10 Electric Vehicles to Watch
Sales doubled in 2019, but the industry’s tipping point — severing ties to the gas pump — still lies ahead. These cars will help make that happen.
Second-best: Chevy Volt is gone, so here are the plug-in hybrids with the longest range
Plug-in hybrids are supposed to be a sweet spot in the market, offering drivers the chance to plug in and use greener energy from the grid in most of their commuting, while having long-legged hybrid operation the rest of the time when they can’t get to a charger—for extra errands, or weekend road trips, for instance. The original 2011... Electric Cars Threaten the Heart of Germany’s Economy
Automakers and suppliers are cutting costs so they can invest in new technology. Workers are feeling the impact.
Electric Cars Threaten the Heart of Germany’s Economy
Automakers and suppliers are cutting costs so they can invest in new technology. Workers are feeling the impact.
Green Car Reports’ Car of the Decade: Tesla Model S
Ten years ago, the Volt Dance was still fresh in our minds; Ford CEO Alan Mullaly invested more in its electric programs and said that by 2020 EVs would become more important than hybrids (and more dominant in the company’s lineup); the Leaf was on its way to be something very, very big; and we really had our bets on at least one of... Does Germany’s Vaunted Car Industry Have Long to Live?
Tesla is opening giga-factories outside Berlin while Audi is cutting jobs. But it’s not time to panic yet.
First drive review: The 2020 Vanderhall Edison three wheeler is a fun way to go green
Planes, trains, automobiles and, even ships: No segment will be left untouched in the march towards a greener, more sustainable future—and going electric. Even a boutique company out of Utah that builds three-wheel playthings sees the writing on the wall. When the all-electric Vanderhall Edison 2 three-wheeler hits dealer lots’ in in... Porsche Taycan: Best Car To Buy 2020 nominee
For anyone who appreciates electric cars and their potential to transcend existing boundaries, the Porsche Taycan—originally called the Mission E concept—was a rock star from the start. In concept form in 2015, its propositions included 600 horsepower, 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.5 seconds, torque vectoring all-wheel drive, all-wheel... Kia Niro EV: Best Car To Buy 2020 nominee
The electric-vehicle invasion hasn’t exactly happened the way it was supposed to some years ago—with mass-market models getting longer-range batteries or becoming even more affordable. Instead, Tesla has shown that electric vehicles can elbow in from the top and middle of the market, with an aesthetic that takes on premium brands... Audi E-Tron: Best Car To Buy 2020 nominee
The 2019 Audi E-Tron fits in—as a well-styled, contemporary SUV, as a superb luxury vehicle, and as an Audi. And it just so happens to be an electric vehicle. That’s the way Green Car Reports has more or less summarized Audi’s first fully electric vehicle after multiple experiences up close with it. The E-Tron is one of three... Is a 63-Year-Old Seaplane With an Electric Engine the Future of Air Travel?
This month, a Vancouver-based airline tested a vintage plane retrofitted with a battery-powered engine. The goal is an all-electric fleet, the first in the world.
Electric Rallycross car accelerates quicker than Formula One
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Projekt E will run as a support series at selected World RX events next year, using technology developed by Austria firm STARD. The firm will exclusively supply powertrain kits to the new series in 2020.
The powertrain will include three motors, one on the front axle and two at the rear. Supplied as a control kit to be installed into existing steel-body, teams will be able to buy a complete kit for €194,000
This car, the first Projekt E, delivering up to 1100 Nm torque and 450 kw, is using a Ford Fiesta body shell, but it’s possible for owners to have the choice of several makes and models.
“We are delighted to be partnering with IMG on this innovative project which will change the technical landscape in motorsport and rallycross in particular,” Manfred Strohl, President of Stohl Group, said.
“The performance of the racecar will be impressive when you consider that in terms of torque, the power unit is capable of 0-90% in about 32 milliseconds. The motors rotate at up to 14,000rpm. Projekt E will add a whole new, innovative dimension to rallycross in 2020.”
Rivian gets $1.3B funding boost, for electric truck deliveries by late 2020
Electric-vehicle upstart Rivian announced Monday that it has closed a $1.3 billion investment round led by T. Rowe Price—including new investments from Amazon, Ford, and BlackRock. The fresh funding, together with previous investments in the company announced this year, have helped assure that Rivian will deliver product—in the form of... 2019 Toyota Prius recalled over gauge-cluster issues
A recall has been issued on some 2019 Toyota Prius models over the possibility that an electrical short may cause gauge clusters to black out. A combination meter circuit board is to blame for the issue and “was inappropriately manufactured during the specific manufacturing process,” according to recall documents filed by Toyota. The... Tesla Stock Hits Elon Musk’s Magic Number: $420
After a two-month surge, the electric-car maker touched the share price offered last year in an abortive bid to take the company private.
Tesla Stock Reaches Elon Musk’s Magic $420, and Then Some
After a two-month surge, the electric-car maker is now above the share price offered last year in an abortive bid to take the company private.
Rivian Gets $1.3 Billion Investment in Electric Truck Venture
T. Rowe Price led a new funding round for the start-up, a potential competitor to Tesla that was already backed by Amazon and Ford.
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid price, VW hybrid recall, car-sharing collapses: Today’s Car News
Ford’s upcoming plug-in hybrid version of the Escape gets a price. Volkswagen recalls its hybrid you might not have ever known about. And Daimler and BMW back out on car-sharing. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has a price that might make it a better value over the Escape Hybrid, when you consider... 2013-2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalled for transmission issue
Volkswagen is recalling some examples of the only hybrid model it’s sold in the U.S.—the VW Jetta Hybrid. In affected vehicles from the 2013-2015 model years, a transmission issue could literally leave the driver effectively in neutral. According to Volkswagen, hairline cracks can appear within the gearbox’s mechatronic unit... 2020 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has a price, will arrive before Toyota RAV4 Prime
The 2020 model year brings more than the return of a hybrid version to a fully redesigned Ford Escape lineup. It’s also the first time ever that a plug-in hybrid version of the Escape has been offered. On Friday, our analysts at our partner site CarsDirect reported that a just-out order guide for the Escape Plug-In Hybrid reveals prices for...