German electric-car industry centers in ‘Silicon Saxony’

Mercedes-Benz EQ electric car concept  [photo: Axel Harries]Silicon Valley seems to grab many of the tech headlines in the United States, especially when it comes to autonomous vehicles, cars than plug in, and the future of transportation. Electric-car maker Tesla has undeniably contributed to Silicon Valley's automotive chops, but other makers are working to ensure they aren't left behind as software...

What Tesla hath wrought: bumper crop of luxury electric cars

Jaguar I-Pace Concept, 2016 Los Angeles Auto ShowIt may have taken some time, but the auto industry is now reacting to Tesla in full force. More than four years after the first Tesla Model S was delivered, we are on the verge of a bumper crop of luxury electric cars. A mix of established automakers and startups looking to emulate Tesla's success are planning a growing array of new models, the...

Six new electric cars coming for 2018 and 2019

Porsche Mission E concept electric carThe next couple of years promise to be quite interesting for electric cars. A minimum of six new models are expected in that time period, all promising ranges of 200 miles or more—which until a few months ago had been the exclusive province of Tesla Motors. The list includes two affordable 200-mile electric cars: the second-generation Nissan...

Schwarzenegger’s hydrogen Hummer gives way to electric G-Wagen

Arnold Schwarzenegger with Kreisel Mercedes-Benz G-Class electric conversionArnold Schwarzenegger has always had rather unusual taste in vehicles. The movie star and former California governor previously drove a hydrogen-fueled Hummer H2, symbolizing both his love for militaristic vehicles and a general concern for the environment. Now, the "Governator" has another SUV that is both gigantic and green. DON'T MISS: Electric...

VW e-Crafter, Mercedes Urban e-truck concept: electric vans for Europe

Volkswagen e-CrafterTo realize truly significant reductions in carbon emissions, powertrain electrification will have to extend beyond just passenger cars. But electric commercial vehicles have received relatively little attention from established manufacturers. That is seemingly about to change, at least in Europe. DON'T MISS: Road for electric trucks with...