Peugeot, Citroen, And DS Plan An Electrified Revolution
13 Jun 2016, 16:47 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The French at Peugeot-Citroen have big plans for the future, and electrification is a major topic for the automaker. Its electric revolution will start in 2019
smart Set To Launch Electric fortwo And forfour Models This Year
12 Jun 2016, 11:39 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Daimler's smart brand will launch the electric versions of the fortwo and forfour models at this year's Paris Motor Show
Faraday Future Continues Hiring Spree, Nabs Former Ferrari Executive
10 Jun 2016, 08:27 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The former boss of Ferrari's US and Asian operations was reportedly hired by Faraday Future. Marco Mattiacci's new role at Faraday Future has not been announced
Volkswagen Is Considering A Second Platform For Electric Vehicles
30 May 2016, 09:40 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volkswagen might introduce a second platform for its upcoming electric cars. The decision would be unexpected, as the company already has a modular solution
Faraday Future Might Open A Facility In California
26 May 2016, 16:16 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / According to a report, Faraday Future is in talks with authorities in California on the possibility of opening a new facility in the state
Mercedes-Benz Reportedly Launching Four New Electric Cars By 2020
23 May 2016, 09:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / According to a report, Mercedes-Benz is set to expand its portfolio of electric vehicles by four models in the next four years. Two sedans are planned
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Are Expected To Increase Fivefold By 2021
21 May 2016, 11:52 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / According to American research company ABI, revenues from electric vehicles are set to increase five times over the next five years.
Faraday Future Poached an Important VP from Tesla
17 May 2016, 09:24 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Recently, we reported that Tesla lost several people from its ranks. One of them is James Chen. He was confirmed as the latest addition at Faraday Future
Daimler's Dieter Zetsche Says Customers Want More AMG Models, Not Electrics
12 May 2016, 12:13 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Dieter Zetsche, Daimler's CEO, says customers do not want more electric cars. Instead, they want more Mercedes-AMG models
Hybrid and Electric Cars Are Just as Bad for the Environment, Report Says
11 May 2016, 08:41 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Want to buy a hybrid car and save the environment? Not so fast, says a Scottish study. Researchers claim they are just as bad for the environment
Mom Arrested for Driving Electric Go-Kart Through Times Square with Child in Lap
6 May 2016, 15:52 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Go-karts are serious fun, but they should never be taken on roads open to traffic. An American mom disobeyed this rule and drove through NY's Times Square
Ford CEO Confirms Intention of Building an EV with 200-Mile Range, the Model E
29 Apr 2016, 07:59 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Remember when Ford wouldn't let Tesla use the Model E name? Well, it looks like they also wanted to build an EV that bears that name. It will rival the Model 3
Germany Announces Incentive Initiative for Plug-In Cars, Should Start Next Month
28 Apr 2016, 12:47 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Germany is a great place to be if you want to buy a plug-in car in the near future. The government signed a deal with automakers to jointly finance subsidies
Ford Paid $200,000 for an Early Tesla Model X Founders Series Edition
21 Apr 2016, 14:48 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Ford was caught paying $50,000 over sticker price for a Founders Series Tesla Model X. The company recognized the acquisition, did not provide further details
Honda Clarity Will Get Hybrid and Full-Electric Versions in 2017
21 Apr 2016, 14:00 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Honda has announced that the Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle will be available in two new versions starting 2017. One of them will be fully electric, the other a PHEV
LG Chem Might Build an Automotive Battery Factory in Poland
18 Apr 2016, 12:33 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The largest Korean chemical company in the world, LG Chem, is rumored to plan an extension of its Polish factory, where it will make batteries for electric cars
Ford Is Not Planning an EV with 200-Mile Range, Says It Would Be Too Heavy
18 Apr 2016, 09:31 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Ford will not make a Tesla Model 3 contender in the near future, as it would be too heavy due to the extra batteries required for the extended range
Faraday Future Breaks Ground on Nevada Factory, Expect It to Be Ready in 2018
14 Apr 2016, 13:39 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Faraday Future has begun the construction of their first factory in Nevada. The ceremony of breaking ground was transmitted live on YouTube
Two-Thirds of New Cars Sold in Norway Last Month Were Hybrid or Electric
14 Apr 2016, 11:53 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Norwegian car market is fascinating. While not big in volume, it manages to surprise in terms of eco-vehicle sales. 2/3 cars sold last month were plug-ins
German Startup Wants to Get Electricity Out of Roads with Solar Panels
13 Apr 2016, 17:01 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A German startup called Solmove has a new proposition for regenerable energy sources: embedding solar panels into roads. Trials start in Berlin