AutomotiveNews reports via Reuters that Tesla Motors is indeed working on a small crossover that will also share a platform with a potential new compact sedan. Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk reportedly said that we could expect the two new models to hit our dealers within “the next three to four years.” The new models will [...]
Word in the pipeline from Bloomberg is that Tesla Motors may be aiming to produce a more affordable model to raise the bar again for EVs. According to the report, Tesla’s great success has allowed the brand’s CEO, Elon Musk, to repay the U.S. Energy Department’s start-up loan. Resultantly, because things are going so well, [...]
AutoCarUK reports that Audi is turning back on its plan to produce an all-electric version of their infamous R8 sports car, which was formally known as the R8 e-tron. The reason behind Audi’s decision mainly dealt with the cost of batteries. Audi was hoping that the price would go down, under the theory that over [...]
AutoCarUK reports that Infiniti will be launching a new electric vehicle based on the current Nissan LEAF and will be the first production car to showcase induction wireless charging, which means that no cables are required to recharge the car’s battery packs. Induction charging just describes the sort of wireless battery charging technology being researched [...]
General Motors has officially announced that the new 2014 Spark EV will begin its leasing programs for customers beginning at $199 per month for a 36-month term with $999 due at signing. From the factory, Chevrolet’s latest EV runs with a MSRP of $27,495, though tax incentives could bring it down to as low as [...]
AutomotiveNews reports that BMW will be pricing their much-anticipated i3 electric car in the same vicinity as a well-equipped 3-Series sedan. And to actually announce a ballpark figure, BMW of North America’s CEO Ludwig Willisch reportedly said that the price would be around $40,000 for the three-door model. Pricing of the five-door i3 is currently [...]
WorldCarFans reports that BMW is seeking to pull a Toyota-like move by introducing a new entry-level sub-brand specifically for China. The collaboration will occur with China’s own Brilliance Automotive and will reportedly be called Zinoro. The first Zinoro model is said to be set for a launch by early 2014, beginning with an all-electric vehicle [...]
FIAT of North America has recently just announced its pricing for the California-only bound all-electric compact 500e. Should you be a wannabe trendy treehugger that seeks to be the least bit oxymoronically fashionable, the new 2014 FIAT 500e can be yours for just $199 a month for a 36-month leasing period, with only $999 due [...]
Mitsubishi introduced a new plug-in electric vehicle concept called the CA-MiEV, which shared the floor with Mitsubishi’s other concept, the GR-HEV. The 2013 Mitsubishi CA-MiEV is essentially a Honda Fit-sized plug-in electric hybrid that is powered by an 80kW motor, complete with an inverter and charger all in one apparatus for compact packaging and weight [...]
Volkswagen finally announced the production version of its much rumored and anticipated XL1 plug-in electric hybrid, which VW touts to be the most fuel efficient and aerodynamic production car in the world. The new eco-friendly coupe is set to debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Click here for more news on the Volkswagen XL1. [...]
