Although the hybrid and electric car sales have remained constant in the past year, automakers have gone ahead to manufacture novel battery-powered cars for the market. Many vehicle companies are shifting their focus towards electric car production for international markets. These automakers include General Motors that has already unveiled the pre-production version of the highly […]
Increasing Offerings for Electric and Hybrid Cars
Automakers have continually increased their offerings with each new release of models. The offerings in question is with respect to price whereby the automakers are producing affordable and fun plug-in hybrids, as well as electric cars. While consumers are obviously interested in these new vehicles, this year has seen legislation of stringent fuel-efficiency standards for […]
Motor Trend Awards Chevrolet Bolt the Car of the Year Title
Despite the fact that there are a few weeks remaining before Chevrolet Bolt enters dealerships, Motor Trend announced that it was the ultimate winner for the Vehicle of the Year Award. This is the first time a fully electric car has won the prestigious award. The ceremony marked the beginning of the yearly LA Auto […]
Oregon Plans to Boost the Adoption of Electric Cars
It is evident that following numerous years of increasing electric vehicle sales, the utilities of electric cars are gearing toward establishing useful infrastructure. Two weeks ago, a utility in California, PG&E gave the approval for installing more than seven thousand plug-in cars charging stations. Oregon has now followed suit and confirmed its plan to enhance […]
2016’s Best Hybrid Cars
Hybrid cars fall into three categories, conventional, range-extender and the plug-in hybrids. Conventional hybrid cars are easy to drive since they operate just like normal cars. These cars mostly use a combustion engine. The range-extender hybrid cars use an electric drive with small engines used for battery charging. Plug-in hybrids fall in between the two […]
Hyundai’s Ioniq Hybrid Car Set to Compete with the Prius
After making a confirmation regarding its Ioniq hybrid production, Hyundai released teaser images of the model. Images from reliable spy photographers have also been released to further ascertain the car’s production. The Ioniq will be the first car in the world with plug-in hybrid, hybrid and fully electric powertrain options. It has been announced that […]
Making a Shift to Electric Cars
The majority of automakers are developing or selling hybrid and electric car models. Even Ferrari’s supercar makers have a plan of fitting a hybrid power train on every new vehicle by the year 2019. The goal is to have approximately half a million electric vehicles on the roads before the end of this year. Currently, […]
Positive Aspects that People Rarely Think About Concerning Plug-in Hybrids
Many people do not have a clear picture of what plug-in hybrids are and the benefits associated with these vehicles. Non-plug in hybrids such as Toyota’s Prius models requires gasoline to function, with the electric motor serving as a temporary helper. A plug-in hybrid on the other hand refers to a hybrid car that has […]
Apple Seeks Help with Charging Electric Vehicle
If the indicators are right, Apple is searching for knowhow and intellectual property to develop its own charging network for electric cars. According to reports from Reuters, Apple has queried some charging industry companies in an effort to get information on how it can charge the electric cars it plans to introduce. As it is […]
Porsche’s New Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Car Revealed at Paris Motor Show
During the recently held Paris Motor Show, Porsche unveiled its new Panamera hybrid with a high performance level. The new model also proved to have a superior drivetrain with minimal carbon dioxide emissions. According to Porsche, its hybrid lineup that is inclusive of the 919 Le Mans and 918 Spyder is clear proof that there […]