http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/electric-vehicle http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/electric-vehicle http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041007/morgan-electric-roadster-coming-to-geneva---report Morgan will reportedly unveil an electric roadster at the Geneva Motor Show. It will feature an aluminum chassis, a lithium-ion battery and manual transmission.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:42:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041007/morgan-electric-roadster-coming-to-geneva---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021040987/tesla-model-x-crossover-revealed-featuring-rear-gullwingfalcon The Model X CUV you see here is a pre-production prototype and the company intend to begin sales in 2013.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:18:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021040987/tesla-model-x-crossover-revealed-featuring-rear-gullwingfalcon http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740842/fiskers-government-loan-blocked-project-nina-delayed The Fisker Karma had a long and tumultuous path to production and it looks like the company's entry-level model, dubbed the Project Nina, is in for a similar fate.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:12:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740842/fiskers-government-loan-blocked-project-nina-delayed http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240622/infiniti-emerg-e-sports-car-concept-announced-for-geneva Infiniti has announced their electric sports car concept is to be called EMERG-E.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:56:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240622/infiniti-emerg-e-sports-car-concept-announced-for-geneva http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020140549/tesla-model-s-promo-released It is now 2012, the year of the Tesla Model S. At least, that is what the American company would like us to think and to try to drive the message into our heads they have released a new promotional video.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:39:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020140549/tesla-model-s-promo-released http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013040449/tesla-model-x-teased-ahead-of-february-unveiling Tesla are gearing up for the reveal of the new Model X Crossover and we are now able to bring you a first teaser image of the model. CEO Elon Musk recently announced on Twitter that it is scheduled to be launched on February 9th.]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:29:20 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013040449/tesla-model-x-teased-ahead-of-february-unveiling http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012840419/student-design-mithos-electro-magnetic-concept-video It was originally created in 2006 when Tiago was studying Industrial Design, it has since been updated with this superb animated teaser video which took around 3 months to make. ]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012840419/student-design-mithos-electro-magnetic-concept-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012440211/2013-honda-fit-ev-deliveries-begin-in-torrance It will soon be followed by a full launch of the model for punters in California and Oregan.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:51:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012440211/2013-honda-fit-ev-deliveries-begin-in-torrance http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012440226/pg-elektrus-picks-up-where-the-tesla-roadster-left-off PG has unveiled their new Elektrus which will reportedly accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than three seconds and hit a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:28:57 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012440226/pg-elektrus-picks-up-where-the-tesla-roadster-left-off http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012340182/dealers-refusing-to-take-chevy-volts---report The Chevrolet Volt was supposed to be a no-compromise electric vehicle that would re-establish GM as a technological innovator. Now those hopes are starting to fall apart...]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012340182/dealers-refusing-to-take-chevy-volts---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011839976/tesla-model-x-crossover-confirmed-for-february-9th-debut Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the Model X Crossover will be unveiled on February 9th using his own twitter account. ]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:42:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011839976/tesla-model-x-crossover-confirmed-for-february-9th-debut http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011839978/mercedes-benz-vito-e-cell-clocks-400000-miles-from-customers In the hands of select German customers the zero emissions Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vehicle has successfully clocked 650,000 km (~404,000 miles) from 230 vehicles in the first year.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:49:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011839978/mercedes-benz-vito-e-cell-clocks-400000-miles-from-customers http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739924/how-much-for-that-fisker-karma-in-the-window No, it's not a cute little puppy in the window but instead the world's first luxury plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the Firsker Karma, prominently displayed for the visitors of the world to see.]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:24:34 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739924/how-much-for-that-fisker-karma-in-the-window http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639890/mercedes-b-class-range-extended-ev-coming-to-us---report In a recent interview, Mercedes' Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing confirmed plans to offer a range-extended B-Class electric vehicle in the United States.