It has been a good year for the electrification of the automobile. No fewer than eight significant plug-in models came to market in the United States in 2012.
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If realized, the cars will be twice as efficient as electric vehicles and four times as efficient as hybrids.
Jaguar is dropping its plans to build hybrid supercars based on the C-X75 concept.
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.
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 Hi-Cross is what Nissan North America's vice president and general manager, Al Castignetti, calls "sculpted style with everyday utility."
The original Batmobile from the 1966 TV series "Batman" is going up for sale.
The 2013 Fiat 500e has a 111-horsepower electric motor and a range of about 80 miles.
"We truly feel a local presence will create demand," said Smith's chief executive, Bryan Hansel.
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.
