack size increase leading to 50% more range
Last week at the Geneva Auto Show, Hyundai released more details on their purpose built hybrid/ev vehicle. The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq will be the first pure electric vehicle from the manufacturer (unless of course you count the Kia Soul EV from it’s sister company). The Hyundai IonIQ will be available as a Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid,… Continue reading Hyundai IonIQ Specs released at Geneva Motor Show
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan will have MSRP pricing starting at $45,740 for the Pacifica Touring-L model, $48,740 for the Pacifica Touring-L Plus model, and $54,740 for the Pacifica Limited. The news come from FCA Canada, and was announced by the Windsor Post. Fitting that they should have the inside scoop, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica… Continue reading 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan will range in price from $45,740 to $54,740 in Canada
While the pricing information was not officially announced by GM, InsideEVs was able to deduce the purchase price based on comments from a Chevrolet representative at the Canadian International Auto Show. The GM Rep said the all new Chevrolet Bolt EV will be the first electric vehicle in Canada to get the full $14,000 rebate… Continue reading Chevrolet Bolt EV will cost more than $46,500 in Canada
The Hyundai IONIQ was first unveiled in January 2016, and is set to be launched later this year to compete with the Toyota Prius. In order to do that, Hyundai says the IONIQ will be a hybrid mid-size hatchback that will have a plug-in hybrid option as well as a fully electric version. Just recently, Hyundai… Continue reading Hyundai IONIQ specs released including range and battery size
Volkswagen’s CEO Dr. Herbert Diess has already given tentative approval to the next generation Golf, even as a face-lifted version of the current generation is due out later this year. In the wake of dieselgate, Volkswagen is working hard on zero-emissions batter electric and plug-in hybrid versions of the Golf 8th generation. The e-Golf will… Continue reading 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf to have 186 miles of Real-World Range
At the North American International Auto Show, Chrysler shocked media by unveiling their new minivan – the Chrysler Pacifica. While families everywhere get excited about new minivans, what really excited was that the Pacifica will come in a Hybrid version with a plug! The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan has an estimated 248 horsepower, and… Continue reading Chrysler Pacific Hybrid Plug-in Minivan with 30 miles electric range coming later this year
After a long delay, Audi has announced via twitter that the A3 e-tron Sportback is now eligible to be sold in the USA. Originally set to go on sale last October, the e-Tron was delayed as it waited for CARB certification. Those regulatory issues have now been solved and the A3 e-Tron can roll out… Continue reading Audi A3 e-Tron receives USA CARB certifications and is now on sale in USA
Rather than visit the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, Mitsubishi decided to skip it altogether, and instead hold a private event last Thursday evening. At that event, Mitsubishi Motors North America gave a sneak peek at the US version of the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV. Ken Konieczka, VP of Sale Operations,… Continue reading 2016 Outlander PHEV will debut at New York Auto Show in March, go on sale in August
Last week, GM CEO Mary Barra unveiled the production version of the Bolt EV, and confirmed some details like 200 miles of range, around $30,000 US after tax incentives, and available later this year (2016). However, lack of full specifics left us wondering how big was the battery pack, how much horsepower will the electric… Continue reading Chevrolet Bolt EV full specs released at NAIAS this morning
It seems like old news, but it’s actually new news – because last we heard was that the Outlander PHEV was coming to North America in May. Now, according to an article on GreenCarReports citing Alex Fedorak of Mitsubishi public relations. Mr. Fedorak said the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid will arrive in the USA in ‘late… Continue reading Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV delayed again
According to an announcement by GM Executive President Mark Reuss at the LA Auto Show, GM will unveil the production version of its 200 mile Bolt electric vehicle at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in January 2016. General Motor’s CEO Mary Barra is the keynote speaker at CES, so it makes sense that the company… Continue reading Chevrolet Bolt production version will be unveiled in January
The Volkswagen e-Golf electric vehicle is being recalled due to a faulty passenger detection system. The system is supposed to detect whether or not the front passenger seat is occupied, and if it should deploy the airbag in the event of a crash. Volkswagen advises owners of the affected e-Golf vehicles not to allow anyone… Continue reading Volkswagen e-Golf recalled for airbag related issue
According to a recent news release by Toyota USA, as of the end of September, the company has received 1900 order requests for the Toyota Mirai fuel-cell electric vehicle. While the Toyota Mirai cannot literally fly, it is flying off the virtual shelf! Interestingly, Toyota only intends to sell 1000 Mirai vehicles to the USA… Continue reading Toyota Mirai orders in the USA have reached 1900
After multiple delays, Mitsubishi Motors says the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. in May 2016. Originally set to go on sale in North America in January 2014, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV production was delayed multiple times because of battery fire issues, then battery supply issues, and then… Continue reading Outlander PHEV to go on sale in USA in May, finally!
John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda, said that Honda plans to discontinue the production of the CNG Civic, Hybrid Civic, and the Accord plug-in. Mendel made this statement while speaking at a media briefing in Detroit earlier this week. Honda is cleaning up its range, removing the low selling vehicles to tidy up… Continue reading Honda plans to discontinue Accord Plug-in Hybrid
First showing up at the International Auto Show in Quebec, the Renault Twizy is now officially coming to Canada. Renault was looking for dealers, and has settle on the AZRA Network whichi s a charging station company that has over 600 charging stations in Quebec. Official pricing will be announced later, but it’s expected to… Continue reading Renault Twizy coming to Quebec, Canada
