New Video Ad For Chevy Volt 2.0 Brings The Goods
A new video ad for the 2016 Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid (also known as the Volt 2.0) was recently posted online, and, I’m happy to say, it’s really not bad. Not a bad at all. I’m […]
Best Quotes From & About Elon Musk Via New Book
Some of those reading this may already be aware that author Ashlee Vance recently put out a book on the Tesla Motors/SpaceX/etc entrepreneur Elon Musk. Some may have already read some of the funnier quotes from […]
Luka EV — Stylish Open Source EV Project Coming Along
Those that have dreamt of the possibility of a stylish open-source electric vehicle, listen up! The Luka electric vehicle (EV) is just such a project — an open-source project currently under development over in Europe that, […]
Tesla Model S Battery Degradation Level Only 5% After 30,000 Miles?
The Tesla Model S looks to be on track to match (at the least) the battery longevity performance of the Roadster, based on a recent survey of 80 European Model S owners. While you might be […]
BMW Board Member: Next-Generation Power eDrive PHEV Platform To Offer Capabilities Allowing For Roughly 80% Of Total Commuter Trips To Be All-Electric
One of the members of BMW AG’s Board of Development, Klaus Fröhlich, recently made some interesting comments at the Vienna Motor Symposium concerning the intention behind the company’s creation of the next-generation Power eDrive plug-in hybrid […]
First Look Into Interior Of The Production Tesla Model X… Possibly
With the official launch of the Tesla Model X edging closer everyday, some people are starting to get antsy, looking for any little tidbit or glimpse that they can get. So, for those of you out […]
First BlueIndy Electric Carsharing Stations Now Under Construction
The first 12 (of probably up to 200) BlueIndy electric carsharing stations are now under construction in Indianapolis, Indiana, according to recent reports. The announcement — which was made jointly by the City of Indianapolis, Bolloré […]
Georgia Power Unveils Statewide Electric Vehicle Fleet
Georgia Power, an important regional energy company, recently revealed the addition of 32 new plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) Chevy Volts to its fleet at a ceremony in Atlanta, according to recent reports. This new fleet of […]
Advansolar’s First Equity Crowd-Funding Campaign Underway
Advansolar’s first equity crowd-funding campaign (on Wiseed.com) is currently ongoing until May 22, as per a recent email sent to CleanTechnica. The funds from this campaign will reportedly be utilized by the company to improve its […]
What’s Cheaper, The Mercedes B-Class Electric Or The Chevy Volt?
What’s more expensive, a Mercedes B-Class or a Chevy Volt? Should the two different models even be compared? And, for that matter, which vehicle is actually the “better” one (ignoring brand-name hype/status)? Interesting questions — ones […]
India Unveils Electric Car Incentives Program
The government of India recently unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) incentive program designed to spur consumer adoption of the technology, according to recent reports. The program — dubbed FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric […]
Volkswagen Offering 20+ Electric Models In China In Near Future?
Volkswagen is apparently aiming to have over 20 different electric vehicle (EV) models on offer in the Chinese market within the “near future,” whatever that means, according to a member of the company’s board of management […]
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Sales Gaining Rapidly On Nissan LEAF Sales In UK
Despite the Nissan LEAF’s apparently strong top position in the UK electric vehicle (EV) market, the Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has managed to make significant gains since its release last year. As of the most […]
What’s It Like To Buy A Petrol Car? Funny Story Explores The Experience For Those Without The Familiarity
Many things in modern life are quite strange, and often seem to be nonsensical — it’s simply that people are used to them that they continue. But how do people who aren’t intimately acquainted with these […]
Study: Chevy Volt Burns Less Gas & Emits Less Smog-Forming Gases Than Competitor PHEVs
A new study from GM (recently presented to the Society of Automotive Engineers) found that the Chevy Volt burns considerably less gasoline than competitor plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), as well as generating considerably less of the the […]