BMW’s Mini-Es might just be prototype electric cars, but they’re some of the most fun ones we’ve driven. With the heavy regen and the speedy pick-up, we had a blast test driving one around the streets of LA. Check it out! Read More »
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When it comes to the first mainstream electric cars on the market, expect consumers to take a cautious “wait and see,” approach, according to a survey out this morning from Pike Research. Read More »
When it comes to solutions for greener transportation, one size does not fit all. Here’s the latest rundown on which plug-in models are scheduled to roll out when and where, how much range they’ll deliver and the expected pricing. Read More »
What does the future of urban mobility look like? Well, according to the designers and engineers behind BMW’s Megacity Vehicle it will be lightweight and electric with a bit of luxury. Read More »
DOE Flunks Again: The latest inspector general’s report finds that the Department of Energy often fails to adjust heating and air conditioning settings to conserve energy, wasting more than $11 million per year. This comes on the heels of another report finding the DOE wastes more… Read More »
DOE Dole Doesn’t Come Cheap: To score a $43 million loan guarantee from the Department of Energy last week, energy storage company Beacon Power spent $1 million over three years filling out 96 forms. “Considering the company only earns $68,000 in revenue, it’s a miracle… Read More »
Neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) have won over the more passionate electric car fanatics, but for many drivers they seem impractical, unsafe, and somewhat less-than-thrilling to drive. But a growing number of automakers, including General Motors subsidiary Vauxhall, Ford, Norway’s Think Global, Toyota, Daimler and others are… Read More »
