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Tesla Model S in testing at Consumer Reports [VIDEO]

Consumer Reports just bought the Tesla Model S for testing. As it goes through its break-in period, leading into formal testing they recently confirmed that driving this electric car—like any...

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2015 Seat Altea XL Ecomotive Electric[VIDEO]

The Altea XL Electric is SEAT’s first all-electric car. It has a range of 135 kilometres (84 miles), a power output of 115 hp (85 kW), an engine torque of 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) and a top speed of 135...

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Nissan LEAF Passes 50,000 Global Sales Milestone

Today the 100% electric Nissan LEAF marked another milestone in the history of EVs as it passed the 50,000 sales mark, reinforcing its position as the best selling electric vehicle of all time. The...

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Chevrolet Spark EV confirmed for Geneva debut

Following the global reveal of the Spark Electric Vehicle in Los Angeles last year, Chevrolet's all-new battery-powered mini car will be presented to a European audience for the first time at this...

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Renault-Nissan EV Sales Increase 83%

The Renault-Nissan Alliance set a record by selling over 8 million vehicles worldwide last year -representing one in 10 of all new cars sold. Its line of battery-operated electric vehicles (which...

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Fiat 500e first drive from Consumer Reports [VIDEO]

Consumer Reports recently released a video of their first drive of the Fiat 500e EV. The electric-powered version of the subcompact Fiat 500 will go on sale in California in the second quarter of...

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Cadillac ELR Goes Winter Testing [VIDEO]

The Cadillac ELR is undergoing the real-world extreme testing required to take the extended-range electric luxury coupe from auto show stage to Cadillac showrooms in early 2014. Engineers last...

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World’s solar PV capacity passes 100-GW milestone

The world's cumulative solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity capacity surpassed 100 GW in 2012, achieving just over 101 GW, according to new market figures released by the European Photovoltaic...

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Batteries of the Future – Lithium-Air [VIDEO]

The mechanics of lithium air battery technology illustrated by Don Siegel, assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. View the full hour...

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Batteries of the Future – FULL [VIDEO]

Professor Don Siegel, assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, discusses what advancements in batteries, including Lithium Air, are being...

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Fan-Made Tesla Model S TV Commercial [VIDEO]

On January 3rd, the Knapp family took a road trip in their new Tesla Model S. Using free, solar-powered Superchargers all the way. Source: GALLONS OF LIGHT

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Drayson Racing Formula E Team Testing @ Rockingham [VIDEO]

The Lola-Drayson B12/69EV testing at Rockingham race circuit. The Drayson has a 700V A123 pack with a capacity of around 60 kWh. The battery pack powers four axial flux Oxford YASA motors via...

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BMW planning 600 HP i8 Plug-In Hybrid Supercar

BMW’s plans to unleash a new mid-engined supercar. Previously known as M1, the 600bhp supercar is now called M8 internally, and is being lined up as the flagship car to mark BMW’s 100th birthday in...

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Bentley Plug-In Hybrid SUV Confirmed For Production?

German carmaker Volkswagen plans to have its U.K. unit Bentley manufacture a luxury SUV, with the basic version costing EUR200,000, German daily Handelsblatt reported Monday, citing sources close to...

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Ford to quadruple dealerships selling plug-in EVs

Ford, which has introduced five new electric-powered models in the past year, plans to more than quadruple the number of dealers who can sell plug-in electric vehicles in an effort to boost sales of...

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