Coverage tagged Electric vehicles.
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US startup Local Motors plans to expand its network of micro-factories using 3D printing to produce electric vehicles, following demonstrations at Detroit's auto show.
Chevrolet revealed the Bolt EV concept at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, targeting a 200-mile range and a price near $30,000 to rival the Nissan Leaf.
Nissan and NASA have agreed a five-year research partnership, using electric Leafs as testbeds for self-driving hardware and software at sites in California.
Toyota has revealed three distinct concepts, the GR HV sports coupé, the TJ Cruiser van-SUV and two new Concept-i mobility variants, prior to their debut at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.
BMW has cancelled its scheduled unveiling of a hydrogen fuel cell drive module prototype at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, quietly withdrawing earlier announcements.
Toyota, Hyundai and Honda have all launched hydrogen fuel cell cars, but infrastructure and cost issues mean the technology faces a slow road to mainstream adoption.
Audi’s latest commercial for the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid draws parallels between the car’s dual powertrain and a DJ mixing tracks, highlighting its blend of petrol and electric performance.
The all-electric B-Class is now available to order in Germany, priced from €39,151 including VAT, with a 132 kW motor and up to 230 km range with options.
Canadian tuner SR Auto Group has given the BMW i3 a visual update, fitting the electric hatchback with bespoke PUR LG04 wheels featuring a custom flat lip.
China’s government is finalising a draft policy to let new carmakers develop and sell electric vehicles, aiming to boost competition and accelerate clean transport adoption.
Selecting an alternative fuel depends on your driving habits, journey lengths and access to refuelling or charging, with each technology offering distinct advantages and drawbacks.
Toyota has sold part of its holding in Tesla, following Daimler’s full divestment, as cooperation between traditional manufacturers and the US electric car firm shifts focus.
Kia will debut the Soul EV Smitten Ice Cream Truck concept at the 2014 SEMA Show, blending retro design with the electric Soul’s drivetrain and a bespoke trailer.
Toyota has deployed 70 compact electric vehicles and 27 charging stations in Grenoble, France, as part of a three-year car-sharing experiment with local partners.
The Hollywood star and former California governor was spotted examining Toyota’s compact electric i-Road concept during the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
Ford has dropped the price of its battery-electric model by $6,000 after sluggish US sales, with further reductions possible through federal and state incentives.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk leads the American automotive sector in personal wealth, ranking 50th on the 2014 Forbes 400 with a net worth of $9.2 billion.
F1 legend Niki Lauda has publicly criticised Formula E after its Beijing debut, describing the electric series as lacking the essence of real racing.
A Tesla Model S with a full convertible roof has been seen on the road, confirming that a drop-top version of the electric saloon exists, though not as a factory model.
German legislators have backed a bill enabling cities to offer free parking and other privileges to electric vehicle owners, aiming for one million units on the road by 2020.
Renault-Nissan is reconsidering its battery sourcing strategy, opening the door to external suppliers such as LG Chem as it aims to scale up electric vehicle production.
The electric carmaker has confirmed Storey County, Nevada as the site for its $5 billion battery plant, securing over $1 billion in state tax incentives over 20 years.
BYD is counting on the Denza, its first electric model co-developed with Daimler, to reverse falling car sales and regain momentum in China’s competitive market.
Volkswagen has confirmed a starting price of $35,445 for the 2015 e-Golf in the United States, positioning its new electric hatchback above the Nissan Leaf as it arrives in dealerships from November.