Automobile enthusiasts are perpetually on the lookout for the latest updates on electric cars, but one of these cars recently attracted the most attention when a New York Times reporter, John Broder, tested the Tesla Model S and detailed how the electric sports car under performed on the road, running out of charge and ended [...]
All-electric Coda Automotive makes available their Coda Sedan to the California market middle of this week, with an attractive price tag of $39,900 for the 150-mile range and $37,250 for the 125-mile model. The company made some early deliveries in California two months ago, but the all-electric sedan will be available through dealership centers within [...]
Looking for an electric-powered vehicle that comes in a bigger package? The Rav4 EV, launched during the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles, is the first all-electric SUV sold in the U.S. at a price of $49,800. The product of a partnership between Tesla and Toyota, The Rav4 EV runs with an estimated top speed [...]
Two Smart Fortwo Electric Drive are used as controllers to play Pong* in Germany. “The giant game — called “Smart eBall” was set up by ad agency BBDO as a publicity stunt for the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive. Why? To prove the little car has some big acceleration, thus the driving up and down to [...]
Written on 20 April 2012 by Vincent AbryFisker Automotive revealed at 2012 New York Auto Show the new code name for its old “Nina” : Fisker Atlantic, which is actually a smaller version of the Fisker Karma. The Californian automaker did not unveiled technical specs but you can see pictures and video below. As the Karma, the Fisker Atlantic is a plug-in hybrid vehicle that combines a gas-engine with an electric motor. She has an electric [...]
Written on 05 April 2012 by Vincent AbryHere is the new Sexy plug-in hybrid BMW i8 Spyder. If you like the picture above, wait to see the videos… you will fall in love with this supercar. No noise and a look as in Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol with Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), although in this movie it was the previous version, the [...]
Written on 02 April 2012 by Vincent AbryTesla Motors unveiled its new electric 7-passengers SUV : the Model X. “We’ll have more details live from California soon, but here’s what we know at the moment. The Model X can hit 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, will cost around the same as the Model S, and it has those cool “falcon” gullwing-like doors. With [...]
Written on 10 Feb 2012 by Vincent AbryVolkswagen NILS is an electric single-seat roadster concept that will be shown off at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Inspired by F1 race cars, NILS has an aluminum frame and gullwing doors, 3.04 m in length, 33 hp electric motor (25kW), max speed of 80 mph but an electric range of 40 miles. Recharge in 2 hours on [...]
Written on 04 Sep 2011 by Vincent AbryWith its major redesign of the automobile, Ford just unveiled the Evos Concept. This Plug-in Hybrid Car will be officially presented to the public at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (September 13-25). With gullwing doors, Futuristic Evos will be connected to the driver’s personal cloud and will be able to “suggest a healthier route to [...]
Written on 02 Sep 2011 by Vincent Abry
