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When your plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle is ready for the recycling center, the costly lithium-ion battery that makes it go isn’t ready to be ripped apart into its essential elements. Now GM and ABB have shown you can turn the old batteries into uninterruptible power supplies that keep a house going for a couple days. The trick: Your iPhone or laptop battery is a goner after a couple hundred More [...] The Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf have been fighting for market share for nearly a half-year now, with no clear winner in sight. At last count, the Nissan Leaf was leading by 17 units. But which one leads in a side-by-side comparison? We’ve gathered up range, price and specs data for the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt to help you make an informed decision at the dealership. Nissan Lea More The Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf have been fighting for market share for nearly a half-year now, with no clear winner in sight. At last count, the Nissan Leaf was leading by 17 units. But which one leads in a side-by-side comparison? We’ve gathered up range, price and specs data for the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt to help you make an informed decision at the dealership. Nissan Lea More [...] I have been following the electrification of vehicles closely since about 2008. I kept wishing that researchers would develop improved battery technology for electric vehicles, and I’ve seen it happen many times. The development of lithium-ion battery technology really is on a roll. There is now a major discovery multiple times per year. What has kept bothering me is having to wait More I have been following the electrification of vehicles closely since about 2008. I kept wishing that researchers would develop improved battery technology for electric vehicles, and I’ve seen it happen many times. The development of lithium-ion battery technology really is on a roll. There is now a major discovery multiple times per year. What has kept bothering me is having to wait More [...] Tesla joins Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt in the race for electric car sales. After a record-breaking March for the Nissan Leaf, sales of electric cars dipped in April. The race for acceptance of electric vehicles has gone from a two-car competition to a three-car free-for-all. For the second month in a row, the Nissan Leaf beat the Chevy Volt in sales and could soon take over in sales More Tesla joins Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt in the race for electric car sales. After a record-breaking March for the Nissan Leaf, sales of electric cars dipped in April. The race for acceptance of electric vehicles has gone from a two-car competition to a three-car free-for-all. For the second month in a row, the Nissan Leaf beat the Chevy Volt in sales and could soon take over in sales More [...] Chevrolet says that its Volt was outsold by the Nissan Leaf in April and possibly by the Tesla Model S too. Sales of Chevrolet Volt dropped 11% in April compared with the same period last month, although sales increased 3% for the first four months of this year. The Nissan Leaf surpassed the Volt for the second straight month and the Tesla Model S might have outsold both the Leaf and the Vo More Chevrolet says that its Volt was outsold by the Nissan Leaf in April and possibly by the Tesla Model S too. Sales of Chevrolet Volt dropped 11% in April compared with the same period last month, although sales increased 3% for the first four months of this year. The Nissan Leaf surpassed the Volt for the second straight month and the Tesla Model S might have outsold both the Leaf and the Vo More [...] issan Leaf enjoyed a second month of strong sales while the Chevrolet Volt fell 11 percent in April. In April, Volt sales fell to 1,306 overall sales are up just 3.2 percent for the year. Leaf sales on the other hand has increased 420 percent over last April to 1,937. Despite the strong April, March was much better for the Leaf, when it moved 2,236 units. SEE ALSO: 2013 Nissan Leaf R More issan Leaf enjoyed a second month of strong sales while the Chevrolet Volt fell 11 percent in April. In April, Volt sales fell to 1,306 overall sales are up just 3.2 percent for the year. Leaf sales on the other hand has increased 420 percent over last April to 1,937. Despite the strong April, March was much better for the Leaf, when it moved 2,236 units. SEE ALSO: 2013 Nissan Leaf R More [...]
