The American-made Volt continued its reign as Prince of Plug-ins in August, selling 2,831 units in the US, its highest monthly figure since it went on sale In December 2010.
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Forbes says Tesla stock risky, but poised for big gains
Forbes reaffirmed its optimistic outlook for Tesla Motors’ stock, while noting three major risks that could put the brakes on the bull.
EVs, chargers and utilities learn to speak the same language
Toyota, Duke Energy and Energy Systems Network, the non-profit industry initiative that leads Project Plug-IN, has launched a pilot project in Indiana to evaluate new communication standards.
July US plug-in sales: Chevy Volt handily in the lead
GM sold 1,849 Volts in July, bringing the year-to-date total to 10,666, and total US sales since launch to 18,663.
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 »
Indian government plans large investments to promote EVs and hybrids
Zee News reported that the Indian government plans to invest 13,000 crore rupees (about $2.4 billion) over a period of eight years to promote electric and hybrid vehicles in the country. The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises is drafting a National Mission for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (NMHEV) in consultation with various automakers,… Read more »
Auto sales soaring, Volt remains by far the best-selling plug-in
Cars are cool again – last month’s US auto sales were up 22% compared to June 2011. Inexplicably, the majority of sales are still old-fashioned gas burners, but plug-in vehicles are coming on strong. It’s becoming clear that buyers are favoring PHEVs over pure EVs. June’s big winner is the Chevrolet Volt – it was… Read more »
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.
Company man: Q&A with Bob Lutz
The automotive legend turned 80 on February 12, but he still looks and sounds vital. Even better, and in contrast to the typical assumption about octogenarians Lutz is still entirely relevant. Bob Lutz tends not to speak in abbreviations. More often than not, it’s “gasoline,” not gas, “General Motors,” not GM. Perhaps it’s indicative of a… Read more »
As Tesla reports quarterly earnings, stock slams on the brakes, then floors it
The company delivered a bundle of good news in its quarterly shareholder’s letter, released on Wednesday