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Elon Musk Reveals New Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla’s new Cybertruck, unveiled Thursday, looks like something out of a Ridley Scott sci-fi dystopia and is finally available for pre-order after years of secrecy and development. According to Forbes, Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Tesla, debuted the vehicle on Thursday to a packed house at the Tesla Design Center in Los Angeles. […]

By Akeena Legall | 3y ago

Norway Sets New World Record For Number Of Electric Cars Sold In 2018

While 2018 may not be considered the best year ever by many, there was still some good news that came of it, especially in the realm of environmental protection. Plastic straws were banned in a number of cities throughout the world, France banned five pesticides that pose threat to the bee population, and now, an […]

By Naomi Kennedy | 4y ago

Tesla Model 3 Red Multi-Coat Paint Now Costs $2,500

As Tesla heads for what could very well be a turning point in its history and its journey towards becoming a mainstream American carmaker, the company opted to adjust the price of the Red Multi-coat color option for the Model 3. With the most recent price adjustment, the Model 3’s Red Multi-coat option now costs […]

By Simon Alvarez | 5y ago

Tesla Starts ‘First Come, First Serve’ Model 3 Deliveries As Part Of ‘Intermediate Delivery Program

The Model 3 is key to Tesla’s target for the third quarter. Being the car that is expected to push the company toward profitability, it is pertinent for Tesla to ensure that the Model 3 gets delivered to as many customers as possible before the third quarter ends. As the days of September trickle down, […]

By Simon Alvarez | 5y ago

Tesla Reportedly On Track To Hit Low End Of Model 3 Production Goals For Q3 2018

With September starting, Tesla is now hurtling towards the final month of Q3 2018. This means renewed pressure to meet its self-imposed production goals, particularly when it comes to the Model 3 electric sedan. The Model 3 has given the company numerous issues since it entered production July last year, but since then, Tesla has […]

By Simon Alvarez | 5y ago

Tesla Will Open-Source Its Vehicle Security Software In Push For Safer Vehicles

After speaking at the recently-held Defcon hacking conference, Elon Musk announced on Twitter that Tesla would be open-sourcing its electric cars’ security system to other carmakers. This means that even competitors such as GM, BMW, and Porsche would be able to utilize Tesla’s systems to make their vehicles safer. Elon Musk posted the update on […]

By Simon Alvarez | 5y ago

Aspark Owl Electric Supercar Prototype Beats Tesla Model S, Went From 0-60 MPH In Under 2 Seconds

During the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, an obscure Japanese company introduced the Aspark Owl – the next-generation supercar. Named after the inspiration behind its design, manufacturers claim this car can go from 0 to 62 mph within two seconds. Big promises are quite the norm in the car industry. However, Aspark released a video showing […]

By Mia Lorenzo | 5y ago

Toyota To Sell Electrified Version Of All Car Models By 2025

In accordance with the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050’s commitment to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, all Toyota and Lexus models will have an electrified version by 2025. With this plan, Toyota forecasts that total electric car sales will exceed 5.5 million units by 2030. These figures include 1 million fuel cell and battery electric vehicles. In […]

By Mia Lorenzo | 5y ago

New York Gets Its First Model 3, Gives Tesla Fans A Glimpse Of EV With License Plate

While Tesla has yet to release its latest production figures for the Model 3, more and more signs are pointing to the idea that the EV maker is starting to hit its stride with the manufacture of its latest and possibly most disruptive vehicle to date. Just recently, images of the first Model 3 in […]

By Simon Alvarez | 6y ago

Porsche Throws The EV Gauntlet, Tests The Mission E Against A Tesla Model S And Model X

The mass-market, performance-grade EV industry has been dominated by Tesla for the past few years. With electric vehicles like the Model S and the Model X becoming a huge hit for consumers, Tesla has been mostly unchallenged when it comes to manufacturing vehicles that can perform on par with supercars at a price that is […]

