Late, but Fashionably So, to the Electric Ball: Kia Soul EV Review
BERKELEY, CALIF. — Laggards rarely garner praise. But the foot-dragging way that Kia went about producing the 2015 Soul EV, the company’s first all-electric model in the United States, was a stroke of slacker genius. The battery-powered Soul went on sale in California last week, its arrival trailing more than 20 other electric and plug-in
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Fully Charged
A 500+ mile test drive in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) A really pleasant car to drive, enormous inside, smooth, quiet and very comfortable and it costs the same as the diesel model.
ING Bank orders 51 BMW i3 electric cars
ING launches the pilot “100% Electric Mobility” with 51 car drivers and the fully electric BMW i3. With this pilot ING wants to gain experience with 100% electric driving and contribute to reducing CO2 emissions. Participants in the pilot have to based in Amsterdam and live within a radius of 45 kilometers of their work.
AWD Mini Plug-In Hybrid Expected In 2015
An all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid version of the Mini Clubman is on it’s way in the second-half of 2015. The PHEV Mini Clubman is slated to get the same powertrain as the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Plug in version will likely feature a a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged (borrowed from the BMW i8) engine with a
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Incorporates PlugShare
The PlugShare charging network comes to the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive via “in-dash navigation system via e-Navigator App.” According to Recargo, incorporating PlugShare into the B-Class ED provides owners with access to the world’s most comprehensive database of public, paid and free charging stations. Recargo, Inc. is working with Daimler to provide customized access to
Tesla Launches 691HP Model S P85D
An all-electric saloon that can match a McLaren F1 to 60mph for less than £100K has been announced by Tesla. Elon Musk revealed the new Model S P85D at an event in the USA. ‘D’ stands for ‘Dual Motor’ and signifies that there’s an extra electric motor in the front, driving the front wheels, in
Tesla Model S P85D: 5 best features of Elon Musk’s new electric car
The new Tesla electric car, unveiled yesterday by the company’s wunderkind CEO Elon Musk, is the by far its fastest model, and has a range of new smart functions. Some were left disappointed that The D – which is actually called Model S P85D – is essentially an upgraded version of Model S electric sedan.
VW Presents New Passat GTE with Plug-in Hybrid System
Volkswagen is presenting four new models at the Paris Motor Show which begins today (2 October). Along with the XL Sport concept car – a highlight in terms of its drive system, efficiency and aerodynamics – the new Passat GTE makes its debut in Paris with a plug-in hybrid system. Rounding out the Volkswagen presence
New 2015 Volvo XC90 revealed in Paris
The all-new Volvo XC90 has made its Paris Motor Show debut. The first Volvo XC90 was launched way back in 2002, but now Volvo has finally taken the wraps off the all-new XC90 model. The large premium SUV is due on sale in the UK in spring 2015 with a starting price of £45,785 for