Batteries
MIT Researchers Working On Liquid-State Batteries That Can Be ‘Refueled’
One of the biggest hurdles towards the mainstream acceptance of electric cars is the lengthy period of time, usually around six to eight hours, that it takes to top up their batteries. Compare this to filling up a gasoline or diesel powered car, where topping up a tank takes only a matter of...
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Akio Toyoda Wants Affordable, Fun and Green Cars
It’s no surprise that there is a serious lack of affordable sporty cars in Toyota’s lineup. The Lexus LFA is sold out, the ISF is over $50,000 out of reach of many car... June 4, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Going The Distance In Electric Radical Sports Car
Most electric cars are decent for in-town errands, or even short commutes. Go beyond anything past more than 100 miles, and you will either have to tow the EV back home, or... May 27, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Driven: 2009 Tesla Roadster Will Make You An Electric-Car Believer
We can't even count the number of performance-car owners and drivers who sneer at electric cars. Usually the phrase "golf carts" comes up. Well, we guarantee that if you put... October 26, 2009 by John Voelcker 7
Coda Automotive launches in U.S. with new electric sedan
A brand new electric car company has been established and plans to start selling its cars in the U.S. by the second half of next year. The new company is Coda Automotive, the... June 3, 2009 by James Martinez 5
Toshiba's SCiB batteries leap forward to 90-sec recharge time
Solving the problem of storing enough energy in a dense enough package without undue cost, weight or danger is the primary hurdle facing hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs)... April 16, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 2
U.S. consumers may be able to buy Nissan EVs by next year
It's not often that major automakers push production dates ahead in time rather than back, especially with the current economic conditions, but Nissan might be doing just... March 24, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 1
Nissan to show off new-generation zero-emissions vehicle in San Diego
As the traditional car industry struggles against a lack of consumer credit, economic instability and its own growing pains, several of the major players are forging ahead... March 23, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 1
Prius plug-in hybrid conversion kit promises 40mi range on electricity, 100mpg
With figures that equal the proposed Chevrolet Volt without the wait and with the familiarity of the highly successful Toyota Prius platform, California outfit Jungle Motors... December 8, 2008 by Nelson Ireson 4
Nissan electric car will require batteries to be leased
Previously we reported on Nissan's electric car, which it plans to release in several markets in 2010 followed by global roll out in 2012. But the expensive nature of the... November 14, 2008 by Kenneth Hall 2
Report: GM picks Volt battery supplier
Just a month or so ago, the automotive world spent a frenzied several weeks feeding over the production Chevrolet Volt, unveiled for General Motors' centennial. This week a... October 24, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
Toyota cuts price on replacement Prius batteries
Those most critical of the hybrid and electric vehicle segment often highlight the huge expense of battery replacement as a primary reason to avoid the electron-peddling... September 29, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
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