One advantage EV advocates push is that charging an electric vehicle is cheaper than filling it full of gas. Project Better Place just announced its pricing plan for the country of Denmark. How does almost $600 a month sound?
Jalopnik: the Mitsubishi Evo Must Die
March 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Will Mitsubishi kill the EVO? That question has been lighting up the automotive forums for days now, ever since Gayu Eusegi (Mitusbishi’s Global Product Director) told Autocar that, although “there is still a demand … we must stop (building the EVO).” One week on, and it seems like the answer is a definite “Yes.”, and [...]
Japanese Vending Machines to Double as EV Chargers
March 8, 2011 By 3 Comments
Vending machines are everywhere, dispending everything from soda to iPods and maybe even some sage advice. A Japanese company thinks vending machine locations are perfect for charging electric vehicles too.
Tesla Model S to Launch with Pricy “Signature Series”
March 7, 2011 By 6 Comments
Tesla has pinned a lot of hopes on the Model S, the all-electric sedan due out next year. The first 1,000 cars off the assembly line will be the “Signature Series” Model S, with 300 miles of range…and more.
Oil Hits $106 a Barrel on Speculation
March 7, 2011 By 4 Comments
I put off filling up my Jeep until after my errands and, 90 minutes later, the price had jumped seven cents a gallon to $3.75. Now I find out that oil is at $106 a barrel. This feels familiar.
Op-Ed: Should the Government Anoint an Automotive Savior?
March 6, 2011 By 7 Comments
There’s a lot of debate about what the government should, and shouldn’t spend money on. One item that is cause for plenty of debate is the $7,500 EV tax rebate. Should the government have a say in what we drive?
Toyota Yaris Hybrid Makes Geneva Debut
March 5, 2011 By 3 Comments
The Yaris is Toyota’s B-segment warrior, a cute little car which isn’t really exceptional in any way. However, Toyota has figured out a way to make it more appealing by fitting its full hybrid system into this subcompact car.
Study Finds that E15 Has No Impact on Older Vehicles
March 4, 2011 By 11 Comments
There’s been much angst and drama over E15 fuel, with people led to believe that E15 will ruin their cars’ engines. However, a new study shows that E15 has no measurable impact on vehicles dating back to 1994.
