The first batteries, which Nissan began producing in Smyrna in October, have gone through the required aging process, which takes several weeks; and now they are ready to receive a charge, a Nissan spokesman said.
David Metcalf said in an interview that he averaged 25 or 26 miles an hour, with a top speed around 37 m.p.h.
The sale of A123, a battery maker, to Wanxiang Group, a Chinese auto parts maker, is the latest acquisition of an American energy and manufacturing company by a Chinese firm.
Vaclav Smil looks at an inevitable megadisaster, electric cars and fertilizer fears.
Ford says, "Early C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid customers praise the vehicles and report a range of economy figures, including some reports above 47 m.p.g."
Ford says, "Early C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid customers praise the vehicles and report a range of economy figures, including some reports above 47 m.p.g."
Fashion designer Jeremy Scott has designed a SmartCar with wings.
The Fusion beat out finalists that included the 2013 Dodge Dart Aero, Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv, the Toyota Prius C and Ford's other fuel-sipper, the C-Max.
The Fusion beat out finalists that included the 2013 Dodge Dart Aero, Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv, the Toyota Prius C and Ford's other fuel-sipper, the C-Max.
The original Batmobile from the 1966 TV series "Batman" is going up for sale.
The Hi-Cross is what Nissan North America's vice president and general manager, Al Castignetti, calls "sculpted style with everyday utility."
"We truly feel a local presence will create demand," said Smith's chief executive, Bryan Hansel.
The 2013 Fiat 500e has a 111-horsepower electric motor and a range of about 80 miles.
The electric one-seater will be able to fly a person at 60 miles per hour for 30 minutes.
Joel Ewanick takes the position of interim chief of global sales and marketing at Fisker Automotive.
As baby boomers reach retirement age, the country’s transportation system may see significant change, a new study says.
The ease of reserving an electric car with Autolib’, the Paris car-sharing system. Along with the car, users also get a parking space.
Norbert Reithofer, who became the BMW chief executive in 2006, has delivered consistent profit through two crises and is becoming something of an icon of the revival of German industry.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, think they have developed a safe, highly efficient method to wirelessly charge electric vehicles.
Chrysler's electric car, the Fiat 500e, will make its debut at the American Music Awards on Sunday.
