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EVs of All Types Not Even a Minor Threat to Regular Cars by 2040, According to OPEC
EVs of All Types Not Even a Minor Threat to Regular Cars by 2040, According to OPEC

28 Dec 2015, 13:30 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Why would you listen to what the major oil exporting countries have to say about electric cars is anyone's guess, but just in case you were curious, here it is

 
Faraday Future Teases Ideal World with No Pollution from Cars
Faraday Future Teases Ideal World with No Pollution from Cars

23 Dec 2015, 16:10 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Tesla Motors' first direct competitor, Faraday Future, released a teaser on YouTube showcasing the world without fossil fuel powered cars and parking lots

 
Cadillac's Chief Marketing Officer: "Hydrogen Is the Future, Current EVs Make No Sense"
Cadillac's Chief Marketing Officer: "Hydrogen Is the Future, Current EVs Make No Sense"

18 Dec 2015, 12:27 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Uwe Ellinghaus, a Cadillac official responsible for marketing, considers current EVs make no sense and considers hydrogen fuel cell cars as the future

 
Aston Martin Signs Partnership with Chinese Tech Giant for Its Future Electric Cars
Aston Martin Signs Partnership with Chinese Tech Giant for Its Future Electric Cars

16 Dec 2015, 14:13 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The carmaker has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Chinese company called Letv. The new partner for the Brits is specialized in electric vehicles

 
Volkswagen Working on Flat Battery Technology for Future EVs
Volkswagen Working on Flat Battery Technology for Future EVs

15 Dec 2015, 14:57 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The carmaker is developing a new type of battery for its future electric vehicles. The flat battery can be installed under a car's floor to save room

 
Saab's New Owners Want to Launch Four New Models Through 2018
Saab's New Owners Want to Launch Four New Models Through 2018

14 Dec 2015, 15:04 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / National Electric Vehicle Sweden, Saab's new owners, have revealed their intentions to develop and launch four new models by the year 2018

 
Ford Wants to Launch 13 New Electric Nameplates by 2020
Ford Wants to Launch 13 New Electric Nameplates by 2020

11 Dec 2015, 09:39 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The carmake has announced its commitment to electric vehicles and confirmed the launch date of the next Electric Focus. Ford's new EV comes out in November 2016

 
BMW Boss Predicts EV Future Amid VW Emissions Scandal
BMW Boss Predicts EV Future Amid VW Emissions Scandal

7 Dec 2015, 15:42 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Harald Kruger, BMW's CEO, predicts diesel will be uneconomical in the short-term future. The boss of Munich brand plans an expansion of the EV range

 
Silicon Valley is America's Hotspot for Electric Cars, Study Claims
Silicon Valley is America's Hotspot for Electric Cars, Study Claims

14 Jul 2015, 14:54 UTC · By: Tudor Rus / Have you ever wondered where in the US is the place with the largest number of electric cars? Well, here's your answer: Silicon Valley

 
This Gas Can-Shaped EV Range-Extender Will Drown Range Anxiety For Good
This Gas Can-Shaped EV Range-Extender Will Drown Range Anxiety For Good

3 Apr 2015, 15:55 UTC · By: Tudor Rus / Here comes Jerr.e, the contemporary brother of the jerry can, a stylish range extender designed and built by Star Engines

 
Barack Obama Wants More EVs and PHEVs For Federal Agencies
Barack Obama Wants More EVs and PHEVs For Federal Agencies

24 Mar 2015, 16:06 UTC · By: Tudor Rus / The White House said the federal government plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the government’s 655,000 vehicles by 30 percent by 2025

 
Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles Explained
Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles Explained

2 May 2014, 11:46 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Since the early days of the 20th century, the internal combustion engine and electricity progressively became two of the most important comfort features aiding life as we know it today. By the time ...

 
Tesla Model S Tops Norwegian Sales Charts in March
Tesla Model S Tops Norwegian Sales Charts in March

4 Apr 2014, 15:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Surprisingly enough, the electric vehicle manufacturer has moved 1,493 Model Ss this March in Norway. To put that into perspective, that's more than every Ford model sold in the Scandinavian co...

 
Tesla Gigafactory to Use Materials Sourced in North America
Tesla Gigafactory to Use Materials Sourced in North America

3 Apr 2014, 17:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Tesla Motors Inc. plans to build a 10 million square feet factory, in order to manufacture its own battery packs. The Palo Alto-based company intends to stop importing raw materials from overseas by...

 
Toyota Continues Wireless Recharging Development
Toyota Continues Wireless Recharging Development

13 Feb 2014, 15:13 UTC · By: Liana Nastase / Since we’re seeing more and more electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids it was only natural to have automobile makers think of a new wireless battery charging system. This is the case of T...

 
Daimler Leads Tiny German Market in Electric Cars
Daimler Leads Tiny German Market in Electric Cars

31 Jul 2013, 13:35 UTC · By: Alex Oagana /  Although the electric car market in Germany is currently of a few thousand vehicles sold per annum, so the profit figures are still low for most manufacturers, Daimler AG doesn't lose any...

 
Automakers are Concerned About the Mandatory EV Sounds
Automakers are Concerned About the Mandatory EV Sounds

19 Mar 2013, 15:22 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) sent a message to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), telling them that they are concerned about the electric vehicles that cou...

 
BYD Opens US Headquarters in LA
BYD Opens US Headquarters in LA

25 Oct 2011, 13:30 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Chinese automotive producre BYD (the name stands for Build Your Dreams) has now innaugurated its North American headqurters in Los Angeles, with the company claiming that it is in need of a 150 ...

 
Europe EV Sales Slow to Pick Up Despite Incentives
Europe EV Sales Slow to Pick Up Despite Incentives

26 Sep 2011, 20:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Despite strong incentives in countries like Denmark, Norway, Belgium and Great Britain, Europeans have been slow to pick up on the recent trend for electric transportation, as customers have been ta...

 
Honda Pumps $335 Million in Upgrades for Ohio Operations
Honda Pumps $335 Million in Upgrades for Ohio Operations

26 Aug 2011, 09:50 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Racing towards productivity and fuel-efficiency, Honda Motor Co. pumps $355 million in upgrades at plants in Ohio. The car manufacturer’s plans to make cars in the US include $166 million of i...