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.
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Video: Chrysler’s test fleet of Ram PHEV trucks
The rough and tough Ram 1500 PHEV features a two-mode hybrid transmission, a liquid-cooled 12.9-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and the ability to generate AC power at 120 or 240 volts.
EV startup Aptera calls it a day
California-based car maker Aptera Motors, builders of the super-aerodynamic 2e EV, is pulling the plug, handing over the keys, gliding off into the sunset…and draining the battery (an important safety measure). CEO Paul Wilbur made the sad announcement on Friday. “After years of focused effort to bring our products to the market, Aptera Motors is… Read more »
Forbes lists two EV firms among America’s Most Promising Companies
ALTe Powertrain Technologies and Coda Automotive are two of America’s Most Promising Companies, according to Forbes.
Suzuki may sell EVs in India
Suzuki Motor Corp, the Shogun of small cars, is considering launching an EV in India, though it sees infrastructure as a big challenge. No details or dates have been mentioned, but it might be logical to assume that Suzuki’s tiny Swift PHEV, which is on display at this week’s Tokyo Motor Show, is the model… Read more »
Volkswagen’s new PHEV concept crosses a coupé with a compact SUV
Volkswagen’s concept of an “SUV of the future” is on display at this week’s Tokyo Motor Show. The Cross Coupé is an all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid that aims to cross the capacity of a compact SUV with the dynamic handling of a coupé. The four-seat Cross Coupé has not one but three motors: in the front… Read more »
BMW and Toyota to cooperate on battery research
Reuters reported on Tuesday that BMW and Toyota will form a partnership to develop lighter and less expensive lithium-ion batteries for EVs
A Pacific island paradise – the perfect place for EVs
The Hawaiian island of Maui took a big step into the electric-powered future this month with the launch of the Maui Electric Vehicle Alliance.
Audi puts a PHEV in the pipeline
German automakers are looking at tough fleet-average CO2 regulations in 2015, and tougher ones in 2020, so each is searching for the perfect mix of electrons and hydrocarbons in their product lineup.
Nissan chief: the Leaf is our anti-crisis weapon
Japan’s number-two automaker has faced at least five major crises over the last few years – the US mortgage meltdown, the European debt debacle, a quake in Japan, floods in Thailand and a sky-high yen that makes things tough for Japanese exporters.
