Plug-in Electric

The Newest Tesla Is Rolling Out! (Probably Isn’t What You Were Expecting)

By The Author ⋅ March 12, 2010 ⋅ View Comments

This new all-electric walk-in van isn’t quite what most would expect from a company better known for its sleek EV roadster, but what’s under the hood is uniquely Tesla.

Porsche Introduces The 918 Spyder Plug-In. Stunning, Sexy, And 78 MPG!?

By The Author ⋅ March 3, 2010 ⋅ View Comments

The new Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in concept has got everything you’d expect from Porsche and even some things you wouldn’t…like 78 mpg!

First Hand Look At The Nissan Leaf EV. Not bad

By The Author ⋅ January 18, 2010 ⋅ View Comments

A first hand take on the new Nissan Leaf EV: The ambiguous all-electric vehicle that everyone wants, but still know very little about (thanks to Nissan).

Ford Reveals New Fusion hybrid and PHEV For 2012

By The Author ⋅ January 11, 2010 ⋅ View Comments

Ford continues to show signs that it intends to build on its new ‘greener’ direction and Fusion hybrid success by unveiling its new model Fusion hybrid and Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) for 2012.

Volkswagen’s First Gasoline-Powered BlueMotion Engine Is In The New EOS (U.K.)

By The Author ⋅ January 7, 2010 ⋅ View Comments

Volkswagen continues to improve on traditionally-powered drivetrains with its BlueMotion technology. Only this time it’s a gasoline engine.

Toyota Developing Solar-Powered PHEV/EV Charging Stations

By The Author ⋅ December 29, 2009 ⋅ View Comments

Toyota is currently developing solar-powered charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles that will charge vehicle batteries ‘cleanly’ as well as be sources of power for the grid.

Prius Wagon/SUV In Development. Soccer Moms Sent Notice

By The Author ⋅ November 16, 2009 ⋅ View Comments

According to the Yomiuri newspaper in Japan, Toyota is considering the production of a yet to be determined Prius hybrid sport wagon and/or SUV in the next year.

Nissan’s EV Leaf Comes With Charging Infrastructure (Sort Of)

By The Author ⋅ October 14, 2009 ⋅ View Comments

With the release of several different EVs within the next year, the infrastructure needed to support these vehicles is still dreadfully inadequate. Realizing this, and poised to release its own all-electric Leaf in 2010, Nissan is taking the initiative to build the needed infrastructure itself.

Audi e-tron Will Be Produced And Ready To Drive By 2012

By The Author ⋅ October 9, 2009 ⋅ View Comments

Audi’s sleek all-electric e-tron sports car, unveiled as only a concept a couple of months ago, will now go into production and be ready for sale by 2012.