Chevrolet’s 2014 Spark EV will have its official coming out party at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show, but GM has released a few details ahead of the ball. It plans to price the electric hatchback under $32,500 (before incentives), slightly undercutting the $35,200 Nissan LEAF, and to sell it in several global markets (not… Read more »
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VIDEO: New wireless charging system uses magneto-dynamic coupling instead of electromagnetic induction
According to the researchers, the system can transfer power across a wide air gap at more than 90% efficiency.
Volvo ramps up production of new V60 diesel PHEV
After the initial batch of 1,000 for model year 2013, production will increase to 4,000-6,000 units for model year 2014.
GE buys 2,000 Ford PHEVs, companies to work together on electrification
General Electric (GE) plans to purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi PHEVs for its corporate fleet – Ford’s largest fleet sale of a plug-in model to date. The addition of the Fords means that GE now owns over 5,000 “alternative fuel” vehicles – its goal is to convert half its fleet. GE VP Mark Vachon says,… Read more »
GM announces details of 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
The 5-door hatchback has an oil-cooled permanent-magnet motor that produces 100 kW (130 hp) of power and a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Ford Hybrids’ EV+ feature learns frequent routes, adjusts powertrain for more efficiency
The new feature uses onboard GPS and predictive algorithms to learn the location of a vehicle and identify places that are visited on a frequent basis, such as home and work.
Three of a kind: PolyPlus reaches for 1,500 Wh/kg
After decades of patent-protected breakthroughs, PolyPlus stands poised to make its first commercial move from its trio of power-dense battery technologies: lithium-sulfur, lithium-water, and lithium-air. It’s a balmy, 95-degree August day in the nation’s capital, but Steven J. Visco, PhD, the CEO, CTO, and co-founder of PolyPlus, sits in the climate-controlled comfort of the White House… Read more »
Sandy vs Fisker: 300 Karmas destroyed
300 brand-new Karmas were destroyed in the storm, as were a total of around 16,000 vehicles from various makers, including a couple of Prii.
EVs and hybrids top customer satisfaction ratings
Consumer Reports has released its 2012 Car Reliability Survey, and each of the plug-in cars that have cracked the mass market in the US was the top-rated model for its brand.
Fiat to launch electric 500E at Los Angeles Auto Show
Rumor has it that it will have a 75 kW, 100 hp electric motor powering the front wheels, and will be sold only in limited quantities.