The Chevrolet Cruze Sets A Fuel Economy Record
John and Helen Taylor are an Australian couple. They recently spent 23 days driving a Chevrolet Cruze Eco across 9,552 miles in a trip sponsored by...
The Toyota Prius Moves Up in The World
When Toyota Motor Company gave to the public their first-ever mass-produced hybrid 15 years ago, the Prius was, without a doubt, low volume. In...
Canada Gets Its First Nissan LEAF
Roaming the streets of Ottawa, Canada is now a fully electric and zero emissions Nissan LEAF. As the keys to a black 2011 LEAF...
CarCharging acquires NYC’ largest EV charging service provider
Car Charging Group Inc. has acquired Beam Charging LLC. The deal was closed Feb. 28.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Beam provides electric...
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. ...
Vespa announces new Eco-Smart engine
Italian manufacturer Piaggio has equipped its 2011 Vespa S 150, LX 150 and LXV 150 models with new 150cc electronic fuel-injected engines that are...
NHTSA Probes Tesla EV Fire
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began investigating a recent fire in a Tesla Motors electric car.
According to NHTSA Administrator David Strickland, the...
Ford’s Focus Electric Breaks the 100 MPG Mark
It is official: the 2012 Ford Focus Electric is now America's most fuel-efficient five passenger car. After testing, the EPA has stamped a MPGe (electric equivalent)...
Obama Gets First Seat Time in Chevrolet Volt
President Barack Obama got his first exposure and seat time Thursday in the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range capability during a visit...
GM to invest in fuel efficient engines
General Motors said it will announce a major investment in fuel efficient engines Thursday amid a broader expansion of its US operations following years...
