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Ford Dealerships Get Environmental Assessment in Preparation for 2012 Ford Focus Electric Rollout
By any measure, the release of Ford’s 2012 Focus Electric is a big deal. It’s the company’s first all-electric car, and Ford says it can be recharged in nearly half
Audi Unveils Its First Hybrid, the 2013 Q5 Hybrid Quattro
Audi recently unveiled some changes to their 2013 Audi Q5 midsize SUV range, which will include their first ever hybrid model. The 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro combines a four-cylinder engine with an
New Study Reveals that Environmental Impact of Electric Cars Depends on Location
Although nothing comes out the tailpipe, electric vehicles do produce carbon emissions and other pollutants; the amount of emissions all depends on the power source from which they are charged. A new
GM Restarts Chevy Volt Production Earlier than Expected
GM halted production of the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid in early March due to rising inventory, but now the automaker has restarted production earlier than expected. GM originally planned on temporarily
Nissan Does Away with the $99 Reservation Fee for its Leaf Electric Vehicle
When Nissan first launched the Leaf electric car, buyers had to make a reservation on Nissan’s website and pay a $99 reservation fee. Now Nissan is making the buying process easier by allowing
Honda and Zipcar Team Up to Provide Hybrid and Electric Vehicles to Car Share Members
Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, has announced that Honda will be Zipcar’s preferred automaker with a focus on hybrid and electric vehicles. The new partnership will give
Infiniti Unveils LE Concept Electric Sedan, With World’s First Home Wireless Charging System
Infiniti just unveiled its new Infiniti LE electric sedan concept at the 2012 New York Auto Show, and Inhabitat was on the scene to get the scoop on this gorgeous new electric vehicle. The Infiniti LE
Audi Developing New ‘e-sound’ for e-tron Electric Vehicles
Audi recently shared with Inhabitat a development that it’s been keeping under wraps – a new solution dubbed “e-sound” that helps pedestrians hear electric vehicles
A New Driving Perspective
Note: The 2012 Chevy Volt offers an EPA-estimated 35 miles on a single charge based on 94 MPGe [electric] and 35 city, 40 MPG highway [gas]. Actual range varies with conditions. The Chevy Volt* is unique
Infiniti to Unveil New Nissan Leaf-Based EV at New York Auto Show
Nissan’s Infiniti luxury brand is about to get a new electric vehicle that will be based on the Nissan Leaf EV. Nissan is being quiet about the details of the upcoming Infiniti EV, but company
New West Coast Electric Highway Opens Along Historic Oregon Trail
A portion of the historic Oregon Trail is now blazing a new path as the nation’s next electric highway! Stretching from Northern California to Cottage Grove, Oregon, the new highway is designed to cater
First 2012 Coda All-Electric Sedan Rolls Off the Line
Coda Automotive has announced that its first all-electric sedan has been produced at its plant in Benicia, CA. The first EV to roll off the line is a silver sedan with a 31 kWh battery pack. “This
Eco E-Trike is a Futuristic Electric Vehicle Concept for City Driving
Stephen Reon Francisco‘s Eco E-Trike is a concept for an electric vehicle that allows people to get around the city with ease. Looking a bit like a streamlined golf-cart, the E-Trike is more
Nissan’s Hi-Cross Hybrid Crossover Concept Could Hit Streets Soon
Nissan currently has a full lineup of crossovers and SUVs, but none of them feature a hybrid powertrain. This could all change very soon, however – Nissan just unveiled its Hi-Cross Concept at the
350 MPGe Peraves MonoTracer Electric MTE-150 Motorbike Hits the Market
Here’s the ultimate ride for two-wheeled electric speed freaks – the Peraves MonoTracer MTE-150. A commercial version of the electrified motorbike that took away top X-Prize honors in the
Leaked Pictures of Infiniti’s Sexy Emerg-E Plug-in Hybrid Revealed Before Geneva Motor Show
The first pictures of Infiniti’s racy new electric supercar were just leaked ahead of its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show, which takes place in a couple of weeks. Sexy, sophisticated,
Audi Launches A3 E-tron Electric Vehicle Pilot Program
Audi just took its first step into the expanding U.S. electric vehicle landscape by launching a pilot program for the hotly anticipated battery-electric Audi A3 e-tron. The A3 e-tron pilot program will
GM Launches Low Emissions Package for the 2012 Chevy Volt in California
GM has announced a new low emissions package for the 2012 Chevy Volt, which will provide a few extra green benefits for Volt owners in California. Volts with the special add-on, which is now standard in
“Bricked” Tesla Roadster Battery Launches Electric Vehicle Debate
The electric car community is up in arms about a story involving a “dead” Tesla Roadster and its owner. Max Drucker, a Tesla Roadster owner had the unfortunate experience of his beloved
Washington State Legislators Pass $100 Electric Vehicle Tax
Washington State legislators just passed a bill that will require owners of electric vehicles to pay a $100 fee when they register their cars each year in order to make up for lost revenue on gas tax. We
New Study Finds That Electric Cars in China Using Fossil Fuels Have a Higher Carbon Footprint Than Gasoline Gars
If you read Inhabitat, you probably know that we’re big fans of green transportation, but we do think it’s important to see the bigger picture when it comes to electric cars. A new finding
Tesla Unveils the Model X: The World’s First All-Electric Crossover Luxury car
The auto world is buzzing today about Tesla‘s highly-anticipated Model X family-sized vehicle, which was unveiled just last night. Built for parents with a need for speed, this car breaks the mold
London Designer Creates a Super Futuristic Solar-Powered Concept Car
London designer Omer Sagiv created this solar-powered concept car that looks like it’s straight out of the latest sci-fi movie. The concept car is referred to as the SPV (Solar Power Vehicle)
Industrial Giant ABB Announces Plans for Worldwide Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Switzerland-based industrial machine behemoth ABB just announced plans to throw its weight behind a massive network of electric vehicle charging stations across Europe, the US, and Asia. The company plans
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