Formula E Racing Goes Hunting for Respect, and a Market
The chief executive of the race series, in which purely electric open-wheel racecars would compete in city centers, faces a number of challenges.
Wheelies: The Recharged Edition
A purely electric racecar developed by Toyota improves its unofficial time at the Nürburgring.
Soft Sales Crimp Outlook for Electric Cars
Volkswagen, which has great sway in the auto industry, is focusing on plug-in hybrids while it plays down the immediate future for all-electric cars. The Colored Socks Puzzle
Ten black and 10 brown socks, all mixed up in a dark room. How many socks do you need to guarantee a pair?
On an Electric Highway, Charging Into the Future
Can you take an electric car on a road trip? To find out, a reporter drives the Model S on a 530-mile journey through California, stopping at Tesla’s Supercharger stations for fill-ups along the way. One Big Step for Tesla, One Giant Leap for E.V.’s
The automobile has not undergone a fundamental change in design or use since Henry Ford introduced the Model T, but the Tesla Model S has the potential to be a game changer. Hybrid Strategy: Divide and Conquer
Honda is broadening its hybrid strategy by improving its existing single-motor system, adding a new two-motor system and developing a three-motor system aimed at high performance and improved handling. Smart Car Takes the Drive-In Movie Everywhere
Daimler showed off a version of its electric Smart Car that has a hood-mounted movie projector.
Audi Crosslane: A Hybrid Mongrel That Leans Electric
Audi said the use of lightweight materials and reliance on an electric motor for motive power would help the concept achieve fuel economy of over 200 miles per gallon.
California Issues 10,000th Rebate for Zero-Emissions Incentive Program
The 10,000th rebate was claimed by the buyer of a 2012 Nissan Leaf.
California Issues 10,000th Rebate for Zero-Emissions Incentive Program
The 10,000th rebate was claimed by the buyer of a 2012 Nissan Leaf.
With Sport Turismo Concept, Porsche Mines Rich Lines From an Unlikely Source
The station wagon concept is based on the Panamera sedan, which has polarized buyers and critics since it went on sale in 2009.
Electric Scooter Sharing Begins in San Francisco
Dubbed "Zipcar for Scooters," this service offers users the chance to reserve and operate a scooter with a smartphone.
Nissan Aims to Improve Communication With Leaf Owners
Complaints from owners about a loss of battery capacity prompted the automaker to call for the creation of an independent advisory board.
Tesla’s Supercharger Is a Super Game Changer
In about 30 minutes, the charging stations can replenish three hours of driving at 60 mph.
Wheelies: The One-Upsmanship Edition
Days after Honda announced it would add an unspecified number of vehicles with hybrid powertrains, Toyota put a number on its ambitions: 21 new hybrids in three years.
For Tesla Motors, One Supercharger to Bind Them
Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, said he expected the high-voltage units to be installed throughout much of the United States in the next two years.
An Electric Carmaker Struggles as Its Production Lags
To ease a financial crisis, Tesla, the maker of a high-performance electric car, said it had renegotiated the terms of an energy loan from the government.
Ford Fusion Hybrid Rated at 47 MPG Across the Board
We have seen the number "47" in the news quite a bit here lately but for our purposes today it is brought to you courtesy Ford Motor Company, specifically speaking of the fuel economy figures just released for the 2013 Fusion Hybrid. For 2013, the Fusion midsize sedan is all-new and will be offered with [...]
Ford Fusion Hybrid Rated at 47 MPG Across the Board
We have seen the number "47" in the news quite a bit here lately but for our purposes today it is brought to you courtesy Ford Motor Company, specifically speaking of the fuel economy figures just released for the 2013 Fusion Hybrid. For 2013, the Fusion midsize sedan is all-new and will be offered with [...]