Electric Car Etiquette: Try Being Considerate of Other People
The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), and their increased development by automotive manufacturers, is quickly changing the social dynamics of the road. With new types of cars being made that depend on different needs than traditional cars, everyone on the road will have to watch their behavior and learn to accommodate. Unfortunately, the majority of drivers […]
Pierre Loing: Don’t Expect an IDx by 2016, If At All
Earlier this year, Nissan hinted that the IDx NISMO Concept that debuted at last year’s Tokyo Auto Show might actually go into production as the automaker’s next small, rear wheel drive sports car. Sounds excellent, right? Well, you might want to pump the brakes just a bit. More from Nissan: Actor Robert Llewellyn Pushes the […]
Infiniti LE Electric Vehicle Could Arrive for 2017-2018
Infiniti, in order to achieve their goal of becoming a global brand, is looking to expand their lineup by 60 percent and double the amount of available powertrains over the next few years. While the usual suspects are expected to be a part of the plan—particularly the UK-made Q30 hatchback and QX30 crossover and, hopefully, […]
No Charge to Charge Program Launches in 10 Major U.S. Markets
Nissan has now extended its “No Charge to Charge” program to 10 major markets: San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Nashville, Phoenix, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and Washington, D.C. No Charge to Charge seeks to further incentivize the purchase of a Nissan LEAF EV by offering new buyers two years of free public charging in […]
Japanese Automakers Form Nippon Charges to Build Charging Station Network
Nissan and fellow Japanese automakers Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi have come together to establish Nippon Charges, a new company intended to help build a charging station network as well as promote chargers for electric-powered vehicles. The goal is to build a functional network of charging facilities to offer more convenience to EV drivers in Japan. […]
UC Davis Study: Women May Be Overlooked in PEV Adoption Process
According to a report compiled by the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies based open studies of early adopters of vehicles like the Nissan LEAF, women and men are different in their approaches to when to charge their PEVs. Among all the other determinations made by “Engendering the Future of Electric Vehicles: Conversations with Men […]
Guys, Let’s All Buy the 500e Just Because Marchionne Said Not To
It’s an odd thing when the CEO of a carmaker hates making a car—and directs his customers to eschew the vehicle at all costs. But that’s exactly what Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO, Sergio Marchionne, told us all to do—not to buy the 500e—a couple days ago during a talk at the Brookings Institution. “I hope […]
Ghosn Continues ‘Solid’ Week, Named President of ACEA
As far as most of us are sitting, we’re still trying to wake up from Monday morning. Carlos Ghosn, on the other hand, is on what you might call “a ridiculous roll” this week, and it’s only just Tuesday. Today, Ghosn was elected president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Ghosn announced yesterday that […]
U.S. Study Demonstrates Convenience of Workplace EV Charging
As part of United States Department of Energy–backed EV Project, which is now in its third year, a study has recently demonstrated the usefulness of workplace EV charging. The EV Project is examining usage patterns of drivers of Nissan LEAFs in 19 different metropolitan areas throughout the country over a three-year period. The project began […]
“Project Titan” Awards Two Iraqi War Veterans With Alaskan Getaway
Back in January, Nissan announced “Project Titan,” which would be the automaker’s second crowdsourcing program and would ultimately lead to a customized Titan pickup truck. Nissan has moved on to the next phase of “Project Titan” and teamed up with Wounded Warrior Project® in order to give Iraq War veterans, David Guzman and Kevin McMahon, […]
AAA Automotive Research Center: Weather Can Cut EV Range 57%
The AAA Automotive Research Center has released results of a study that show electric vehicle range can be adversely affected by extreme weather conditions. According to the findings, EV range can be cut by an average of 57 percent depending on temperature. In the AAA’s simulations, three electric vehicles were tested in cold, fair, and […]
Consumer Reports Lists 2014 Models with Best and Worst Fuel Economy
Consumer Reports has unveiled its list of the 2014 models with best and worst fuel economy, ranking vehicles by segment. Rather than simply create a list that accounts for every vehicle available on the road, Consumer Reports bears in mind consumers with categorical needs and does the diligence. Not surprisingly, most of the segment-toppers are […]
2014 Chicago Auto Show: Production Cars on Display
Get the full list of production models on display at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show offers us the most square feet of any major auto show in the United States. With all of that volume, you’ve got a lot of cars to look at, buddy. Here is your definitive list of which production cars will be on the Chicago show room floor. (Looking for reveals and […]
2014 Fiat 500e Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Fiat 500e There are no new changes for the 2014 Fiat 500e. 2014 Fiat 500e Exterior Fiat brings a touch of the European to the all-electric vehicle world with the 2014 Fiat 500e. A snub-nosed front and rounded body create a unique silhouette that has an undeniable sense of character […]
Kaveh Kamooneh Arrested for “Theft” of $.05 Worth of Electricity
Are you an electric car owner who thinks that they have carte blanche to just go around and hook up their ride to any old outlet and suck down somebody else’s electricity without paying? Or, more appropriately, are you Georgia native Kaveh Kamooneh, who charged his Nissan Leaf for 20 minutes at an outlet at […]
Washington Auto Show Dates and Information
The Washington Auto Show is held annually at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Described as “new-car heaven,” more than 700 new makes and models from many of the world’s most famous manufacturers will be on display over the course of ten days. The show will also feature exhibits of futuristic technology, […]
IIHS Honors Small Car Segment’s Safest
There are plenty of criterion on which modern small cars are based. Now more than ever, they must be extremely fuel efficient, tech savvy, performance-minded, and stylish. But with more drivers on the road now than ever and the icy months looming ahead of us, safety remains of the utmost importance in the segment. The […]
EVs Are Selling Faster than Hybrids, According to Dept. of Energy
The modern-day electric vehicle is the new kid on the block as far as automotive green technology goes. But being new to the green scene does not mean that EVs are still waiting to catch on. In fact, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Energy (released quite professionally via a Tweet), EVs […]