By Simon Alvarez | 6y ago

Jaguar Aims To Go All Electric By 2020

Jaguar has announced that all the cars it produces will be either electric or hybrid by 2020 in a bold bid to join the auto industry’s rapidly growing green movement. The move will place Jaguar in the ranks of Ferrari and Volvo, as well as other industry giants, who have also pledged to create entirely […]

By Luke Mawson | 6y ago

A Tesla Model S’ Maintenance Cost After Traveling 300,000 Miles Was Low, But It Could Have Been Way Cheaper

The fact that electric cars have lower maintenance costs than their gas-powered counterparts is pretty much common knowledge. Recently, however, Tesloop, an EV taxi service, actually gave exact figures to bolster this claim, proving that the Tesla Model S is ridiculously cheap to maintain, even after it breaches the 300,000-mile barrier. The Model S is […]

By Simon Alvarez | 6y ago

Tesla Model S Owners Can Now Go Full Ludicrous Mode, Absolutely No Limitations

No matter how one looks at it, the Tesla Model S is not a slow vehicle. In fact, since the powerful luxury sedan was fully released to the market, it quickly made a name for itself as one of the fastest cars on the road. Despite this, however, Tesla found itself in hot water earlier […]

By Simon Alvarez | 6y ago

Model 3 News: Tesla CEO Elon Musk Just Compared His Latest EV’s 63,000 Canceled Reservations To Hamburgers

The Tesla Model 3 might be the year’s hottest EV so far, but not everything has gone smoothly for the electric car company. As revealed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk during a recent quarterly earnings call, about 63,000 customers who reserved the vehicle over the past year have canceled their reservations. Despite these figures, however, […]

By Simon Alvarez | 6y ago

Volvo To Introduce Only Hybrid Or Electric New Car Models Beginning In 2019

Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo has announced a decision to phase out production of vehicles powered solely by petrol or diesel fuel, stating that beginning in 2019, all new models the company introduces will be either hybrids or electric vehicles. Current models will still be manufactured with classic combustion engines, but many will also be offered […]

By Rob Cotton | 6y ago

Toyota’s Tesla Nasdaq Departure: What Does It Mean For The Car Shopper?

Stock market news authority Nasdaq reported yesterday that Toyota has officially sold off 100 percent of the shares it held in Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA), and by doing so, has severed the partnership between the two automakers. This is going to have a huge impact on the electric car industry in the coming years, although not […]

By Dustin Kemp | 6y ago

‘Adam Ruins Everything’ Electric Cars Episode Allegedly Based On Lazy Research [Opinion]

Adam Ruins Everything‘s electric cars episode might not be as true as you think. On his ever-popular internet show, which branched off from College Humor, Adam Conover routinely pokes holes in popular theories big enough to drive an 18-wheeler through. Between his often factual statements and his signature dark brown-framed glasses and haircut riddled with […]

By David Cornell | 6y ago

Tesla’s New Battery Accelerates Electric Cars To Mind-Blowing Speed

Tesla’s new battery, packed with 100kwh power that makes its Model S P100D with Ludicrous mode run at a mind-blowing speed of 60 mph in 2.5 seconds (never mind its Model X, which runs at the same speed in 2.9 seconds), is certainly something to deal with, at least for Porsche and Ferrari, if they […]

By Edwin Mejia Vargas | 7y ago

Audi CEO Says Carmaker Wants To Release Three New Electric Models By 2020

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler said that Audi wants to release three new electric models by 2020. The car maker also wants electric models to account for about one-third of its sales by 2025. Just Auto reported that the Audi chief wanted to include A-segment vehicles in their offerings. An A-segment vehicle is a classification of […]

By Jinger Jarrett | 7y ago

CES 2016: What To Expect At The Consumer Electronics Show

The largest electronics and technology show in the world, International CES 2016, begins in a few days. On January 4, 2016 in Las Vegas, the consumers will be swarming the strip to see the newest and greatest feats in the technological world. BBC reports that the exhibition space for CES 2016 will take up 2.4 […]

By Lisa Hale | 7y ago

Elon Musk Ridicules Apple For Hiring Employees That Were Fired By Tesla – The Race To Make Driverless Cars Heating Up?

