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China’s FAW rolls out first batch of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles
Last week, major Chinese automaker First Automobile Works (FAW) rolled out its first batch of independently-developed alternative energy vehicles. Marketed…
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Volt drawing strangers to Chevy into dealerships
For some Chevrolet dealers in the Pacific Northwest and Mid-Atlantic states, the arrival of the plug-in hybrid Volt means a…
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Analyst says limits on batteries mean electric vehicles are doomed
Here’s an unsurprising lede: A big part of the cost of electric vehicles lies in the batteries. The good news…
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NASCAR stars Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon both own Chevrolet Volts [w/video]
While we’d say most NASCAR drivers are famous for their overly aggressive, on-track fuel-conservation tactics, we wouldn’t expect racing legends…
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Bentley CEO confirms some sort of plug-in hybrid, someday
Sometimes, things just don’t change. For example, the CEO of Bentley, Wolfgang Durheimer, has confirmed that the company will continue…
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Bentley CEO confirms plug-in hybrid plans, SUV development
The crew at Motor Trend recently took the time to sit down with Wolfgang Durheimer, president and CEO of Bentley,…
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Why 110-volt charging makes sense for some plug-in vehicle drivers
This question should be on the FAQ for new plug-in vehicle owners: should I shell out $2,000 for a wall-mounted…
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Fisker to launch three plug-in Nina variants by end of 2014
At a media event prior to next week’s 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Bernhard Koehler, Fisker’s chief operating officer, revealed to…
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Fisker teases Surf shooting brake ahead of Frankfurt debut
Fisker’s shooting brake based on the plug-in Karma has a name: Surf. The luxury wagon will make its worldwide debut…
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South Korea slips past Japan for top spot in lithium-ion battery industry
For the first time ever, South Korean manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries slipped past their Japanese counterparts to grab hold of…
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