<![CDATA[ Worldcarfans: Electric Vehicle]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/electric-vehicle <![CDATA[ Worldcarfans: Electric Vehicle]]> http://content.worldcarfans.co/templates/0/6/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/electric-vehicle <![CDATA[ BMW already has 100,000 requests for an i3 test drive - report]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061258768/bmw-already-has-100000-requests-for-an-i3-test-drive-- The 2014 BMW i3 won't be unveiled until the Frankfurt Motor Show, but that hasn't stopped the company from receiving a "significant numbers of deposits" and nearly 100,000 requests for a test drive.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061258768/bmw-already-has-100000-requests-for-an-i3-test-drive-- <![CDATA[ Audi introduces an updated A1 e-Tron]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061158705/audi-introduces-an-updated-a1-e-tron Audi has quietly introduced an updated A1 e-tron. It features a more powerful electric motor that develops 115 HP (85 kW) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061158705/audi-introduces-an-updated-a1-e-tron <![CDATA[ Mia-Electric vehicles headed to the UK]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061058655/mia-electric-vehicles-headed-to-the-uk Mia-Electric has struck a deal to import their French-made electric vehicles into the United Kingdom. They will go on sale this summer]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113061058655/mia-electric-vehicles-headed-to-the-uk <![CDATA[ Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive sets a new record at the Nurburgring]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060658538/mercedes-sls-amg-electric-drive-sets-a-new-record-at-the Mercedes has announced the SLS AMG Electric Drive has set a new "electrically-powered series production vehicle" lap record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060658538/mercedes-sls-amg-electric-drive-sets-a-new-record-at-the <![CDATA[ Fiat says no to hydrogen, prefers natural gas]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060658505/fiat-says-no-to-hydrogen-prefers-natural-gas Fiat is not a big fan of hydrogen fuel-cell cars as they prefer compressed natural gas (CNG) as alternative fuel.]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060658505/fiat-says-no-to-hydrogen-prefers-natural-gas <![CDATA[ Tesla entry-level crossover in the works - report]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060458416/tesla-entry-level-crossover-in-the-works---report Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently announced plans to launch an entry-level sedan and a new report is indicating it will be joined by an entry-level crossover.]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060458416/tesla-entry-level-crossover-in-the-works---report <![CDATA[ Infiniti EV delayed, flagship set for a 2020 launch - report]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060358381/infiniti-ev-delayed-flagship-set-for-a-2020-launch---report Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen has reportedly delayed the company's upcoming electric vehicle to focus more on mainstream models.]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060358381/infiniti-ev-delayed-flagship-set-for-a-2020-launch---report <![CDATA[ Detroit Electric SP:01 delayed by at least a month - report]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060358369/detroit-electric-sp01-delayed-by-at-least-a-month---report Detroit Electric has announced plans to delay production of their SP:01 by at least a month.]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113060358369/detroit-electric-sp01-delayed-by-at-least-a-month---report <![CDATA[ Tesla Supercharger network to cover most of Canada & U.S. in a year]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113053158314/tesla-supercharger-network-to-cover-most-of-canada--us Tesla's Supercharger network has been relatively limited but the company is hoping to change that by announcing plans for a major expansion throughout the United States and Canada.]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113053158314/tesla-supercharger-network-to-cover-most-of-canada--us <![CDATA[ Tesla Model S top speed test, hits 133 mph [video]]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113053158289/tesla-model-s-top-speed-test-hits-133-mph-video The owner of a Tesla Model S Performance decided to check out the electric vehicle's top speed.]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113053158289/tesla-model-s-top-speed-test-hits-133-mph-video <![CDATA[ Drayson Racing aims for EV Land Speed Record]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052958203/-drayson-racing-aims-for-ev-land-speed-record Drayson Racing Technologies has announced plans to attempt to set a new land speed record for electric vehicles in the sub-1000kg (2205 lb) class.]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052958203/-drayson-racing-aims-for-ev-land-speed-record <![CDATA[ Audi R8 e-tron won't go on sale after all, battery tech to blame]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052858140/audi-r8-e-tron-wont-go-on-sale-after-all-battery-tech Audi has finally confirmed the R8 e-tron won't be reaching production phase after all. ]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052858140/audi-r8-e-tron-wont-go-on-sale-after-all-battery-tech <![CDATA[ Tesla CEO hints at an entry-level model]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052758133/tesla-ceo-hints-at-an-entry-level-model Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed his intentions to launch an entry-level model within three or four years.]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 00:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052758133/tesla-ceo-hints-at-an-entry-level-model <![CDATA[ Kia Soul EV to have 200 km range - report]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052458049/kia-soul-ev-to-have-200-km-range---report According to a recent report, the Kia Soul EV will be launched early next year and offer a 200 km (124 miles) range.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 23:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052458049/kia-soul-ev-to-have-200-km-range---report <![CDATA[ BMW i3 spied in motion [video]]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052357989/bmw-i3-spied-in-motion-video A prototype of the BMW i3 has been filmed conducting some last-minute testing ahead of an official reveal set for later this year. ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052357989/bmw-i3-spied-in-motion-video <![CDATA[ Renault asks fans if they want a Zoe Cabrio]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052357980/renault-asks-fans-if-they-want-a-zoe-cabrio Renault is asking on Zoe's official Facebook page whether fans would like a cabrio version of the EV.