Coverage tagged Electric vehicles.
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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.
BMW has cancelled its scheduled unveiling of a hydrogen fuel cell drive module prototype at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, quietly withdrawing earlier announcements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
F1 legend Niki Lauda has publicly criticised Formula E after its Beijing debut, describing the electric series as lacking the essence of real racing.
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.
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.
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.
Beijing directs that nearly a third of new government fleet cars must be plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel cell models, aiming to cut urban pollution and boost the domestic green vehicle sector.
A stolen Tesla Model S was destroyed in a violent crash and fire following a police pursuit in West Hollywood, leaving the car severed and multiple people injured.
China’s government is reviewing rules that could allow non-traditional companies to manufacture electric vehicles, in a move aimed at boosting its new energy car sector.
New Jersey lawmakers have approved a bill to let Tesla sell directly to customers through up to four showrooms, ending a months-long standoff over dealership laws.
Mini and Touring Superleggera unveiled the electric Superleggera Vision roadster at the 2014 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, blending British design with Italian coachbuilding.
Julie and Scott Brusaw’s Solar Roadways concept proposes replacing traditional road surfaces with solar panels strong enough for trucks, offering a potential new source of electricity and on-the-go EV charging.
Even with generous tax breaks and government support, electric cars accounted for less than 1% of new vehicle sales worldwide in 2013, with only a few regional exceptions.
Chris Harris takes the BMW i8 on a 24-hour drive in Los Angeles, examining the hybrid sports car’s performance, electric range and real-world usability.