FORTUNE — Dan Akerson is an American dude. For one, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1970. As GM CEO, he wants more Americans to buy American cars, which is why GM (GM) has decided to engineer, & More
FORTUNE — Dan Akerson is an American dude. For one, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1970. As GM CEO, he wants more Americans to buy American cars, which is why GM (GM) has decided to engineer, & More [...] The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has a lot going for it. It can travel up to 50 miles on all-electric power and has a backup gasoline engine for longer trips, is a recommended buy of Consumer Reports magazine and adds new features, including a new Hold mode that lets drivers set the Volt for gasoline-engine operation only, thereby saving the electric range for later in the trip, if needed. Fo More The 2013 Chevrolet Volt has a lot going for it. It can travel up to 50 miles on all-electric power and has a backup gasoline engine for longer trips, is a recommended buy of Consumer Reports magazine and adds new features, including a new Hold mode that lets drivers set the Volt for gasoline-engine operation only, thereby saving the electric range for later in the trip, if needed. Fo More [...] Kentucky has added the first electric vehicles into the state fleet. Surrounded by the new vehicles and two charging stations recently installed outside the headquarters for the Department for Environmental Protection, First Lady Jane Beshear welcomed the four new Chevy Volts into the state vehicle fleet during Earth Day activities yesterday. Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Len Pet More Kentucky has added the first electric vehicles into the state fleet. Surrounded by the new vehicles and two charging stations recently installed outside the headquarters for the Department for Environmental Protection, First Lady Jane Beshear welcomed the four new Chevy Volts into the state vehicle fleet during Earth Day activities yesterday. Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Len Pet More [...] Volt owners exceeding EPA electric-driving estimate DETROIT – Chevrolet Volt owners are consistently achieving the published EPA-estimated mileage of 98 MPGe gasoline-free miles, and many are even exceeding it. Their experience contributes to an out worldly total of 150 million electric-powered Volt driving mi More Volt owners exceeding EPA electric-driving estimate DETROIT – Chevrolet Volt owners are consistently achieving the published EPA-estimated mileage of 98 MPGe gasoline-free miles, and many are even exceeding it. Their experience contributes to an out worldly total of 150 million electric-powered Volt driving mi More [...] Now the range-extended electric car So far, we don’t know a lot about changes to the 2014 Volt beyond th More Now the range-extended electric car So far, we don’t know a lot about changes to the 2014 Volt beyond th More [...] 150 million combined electric miles equivalent of trip from Earth to Mars DETROIT – Chevrolet Volt owners are consistently achieving the published EPA-estimated mileage of 98 MPGe gasoline-free miles, and many are even exceeding it. Their experience contributes to an out worldly total of 150 million electric-powered Volt driving miles – roughly the distance from Earth to Mars. 150 million combined electric miles equivalent of trip from Earth to Mars DETROIT – Chevrolet Volt owners are consistently achieving the published EPA-estimated mileage of 98 MPGe gasoline-free miles, and many are even exceeding it. Their experience contributes to an out worldly total of 150 million electric-powered Volt driving miles – roughly the distance from Earth to Mars. [...] Range-extended electric cars are a great idea, mixing clean electric running for the majority of drivers’ commutes, with an extra few hundred miles of gasoline running for those longer trips. As we alluded to last week though, the engine isn’t always perfectly optimized for its task, often a standard car unit designed for standard car requirements. That could change with More Range-extended electric cars are a great idea, mixing clean electric running for the majority of drivers’ commutes, with an extra few hundred miles of gasoline running for those longer trips. As we alluded to last week though, the engine isn’t always perfectly optimized for its task, often a standard car unit designed for standard car requirements. That could change with More [...] Former General Motors CEO Ed Whitacre is on a tour to promote his new book, and told USA Today in a recent interview that he thinks it is worth giving the Chevrolet Volt more time to see if can become a commercial success. “I think it will create value for GM somewhere down the line,” Whitacre said. “It’s not like it sold zero.” Indeed, the Volt sold 23,461 units in 2012, a More Former General Motors CEO Ed Whitacre is on a tour to promote his new book, and told USA Today in a recent interview that he thinks it is worth giving the Chevrolet Volt more time to see if can become a commercial success. “I think it will create value for GM somewhere down the line,” Whitacre said. “It’s not like it sold zero.” Indeed, the Volt sold 23,461 units in 2012, a More [...] The upcoming year will witness the next generation of the Chevrolet Volt to hit the roads. One single look at this amazing objet d’art will drive home the message that the car is engineered in the loving care of someone who is genuinely passionate about driving. The next gen avatar of Chevy has been able to create an optimal level of oscillation in the auto market even in this pre-launch state. More The upcoming year will witness the next generation of the Chevrolet Volt to hit the roads. One single look at this amazing objet d’art will drive home the message that the car is engineered in the loving care of someone who is genuinely passionate about driving. The next gen avatar of Chevy has been able to create an optimal level of oscillation in the auto market even in this pre-launch state. More [...] The plug-in electric vehicle, or PEV market, is a growing one for today’s generation of car buyers. As gas prices go up and environmental concerns become more of an issue for motorists, people are eschewing flash and dash for more economical cars, and in some cases, “green” cars that don’t pose a risk to the environment. PEV sales aren’t anywhere near those of midsize sedans, but are n More The plug-in electric vehicle, or PEV market, is a growing one for today’s generation of car buyers. As gas prices go up and environmental concerns become more of an issue for motorists, people are eschewing flash and dash for more economical cars, and in some cases, “green” cars that don’t pose a risk to the environment. PEV sales aren’t anywhere near those of midsize sedans, but are n More [...]
