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Graphene The Missing Link In Lithium-Air Battery Technology?
With so many different technologies vying to be the "next big thing" with electric car batteries, the law of averages dictates that at least one of those genuinely will be the next big thing. The latest "next big thing" is graphene lithium-air batteries according to Talking Points Memo, and they're...
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... June 7, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 4
Tesla Model S ‘Alpha’ Build Mega-Gallery
The Tesla Model S electric sedan is on track for a market debut in the middle of next year, although the production version of the car is scheduled to be revealed at the end... June 5, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Move Over Tesla, Delta Motorsport Launches 150 MPH E-4 Electric Coupe
Over in the UK, a relatively new company by the name of Delta Motorsport and based at the famous Silverstone race circuit, has designed and built from the ground up a sporty... May 13, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 4
Audi A3 e-tron Prototype Joins The Fold
Audi is showcasing the potential of its ‘e-tron’ electrified vehicle technology in virtually its entire lineup, with the A3 hatchback finally join the fold of the... April 9, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 3
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Preview: U.S.-spec Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Mitsubishi was one of the first major automakers to announce plans for a mass produced electric vehicle and even had a working prototype out testing back in 2008 in the form... November 8, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Lotus 414E Prototypes Waiting On U.K. Funds
If any car company that can make a decent hybrid sports car, Lotus would be the one. Their cars are light and compact, making them perfect for the simplified and... August 26, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Automobile Looks In-Depth At The SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype
It seems that as soon as a supercar gets built today, the company will turn around and make a install a hybrid or electric drive train into the car, like Audi’s E-tron... June 21, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
AutoExpress Reports Bugatti EV Based On Bentley Structure
The Bugatti Veyron is a $1.7 million wonder. It features a complex quad-turbocharged W-16 1,001 hp that requires 4 radiators and an exposed engine just to cool the thing... May 27, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
McLaren Automotive Officially Launches As A Car Company
As of today, McLaren is no longer solely a race car manufacturer producing cars seen at Formula 1 events. Now they are officially a car company with the launch of the MP4-12C... March 18, 2010 by Todd DeMeza
Fisker Raises Additional $115.3 Million, Signs Battery Deal With A123 Systems
Fisker recently suffered a setback with the launch of its Karma plug-in hybrid electric sports sedan, whose delay has been pushed back until the third quarter of the year... January 18, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Plug-In Hybrid Option For Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class
A full-sized luxury sedan capable of sub-6.0 second runs to 62 mph and fuel economy of 70 mpg or better may seem a little farfetched but it’s a promise Mercedes-Benz... January 3, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 8
Porsche's $1,700 Starter Battery Option For Boxster Spyder, 911 GT3
Perhaps only Porsche, with its long legacy of pricey options, could consider charging $1,700 for a starter battery. To be fair, this isn't just any old 12-Volt lead-acid... December 9, 2009 by John Voelcker 4
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
Report: Growing Support Within GM For Production Cadillac Converj
One of the most exciting cars from January’s Detroit Auto Show was the Cadillac Converj concept car, which General Motors used to showcase its plug-in hybrid technology in... August 25, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 7
Report: Buick Cancels Vue-Based Plug-in Hybrid Crossover
When General Motors sells Saturn later this year it will lose more than a quarter of its sales of hybrid vehicles. Saturn, with no V8 models, full-size SUVs or pickups, is... August 19, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 6
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