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Ford Cuts Back on EV Production, Focusing on Gas Hybrids and New Models in Kentucky
Ford is scaling back its electric vehicle production due to high battery costs, focusing instead on gas-electric hybrids and new models in Kentucky.
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Ford to Invest $4.5 Billion in Electric Vehicles by 2020
Ford Motor Company has announced in a press release that it will be investing an additional $4.5 billion in electrified vehicles solutions by 2020.
BMW Boss Confirms Production-Ready i8 Spyder Concept! New Features To Be Showcased At CES 2016?
BMW CEO Harald Krueger confirmed a production-ready i8 Spyder Concept is set for a debut "in the near future," perhaps even at next month's CES 2016.
[PHOTO] 2017 Chevy Bolt Spy Shots Leak Production Version; GM To Pitch EV As Crossover?
Spy shots have leaked the production-ready Chevrolet Bolt EV's exterior design ahead of its expected debut next month.
Nissan Leaf 2016 Price Announced! 'No Charge To Charge' Program Expands To Salt Lake City!
Nissan announced pricing information for the 2016 Leaf as well as the expansion of its free public charging program to Salt Lake City.
Nissan Leaf 2016 Improves On Range But Not On Driving Experience, Interior Says UK Review
According to reviews, the Nissan Leaf 2016 doesn't improve much beyond the larger 30kWh battery which increases its range and an updated infotainment system.
Analyst: Gigafactory To Make Tesla Model 3 Price Viable By 2020; Other EVs To Benefit Too?
Advances in battery chemistry and the opening of Tesla's Gigafactory are important for the Model 3's base price of $35,000, according to an analyst.
No Chevrolet Bolt EV For UK, Other RHD Markets? GM Says It ‘Will Be A Global Vehicle’
Chevy Bolt EV "for everyone" but not for RHD markets? It may hit North American showrooms by 2017 but it looks like the Chevrolet Bolt EV may not be destined for the UK.
Tesla Model X Signature Series Launch Event On Sept 29; SUV Qualifies For HOV Lanes, ZEV Rebate
Tesla sends out invites for the Model X Signature Series launch event on Sept. 29. More details are expected to be revealed by then.
Tesla Model X Range Slightly Increased; Electric SUV’s Cargo Area Draws Mixed Reactions
Tesla now puts the Model X Signature Series' range to 250 miles while leaked photos from the electric SUV's online Design Studio previews its cargo capacity which gets mixed reactions from potential buyers.
Mansory Reveals Tesla Model S Mods But No ‘Pretentious’ Styling; Claims Performance Gains
Mansory adds carbon fiber bodywork to the Tesla Model S which it claimes improves acceleration, stopping distance and energy consumption.
Audi E-Tron Quattro Concept Hints Future Of Q6 Electric SUV; 310-Mile Range Via 95kWh Battery
Audi revealed their e-Tron Quattro Concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show and offered hints to their upcoming Q6 electric SUV.
Nissan Leaf 2016: 107-Mile Range Via 30kWh Battery, ‘More User-Friendly’ Infotainment System
For 2016, Nissan outfits the Leaf SV and SL trims with a 30kWh battery giving it a 107-mile range. The EV's infotainment system has also been improved.
2016 Chevrolet Volt: GM Limits Launch To 11 States; 2017 Model Release Date ‘Early This Spring’
The 2016 Chevy Volt may have limited availability but the 2017 model will have additional convenience features and will launch nationwide by early spring.
Tesla Roadster 3.0 Upgrade: 330-Mile Range Or More From Bigger Battery; Owners Mull Update
Tesla started taking reservations for the $29,000 Roadster 3.0 upgrade last week. Some owners from the Tesla Motors Club forums report getting it for less for those who opted to the Battery Replacement Option.
Fisker Karma Hack Adds New Driving Modes, Battery Charging On The Move Via Plug-And-Play Module
A simple plug-in module adds new driving modes and modifications to the Fisker Karma luxury plug-in hybrid.
‘Regular’ Tesla Model X Not As Pricey As Signature Series; Sept. 29 Launch for Top-End Variant
Musk said the standard Model X will have a $5,000 premium over a similarly-spec'd Model S. Last week, it was announced that the Tesla Model X Signature Series will begin deliveries on Sept.
Tesla Model S P85D: So Good, It Broke Consumer Reports Rating System; But Still Not Perfect?
Consumer Reports had to change its ratings system after a Tesla Model S P85D review. The EV from Palo Alto, Calif. is still not perfect though.
BMW i3 Software Hack Allows US REx Owners To Get Other Markets’ Features To Automaker’s Chagrin
A software hack can enable US-market BMW i3 RExs to get features normally reserved for European units. But BMW warns of the potential safety hazards of such modifications.