Elon Musk ridiculed Apple Inc. for hiring Tesla’s rejects. He clearly stated that Apple is considered a “Tesla graveyard,” where the employees that were fired by the Musk’s company end up. During an interview with German business newspaper Handelsblatt on Thursday, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk launched a scathing attack on Apple Inc. He did […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

Electric Cars Gain Users As Carmaker Tesla Tackles Range Anxiety

Electric cars have been made more attractive to potential owners by Tesla’s Model S, which can be driven up to 500 miles on a charge at slow speeds. Tesla projections reveal that improving battery technology could extend the range to 600 miles in 2016, and 746 miles in 2020. According to Engadget, Tesla Chief Executive […]

By Kenneth Lim | 8y ago

Surprising Statistics Indicate Electric Cars Are Already Taking Over

Electric cars seemed like several lifetimes away several decades ago, but with the current technological advances, they are slowly coming into vogue, with companies such as Tesla posting record numbers in sales. Between April 1 and June 30, the company delivered some 11,507 Model S electric cars to customers across the world. This brought the […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 8y ago

Tesla Motors Acquires Michigan Auto Supplier, Will Expand Cars Manufactured In 2015 [Video]

It’s no secret that Telsa Motors is under pressure to amp up production of its Model S cars. To meet the high demand for their luxury electric cars, the company announced it has acquired Grand Rapids-based auto-supplier, Riviera Tool, placing a stronghold in the original motor capital of the world. The acquisition is a first […]

By Maat van Uitert | 8y ago

BMW Cars Still Top Luxury Market But i3 Is An Eco-Conscious Miss [Video]

As far as luxury goes, BMW cars top the list. And there’s no denying the 2015 BMW i3 is a luxurious vehicle. Built to be an electric car all-grown-up, the 2015 i3 is the most energy-efficient car on the market, getting the equivalent of 139 miles per gallon when battery powered, according to Consumer Reports. […]

By Maat van Uitert | 8y ago

Drooling Over Tesla’s Electric Cars? Stop Slobbering: Tesla Motors to Sell Electric Cars Online [Video]

If you’ve been drooling over Tesla’s luxury brand of electric cars, here’s your chance to snag one at a discount. Tesla Motors now sells their automobiles online – and apparently cheaper than you can buy from any independent seller. The company quietly launched their Tesla Motors Certified Pre-Owned site last week, and you can be […]

By Maat van Uitert | 8y ago

Apple Car Rumors Indicate Full Automation

Electric cars are on the rise, but the next big thing to hit the street may be automation. As predicted, car makers, like Tesla Motors Inc., have been building prototypes for self-driving cars. According to the Wall Street Journal, though, other less expected companies are looking into the automated car market. One such company is […]

By Selina Leavitt | 8y ago

Roadster Sees Range Increase To 400 Miles, Merry Christmas Tesla Fans

This Christmas, Elon Musk of Tesla had an interesting Christmas present to offer Roadster owners on Twitter — an increase to a range of 400 miles between charges. Roadster upgrade will enable non-stop travel from LA to SF — almost 400 mile range. Details tmrw. Merry Christmas! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 25, 2014 The […]

By Kristine Croto | 8y ago

Homeowners Association Pulled The Plug On Michigan Woman’s Eco-Friendly Chevy Volt

A condominium owner in Waterford, Michigan is upset after her homeowners association told her she was no longer allowed to plug her hybrid vehicle, a Chevy Volt, into the electric outlet in her garage. Natalie Forte says she loves her Chevy Volt but the board of her homeowners association voted to cut off power to […]

