GM + Shanghai Jiao Tong University Partnering For Pilot Vehicle Sharing Program With EN-V 2.0 Fleet

A two-year vehicle sharing pilot program utilizing 16 Chevy EN-V 2.0 electric concept cars was recently begun in the Chinese city of Shanghai via a partnership between General Motors and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). The […]

EV Sales April 2015 — Norway, France, & Germany

Some of the latest electric vehicle (EV) sales figures for some of the biggest makers in Europe recently became available. By “sales,” what I’m referring to here are actually “new vehicle registrations” (a pretty close analog). […]

Paddington (London) Trainriders Now Have Option Of EV Taxis To & From Stations

Those that often take the train from Paddinton (in London) now have a new means of getting to and from the stations — and a new, electric means at that — according to recent reports. Thanks […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

European Electric Car Registrations (March 2015)

The European electric vehicle (EV) market is continuing to see strong growth, based on registrations during March — with roughly 18,000 units registered, blowing past the old monthly record (set in December 2013) for the old continent. […]