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Germany's Mileworks joins electric car race with new E-Rod roadster
It seems these days that a new electric sports car concept is announced almost every month but it's not often that we get to see the actual concept in the metal, so to speak, or in the case of the new E-Rod, in the carbon-fiber composite. The E-Rod electric roadster is the latest creation of German...
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Ford working on next-generation lithium-ion batteries
One of the biggest things holding back the mass embrace of the electric car is their supposedly short driving range compared to conventionally powered cars, as well as their... April 21, 2009 by James Martinez 2
Michigan to become battery technology hub with new $1.7 billion investment
Michigan may be most widely recognized as the home of the troubled Detroit 3, whose past ignorance of creating efficient cars and embracing SUVs has landed them in hot water... April 15, 2009 by Ralph Hanson
Protoscar Lampo is Swiss for electric sports car
It seems these days that a new electric sports car concept is announced almost every month but it's not often that we get to see the actual concept in the metal, so to speak... March 4, 2009 by James Martinez 3
RUF previews electric future with new Greenster convertible
One of the most talked about electric cars in recent times is the Lotus Elise-based Tesla Roadster, a car that is becoming increasingly popular in performance circles because... March 3, 2009 by James Martinez 3
Parts shortages could delay GM’s plan to offer 26 hybrids by 2014
General Motors ambitious viability plan announced a fortnight ago called for up to $16.6 billion in additional aid and the reduction of more than 47,000 jobs across the... March 1, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Huge demand delays Mini EV test leases in U.S.
In a sign that Americans may truly be ready to embrace electric vehicles, including living with any shortcomings and paying a significant price premium, demand for... February 9, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann 9
More details emerge on Ford’s upcoming electric compact
Ford confirmed at last month’s Detroit Auto Show that it would launch an all-electric compact car in 2011, co-developed with automotive parts supplier and independent... February 2, 2009 by James Martinez 2
GM money woes kill hopes of production Converj
One of the most exciting cars from last week’s Detroit Auto Show was the Cadillac Converj concept car, which General Motors used to showcase its plug-in hybrid... January 19, 2009 by James Martinez 2
Johnson Controls re3 Concept offers early look at future small car design
Engineering firm Johnson Controls has unveiled a new concept at this year’s Detroit Auto Show that is described as a preview of technologies we can expect to see in... January 13, 2009 by James Martinez
Cadillac reveals Converj plug-in hybrid coupe concept
General Motors unveiled a further glimpse at the potential of electric propulsion today, this time in the form the Cadillac Converj Concept. The new show car was developed as... January 11, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 11
Ford reveals electric future, confirms electric compact car for 2011
Ford has used the opening day for the 2009 Detroit Auto Show to announce plans for its future electric vehicle (EV) program, confirming several zero-emissions vehicles for... January 11, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 2
Daimler teams with Evonik for lithium-ion batteries
Three electric concepts headed to the 2009 Detroit Auto Show have captured much of Daimler subsidiary Mercedes' press of late, and the timing of the new Daimler-Evonik hints... December 16, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
Porsche buys a Tesla Roadster for competitive research
Researching the products of competitors, even to the point of purchasing and then carefully analyzing each piece, is a common practice in the auto industry, especially so at... November 25, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann 1
RUF reveals all-electric Porsche 911 concept
Development of the all-electric Porsche from German tuner RUF has reached a major milestone, with confirmation today that initial testing of a prototype 911 has been... October 10, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann 3
Mercedes reveals lithium-ion powered S400 BlueHYBRID
The long-awaited Mercedes S400 hybrid has finally been officially unveiled, and the results are somewhat surprising. While the S400 BlueHYBRID is still billed as the first... September 17, 2008 by Nelson Ireson 2
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