Endurance Racing With Cars That Belong in a Demolition Derby
Autos worth $500 or less have competed for 15 years in a circuslike race called 24 Hours of Lemons. Now electric vehicles have been invited, with no limit on spending.
The Teenage Tinkerer Behind an E-Bike Revolution
Michael Radenbaugh dreamed up Rad Power Bikes over a decade ago in his family’s garage and now sets the pace for affordable battery-propelled bicycles.
Two New Cars, Designed From the Inside Out
Byton and Canoo offer radically distinct approaches to the way cars work for their owners. Canoo even does away with the idea of ownership.
Are Electric Cars Only for the Rich? Sacramento Is Challenging That Notion
With funding from a surprising source, Volkswagen, California is making sure low-income communities have the chance to gain access to electric vehicles.
Late, but Fashionably So, to the Electric Ball
The 2015 Soul EV, Kia’s first all-electric model in the United States, shows the advantages of hanging back and learning from other automakers’ plug-in missteps.
Electric, but Not Bragging About It
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is the company’s first battery-electric car, but it is not a spartan green vehicle. In terms of its interior fit and finish, the car will feel right at home in a Mercedes showroom. Aiming for the Hybrid’s Sweet Spot
The Ford Fusion and Honda Accord, mainstream, top-selling cars, are already available as hybrids, but now they also come as premium-priced plug-in models. Hybrid Drivers Wanted
With the 2013 Jetta Hybrid, Volkswagen has redefined hybrid-ness in a VW context. The car represents a mix of efficiency, precise handling and high-speed confidence not previously offered in a hybrid. Fisker Automotive Lays Off Majority of Employees
Facing financial difficulty, Fisker Automotive reportedly laid off 75 percent of its staff as the company attempts to recover from hard times.
Tesla Cancels Lowest-Range Version of Model S
Only 4 percent of customers chose the 40 kilowatt-hour option, according to the company.