Electric Vehicle: Latest News
Renault to Produce EV based on Twizy Z.E. Concept in SpainNovember 6, 2009 8:17:00 PM
All-electric compact model to be produced at Renault's plant in Valladolid, Spain. Production is set to begin in 2011.
Renault Zoe Z.E. Concept Announced for Launch in 2012November 4, 2009 6:28:52 PM
Renault has announced a new, all-electric concept that can take on a new, fully charged battery in a few minutes. The car will be introduced in 2012.
Toyota FT-EV II Charges into TokyoOctober 24, 2009 1:58:00 PM
Video and live photos of the Toyota FT-EV II have been released. The details inside.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Cargo Concept in TokyoOctober 22, 2009 6:46:49 PM
Based on the production i-MiEV, the concept is powered by a small electric motor that produces 47 kW (64 hp) and 180 Nm of torque.
Honda EV-N Concept Revealed in Tokyo [Video]October 21, 2009 8:26:38 PM
Pictures and details of the new Honda EV-N all-electric concept urban commuter inside.
Nissan CEO Confirms All-Electric High Performance Infiniti and NV200 modelsOctober 21, 2009 2:30:56 PM
Ghosn confirmed Infiniti will receive a stylish, four-seat, compact luxury car with an emphasis on performance. The company will also introduce an electric version of the NV200 commercial van.
Speculations: Production Audi e-tron to be Named R4October 15, 2009 7:37:54 PM
New renderings of the Audi R4, formerly the eTron concept, have surfaced. Details inside.
Pininfarina Bluecar to hit Market in 2011October 12, 2009 7:09:41 PM
Pininfarina says production will be on schedule for the Pininfarina Bluecar. The five-door electric should hit market in 2011.
smart fortwo Electric Drive Series Production to Begin in 2012 in FranceOctober 8, 2009 8:02:55 PM
The Smart fortwo electric will be mass-produced at a facility in France. Production is slated to begin in 2012.
Toyota FT-EV II Electric Vehicle Revealed Ahead of Tokyo DebutOctober 6, 2009 4:28:00 PM
Toyota sent out an advanced look of their latest concept. The Toyota FT-EV II will get a full debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Audi e-tron gets the Green LightOctober 5, 2009 9:57:45 PM
Audi will introduce a production e-tron in the US within the next 2 to 3 years. Audi US boss Johan de Nysschen says he expects to see the all-electric supercar testing within 2 years.
Mitsubishi PX-MiEV and i-MiEV CARGO Concepts to Debut in TokyoSeptember 30, 2009 11:16:12 PM
The Mitsubishi PX-MiEV and i-MiEV CARGO Concepts are set to debut in Tokyo. Both are run by full or part-electric powertrains and have different uses.
Honda EV-N Concept Pre-Tokyo Motor Show RevealSeptember 30, 2009 4:01:00 PM
Designed to be a throwback to the N360 micro car, the EV-N is small four-seat electric vehicle.
e-WOLF E1 & E2 - The Extreme Electric Sports Car [Video]September 29, 2009 5:22:22 PM
The battery pack is connected to a 110 kW (148 hp) electric motor, which enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in under 5 seconds.
Rolls Royce Phantom Electric Vehicle Being Considered - reportSeptember 23, 2009 8:13:09 PM
In what is clearly a sign of the impending apocalypse, Rolls-Royce is reportedly considering a Phantom electric vehicle.
REVA Details Electric Vehicle Remote Charging - Reveals NXR and NXG in FrankfurtSeptember 22, 2009 7:34:17 PM
REVA has unveiled the NXR and NXG electric vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Porsche Developing an Electric Vehicle - reportSeptember 22, 2009 3:34:17 PM
Porsche CEO Michael Macht confirmed the company is "intensively" working on an electric sports car.
BRABUS Ultimate High Voltage Concept Powered by TeslaSeptember 19, 2009 2:13:19 PM
BRABUS finally released details of the smart Ultimate High Voltage. Although powered by lithium-ion batteries its sprint performance matches the BRABUS E V12. Bbetter believe it!
Hyundai i10 Electric Unveiled in FrankfurtSeptember 17, 2009 10:56:00 PM
Hyundai's latest in the i10 series is a production-ready all-electric commuter car. The Hyundai i10 Electric will hit the Korean market in 2010.
Volvo C30 Electric Vehicle Project AnnouncedSeptember 17, 2009 9:36:00 PM
Another major automotive brand will join the electrification drive within the next few years. Volvo is currently testing battery-powered C30 with a mind to put it in full production.
Audi R8 e-Tron Officially Unveiled with 4,500Nm of Torque [video]September 15, 2009 2:54:00 PM
Some official details of the all-electric Audi R8 e-Tron have been revealed a mere few hours before its official Frankfurt unveiling. Using four electric motors on each wheel the car apparently makes ...
Citroen REVOLTe Hybrid Concept Official Details Released in Frankfurt [Video]September 16, 2009 2:24:00 AM
Citroën unveiled the REVOLTe Hybrid Concept at Frankfurt. Styled after the iconic 2CV the REVOLTe is as much a fashion statement as it is an enviro-friendly future city car.
Peugeot BB1 Concept Officially Revealed in DetailSeptember 15, 2009 2:24:00 PM
The all-electric Peugeot BB1 Concept car whose mother is a scooter and father is a car, has been revealed at Frankfurt. Weighing less than 600kg its power comes from two motors with 15kW.
VW E-Up! Concept RevealedSeptember 15, 2009 12:38:00 AM
This is the Volkswagen E-Up! Hours before its Frankfurt unveiling, we take the lid off this all-electric story.
LEAKED: Audi R8 e-Tron Concept RevealedSeptember 14, 2009 1:38:38 PM
We have lots of picture confirmation of Audi's e-Tron concept, the rumoured R8-based electric/ hybrid supercar concept scheduled to appear at Frankfurt.
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept - Intial Details ReleasedSeptember 11, 2009 8:35:00 PM
The Prius plug-in hybrid can travel up to 12.5 miles (20km) at speeds up to 62mph (100km/h) solely on electric power.
Renault Teases Four Electric Vehicle Concepts for FrankfurtSeptember 10, 2009 3:45:00 PM
Renault is teasing us with this image showing all four of their upcoming electric vehicle concepts. The cars are set for a Frankfurt debut. Details inside.
Citroen Revolte Concept Breaks CoverSeptember 9, 2009 9:34:33 PM
Citroën will surely unveil the Revolte Concept car at Frankfurt next week. A previous subject of much speculation after appearing on Facebook, the Revolte looks to hark back to the old 2CV in style.
REVA EV Frankfurt Debut to Feature World First Instant Remote RechargingSeptember 7, 2009 4:12:42 PM
Indian electric car maker will debut two new models at the Frankfurt motor show next week. The Bangalore-based company claims to have developed a remote charging technology to recharge cars when they ...
Peugeot iOn EV to Premiere in Frankfurt - based on Mitsubishi i-MiEVSeptember 7, 2009 3:42:42 PM
While details are scarce, power comes from an electric motor that produces 47 kW (64 bhp) and 180 Nm of torque.
