It seems the automotive companies are going greener now more than ever following the recent release of Tesla Model X and the plans to produce Model 3, and not forgetting Chevrolet’s announcement of Bolt hatchback production. Although there have been setbacks in the production and marketing of fully electric cars, the industry has a wide […]
A Glance at the Nissan Note E-Power Hybrid Car
Image via autoevolution This year marks 20 years since the first hybrid car entered the US market with the Toyota Prius. It is thus, an appropriate time to get a rethink of the original technology that would move us in a cleaner direction. The e-Power version of the Nissan Note fits the bill. This car […]
The Essence of Hybrid Cars in 2015
Although hybrid cars have been in existence for many years, they have not been embraced fully by consumers. Gasoline fueled cars are still common with their promise of minimal fuel consumption. Conventional hybrid cars are less popular despite having small electric motors to help in propulsion under minimal speed situations. This is because although such […]
Hundreds of Workers Laid off as Hybrid Car Sales go Down
In the past six months, Ford has seen a decline in sales of its greenest cars. This is following a growth in large vehicle sales boosted by cheap gasoline across the United States. Seven hundred workers responsible for building the C-Max and Focus hybrids at Ford’s Wayne, Michigan, plant will be sacked. This is according […]
Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Expected in 2016
The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt entered the plug-in vehicle market almost six years ago, and other cars have followed suit while others are yet to enter the market. According to the current alternative energy cars’ list published in HybridCars.com, the total number of battery electric cars is 12, while hybrid electric cars are 11. […]
Electric Cars that Automakers Should Consider Building
The current non-plug in hybrid car market had a wide range of models available, though there is still a lot of room for improving selection. The same can be said even with the plug-in electric cars. There are some cars that are likely to garner widespread acceptance and trigger competitors to catch up. Here are […]
Autopilot Mode for Model S
Automobile manufacturers have been on the move towards producing self-driving vehicles. Tesla Motors has led the way with the recent release of an upgrade for its autopilot software for the Model S sedan lines. These include both the new models, as well as the already purchased ones. With the introduction of the software, Tesla’s Model […]
A Review of the 2015 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid
Imported from Thailand, the 2015 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid is a medium-sized car with four doors and front-wheel drive. Its price is about $58,990 or more. This makes this sports hybrid car a major competitor for the Lexus IS300h, which is a compact sedan with a rear-wheel drive. The starting price for Toyota’s locally made […]
Toyota Starts a New Electric-Vehicle Project
Toyota Prius Toyota Motor Corporation is trying to follow the footsteps of Tesla Motors, Nissan Motor and General Motors in the development of electric cars. Toyota is well-known for the production of hybrid cars that utilize traditional engines, and it has been skeptical of delving into the fully electric car market. Instead, it has been […]
Lucid Reveals a New Luxury Sedan
Lucid Air – CNET Lucid Motors unveiled its much anticipated electric vehicle with a projected range of more than 400 miles. The car’s acceleration is also high, and it intends to exceed any model that Tesla plans to offer. The luxury sedan in question will give the experience of a luxury jet. Additionally, it will […]