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
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
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
Currently, the Nissan Leaf comes with a 24 kWh battery pack. Later this year, however, when the 2016 model year starts selling, Nissan will be offering a higher grade package that comes with a 30 kWh batter pack – that’s a 25% increase! Although the information hasn’t been directly confirmed (or denied) by Nissan, the… Continue reading 2016 Nissan Leaf will come with a 30kWh battery pack option
Mitsubishi Motors North America executive vice president Don Swearingen has again confirmed the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid is coming to the USA in the first quarter of 2016. After that, with no specific dates given, Mitsubishi will bring the plug-in hybrid version of the smaller Outlander Sport Plug-in Hybrid (called the ASX PHEV in some markets).… Continue reading Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and smaller Outlander Sport PHEV coming in 2016
At the Shanghai Auto Show, Cadillac unveiled their rear wheel drive CT6 flagship sedan that will be available with a plug-in hybrid model. At the Auto Show, GM stated the CT6 PHEV will “more than double” the economy of the sedan that provides a “combination of exceptional fuel economy, crisp acceleration and strong electric driving… Continue reading Cadillac CT6 PHEV debuts at Shanghai Motor Show [pics]
The Chevy Spark EV is only available in Oregon, California, and sometime later this summer, Maryland. If you live in one of those 3 states, however, Chevrolet has welcome news – the price of the base model 2015 Spark EV LT is now $25,995. Lease options are being advertised as low as $139 per month… Continue reading Chevrolet Spark EV gets price lowered $1,650
Today Cadillac announced they are decreasing the price of the 2016 Cadillac ELR by $9,000 bringing the price down to $65,995 before any tax incentives. Cadillac also made mention of other improvements over the previous model year ELR. For the 2016 Cadillac ELR, a revised electric drive system increases power and torque by more than… Continue reading Cadillac ELR gets price cut, faster 0-60 time
The Mini Superleggera was unveiled last summer at the 2015 Villa d’Este concours d’elegance, and it sent EV cyberspace into orbit as people everywhere urged BMW to produce the vehicle so they could buy one! Well, CarMagazine UK is reporting that BMW’s board has approved the Superleggera roadster for production in 2018. Mini is simplifying… Continue reading Mini Superleggera approved for production, might not be an EV when launched
At a special breakfast this morning, kicking off the start of the 2015 Chicago Auto Show media days, Vice President of General Motors North America, Alan Batey, made an announcement confirming the production of the 200 mile electric vehicle based on the Bolt EV concept unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. “The message from… Continue reading Chevrolet Bolt confirmed for production
The Wall Street Journal has access to some insiders – and the word from them is that Chevrolet will be debuting a 200 mile electric vehicle this coming Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. We’ve known for some time GM has been working on a pure EV, and it’s been speculated… Continue reading Chevrolet Bolt – 200-mile, $30,000 EV expected to debut on Monday
BMW is preparing a more ‘potent’ version of its i8 plug-in hybrid supercar for the company’s centenary celebrations in 2016. In a recent article by Autocar, the new model, which is rumoured to be called i9, will use the same carbon fiber chassis as the i8, but will receive more aggressive styling (is that even… Continue reading BMW i9 will be a modified i8 with more power
Audi’s A7 Sportback H-Tron plug-in hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle was unveiled at the 2014 LA Auto Show. Just a concept for now, the vehicle uses an AC charging inlet to recharge an 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The battery pack gives the vehicle an electric range of 50 kms, and in addition to the… Continue reading Audi unveils A7 H-tron hydrogen plug-in hybrid at 2014 LA Auto Show
In a recent press release from BMW, the automaker outlined it’s plans for a BMW 3 Series e-drive plug-in hybrid vehicle that will launch in early 2016. The vehicle will use the similar technology to the X5 eDrive. Power comes from a 4 cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine from BMW’s Efficient Dynamics engine family. Combined with… Continue reading BMW schedules 3 Series eDrive plug-in hybrid for early 2016
Just a concept for now: At the LA Auto Show, Audi unveiled the A7 plug-in hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.The ‘h’ in h-tron stands quite obviously for hydrogen. By plugging this vehicle into an AC power supply, the 8.8 kWh batter pack can be charged up enough to provide around 31 miles of all-electric driving.… Continue reading Audi A7 H-Tron Plug-in Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle unveiled at LA Auto Show
Apparently all Chevy Spark Electric Vehicles built in between January 17th, 2012 and July 29, 2014 are prone to having the secondary hood latch corrode. The corrosion could cause the striker to get stuck out of position, which increases the chance of the hood flipping up in front of the windshield while driving. Sounds like… Continue reading Chevy Spark recall for hood latch corrosion
Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuko says the automaker will produce plug-in hybrid versions of the next generation ASX crossover and the Pajjero/Shogun SUV. The 2 plug-in hybrids will join the Outlander PHEV which is already on sale throughout Europe and in New Zealand. The conventionally powered ASX replacement will launch in 2016 and the plug-in version… Continue reading Mitsubishi plans ASX PHEV and Pajero PHEV
Earlier this week, at an investors meeting, General Motors’ global product chief Mark Reuss confirmed that GM will make a Chevrolet electric vehicle. Reuss also confirmed that this EV will be different than the Volt and the ELR, in that it will not be an extended range electric hybrid, but a full battery-only electric vehicle.… Continue reading GM to make 200 mile Chevrolet EV
