electric vehicle
How to Lose Money Without Really Trying
By Chris Haak The business case for EVs and hybrids has been on less-than-solid footing for years, both from the consumer's point of view and the manufacturer's vantage point. ...
First Drive: 2011 Mitsubishi i-MiEV (JDM Spec)
By Chris Haak The conventional wisdom is that green cars such as hybrids and EVs have to look like something a little different from the standard three-box sedan if they hope to...
Volt Rated at 93 MPGe, Leaf at 99 MPGe
By Chris Haak This past week, the EPA released the long-awaited official mileage estimates for the two newest kids on the block, the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt. Because...
GE Plans to Buy 25,000 Electric Vehicles
By Chris Haak Giant industrial conglomerate General Electric has announced plans to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015 for its fleet. These purchases represent fully...
Beijing Auto Show: Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Crossover Concept
By Chris Haak Last week, the sleuths at GM Inside News stumbled upon a design patent drawing for a crossover that seemed to basically have the Chevrolet Volt's face attached to a...
Panasonic EV Energy Co. Hints at Toyota’s Hybrid Ambitions
By Chris Haak 02.26.2008 Toyota's nickel-metal hydride battery supplier, Panasonic EV Energy Co., is planning to produce about 800,000 batteries for hybrid vehicles in 2009. The...