Tesla Becomes California’s Top Auto Employer
Tesla is now California’s top automotive employer automotive brand, taking the title from Toyota. With over 6,000 employees in the state, Tesla’s staff size is greater than Toyota’s. Of course,...
View ArticleFisker Back, Chinese Owner Promises Success
Lu Guanqiu may not be a household name right now but he could become the next Elon Musk. The Chinese billionaire bought failed automaker Fisker at a bankruptcy auction and promises to challenge Tesla...
View ArticleFiat Doesn’t Want You to Buy the 500e
Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne doesn’t want you to buy one the cars his company sells, because it loses him money. Speaking at a panel held at the Brookings Institution in Washington that...
View ArticleBlueIndy Electric Car Sharing Service to Launch in 2014
French billionaire Vincent Bollore has his sights set on creating the largest U.S. car-sharing program with electric vehicles. The Bollore Group, the holding company Vincent Bollore chairs, is...
View ArticleBMW ActiveE Vehicles Headed to the Crusher
It’s a fate we wouldn’t wish on any vehicle, but the BMW ActiveE cars are heading to the crusher. Just as the new BMW i3 is becoming available to ActiveE Electronauts, the German automaker has sent...
View ArticleBMW i3 Range Extender Gets EPA Rating of 117 MPGe
The BMW i3 equipped with a range extender has now been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The BMW i3 REx gets an official rating of 117 MPGe while the gasoline rating is 39-mpg...
View ArticleFormula E Heads to Long Beach in 2015
Yet another motorsports event will be taking place on the streets of Long Beach next year. The Long Beach ePrix has been added to the FIA Formula E Championship’s schedule and will be round seven of...
View ArticleChina to Become World’s Largest EV Market Says BMW
BMW believes that China is the place to be in the future with electric vehicles. It predicts the country will become the world’s largest market for electric vehicles thanks to more charging stations...
View ArticleWhat are the Best and Worst Vehicles to see out of?
It’s not a common aspect some car shoppers pay attention to or look for, but poor visibility in a vehicle can directly affect how safe a vehicle is to drive. So which vehicles in today’s market has...
View ArticleNew Plan Aims for 3.3 Million More Green Cars by 2025
A new plan being put in place by eight states seeks to see another 3.3 million zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) on the road by 2025. Under the new rules, those states will require that 15 percent of new...
View ArticleMitsubishi MiEV Evolution III Heading to Pikes Peak
Mitsubishi has unveiled its entry for this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The Japanese automaker will be bringing a pair of MiEV Evolution III race cars to this year’s event, with both of...
View ArticleTesla Gigafactory Site to be Determined Late 2014
Tesla CEO Elon Musk might want “hundreds” of Gigafactories, but the site for the first one won’t even be determined until late this year. Speaking to investors, Musk confirmed that five states are...
View ArticleTesla Roadster to be Upgraded this Year
Tesla hasn’t forgotten about its Roadster owners despite the spotlight being on its Model S sedan. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the Roadster will be getting an upgrade this year, though Musk...
View ArticleNext Tesla Roadster Won’t Arrive Until 2019
A new sports car from Tesla is coming, but it won’t arrive for several years. During a shareholder meeting yesterday, CEO Elon Musk said the successor to Tesla’s Roadster electric sports car is...
View ArticleTop 10 Green Cars of 2014
Thinking of going green with your daily commute? There are dozens of options available in today’s market for an eco-friendly car and if you’re curious on which ones are greenest, you’ve come to the...
View ArticleBMW Releases Details, Pricing for Complete 2015 Lineup
BMW just released a massive list of information detailing its 2015 products. Here’s the latest news from the i3 electric car to the 7 Series flagship and everything in between. First things first, the...
View ArticleBMW Mobile App Controls Electric Car Charging
BMW announced a new mobile app today that aims to help i3 and i8 owners reduce their at-home charging costs. The company said today that it estimates owners can save up to $400 per year by...
View ArticleTesla CEO Hints at Patent Sharing to Spur EV Growth
Is Tesla CEO Elon Musk considering opening up his company’s patents to help speed up EV development? In speaking with the BBC, Musk hinted that he’s considering “freeing” up Tesla’s patents in hopes...
View ArticleNew Jersey Approves Tesla Direct-Sales Bill
Tesla sales will likely resume in New Jersey, following a ban that was put in effect April 1. The New Jersey Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee has approved a bill that would allow the American...
View ArticleLong Wheelbase Tesla Model S Rumored
Tesla might be readying an even bigger version of the already large Model S sedan that will arrive later this year. Having recently launched distribution in China – a market where long wheelbase...
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