The overall look is similar to the Karma, including the “grinning shark” front grille that creates what Fisker calls a “rear-view mirror presence.”
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VIDEO: Volvo unboxes its new V60 diesel PHEV
Volvo has released a triad of videos to tout the launch of the plug-in version of its V60 wagon.
EVI to put 500 electric trucks on California roads
With the support of several state agencies, EVI will deploy 500 electric “return-to-base delivery trucks” over the next two years.
ALTe builds a prototype Ford E350 PHEV
ALTe Powertrain Technologies, which has converted dozens of Ford F150 trucks to PHEVs, announced this week that it has successfully installed its system on the Ford Econoline E350 platform. The E350 is very popular with fleet operators, who are likely EV customers because of the high mileage they tend to put on their vehicles –… Read more »
Mitsubishi to offer PHEV version of Outlander crossover in 2013
At last week’s Geneva Auto Show, Mitsubishi announced that it will produce a PHEV version of its popular Outlander, to be launched in 2013. “During fiscal 2012, Mitsubishi Motors will be adding to its lineup an electric vehicle-based Outlander model, which will use a plug-in hybrid system derived from MMC’s already existing EV technology,” said… Read more »
Why I bought a Volt
I swore I would never buy a new car… and yet, December 23, 2010, I took delivery of my brand new, cyber gray metallic Chevrolet Volt – number 186 off the assembly line – and I couldn’t be happier. The car is amazing. But don’t take my word for it – to date the Volt… Read more »
VIA Motors to develop electric vehicles for Verizon’s fleet
VIA's eREV power-train technology would allow the majority of Verizon’s workers to drive day-to-day routes entirely on electric power.
Odyne Systems delivers five PHEV work trucks thanks to DOE development project
Wisconsin-based Odyne Systems, a specialist in hybrid technology for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, received support from the DOE in 2009 for a project to accelerate the development of PHEV systems. Five vehicles funded by the project have now been completed and delivered to customers by DUECO, Inc, the final-stage truck manufacturer. Three bucket trucks, equipped… Read more »
Tesla vs Top Gear: English judge dismisses suit again
An English court has once again ruled against Tesla Motors, dismissing the company’s latest libel charge against the BBC, producer of the automotive TV show Top Gear. Will this be the final chapter in the ongoing saga of the plucky startup against the arrogant defender of the status quo? Oh, we hope not – both sides… Read more »
Bright Automotive goes dark
Indiana-based EV start-up Bright Automotive will cease operations this week after failing to secure a federal loan to finance the production costs of its Idea plug-in hybrid delivery van. The Idea, which Bright unveiled back in 2009, is a purpose-built PHEV aimed at commercial and government fleets. GM had invested $5 million in Bright. Bright’s… Read more »