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Honda
63 May 19, 2013 | Comments: Teen Builds 780-HP Honda S2000 EV
Instead of adding horsepower the more traditional way, this high school senior converted a Honda S2000 into a 780 hp EV beast. Tags: Videos EV Green Offbeat
Green
87 May 15, 2013 | Comments: BMW i3 to Cost How Much?!
Anyone looking to own the upcoming BMW i3 will likely end up paying quite the price premium over the Nissan Leaf. Tags: EV Green Report
Green
69 May 14, 2013 | Comments: Tesla Model S Outsells German Rivals
The Tesla Model S is proving to be a hit as it reportedly outsells some of its conventionally-powered, German-built competitors. Tags: EV Green Report
Green
88 May 09, 2013 | Comments: Dead-End Technologies: GM EV1
The EV1 certainly had its flaws, but it did help to pave the way for modern hybrids - and EVs that actually work much better. Tags: Dead-End Technologies EV Green GM
Toyota
7 May 08, 2013 | Comments: TMG EV Returning to Pikes Peak
The world's fastest EV aims to further entrench its Pikes Peak record with a raft of improvements. Tags: Pikes Peak Hill Climb EV TMG Radical Sports Cars Racing
Sport Package
47 May 06, 2013 | Comments: Tesla Offers Performance Plus Pack
Suspension and rolling-stock upgrades improve the Model S' handling and increase its range, too. Tags: EV Sport Package Report
Bankruptcy
30 May 05, 2013 | Comments: Coda Files for Bankruptcy
Green automaker Coda bites the dust as it files for bankruptcy protection in the wake of declining popularity for EVs. Tags: Bankruptcy EV Coda Report
EV
57 May 01, 2013 | Comments: Venturi to Smash EV Speed Record
Venturi and Ohio State University heading back to Bonneville to further entrench their land speed record for electric vehicles. Tags: Land Speed Record EV
Ford
14 Apr 29, 2013 | Comments: Fiesta Prototype Packs eWheelDrive
Ford previews new electric powertrain tech with Fiesta prototype at its Lommel proving grounds in Belgium. Tags: Videos Prototype EV
Report
45 Apr 28, 2013 | Comments: Tesla Model S Leads Plug-In Sales
Unlike Fisker, Tesla has been having an excellent year so far as its Model S has outsold cheaper competitors like the Volt and Leaf. Tags: plug-in EV Report
Concepts
27 Apr 25, 2013 | Comments: Renaultsport Reveals Twizy F1
Renault handed its electric commuter car to its F1 engineers, and this is what came out. Tags: Concepts EV Renault Sport Technologies
EV
7 Apr 25, 2013 | Comments: Volvo Releases Updated C30 Electric
New quick-charge technology developed by Volvo and Siemens can top up the C30 EV's batteries in just 1.5 hours instead of 8. Tags: EV Technology Siemens
Concepts
97 Apr 24, 2013 | Comments: Toyota Me.We Thinks Out of the Box
Odd name aside, Toyota's new Me.We Concept offers an interesting dose of lightweight materials combined with intelligent use of interior space. Tags: Concepts EV Videos
Racing
29 Apr 24, 2013 | Comments: Formula E Hits the Streets of LA
The FIA's electric racing series comes to the City of Angels to preview the race that will take place there next year. Tags: Videos Los Angeles Racing EV
Report
84 Apr 23, 2013 | Comments: Maserati: EVs are "Nonsense"
The head of Maserati clearly isn't a fan of EVs but he won't rule out the use of a hybrid powertrain at some point in the future. Tags: Report Hybrids EV
EV
21 Apr 23, 2013 | Comments: Nissan Leaf Pulls Taxi Duty in NY
Nissan and New York City announce on Earth Day the launch of six Leaf taxis to see how electric cabs could work day to day. Tags: Videos Taxi EV
Concepts
4 Apr 23, 2013 | Comments: Nissan Venucia Viwa Debuts in China
Nissan’s Chinese sub-brand unveils new EV concept at the Shanghai Auto Show. Tags: Concepts EV 2013 Shanghai Auto Show
Concepts
65 Apr 15, 2013 | Comments: Hyundai Envisions an Egg Car
Engineers from the Korean automaker have created their vision of future and eco-friendly transportation. And it looks like an egg. Tags: Concepts EV Green
EV
25 Apr 13, 2013 | Comments: Harris Drives SLS Electric Drive
Chris Harris goes for a spin in the $500,000 electric SLS before explaining the fascinating tech that makes it one of the most exciting EVs on the planet. Tags: EV Supercars Videos Drive
Fisker
31 Apr 13, 2013 | Comments: Fisker Karma by Ultimate Auto
An understated aftermarket program transforms the luxury EV into a more attractive proposition. Tags: Ultimate Auto EV Tuning
Spy Shots
32 Apr 12, 2013 | Comments: Audi R8 E-Tron Spied
Rumors of Audi opting to put an electric R8 into production appear to hold true. Tags: EV Supercars Spy Shots e-tron
Spy Shots
22 Apr 12, 2013 | Comments: No Hofmeister Kink for BMW i3?
Latest spy shots of all-electric hatch reveal the new i3 is set to come without the Hofmeister kink. Tags: Spy Shots EV
Spy Shots
5 Apr 10, 2013 | Comments: BMW Developing Electric X1?
Could BMW be close to unveiling an EV variant of the X1? These spy shots suggest so. Tags: EV Spy Shots Crossovers
EV
25 Apr 06, 2013 | Comments: Tesla Working on New Roadster
Tesla is already gearing up to build a new Roadster that will supposedly push even more technological boundaries. Tags: Report EV
Debut
61 Apr 04, 2013 | Comments: Detroit Electric Reveals SP:01
A revived American automaker has revealed its first model, the SP:01, an EV with a supposed 150-mile range. Tags: Detroit Electric EV Debut
Hybrids
65 Apr 01, 2013 | Comments: BMW M Division to Refocus on EVs
Reports indicate that BMW could be shutting down its famous M division in order to focus its attention on the i brand of electric vehicles and hybrids. Tags: EV Hybrids Green Rumors
Classic Cars
54 Apr 01, 2013 | Comments: Ford Model T Making a Comeback
Following the success of the revived Mini and Fiat 500, Ford is reportedly digging even deeper into its history for a new low-cost retro model. Tags: Classic Cars Rumors EV
Comparisons
9 Mar 29, 2013 | Comments: Tesla Model S vs. 1956 Citroen DS
It's a battle not just between old versus new but also which car is the clearest definition of a technological game changer. Tags: Videos Classic Cars Comparisons EV
Debut
8 Mar 28, 2013 | Comments: Mercedes B-Class Goes Electric
B-Class Electric Drive is headed for production, including availability in the US. Tags: EV 2013 New York Auto Show Debut
Teaser
25 Mar 22, 2013 | Comments: Detroit Electric Coming to Shanghai
A classic Detroit EV car company has been reborn with plans to produce electric cars for the first time since the 1930s. Tags: EV Supercars Teaser