Ford begins Focus Electric production in Germany
Ford Motor has started production of the all-new Focus Electric in Saarlouis, Germany.
The Focus Electric has been manufactured in North America since December 2011....
Cadillac trying to reduce ELR sticker shock with free chargers
When Cadillac announced that the 2014 ELR range-extended plug-in would cost $76,000 there were more than a few shocked faces. GM was selling what...
Honda Launches New Leases for Fit EV
In 2012, the first all-electric Honda Fit made its way into the hands of the American consumer and in the months following, the EV...
Australia to encourage 'green' car development
Australia will encourage the development of fuel-efficient and hybrid cars under a plan to revitalise the country's automotive industry, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said...
Fisker Karmas To Be Recalled
The ultimate plug-in hybrid, the nearly $100,000 Fisker Karma, will soon be recalled. The issue stems from, of all things, the car's electrical system. The...
The Kia Optima Hybrid is A Go
The recently revised Kia Optima shares so much with the Hyundai Sonata that it might as well get its optional gasoline-electric drivetrain as well. ...
Global automakers split on ‘green car’ strategy
Global automakers are locked in a showdown evoking the video format wars of the 1980s, as they bet on what eco-friendly vehicles will prevail...
Chevrolet Volt Propulsion System Named a Ward’s 10 Best Engine
The propulsion system on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the industry’s only electric vehicle with extended-range capability, is among the winners of the automotive...
Mitsubishi Expands to Build Better EV Chargers
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced a new three-way partnership with the intent to build an all-new electric vehicle charging system. Combining their powers with the manufacturer will...
Tesla seeks electric car subsidies in China
Tesla Motors Inc. wants its Model S to qualify for China’s electric car subsidies that the government said will remain more valuable than initially...
