Buyers in seven Northeast states urged to consider electric cars

2013 Nissan Leaf electric car tested as taxi in New York City, April 2013When companies want to sell more of something, they market it. Now, at long last, electric cars are about to get the same treatment. Following an announcement at the New York International Auto Show last week, 16 major automakers are joining forces with seven states to promote sales of electric vehicles to consumers. The Alliance for Automobile...

Buyers in seven Northeast states urged to consider electric cars

2013 Nissan Leaf electric car tested as taxi in New York City, April 2013When companies want to sell more of something, they market it. Now, at long last, electric cars are about to get the same treatment. Following an announcement at the New York International Auto Show last week, 16 major automakers are joining forces with seven states to promote sales of electric vehicles to consumers. The Alliance for Automobile...

Tesla faces battle over direct sales to buyers in Connecticut

Tesla Store Los Angeles [photo: Misha Bruk / MBH Architects]Another month, another Tesla battle with auto-dealer lobbyists in another state—or so it seems in the company's ongoing battle to sell electric cars online directly to buyers. This time, the action is in Connecticut, where on Monday the legislature's finance committee approved a bill letting Tesla do just that. That bill is expected to lead...

Second Honda dealership achieves grid-neutral status

Brandfon Honda dealershipIf you're planning on buying a green car, have you ever wondered if you'll be making the purchase at a green dealership? As cars get more efficient, the carbon emissions related to the infrastructure for manufacturing and selling them should be considered as well. Honda has made some efforts in that direction with its "green dealer" program. DON'T...