Earlier this month, the Texas legislature declined to take action on a pair of bills that would have favored Tesla Motors by carving out an exception to the state’s ban on direct retail auto sales. This week, the New York State Assembly made something of a mirror image move, ending its legislative session without advancing two bills… Read more »
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Waiting lists lengthen for Fit EV as Honda includes Leviton home charging station with lease
A better lease deal and more availability seem to have led to a surge in demand for the Fit EV, and dealers may not be able to keep up. The electric hatchback can now be leased for $259, with no limit on annual mileage, and it’s available at every Honda dealer in eight states (California,… Read more »
Nationwide: Estonia’s network of DC fast chargers
It is by far the largest fast-charging network in Europe, and the largest single project of its kind in the world.
ABB launches new 20 kW DC fast charger for the Americas
Initial shipments will support the CHAdeMO fast-charging standard, and SAE/Combined Charging System units will be available later this year.
February plug-in sales: Volt back on top, LEAF in short supply
As overall sales continue to be slow, the Chevrolet Volt regained its title of best-selling plug-in vehicle in the US with deliveries of 1,626 units in February. It was no surprise to see a large increase over January’s meager sales of 1,140, which GM attributed to a holiday production pause. Significantly, the latest number handily… Read more »
Tesla Shareholder Letter trumpets 2012 triumphs
Tesla’s 2012 Shareholder Letter reads like a bundle of good news for EV fans, but the bean counters on Wall Street are less impressed.
Honda to lease a Fit EV or two in selected East Coast markets
Honda has announced that its 2013 Fit EV will be available for lease in selected markets in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey later this month.
Fisker’s Future: Tony Posawatz on moving the start-up ‘onward’
The feisty California start-up looks to break free of its growing pains and hit cruise control on the Atlantic.
Judge dismisses Massachusetts auto dealers’ lawsuit against Tesla
The good news just keeps rolling in for Tesla. This week a Massachusetts Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit that the Massachusetts Automobile Dealers Association had filed against the company, based upon the auto dealers’ lack of standing and failure to state a claim. Tesla plans to build its own network of stores, rather than… Read more »
Delivery delays led to destruction for 338 ill-fated Karmas
"All or virtually all of the vehicles [destroyed] were subject to a safety recall requiring the replacement of cooling fans before they could be distributed lawfully to retail dealerships."