Chevy Bolt Becomes Opel Ampera-e for European Market

Opel Ampera-e Chevrolet confirmed last month that it planned to change the way America looks at electric vehicles with the 2017 Bolt, which will carry the low price tag of $30,000 after federal tax incentives and offer a 200-mile all-electric range. Also New from Chevrolet: 2016 Trax Midnight Edition revealed Now, General Motors is having…

Ford UK Dealers Looking to Add 1,000 New Technicians

Ford Motor Company dealers in the United Kingdom are now looking for 1,000 technicians with software, electronic, and electrical skills to meet demand brought about by the planned addition of several electric and hybrid electric vehicles to the brand’s lineup over the next few years. In particular, these dealers are looking for trained technicians, mechanics…

Fields Confirms Development of Dedicated Ford EV

Ford CEO Mark Fields has confirmed that the automaker is in development of an electric vehicle that will contend with the likes of the Chevrolet Bolt and Tesla Model 3. According to Automotive News, Fields said that Ford plans to be “among the leaders or in a leadership position” when it comes to delivering a…

Bhutan and Nissan Partner To Tackle Zero Emissions Goal

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…

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2014 Toyota RAV4 EV Overview

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…

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GM Teams Up With Honda for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Mass Production

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…

EVgo and Nissan Open I-95 Fast Charging ARC

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,…

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What’s New for Kia’s Eco-Friendly Models in 2019

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…

Chicago Pushes for EV Charging Spaces for Renters

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 App Review: Find Any Port in a Storm

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…

Nissan Kicks Off Summer with Free Gas

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…

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Nissan Argues for Cooperation to Speed up EV Adoption

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…

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