Structural Electric Vehicle Batteries Will Make Electric Vehicles More Efficient
At first, electric vehicles were no more than conventional vehicles with the conventional powertrain replaced by an electric one, but this isn't a very...
Tesla Model S Gets Consumer Reports’ “Recommended” Status
Tesla Model S is certainly a one of a kind vehicle, an electric vehicle built by a startup company that has seen rousing success,...
Apple Should Buy Tesla Motors, Financial Analysts Think
Why limit yourself to one apex technology when you can have two? This is the thought of some influential financiers when considering acquisition opportunities...
Will EU Emissions Regulations Buckle Under Pressure from German Automakers?
Much like the United States CAFE regulations seek to gradually reduce vehicle emissions, the European Union's Euro-6 standards limit emissions in new vehicles...
Electric Vehicle Future is Bright and Clean
Aside from the rousing success of Tesla Motors, the number of manufacturers producing electric vehicles is growing every year.
Sales numbers reflect this, continue to...
Tesla Model S Direct Sales in Texas, Reminds me of Prohibition
In many states, the automobile dealer associations have been fighting to keep Tesla Motors from selling the Tesla Model S directly to clients.
There...
Chinese Air Pollution Makes Volvo Cabin Filter a Safety Feature?
China is still trying to get a handle on its growing air pollution problem, and air masks and traffic shutdowns aren't going to be...
VL Destino: The Fisker-Karma-Inspired Car Backed by Bob Lutz
Except for its toothy grin, the Fisker Karma is one of the sexier vehicles out there. Its extended-range electric vehicle drivetrain makes it...
BMW i5 Could Contend with Tesla Model S?
The Tesla Model S is, by far, the most well-equipped and capable electric vehicle on the road today, which leaves other contenders, such as...
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Spiral Effect – Volvo Structural Batteries Increase Fuel Economy
Better than eighteen months ago, Volvo Car Group started a project that was meant to start a spiral of increasing fuel economy, starting with...
