Archive for the ‘Electric Car News’

  • Ford to Introduce Transit Connect Electric Passenger Wagon
    Ford and Azure Dynamics are introducing a passenger version of their electric cargo van, the Ford Transit Connect Electric Wagon. The Transit Connect Electric Wagon will be aimed at commercial customers, but that doesn’t mean that ordinary consumers looking for a larger electric car than the Nissan LEAF couldn’t buy one. The Ford Transit Connect Electric Wagon will...
    by at November 17th, 2011 at 12:11 am
  • Coda Begins Production of Its $40,000 Electric Sedan, Cuts Price by $5K
    Electric car startup Coda Automotive announced Wednesday that it started production of its CODA electric sedan. CODA said it will offer an industry leading 10-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty and starting US base price of $39,900 for their zero emission 2012 CODA sedan, down from $44,900 (before any state and federal subsidies). The 2012 CODA is now available for $29,900...
    by at November 16th, 2011 at 11:11 am
  • Chevrolet Volt Drivers Going the Distance
    Chevrolet recently surveyed Volt owners and found they fill up, on average, once a month, travelling more than 900 miles between gas station visits. The EPA fuel economy label for the Chevrolet Volt indicates owners can expect to save approximately $7,600 on fuel over five years compared to the average new vehicle, assuming the Volt is driven 15,000 miles yearly. Volt...
    by at November 16th, 2011 at 12:11 am
  • Smith Electric Vehicles to Build Electric Trucks in New York City
    Smith Electric Vehicles said Tuesday that it will expand its U.S. operations by adding a manufacturing facility in New York State, creating up to 100 new direct local jobs. Smith Electric will manufacture the zero-emission Newton, its all-electric truck with a range of up to 150 miles and an average annual operating cost that is one-third to one-half that of conventional...
    by at November 15th, 2011 at 11:11 am
  • Toyota Reveals Concept Cars for Tokyo Motor Show
    Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) has revealed its vision for the future green vehicles with three new concept cars that will be unveiled at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show. Toyota will also debut production versions of highly anticipated member of the Prius Family, the Prius C subcompact, the production version of its Prius Plug-in Hybrid for Japanese market and the production...
    by at November 15th, 2011 at 07:11 am
  • LeasePlan Begin Trial of Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
    LeasePlan has become the first UK leasing company to trial the production prototype Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid prior to its launch in the autumn next year. The loan will enable LeasePlan to undertake a one-week internal trial before making it available to interested clients on a two-week basis. By having the opportunity of advance testing LeasePlan will be able to assess...
    by at November 15th, 2011 at 12:11 am
  • Toyota Introduces Home Charging Support Tool for PHVs and EVs
    Toyota in collaboration with its customer service IT company, Toyota Media Service Corporation, has developed a tool to support easy home-based charging of the Prius PHV plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV), due for launch next year, and electric vehicles (EVs). Toyota Housing Corporation, Toyota’s house construction and design subsidiary, will start sales of the tool, the...
    by at November 14th, 2011 at 09:11 am
  • Daihatsu Unveils Zero-Emission Concepts Ahead of 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
    Daihatsu will exhibit four concept cars and eight production vehicles along with various technologies at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. For this year’s Tokyo Motor Show Daihatsu, Japan’s oldest manufacturer of automobiles, has adopted the slogan “Big Answer from Small,” and through each of its exhibits will express its roadmap for technological innovation that...
    by at November 14th, 2011 at 01:11 am
  • 2012 Nissan LEAF
    The 2012 Nissan LEAF continues in its second year of production to lead the drive into the “no gas, no tailpipe” zero-emission era. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, the Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of 100 miles (U.S. LA4 cycle) on one full charge to satisfy real-world consumer...
    by at November 14th, 2011 at 12:11 am
  • Smith Electric Vehicles Files to Raise $125m in IPO
    Smith Electric Vehicles Corp., the maker of battery-powered commercial vehicles, filed for an initial public offering to raise as much as $125 million. Smith Electric Vehicles has been building its battery-powered electric Newton trucks since 2009. Smith Electric has factories in Kansas City, Missouri, where it’s based, and near Newcastle, U.K. So far it has landed customers...
    by at November 13th, 2011 at 12:11 am