By Dawn Papple | 9y ago

5 Things Electric Cars Are Changing Right Now

So far, electric cars are only a tiny fraction of the overall automotive market in the United States and worldwide. In most markets, electric car sales are less than one percent of the overall sales unless you include hybrids, which then boost those figures to around three percent. Yet these vehicles, despite their lack of […]

By Aaron Turpen | 9y ago

Volkswagen Beetle Gets Electric Engine Makeover From Zelectric Motors

The next time you play “Slug Bug” while riding down the highway, you might want to wear a hand buzzer to be current with the times. A man in Southern California has turned his love with old Volkswagon Beetles into a hobby by giving them a makeover through converting them to electric engines. David Bernardo, […]

By Essel Pratt | 9y ago

The Tesla Model S May Just Be the Car of Your Dreams

We’ve all seen those clunky and slow electric cars. They can’t compete with their gas guzzling brothers, and their non-committal hybrid sisters have taken the spotlight for a long time. However, the Tesla Model S may be in prime condition to change your mind on lean green machines. With rising awareness in the U.S.A. around […]

By David Dunford | 9y ago

Congressman Recommends Tax Rebate Raise To $10,000 For Electric Cars To Be Cashed Instantly

Going green and flaunting next-gen electric cars could become a little easier, thanks to efforts by Vermont Rep. Peter Welch. The Congressman wants to substantially increase the size of the federal tax credit for the electric cars. Furthermore, these credits wouldn’t be required to be processed at any Government facility and will be directly available […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 9y ago

Tesla Vs. Chris Christie: Innovative Company Barred From Sales In New Jersey

Tesla Motors, the cutting-edge automaker which has led the way in manufacturing and marketing all-electric, battery-powered cars, can no longer sell its innovative and environmentally friendly vehicles in New Jersey, thanks a recent state rule change backed by Governor Chris Christie. Tesla has two dealerships in New Jersey, both of them owned directly by the […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 9y ago

Electric Cars: Booming Sales Prompt Power Grid Cyber Attack Conerns

Electric cars are attracting more buyers than ever before. Although the now more sporting looking vehicles may be better for the environment, they pose a great risk to the power grid. Not only are power grid segments in some cities already too overly burdened to sustain increased usage by a multitude of charging electric cars, […]

By Tara Dodrill | 9y ago

New Long-Lasting Lithium-Ion Battery Developed In Germany

Scientists at the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW) in Ulm, Germany have developed a new long-lasting lithium-ion battery that is capable of outperforming other batteries currently in circulation today. Cycle stability is an important determinant of a battery’s lifetime – and it’s in this regard that the battery developed at ZSW is […]

By Ross Brooks | 10y ago

Japanese Car Makers Abandon Plans To Develop Fully Electric Automobiles

Nissan’s Vice Chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, who is often referred to as the “father of the Prius,” announced that his company would follow in the footsteps of Japanese auto giant Toyota and abandon plans to roll out a fully electric vehicle. “Because of its shortcomings — driving range, cost and recharging time — the electric vehicle […]

By Wolff Bachner | 10y ago

Oil Prices Per Barrel And Gas Prices Explained

Oil prices are on the minds of Americans as they attempt to fill their cars up this fall. According to kspr.com “[o]il gave up early gains and hovered around $92 per barrel on Wednesday after the government reported a bigger-than-expected increase in U.S. crude supplies. Supplies rose by 2.9 million barrels last week. That was […]

By Patrick Frye | 11y ago

Electric Vehicles 10% of Sales in 2020, Nissan CEO Declares

Electric vehicles, such as Nissan’s Leaf version, are growing more an more attractive each day. With the rising cost of gas, any American who drives is sure to cringe when they take the dreaded trip to the gas station. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn hopes to help out a bit. His goal? That electric cars will […]

By Melissa Stusinski | 11y ago

VW Golf Going Electric in US in 2013

Citing versatility and a desire to broaden offerings to customers, VW is introducing an electric version of their popular Golf coupe in late 2013. The electric car market has, of yet, been somewhat tepid in the United States since more automakers have offered electric car selections in their roster- but the entry of VW’s electric […]