GM sold about 30,000 Volts and Opel Amperas (basically a rebadged Volt) in 2012, and according to what anonymous sources “who didn’t want to be identified because the target isn’t public” told the Washington Post, the company is More
GM sold about 30,000 Volts and Opel Amperas (basically a rebadged Volt) in 2012, and according to what anonymous sources “who didn’t want to be identified because the target isn’t public” told the Washington Post, the company is More [...] Sales of the Nissan LEAF are still hampered by supply, but Volt sales seem to have returned to a stabilized level. February sales numbers for the top two plug-in vehicles are in. The figure once again reveal how the vagaries of the market—such as inventories, model year changes and seasonality—can create ups and downs not necessarily reflective of demand, or the long-term viability of a More Sales of the Nissan LEAF are still hampered by supply, but Volt sales seem to have returned to a stabilized level. February sales numbers for the top two plug-in vehicles are in. The figure once again reveal how the vagaries of the market—such as inventories, model year changes and seasonality—can create ups and downs not necessarily reflective of demand, or the long-term viability of a More [...] Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) — General Motors Co. is planning to build as many as 36,000 Chevrolet Volts and other plug-in hybrids for worldwide delivery this year, 20 percent more than in 2012, two people familiar with the effort said. GM is planning to build 1,500 to 3,000 of the fuel- efficient vehicles a month, said the people, who didn’t want to be identified because the target isn’t More Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) — General Motors Co. is planning to build as many as 36,000 Chevrolet Volts and other plug-in hybrids for worldwide delivery this year, 20 percent more than in 2012, two people familiar with the effort said. GM is planning to build 1,500 to 3,000 of the fuel- efficient vehicles a month, said the people, who didn’t want to be identified because the target isn’t More [...]
Stars and green cars are nothing new–several have admitted to owning Toyota Prius in the past, while others have been spotted in Tesla Roadsters or Fisker Karmas. At Global Green USA’s 10th Pre-Oscar party on More
Stars and green cars are nothing new–several have admitted to owning Toyota Prius in the past, while others have been spotted in Tesla Roadsters or Fisker Karmas. At Global Green USA’s 10th Pre-Oscar party on More [...]
Sales of electric vehicles, like the Nissan LEAF, shown here, dropped precipitously in January. Yet the culprit has much more to do with a lack of cars to sell, than any worries about consumer interest in EVs. January is one of the meaner months of the year, at le More
Sales of electric vehicles, like the Nissan LEAF, shown here, dropped precipitously in January. Yet the culprit has much more to do with a lack of cars to sell, than any worries about consumer interest in EVs. January is one of the meaner months of the year, at le More [...] One of the most interesting cars at this year’s Detroit Auto Show was the Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid. It’s interesting not only because it’s a plug-in, but also because it represents the first step in a longer journey; GM is taking the Voltec powertrain that was first developed for the Chevrolet Volt (which, by the way, topped Consumer Reports’ satisfaction survey), and pu More One of the most interesting cars at this year’s Detroit Auto Show was the Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid. It’s interesting not only because it’s a plug-in, but also because it represents the first step in a longer journey; GM is taking the Voltec powertrain that was first developed for the Chevrolet Volt (which, by the way, topped Consumer Reports’ satisfaction survey), and pu More [...] CONSUMER REPORTS – More and more car companies are coming out with cars that are all-electric-no gas needed. Several claim the equivalent of 100 miles per gallon or more. The government tax credit of up to $7,500 could have you thinking about getting an electric vehicle. Consumer Reports just tested some of the latest entries. CONSUMER REPORTS – More and more car companies are coming out with cars that are all-electric-no gas needed. Several claim the equivalent of 100 miles per gallon or more. The government tax credit of up to $7,500 could have you thinking about getting an electric vehicle. Consumer Reports just tested some of the latest entries. [...]
