Category Archives: electric vehicles

Jaguar I-Pace Concept – Electric but not Electrifying

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The revenge of tougher fuel economy regulations is on full display at the Los Angeles Auto Show with the debut of the Jaguar I-Pace concept – a frumpy electric vehicle that runs counter to Jaguar’s low and sleek design practices. Continue reading →

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Hyundai Motor America Shows Ioniq Unlimited EV

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The Ioniq Unlimited will be available in California in early 2017 with no down payment in an EV market that is struggling at less than 1% of total U.S. sales of more than 17 million units annually. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Bolt at Los Angeles Auto Show

Posted on 15 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV will go on sale later this year with an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles (383 kM) from its 60 kWh battery pack that is made in Korea. The 2016 Nissan Leaf with an optional 30 … Continue reading →

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2017 Cadillac CT6 Hybrid has 30 Miles of Range as EV

Posted on 15 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Cadillac today announced the first 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid sedan that will go on sale in the spring of 2017, with a claimed total driving range of more than 400 miles. However, in EV mode, the CT6 plug-in can only roam 30 miles before more electrons are needed. The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is expected to have an estimated fuel economy of 65 MPGe. Continue reading →

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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Sets Land Speed Record

Posted on 1 November 2016 by Ken Zino

A highly-modified Hyundai Ioniq hybrid prototype, developed by Hyundai Motor America’s Engineering and Quality team, set an FIA-approved production-based hybrid vehicle land speed record of 157.825 mph. Continue reading →

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Toyota to Sell Fuel Cell Buses in Japan Next Year

Posted on 28 October 2016 by Ken Zino

Toyota has released the Mirai FCV, while also engaging in the technological and product development of FC buses, fuel cell forklifts, as well as stationary fuel cells for use in homes. Continue reading →

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Mercedes-Benz to Build at Bremen Its First Electric Car – EQ

Posted on 27 October 2016 by Ken Zino

The production model will be based on the EQ show car – an electric SUV Coupe debuted at Mondial de l’Automobile 2016 in Paris last September. Continue reading →

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Honda to Make Small Gas and Electric Scooters for Yamaha

Posted on 5 October 2016 by Ken Zino

Because of the diversification of the types of short-range transportation, including power-assisted bicycles and mini-vehicles, the market for scooters in Japan has been shrinking in recent years. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Bolt EV Range Rated at 238 Miles by EPA

Posted on 13 September 2016 by Ken Zino

GM is hoping a taxpayer subsidy via a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 will make the EV saleable in what is a moribund market segment. Continue reading →

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2017 Bolt EV Has Aggressive Regenerative Braking

Posted on 7 September 2016 by Ken Zino

One-pedal driving combines the highest available level of regenerative braking, which converts the kinetic energy from deceleration into electricity and sends to the Bolt EV battery pack. Continue reading →

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Army, GM to Show Colorado-Based Fuel Cell EV

Posted on 30 August 2016 by AutoCrat

Neither GM nor TARDEC released vehicle specifications, but the Army said it is focusing on the technology and its capabilities, irrespective of the platform. Continue reading →

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Tesla Model S 100 kWh Battery Pack Ups Range to 315 Miles

Posted on 24 August 2016 by Ken Zino

The Model S P100D with a so-called and appropriately named “Ludicrous” mode is the third fastest accelerating production car ever produced, according to Elon Musk, with 0-60 mph times of 2.5 seconds. Continue reading →

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Toyota Kicks off Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge

Posted on 10 August 2016 by Ken Zino

During the program, teams of high school students have the opportunity to build their own fuel cell remote-control vehicles and learn first-hand about the future of fuel cell technology. Continue reading →

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Tesla $293m Q2 Loss Far Exceeds Analyst Expectations

Posted on 5 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Production or rather lack thereof is a now a huge issue because Tesla is supposed to start filling orders during 2017 for the less expensive Model 3 sedan that will be priced around $35,000. Continue reading →

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More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Than Gas by 2020!

Posted on 4 August 2016 by Ken Zino

There will be more public charging stations for electric vehicles in the UK than there are gas stations by the summer of 2020, according to new analysis. Continue reading →

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