Audi could preview the electric Q6 with a thinly-veiled concept at the Frankfurt Show
Powered by an all-electric drivetrain, the Q6 concept will usher in a new design language for Audi's EVs.
Think outside the battery: Weird, clever, crazy tech driving green cars further
When we think about automotive efficiency we tend to think of electric cars and hybrids, but there is a whole world of crazy and cool ideas beyond that.
Rimac’s 1088-HP Concept One EV hypercar prototype gets investors from Hong Kong
A stunning EV supercar might be on its way, from Croatia of all places, thanks to new investment. The car in question the 1088hp Rimac Concept One.
Mega, Giga, and Terra World aren’t sci-fi planets; they’re BMW i3 trim levels
The BMW i3, the Bavarian brands much anticipated foray into the world of EVs, still isn't on sale. But now you can configure just the one you want online.
Yamaha’s mountain-bike-sized PES1 EV motorcycle ready for 2016 production?
Yamaha appears to have been refining the PES1 electric citybike concept it showed at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.
The URBEE2 isn’t a Pokemon … it’s a 3D-printed car that gets 290 mpg
Two brothers are setting out on a seemingly impossible journey, driving across the U.S. on only ten gallons of fuel in their very own 3D printed car.
Volkswagen e-Golf EV makes official North American landfall
The all-new VW e-Golf EV will make its North American debut next week at the 2013 LA Auto Show.
Hey, I’m chargin’ here! Wireless car chargers disguised as manhole covers in NYC
Hevo, a wireless charging company, is going to implement two wireless resonance chargers in New York City disguised as manhole covers.
Got 75 minutes to burn? Watch the BMW i3 being assembled
BMW recently began production on its all-new BMW i3 range-extended EV.
Thunder cat: could Jaguar be planning an EV alongside its latest crossover?
Jaguar's C-X17 crossover is based upon the new iQ platform. Designer Ian Callum hinted that more models are coming. Is an EV one?
Don’t get too comfortable, Elon, GM plans to build a Tesla-fighting 200-mile EV
General Motors is planning to build an EV with a 200-miles range for right around the $30,000 price, which would be aimed directly at the mass-market Tesla model.
5 things we learned from the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show
Outside of the outlandish concept cars and the flash of new models, what trends caught our eye this year at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show? Here's a list.
5 ways the Tesla Model S is changing the way we drive
The Tesla Model S is changing people's minds about driving an electric vehicle. Here are five things about the Model S that signal changes in how we drive.
5 things we hope Tesla remembers to include in their ‘budget’ car
Tesla has hinted that an actual affordable and as-yet unnamed model may be in the pipeline and with a 200-mile range to boot. Here's what we want to see.
BMW i3 vs. Chevy Spark EV: Bavaria and Detroit may be closer than you think
The BMW i3 and Chevrolet Spark EV were both just introduced. In terms of range, power, price, technology and other features, how do they compare?
204mph! Drayson Racing’s EV breaks world land speed record
Drayson Racing Technology set the new record at 204.2mph with its Lola B12 69/E all-electric racecar.
Moto-Electra successfully completes record-setting coast-to-coast EV motorcycle run
Last we reported, the Moto-Electra team was preparing for a three-day motorcycle EV journey from Florida to Santa Monica.
Ford claims its regenerative braking tech has saved over 100-million gallons of gas
Ford estimates it has saved customers over 100-million gallons in gas, which could power a car around the globe over 100,000 times.
Does General Motors have a secret long-range EV testing program in Canada?
General Motors is testing long-range EVs capable of going 300 miles on a single charge, powered by new batteries from battery maker Envia.
Dealer’s choice: Chinese-built Aptera 2e or hand-built American Aptera 2g?
Within the next few years, Aptera USA will be building – by hand – examples of the gasoline-powered Aptera 2g.
Toyota might not sell an EV in Europe, citing coal-fired electricity as a major concern
Toyota, despite its forward facing attitude around hybrids and plug-in hybrids might not offer an all-electric car in Europe.
Indianapolis to see a French invasion of the EV car-sharing kind
French car sharing firm Bolloré Group is reportedly set to bring its Paris-based car sharing program to the streets of Indianapolis with some 500 EVs and 1,200 charging stations
What’s in a name? Hyundai mulls importing its ‘BlueOn’ EV to placate California lawmakers
Hyundai must sell a zero-emissions car in California in order to comply with the state’s new emissions regulations.
Germans create lithium-ion EV batteries that could last for over 25 years
Hybrids and EVs of today need to have their lithium-ion battery packs replaced around every 10 years.
Detroit Electric’s EV sports car production stalls, making us wonder if the name is simply cursed
Detroit Electric pushed back production of its all-electric sports car until least September.
Tesla: Nissan LEAF competitor on tap in ‘three to four years’
Hold on to your LEAFs, Nissan. Elon Musk’s Tesla automotive aims to have a sub-$40,000 EV of its own within the next few years.
Moto-Electra all-electric motorcycle to make three-day cross-country run
Powered by a 20kWh air-cooled electric motor, the Moto-Electra-modified Norton Featherbed motorcycle aims to go from Florida to California in three days.
High-tech excuse? LEAF-based Infiniti EV to ‘wait’ for inductive charging because cords are too much hassle
Inductive charging, while great, is still a ways off. Frankly, luxury EVs don’t need it to succeed.
High-school student builds an all-electric Honda S2000 with 782 horsepower
Juan Ehringeras, determined to make his own electric sports, car bought a damaged Honda S2000.
Ford says good-bye to Best Buy and pegs AeroVironment as new plug-in EV charger dealer
Geek Squad steps down and Ford signs an agreement with a proven charging station installer, AeroVironment.