The Himalayan country of Bhutan and Nissan, manufacturer of the LEAF EV, are teaming up to help make the world leader in “Gross National Happiness” the world’s leader in electric vehicle population. Back in February, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn met in Thimphu to announce an initiative that will enable…
When Toyota designed the all-new 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV, the Japanese automaker made sure that everyone would know its drivers were behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. The sleeker front fascia features an EV badge, and there is chrome “ELECTRIC” accent badging throughout the exterior of the athletic compact crossover. 2014 Rav4 Wheel 2014…
Of the newest fuel sources in vehicle manufacturing, two of the largest for passenger vehicles have been battery electric power and hydrogen fuel cells. While battery electric vehicles have largely been more successful than their hydrogen counterparts, that doesn’t mean that hydrogen vehicles aren’t still in the works. One large reminder that hydrogen isn’t gone…
One of the barriers that keeps a lot of drivers from making the switch to fully electric vehicles is the fear of not having enough power for a long-distance trip. Nissan wants to make EV adoption a reality, so it is opening several charging corridors on high-trafficked routes to put drivers at ease. This month,…
Behold, the smart ForTwo Electric, the smallest and cheapest of the mainstream market’s electric vehicles. It’s that little thing in the middle, there When it rolls out of the factory, this 9-foot city car is propelled around by a 55 kW motor which fights mightily and gives the driver 74 hp and 96 lb-ft of…
2019 Niro PHEV Photo: Kia Consumers’ desire for eco-friendly models such as hybrids and electric vehicles has driven many automakers to include environmentally-friendly, fuel-efficient options in their lineups. As one automaker that has heard the call and is ahead of the alternative-fuel curve, Kia has delivered with a few impressive choices such as the Niro…
Many major cities in the U.S. are starting to require that apartment and condo buildings incorporate electric vehicle-friendly accommodations for EV owners. Chicago has jumped on board this initiative. Jumpstart Your Purchase: Estimate your trade-in’s value here Photo: Pixabay Legislation Per Green Car Reports, Chicago passed a new ordinance in October. The legislation mandates that…
PlugShare is a free app which allows you to find and share information about electric vehicle charging stations. The app covers more than 400,000 charging stations across the nation and includes all major networks: ChargePoint, Blink, SemaCharge, and GE WattStation. The convenient app allows users to not only locate electric charging stations, but also track…
2017 Nissan LEAF To open the eyes and pocketbooks of gas-guzzling vehicle-owning motorists to the freedom and joy generated from owning an all-electric vehicle, Nissan is picking up the tab at the pump this summer. Nissan’s “Kick Gas” promotion to promote ownership of a fuel-free, all-electric vehicle will target select gas stations across five cities…
Nissan wants more people driving electric cars In the automotive world, it’s all about who can reach what’s next first, followed by who can do it best. Everything from autonomous vehicles to fuel-efficient engines and infotainment systems is a race. When it comes to electric vehicles, however, Nissan is stepping forward to ask for cooperation…
According to John Hayes, former minister of the Department for Transport in the UK, electric car chargers need to have the same level of recognizability that British phone booths have, adding that they “should be beautiful.” This statement came as Hayes and the House of Commons discussed a bill called the Automated and Electric Vehicles…
Electric vehicles have a bit of a problem as they reach the ends of their lives—just what to do with the leftover battery. Although the battery may have reduced power storage to when it is new, it still can hold a significant amount of energy, and could potentially be harmful if simply allowed to rot….
Every time it seems as if the electric vehicle, or EV, is gaining ground with American consumers, there are always the loud voices clamoring about the lack of charging stations between larger metropolitan areas. Nissan is working with the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), The State of California Governor’s Office of Business…
GM Fuel Cell Car One green driving detail that has fallen somewhat into the background as the hype train chugs its wailing way into Chevy Bolt Station is that General Motors is not just working on battery electric vehicles—for some time now, it has been developing hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, most recently in partnership with Honda…
GM is transferring 3,000 engineers to its Technical Center in Warren, Michigan Hoping to expedite its work on electric vehicles, General Motors is transferring around 3,000 engineers to the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. The engineers are moving over from GM’s Global Propulsion Systems facility in Pontiac, about 20 miles away. GM says the…
Ford Smart Mobility and Zotye last month signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a new 50:50 joint venture focused on all-electric vehicle manufacturing for ride-hailing purposes. The EVs will be built under a new brand and will emphasize style and affordability. The new JV will be headquartered in Zhejiang province, where it will focus…
Six months removed from the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding, Mahindra Group and Ford Motor Company on Thursday announced that they will be co-developing new SUVs and a small electric vehicle as part of five new non-binding MoUs. “Ford is committed to offering the best vehicles, technologies, and services that fit the lifestyles and…
Photo: ©General Motors Part of the appeal of electric vehicles is the fact that stop-and-go traffic actually “refuels” the car due to a nifty thing known as regenerative braking. This works by, rather than pressing pads to metal rotors and letting friction slow the car’s wheels, allowing the wheels to push back on the drive…
A camouflaged Chevy Bolt EV undergoes testing at GM’s proving grounds in Milford, Michigan In its bid to become the first mainstream brand to put a long-range electric vehicle on the market, General Motors has fast-tracked the development of the upcoming Chevy Bolt EV. (The automaker would also probably like to beat a certain non-mainstream…
It’s no secret that BMW is committed to preserving the environment. Its i Series makes driving an electric vehicle fun and more acceptable to the masses. One of the automaker’s latest projects to bring more charging stations to America’s east and west coasts is earning it some serious recognition from the United Nations. Drive All…
A while back, I noted that, although everybody in the automotive industry agrees that we need more electric vehicle chargers, nobody seems to want to step up to pay for them for everyone else to use. Careful Going: Make sure you follow these winter-weather driving tips General Motors, in particular, despite creating one of the…
While some electric vehicle (EV) incentives involve state or federal rebates, others are a bit more unique. Take Austria’s latest EV incentive, for instance. The Austrian government will now reward EV owners with a special incentive. Owners of electric models will be able to travel 20 mph faster than conventional fuel-powered models. EV owners can…
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV took on the Asia Cross Country Rally, showing off its durability When you hear the phrase “plug-in hybrid electric vehicle,” it’s likely you don’t automatically think, “I should go off-roading in that!” That is, unless you’re Mitsubishi. The Japanese carmaker is testing its plug-in hybrid electric technology in a very conventional…
A car-sharing service, a joint venture of the City of Yokohama and Nissan Motor Co., features the Nissan New Mobility Concept car, a super-compact electric vehicle. Photo: Nissan “Choimobi Yokohama,” a round-trip car-sharing service, made possible by the Nissan Motor Corporation and the City of Yokohama, makes traveling around Yokohama easier and much more adorable….
Photo: FreeStocks Remember earlier this week when we announced Uber drivers in London would have to use all electric vehicles by 2019? Plot twist. As of Sept. 30, Uber will lose its license to operate in London. The ride-sharing service’s current license expires at the end of this month, and Transport for London rejected the company’s request for…
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