Audi Reveals Electric e-tron quattro concept

When the 66th International Motor Show (IAA) opens tomorrow in Frankfurt, Audi will be ready to show its latest concept to the world. The Audi e-tron quattro concept is meant to give the public a preview of an all-electric SUV that Audi expects to present in early 2018. Industry experts see this as Audi’s direct challenge…

Pay for Parking with Electricity at the Nissan Pavilion

Photo: Nissan The Nissan Pavilion is an eco-friendly new attraction in Yokohama. From the moment you park, you’re greeted by its forward-thinking ideas. Instead of paying for parking with pocket change, this innovative attraction lets you pay for your parking with electricity from your vehicle’s battery pack. Here’s a look at the program, and the…

New Research Could Solve Goldilocks Problem for Electric Car Fast Charging

Interestingly, the newest innovation in vehicle batteries isn’t some high-tech conglomeration of super-expensive materials combined with some sort of space-age biotechnology. Nope, the newest innovation seems to be a cleverly-implemented idea using cheap, light materials to allow easier electric car fast charging. It’s nice when things work out sometimes. Steady Improvements: Here are several ways…

Electric Car Terminology – Part 3

Photo: NewMotion Every electric vehicle (EV) needs to recharge. This process comes with its own terminology, as you might’ve guessed. Explore the range of charging related words to enhance your green car vocabulary. Nab New Tires Easily: Try the tire finder tool [wptab name=’#1′] Photo: EVgo Network Charging Station Also called a charging point, the…

Experts Recommend Charging Your Electric Car at Off-Peak Times

While investing in an electric vehicle is a sure-fire way to help benefit the environment, there’s definitely a few practical things you can do to amplify the eco-friendly impact your vehicle has on Mother Earth. One of those things is to recharge your electric vehicle (EV) during off-peak times. Exactly what are the off-peak times? According…

New Electric Porsche Taycan Sets Nürburgring Record

Photo: Porsche Well, that didn’t take long. The new Porsche Taycan, which is not yet officially available at dealerships, has already had a go at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and set a new record for four-door, all-electric sports cars. With Lars Kern at the wheel, the pre-series Taycan was able to set a time of seven…

Is It Wise to Buy an Electric or Hybrid Accessible Van?

2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Photo: FCA As the automotive industry continues transitioning from outdated fossil fuels to environmentally conscious, renewable energy, more vehicles are being manufactured with hybrid and all-electric powertrains. Automakers have even begun producing electric- and hybrid-powered minivans, commercial vans, and large SUVs that can be modified for wheelchair accessibility. Is an eco-friendly…

DIY Maintenance for Your Vehicle

Owning a Jeep or truck with suspension parts comes with a fair amount of responsibility. Far too many drivers overlook routine maintenance, which will wear down your vehicle over time. But you don’t have to take your vehicle into the shop every time you need to make a few repairs. A mechanic may overcharge you…

Rumor: Corvette Stingray Could Go Electric by 2023

Is the Stingray going electric? The rumor mill says yes! Photo: Chevrolet While Chevrolet is best known for its performance cars and sturdy trucks, it’s also made a name for itself in the U.S. electric vehicle market with names like the short-lived EV1 and Spark EV, and the popular (and longer-range) Bolt. And soon, it’s…

Upcoming Electric Escalade Will Boast a 400-Mile Range

A little over a year ago, we reported that Cadillac would receive many of GM’s upcoming electric vehicles. And a few months back, we discussed Cadillac CEO Steve Carlisle’s statement that the brand will use a different naming scheme for its EVs than its non-EVs.  Now, halfway through 2019, Cadillac finally seems to be getting closer…

Should Our Self-Driving Cars Be Electric or Hybrid?

GM’s self-driving Chevy Bolt Photo: Digital Trends Self-driving vehicles have brought up a number of hotly-debated topics to the automotive industry, including whether or not self-driving cars will work on roads with human drivers on them, how people around the car will know what it is trying to do, or even whether or not self-driving…

Japan Gets Second e-POWER Nissan Vehicle

The Nissan Leaf is a groundbreaking electric car and one of the first commercially successful EVs on the market. However, American consumers aren’t getting the whole story when it comes to Nissan’s electrical prowess. In its home country of Japan, the company launched its e-POWER system in the Nissan Note in 2016 and this month…