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:36:27 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639890/mercedes-b-class-range-extended-ev-coming-to-us---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011539837/first-all-electric-bmw-activee-delivered-in-us Tom and Meredith Moloughney proudly received the first model and thus begins their two-year lease. Having also been part of the MINI E field trails back in 2009, the Moloughneys have become the first ActiveE Electronauts as BMW have labelled them. ]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:39:44 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011539837/first-all-electric-bmw-activee-delivered-in-us http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011239721/lithium-air-batteries-set-to-make-evs-useful---report According to a recent report, BM is developing an advanced lithium-air battery which could enable electric vehicles to travel up to 800 km (497 miles) on a single charge.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011239721/lithium-air-batteries-set-to-make-evs-useful---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011139681/tesla-roadster-updated-for-2012 Tesla has announced a series of upgrades for their outgoing Roadster. Details inside]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011139681/tesla-roadster-updated-for-2012 http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011139671/infiniti-electric-sports-car-concept-further-details-new The range extender internal combustion engine will be a 1.2-liter mounted in a mid-ship package for optimal weight distribution and handling.]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:02:02 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011139671/infiniti-electric-sports-car-concept-further-details-new http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039586/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-unveiled-in-detroit-video Volkswagen has officially unveiled the E-Bugster concept at the North American International Auto Show. It features an electric motor that produces 114 hp (85 kW / 116 PS) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) of torque.]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:38:01 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011039586/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-unveiled-in-detroit-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010839523/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-and-2013-jetta-hybrid-to-debut Photos and first details of the Volkswagen E-Bugster concept and Jetta Hybrid have leaked prior to their unveiling tomorrow at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:05:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010839523/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-and-2013-jetta-hybrid-to-debut http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010539475/chevy-issues-fix-for-volt-fires Chevrolet has announced a series of "enhancements" which aim to prevent the Volt from setting on fire a few days or weeks after a severe crash.]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:33:48 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010539475/chevy-issues-fix-for-volt-fires http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010439451/audi-r8-e-tron-interior-spied A couple of pictures have surfaced online which purportedly show the production Audi R8 e-tron interior. See them inside]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:51:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010439451/audi-r8-e-tron-interior-spied http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010239389/fisker-karma-recalled-over-potential-fire-hazard The Fisker Karma has been hit with another setback as the company has issued a recall to correct a potential fire hazard.]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:43:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010239389/fisker-karma-recalled-over-potential-fire-hazard http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122239205/kia-ray-ev-introduced-koreas-first-electric-vehicle Kia Motors has announced the launch of the Kia Ray EV exclusively for the domestic Korean market. Kia plans to build 2,500 units in 2012 which will be used by government agencies and public offices.]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:39:08 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122239205/kia-ray-ev-introduced-koreas-first-electric-vehicle http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122139187/tesla-model-s-final-pricing--specs-confirmed Tesla Motors has released the final pricing and specifications for their all-new Model S sedan that will hit the streets in 2012. ]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:02:05 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122139187/tesla-model-s-final-pricing--specs-confirmed http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121539068/nissan-pathfinder-concept-announced-for-detroit-auto-show Nissan has announced plans to introduce a new Pathfinder concept at the North American International Auto Show. It will preview the next-generation model which will be launched in late 2012.]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:59:50 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121539068/nissan-pathfinder-concept-announced-for-detroit-auto-show http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121439030/honda-ev-ster-headed-for-production---report The Honda EV-STER concept was one of the stars at the Tokyo Motor Show and now it appears destined for production.]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:55:13 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121439030/honda-ev-ster-headed-for-production---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121439007/2012-ford-focus-electric-first-to-achieve-100-mpge The 2012 Focus Electric is the first all-electric vehicle with seating for five to achieve a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel efficiency rating. This beats out rivals such as the Nissan Leaf with 99 MPGe and the Chevrolet Volt's 93 MPGe.]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:06:02 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121439007/2012-ford-focus-electric-first-to-achieve-100-mpge http://www.worldcarfans.com/211121338976/2013-volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid ]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:10:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/211121338976/2013-volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121238960/lotus-city-car-aims-to-outperform-mini-bmw--audi Lotus CEO Dany Bahar has revealed some new details about their upcoming City Car. He says it will be an EV or range-extended EV that will outperform models from BMW and Audi.]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:06:35 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121238960/lotus-city-car-aims-to-outperform-mini-bmw--audi