By Kim LaCapria | 11y ago

Electric Cars Not Enticing Buyers, Dealers Say

As we reported earlier, Americans are mostly moved this election cycle by pain at the gas pump– most notably, the kind of pain experienced as you pay twice as much for gas as you did just a few scant years ago- but fear of fossil fuel expenditures has not turned car buyers on to electric […]

By Kim LaCapria | 11y ago

Consumer Reports Fisker Karma Returns After Servicing

Late last week, we reported that the Fisker Karma purchased by consumer advocacy magazine Consumer Reports(one that the watchdog group notes that they paid six figures for, stressing “this is not a press car”) embarrassingly broke down during initial testing, flashing a warning light when the vehicle was stopped on a test track before failing […]

By Kim LaCapria | 11y ago

Consumer Reports Karma Fisker Dies During Testing

Consumer Reports is likely re-thinking their decision to purchase a luxury plug-in hybrid car after the car, a Fisker Karma, failed after less than 180 miles. The Karma, which Consumer Reports bought last week from a dealer in Connecticut, is worth over $100,000, and became popular in the United States after Justin Bieber was gifted […]

By Melissa Stusinski | 11y ago

That nice new and shiny Telsa is amazingly easy to brick

Electric vehicles are all the rage these days as everyone tries to jump of the ‘going green’ bandwagon and as will all first-gen technologies these vehicles are expensive and full of questions. Premier of these electric vehicle is the Telsa of course as it has garnered much of the press, both in the technology world […]

By Steven Hodson | 11y ago

Plug-in Toyota Prius Now Available for Order

A new plug-in version of the popular Toyota Prius hybrid can be ordered from this week. The latest Prius, a half gasoline-half electric hybrid, boasts extraordinarily efficient mileage (check it: 143 miles per gallon in Japan) and a quite reasonable price of 3.2 million yen ($41,000 – and that price tag is reduced to to […]

By Chris Greenhough | 12y ago

Electric Vehicles Getting 10 Minute Chargers, But…

It seems that electric vehicles have been sluggish to come to market, to say the least, with interest in the innovation substantial but no affordable options for environmentally conscious consumers to begin unshackling themselves from gas pumps. (For instance, Nissan’s Leaf costs between $35-40,000 and few are available nationwide.) Sunsetting a technology used by everyone, […]

By Kim LaCapria | 12y ago

Chevrolet Spark EV, All-Electric Minicar, to be Sold in 2013

General Motors Co., maker of the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid, announced its plans Wednesday to introduce a fully electric version of the Chevrolet Spark in select U.S. markets beginning sometime in 2013. The forthcoming mini car, named the Spark EV, will reportedly be modeled after the Chevrolet Beat EV concept, which was unveiled in India […]

By Michael Söze | 12y ago

Toyota Unveils Prius Plug-in Model, Gives March 2012 Release Date, $32,000 Price Tag

Toyota on Friday finally unveiled their long awaited Prius plug-in hybrid. Production model PHV was rolled out at the Green Drive Expo and the company announced that the vehicle will be ready for sale in March 2012. The plug-in vehicle comes with a price tag of $32,000 for the base model and will offer two […]

By James Johnson | 12y ago

BMW’s i8 no longer a concept, coming next year. Get ready to drool [Video]

Last year BMW set the motoring world on its ear when it introduced its electric concept cars, the i3 and the i8. Well, get ready for it to set the whole driving world on its ear when it actually launches the cars next year. Of the two the i8 is the typical BMW luxury car […]

By Steven Hodson | 12y ago

Walgreens To Offer Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Walgreens announced on Thursday that they would begin offering electric vehicle charging stations at thousands of drugstore locations throughout the United States. According to the company at least 800 stores will have charging stations by the end of 2011, with plans to expand that program to more of the firms 7,733 drugstores in the future. […]

By James Johnson | 12y ago

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