In the late 1990s my wife, Cathy, decided she wanted her next car to be electric. It wasn’t until July of 2008 that she was able to find and buy one, a 2002 Toyota RAV4-EV, one of the few hundred saved from the crusher when California relieved the automakers from the short-lived requirement to produce… Read more »
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Consumer’s Union: EVs cost a lot less per mile
Consumer Reports published an article on Thursday that confirms what most of us already know: EVs are cheaper to run than ICE vehicles. A lot cheaper.
Leaf sales power up in seven more states
With the one-year anniversary of the Leaf’s launch coming up on Dec. 11, Nissan has made the all-electric hatchback available in seven new US markets.
Leaf named Car of the Year at Tokyo Motor Show
The home team won the Car of the Year Japan award at last week’s Tokyo Motor Show, as Nissan’s Leaf became the first EV to bag the coveted cup.
The Volt gains on the LEAF, but both falter near the finish line
Sales of the Chevy Volt accelerated in November – over 1,100 units – even as sales of Nissan’s Leaf continued to sputter – 672 units for the month.
California announces another year of rebates for clean vehicles
Yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) handed out the first check from a new pot of $15 million for clean vehicle rebates.
Revenge of the Electric Car opens in 13 more cities
A fascinating behind the scenes look at the birth of the Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt, and Tesla Roadster.
…and the Volt pulls ahead of the LEAF heading into turn four!
October sales figures have revealed an upset in the EV race – The Chevy Volt had its best month ever, selling 1,108 units
Tesla’s on a roll with strong quarterly results, a sold-out sedan and a projected profit
A wave of good news has buoyed Tesla’s stock price even in the recent choppy market.
Ford taking reservations for Focus Electric
Ford has released long-awaited details about the 2012 Focus EV, and begun taking reservations in two preliminary markets.