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Tesla Announces ‘World’s Best’ Service Program
In its continual efforts to do things automotive just a little bit differently – or very different – Tesla Motors announced today an optional new service loaner policy to enhance “peace of mind” for owners of its Model S. Should Model S customers need servicing for any issue, the $600 per year package entitles them
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Fisker’s New Web Site Hints At Future Offerings
Is it safe to say that Fisker Automotive is not planning to throw in the towel just yet? Almost every commentator is saying the Anaheim Calif.-based plug-in hybrid maker’s bankruptcy is imminent – and for all we know it might be – yet inexplicably the company has just posted a new Web site with an
Carmakers, Market & Fleets
Nissan’s New US Battery Plant Shows Major Dedication To EVs
Nissan’s 2,236 Leafs sold in March was its best U.S. sales month since its December 2010 launch, and while it’s questionable whether April will equal this, Nissan is looking well beyond month-by-month results, and is showing itself to be committed for the long haul. This week, timed with Earth Day on April 22, Nissan hosted
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Future Drive Technology Highlighted By VW
During the 34th International Vienna Motor Symposium last Friday, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, gave a forecast of the company’s future drive system technologies. Areas of work being focused on by Volkswagen include the development of a high-performance diesel engine delivering 100 kilowatts per liter of displacement
Ford And Schaeffler Showcase eWheelDrive
on Friday last week, Ford Motor Company and Schaeffler demonstrated the Fiesta-based eWheelDrive car. The eWheelDrive car has been conceived by the partners as a driveable research vehicle that could lead to improvements in urban mobility and parking by making possible smaller, more agile cars. Powered by independent electric motors in each of the rear
Nissan Leaf EV Explores SimCity
Nissan and Electronic Arts are integrating the Nissan Leaf into the most recent edition of the city-building strategy game, SimCity. Both companies said players are able to create EV-friendly cities by driving Nissan Leaf EV and installing up to five Nissan-branded charging stations throughout their cities free of charge. With branded charging stations throughout the
Uncle Sam To Lease 10,000 New Hybrids
The General Services Administration – the fleet purchasing arm of the U.S. government – said this week it will acquire 10,000 hybrids to nearly double the number of these alternative powertrain vehicles in an effort to save fuel and cut emissions. In May 2011, President Obama gave orders to government employees to cease driving full-sized
Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Battery Problem Solved
Following a production halt to its Japanese-market Outlander plug-in hybrids, Mitsubishi says it has detected the problem that led to several short-circuits, and a fire. The company said in a press release batteries made by GS Yuasa resulted from a screening process added to the battery manufacturer’s line in December 2012. “It was found that
Geely And Detroit Electric Partner To Create Chinese EV
Chinese Geely Automobile Group and American Detroit Electric Inc. have announced at the Shanghai Motor Show that the two companies have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop pure electric vehicles and related electric drive systems for the Chinese market. The first model of pure electric vehicles is expected to go on sale under Geely’s