Tag: Electric Cars - Page 5
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Nissan LEAF reaches 50,000 units sold worldwide
These ±50,000 LEAF owners have together driven about 160 million electric miles so far (260 million kilometers), and one LEAF owner in Japan has already put 108,000 miles (175,000 kilometers) on his EV.
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Bill AB266 could extend HOV lane access for green cars by 10 years in California
One of the most sought after incentives for green(er) cars in California are the white, green and yellow stickers that give access to the HOV lane even if you don't have the required number of passengers. But when will they expire?
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Tesla releases damning logs from New York Times test-drive (UPDATED)
For those who missed the first two acts of the Tesla-New York Times saga, here is the latest chapter in this epic battle between the old media and 21st century green technology.
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Volt-based Cadillac ELR caught playing in the snow
The Cadillac ELR was a big hit at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. As the first official offspring of the Chevrolet Volt that is slated for commercial production, it represents an important step forward for GM.
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Honda is bringing the Fit EV to the East Coast
Fans of the Honda Fit EV on the East Coast rejoice, Honda is expanding distribution of its all-electric hatchback. It will now be available in 5 additional states.
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New York Times Model S review is 'fake', says Tesla CEO (UPDATED)
A few days ago, the prestigious New York Times published a rather negative cold-weather review of the Model S by John M. Broder. The problem? Elon Musk says it doesn't match the car's logs.
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2013 Ford Focus Electric gets 5-star safety rating from NHTSA
Like the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid before it, the 2013 Ford Focus Electric has recently been crash-tested by the NHTSA and passed with flying colors, getting an overall rating of 5 stars out of 5.
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'Gallons of Light': Best Tesla commercial so far?
Jordan Bloch likes his Tesla Model S electric car so much that he decided to create an unofficial commercial for it. And it's not amateur hour, the dude is talented!
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Mitsubishi Recalls 14,700 Electric Cars
Mitsubishi is recalling about 14,700 electric vehicles around the world because of potential brake issue. The vehicles may carry an "improperly shaped or damaged electric pump, which sends air to the brake booster", said the Japanese automaker.
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Nissan to Build 500 EV Fast-Charge Stations in U.S. Within 18 Months
There are currently only about 160 fast-charge stations for electric vehicles in the U.S., but Nissan plans to triple that number over the next 18 months by building at least 500 quick-charge stations.
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Closer Look at the Volt-Based Cadillac ELR Plug-in
One of the most interesting cars at this year's Detroit Auto Show was the Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid. It's interesting not only because it's a plug-in, but also because it represents the first step in a longer journey.
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Tesla Reaches 20,000 Unit Production Rate Annually for Model S
Another major milestone has been reached by Tesla Motors, the electric car startup that keeps proving skeptics wrong.
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2013 Ford Focus Electric Gets Huge Price Cut
Ford is reducing the cost of leasing and buying the Ford Focus Electric to move more units after a relatively disappointing year in 2012.
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Carlos Ghosn Discusses Electric Car Revolution
This interview with Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn goes over the current state of the electric car market, and where Mr. Ghosn sees it going next.
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Nissan to Launch 15 Hybrids by 2016
It's good to see the company give more fuel-efficient choices to its customers, and keep its laser focus on making fully electric cars mainstream.
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Consumer Reports Secretly Buys Model S for Testing
One of the most trusted and objective reviewers out there is testing what is probably the best electric car out there. We can't wait for the full report!
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Illinois Dealer Leases Mitsubishi i Electric Car for Just $69/Month!
They are leasing the jelly-bean shaped Mitsubishi EVs either for $69/month or $169/month, a record low price as far as we know.
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2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Now Available in New York and California
We're still waiting for a nation-wide release date for the 2014 Accord plug-in, but in the meantime, it is for sale at select dealers in California and New York.