‘We can get to $20,000 with no subsidies,’ predicts Energy Secretary Steven Chu, foreseeing a price plummet for electric cars.
‘We can get to $20,000 with no subsidies,’ predicts Energy Secretary Steven Chu, foreseeing a price plummet for electric cars. [...]
More cars in China are not the solution. Photo by anastas. This blog post is part of a 2-day series. We invite you to check part one. Could Chinese cities develop more sustainable mobilities? Today we explore China’s biking renaissance and multi-modal integr More
More cars in China are not the solution. Photo by anastas. This blog post is part of a 2-day series. We invite you to check part one. Could Chinese cities develop more sustainable mobilities? Today we explore China’s biking renaissance and multi-modal integr More [...] We’re going to let you in on a little insider’s secret: when manufacturers are shilling their wares, they tend to favor statistics that illustrate their own version of the truth. As any politician (or car company) will tell you, you can always find a set of numbers to work in your favor. Take the figures used by Toyota’s webpage to compare its Prius Plug-In against the Chevy Vo More We’re going to let you in on a little insider’s secret: when manufacturers are shilling their wares, they tend to favor statistics that illustrate their own version of the truth. As any politician (or car company) will tell you, you can always find a set of numbers to work in your favor. Take the figures used by Toyota’s webpage to compare its Prius Plug-In against the Chevy Vo More [...] Exec Reuss adds that electric cars aren’t dead General Motors Co. will invest $1.5 billion in its North American plants this year, a senior executive said Wednesday, adding that its next-generation Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid could cost thousands of dollars less per car to build. The investment is part of the $8 billion the Detroit automaker has said it will put into in its w More Exec Reuss adds that electric cars aren’t dead General Motors Co. will invest $1.5 billion in its North American plants this year, a senior executive said Wednesday, adding that its next-generation Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid could cost thousands of dollars less per car to build. The investment is part of the $8 billion the Detroit automaker has said it will put into in its w More [...] The “connected car” theme loomed large at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show and I got a heavy dose of it while there. Aside from seeing the latest developments from Chevrolet (GM), Ford (F), and others, I saw Ford open up its Sync App Link platform to developers—with over 1,200 signing up in the first few days—while support for Amazon’s (AMZN) Cloud Player app was announced. I’ve More The “connected car” theme loomed large at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show and I got a heavy dose of it while there. Aside from seeing the latest developments from Chevrolet (GM), Ford (F), and others, I saw Ford open up its Sync App Link platform to developers—with over 1,200 signing up in the first few days—while support for Amazon’s (AMZN) Cloud Player app was announced. I’ve More [...] General Motors’ plug-in electric Chevrolet Volt will get “thousands” cheaper when the time comes for its next generation, a top GM executive says. Instead of shoehorning the electric powerplant into a conventional GM compact-car platform, the next Volt will be purpose-built. That will allow the ability to better package the batteries and other specialized components, says More General Motors’ plug-in electric Chevrolet Volt will get “thousands” cheaper when the time comes for its next generation, a top GM executive says. Instead of shoehorning the electric powerplant into a conventional GM compact-car platform, the next Volt will be purpose-built. That will allow the ability to better package the batteries and other specialized components, says More [...]
¶ DETROIT — The greenest cars on the market — electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids — have attracted very few buyers so far. General Motors Go to your Portfolio »
¶ DETROIT — The greenest cars on the market — electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids — have attracted very few buyers so far. General Motors Go to your Portfolio » [...] |
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