Driving smarter can save fuel. Huge amounts of fuel, even for non-hybrids and gas guzzling SUVs. Most of the newer vehicles, especially hybrids, are now featuring “eco-driving” displays or prompts integrated into the dashboard of the car. Ford, Honda, Toyota, and many others have them. The Chevy Volt is expected to feature one and even electrics like the Ford Transit will have it.
Read More: Eco-Nagging: The New Eco-Driving Systems Coming to a Car Dash Near You
Apr 5
Written by: Aaron Turpen
Published on April 5th, 2009 in Electric Cars
In a truly GM-styled move, the upcoming Volt’s price will be based not on business dynamics, it’s cost versus consumer demand, or anything else remotely market-based or based in sound business principle.
Read More: Chevy Volt’s Price Will Depend on Gasoline
Apr 2
Written by: Sebastian Schepis
Published on April 2nd, 2009 in Electric Cars
According to information found in an updated business plan that was presented to the U.S. government yesterday, General Motors is currently requesting an additional $2.6B in low-interest loans to support the development of two new electric cars in addition to their planned Volt PHEV.
Read More: GM to Create Two More Electric Cars in Addition to the Volt
Feb 24
Written by: Aaron Turpen
Published on February 24th, 2009 in Electric Cars
General Motors currently has six hybrid electric vehicles and the much-anticipated Chevrolet Volt will hit the streets late next year. Based on the Volt’s powertrain (assuming it sells well, I’d imagine), GM will be introducing at least four more vehicles using the plug-in hybrid technology by 2012.
Read More: GM Plans It’s Volt-ific Future: 2 New PHEVs
Feb 13
Written by: Aaron Turpen
Published on February 13th, 2009 in Electric Cars
General Motors, not satisfied with the billions in bailout funds the Bush administration lavished on them after their month-long begathon last year, has now called on major cities (especially San Francisco) to “become plug-in ready.”
Read More: GM Not Content With Bailout Money: Wants San Francisco to Pony Up Too
Jan 29
Written by: Aaron Turpen
Published on January 29th, 2009 in Electric Cars
The South Korean company LG Chem has penned a deal with General Motors to build lithium-ion batteries for the Chevy volt until the end of 2015. The company will be setting up a new production line at its Ochang, S. Korea plant for the deal.
Read More: LG to Provide Batteries for the Chevy Volt
Currently in production, “Revenge of the Electric Car” promises to cover all things plug-in vehicle related. From the giants of the auto industry to the DIY converters to the small startup manufacturer, the film promises to cover electric cars from top to bottom, inside and out.
Read More: Revenge of the Electric Car Documentary Coming in 2010
Dec 1
Written by: Aaron Turpen
Published on December 1st, 2008 in Electric Cars
This video is short (about three and a half minutes) and well-produced. While it’s a little simplistic, it does explain how the Volt’s charging and long-range running systems work. Maximize the video in order to easily read the text in it:
Read More: GM’s Latest Video Explaining the Chevy Volt
Nov 26
Written by: Aaron Turpen
Published on November 26th, 2008 in Electric Cars
Nissan Denki Cube Concept Car
Alright, I’ll admit that the title is a bit of a teaser since Nissan hasn’t actually produced a model of a car that does those things yet. So no, you won’t be able to buy any kind of an “infinity machine” from Nissan anytime soon. No, what Nissan is doing is researching recharging units that use neither the existing electrical grid nor gasoline or diesel burning motors to supply power to a battery storage bank or electric motor.
Read More: Nissan Wants to Build Electric Car that Recharges Itself
Sep 22
Written by: Sebastian Schepis
Published on September 22nd, 2008 in Electric Cars
Yet another American car company is jumping onto the Electric Car bandwagon.
Chrysler announced today that it would be unveiling it’s own electric car, according to the Wall Street Journal. This electric car, similar to the Volt unveiled last week, is rumored to have a 40 mile travel range on battery power alone. Like [...]
Read More: Chrysler to Show Dealers new Volt-like Electric Car
