The plug-in version of Mitsubishi’s Outlander, which debuted at this year’s Paris Motor Show, will go on sale at dealerships throughout Japan in January. The new crossover SUV incorporates technology that Mitsubishi developed for its i-MiEV pure electric vehicle, but this is obviously a much roomier and more robust ride. The Outlander PHEV’s 4WD powertrain… Read more »
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Ford predicts big sales for new C-MAX Energi PHEV, over 200 dealers now certified to sell plug-ins
To be certified to sell electric vehicles, a Ford dealer must meet a list of requirements, including making two charging stations available.
The promise of the Prius Plug-in
On the march toward widespread adoption of 100+ MPGe plug-in vehicles, the Prius Plug-in could take the most significant step. “When you think of hybrids, you think of Prius.” So says Geri Yoza, National Manager for Advanced Technology Vehicles, Product Planning Department at Toyota. Of course, that would be the standard company line at Toyota,… Read more »
October plug-in vehicle sales break records
With a presidential election and a deadly hurricane hogging the headlines, it’s perhaps understandable that the major national news media have ignored the most important story: all three of the mass-market plug-in vehicles broke sales records in October, while also topping the Consumer Reports customer reliability survey. Once again the Chevrolet Volt leads the plug-in pack. The… Read more »
Ford C-MAX Energi PHEV takes aim at the Prius Plug-in
Touting the specs for its new PHEV this week, Ford staked out a clear position for it in the market: face-to-face with a certain hit Japanese hatchback. The new C-MAX Energi is projected to deliver 550 miles of total range, and 20 miles in electric-only mode, nearly double the electric-only range of the Toyota Prius… Read more »
The WattStation, the LEAF and onboard charger damage
It’s now been documented that, in at least a few cases, a LEAF’s onboard charger has been damaged after charging with a WattStation, but the cause of the problem is not yet clear.
Chevy Volt laps other plug-ins in May sales
The American-made Volt handily beat its Japanese competitors in US sales of plug-in vehicles for the month of May.
Ford, Microsoft tout Focus EV charging and connectivity features
Ford's app keeps track of when local utilities switch to lower off-peak charging rates, and automatically starts charging at the lowest cost.
AMP opens first dealership, offers electric versions of Mercedes and Jeep SUVs
AMP specializes in converting legacy vehicles to electric power, including the Mercedes ML350 and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs.
First Ford dealers certified to sell Focus Electric
Ford announced this week that the first 67 dealers are certified and ready to sell the 2012 Ford Focus Electric.