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 17:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052357980/renault-asks-fans-if-they-want-a-zoe-cabrio <![CDATA[ 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV costs 27,495 USD, available with 199 USD / month lease]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052357974/2014-chevrolet-spark-ev-costs-27495-usd-available-with Chevrolet has announced the 2014 Spark EV has a MSRP of 27,495 USD.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052357974/2014-chevrolet-spark-ev-costs-27495-usd-available-with <![CDATA[ Infiniti getting its own Nissan Leaf with induction charging - report]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052157885/infiniti-getting-its-own-nissan-leaf-with-induction-charging Infiniti is currently working on its own version of the Nissan Leaf, but with major changes.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052157885/infiniti-getting-its-own-nissan-leaf-with-induction-charging <![CDATA[ Mercedes axes EV vans, cites nonexistent demand - report]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052057864/mercedes-axes-ev-vans-cites-nonexistent-demand---report Mercedes has introduced a handful of electric vehicles like the B-Class and SLS AMG Electric Drive, but their future could be short-lived if the Vito E-Cell is any indication.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052057864/mercedes-axes-ev-vans-cites-nonexistent-demand---report <![CDATA[ BMW UK to sell 'i' models through 46 dealers]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052057833/bmw-uk-to-sell-i-models-through-46-dealers BMW UK has announced a 46-dealer network for its upcoming "i" lineup.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052057833/bmw-uk-to-sell-i-models-through-46-dealers <![CDATA[ Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II to race at Pikes Peak]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051657725/mitsubishi-miev-evolution-ii-to-race-at-pikes-peak Mitsubishi has revealed plans to race the MiEV Evolution II electric prototype at 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 18:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051657725/mitsubishi-miev-evolution-ii-to-race-at-pikes-peak <![CDATA[ Renault & Spark Racing team up for the Formula E Championship]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051557691/renault--spark-racing-team-up-for-the-formula-e-championship Renault has signed on as an official Technical Partner of Spark Racing Technology to supply cars for the Formula E Championship.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 22:27:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051557691/renault--spark-racing-team-up-for-the-formula-e-championship <![CDATA[ Twizy Renault Sport F1 Concept shown in the flesh [video]]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051457634/twizy-renault-sport-f1-concept-shown-in-the-flesh-video The Twizy Renault Sport F1 Concept was publicly unveiled in Valladolid, Spain.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 18:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051457634/twizy-renault-sport-f1-concept-shown-in-the-flesh-video <![CDATA[ Tesla Model S outsold S-Class, A8, 7-Series in the first three months of the year]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051457632/tesla-model-s-outsold-s-class-a8-7-series-in-the-first The Tesla Model S is turning out to be a huge hit in United States as it managed to outsell important names in the segment.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 17:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051457632/tesla-model-s-outsold-s-class-a8-7-series-in-the-first <![CDATA[ Renault Sport considering an electric vehicle - report]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051357610/renault-sport-considering-an-electric-vehicle---report Renault has been a big supporter of electric vehicles and a new report is indicating Renault Sport is considering a high-performance EV.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051357610/renault-sport-considering-an-electric-vehicle---report <![CDATA[ Tesla Model S loses all of its chrome]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050857423/tesla-model-s-loses-all-of-its-chrome The owner of a Tesla Model S decided to give his car a more restrained look by getting rid of all the stock chrome touches.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 20:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050857423/tesla-model-s-loses-all-of-its-chrome <![CDATA[ Tesla Model S secret menu discovered, new features on the way [video]]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050857415/tesla-model-s-secret-menu-discovered-new-features-on-the The Tesla Model S apparently has a secret menu which hints at upcoming features the EV is likely to receive.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 18:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050857415/tesla-model-s-secret-menu-discovered-new-features-on-the <![CDATA[ Toyota Motorsport GmbH announces an upgraded EV P002 for Pikes Peak]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050757384/toyota-motorsport-gmbh-announces-an-upgraded-ev-p002-for Toyota Motorsport GmbH has announced plans to return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with an upgraded EV P002.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 21:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050757384/toyota-motorsport-gmbh-announces-an-upgraded-ev-p002-for <![CDATA[ BMW confirms i3 will cost around 40,000 USD, details range-extending version]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050757376/bmw-confirms-i3-will-cost-around-40000-usd-details-range-extending Ludwig Willisch, CEO of BMW of North America, declared recently the i3 will cost around 40,000 USD or just about the same as a well-equipped 3-Series.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 19:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050757376/bmw-confirms-i3-will-cost-around-40000-usd-details-range-extending <![CDATA[ Tesla Model S Performance Plus launched]]> http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050657319/tesla-model-s-performance-plus-launched Tesla has announced the Model S Performance Plus version which promises to bring better ride quality and longer range.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 16:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113050657319/tesla-model-s-performance-plus-launched