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Volvo Leads Plug-In Hybrid Sales In Europe, Higher-Power Polestar Plug-Ins ComingVolvo Leads Plug-In Hybrid Sales In Europe, Higher-Power Polestar Plug-Ins Coming

Stephen Edelstein

For quite some time, Volvo has relied on an aftermarket company called Polestar to coordinate racing efforts, sell performance parts, and build high-performance versions of its cars. The partnership was apparently beneficial to Volvo, as it...

Tesla Adds Nevada Land; Will Gigafactory Be Planet's Biggest Building?Tesla Adds Nevada Land; Will Gigafactory Be Planet's Biggest Building?

Stephen Edelstein

Tesla claims that its lithium-ion cell “Gigafactory”–currently under construction just outside Reno, Nevada–will be the largest of its kind in the world. But could the factory turn out to grow even larger than originally planned? According...

BlueIndy Electric Car-Sharing Parking Spaces Fought By Indianapolis BusinessesBlueIndy Electric Car-Sharing Parking Spaces Fought By Indianapolis Businesses

John Voelcker

It always seemed unlikely, but the BlueIndy electric-car sharing program is getting closer to its rollout in the Midwestern city of Indianapolis, Indiana. The French-made Bollore BlueCar electric two-seaters are closer to arriving, and groups of...

Tesla Model S Outsold Nissan Leaf In U.S. During Q1: ReportTesla Model S Outsold Nissan Leaf In U.S. During Q1: Report

John Voelcker

It’s one of the great frustrations for journalists in reporting on electric cars: Tesla Motors refuses to release its monthly deliveries of cars, unlike every other legitimate automaker. The company now gives a global sales total...

Washington State Caps Electric-Car Incentives At $35K Price, Hitting Tesla, BMWWashington State Caps Electric-Car Incentives At $35K Price, Hitting Tesla, BMW

Stephen Edelstein

Washington looks set to become the second state to cut electric-car incentives for wealthy buyers. After critics argued that incentive money wasn’t going to the people that needed it most, California recently instituted income caps for...

2012 Chevrolet Volt Racks Up 250,000 Miles, One-Third Electric, Rest At 39 MPG2012 Chevrolet Volt Racks Up 250,000 Miles, One-Third Electric, Rest At 39 MPG

Stephen Edelstein

As the fleet of modern electric cars ages, closer attention is being paid to how well these cars hold up after long-term use. The first Chevrolet Volt plug-in cars went on sale in December 2010, meaning...

For Electric Car Standards, China And U.S. Work Together On RegulationsFor Electric Car Standards, China And U.S. Work Together On Regulations

John Voelcker

Automotive standards–the explicitly detailed regulations that specify how a car must operate, what equipment it must or must not have, and a whole lot more–govern the design of vehicles sold around the world. And different countries...

Plug-In Electric Cars & Politics In Canada: Taking The PulsePlug-In Electric Cars & Politics In Canada: Taking The Pulse

Matthew Klippenstein

Factoring in likely June sales volume from Tesla and others, it’s likely that about 2,500 plug-in electric vehicles were sold in Canada in the first half of 2015. This implies sales are running about level with...

UPDATE: Tesla Superchargers Still Free In China; Fees On Sign Apply To Private ChargerUPDATE: Tesla Superchargers Still Free In China; Fees On Sign Apply To Private Charger

John Voelcker

Tesla Motors is head and shoulders above any other electric-car maker in providing a network of charging stations for its drivers to use during their travels. It’s best known for its Supercharger DC quick-charging sites, but...

Second Tesla Gallery, Service Center Opening This Weekend In HoustonSecond Tesla Gallery, Service Center Opening This Weekend In Houston

Stephen Edelstein

Tesla Motors may not be allowed to sell its electric cars directly to customers in Texas, but it can still put them on display. After failing to convince the Texas legislature to legalize direct sales (twice),...

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Volvo Leads Plug-In Hybrid Sales In Europe, Higher-Power Polestar Plug-Ins ComingVolvo Leads Plug-In Hybrid Sales In Europe, Higher-Power Polestar Plug-Ins Coming

Tesla Adds Nevada Land; Will Gigafactory Be Planet's Biggest Building?Tesla Adds Nevada Land; Will Gigafactory Be Planet's Biggest Building?

BlueIndy Electric Car-Sharing Parking Spaces Fought By Indianapolis BusinessesBlueIndy Electric Car-Sharing Parking Spaces Fought By Indianapolis Businesses

Tesla Model S Outsold Nissan Leaf In U.S. During Q1: ReportTesla Model S Outsold Nissan Leaf In U.S. During Q1: Report

Washington State Caps Electric-Car Incentives At $35K Price, Hitting Tesla, BMWWashington State Caps Electric-Car Incentives At $35K Price, Hitting Tesla, BMW

2012 Chevrolet Volt Racks Up 250,000 Miles, One-Third Electric, Rest At 39 MPG2012 Chevrolet Volt Racks Up 250,000 Miles, One-Third Electric, Rest At 39 MPG

For Electric Car Standards, China And U.S. Work Together On RegulationsFor Electric Car Standards, China And U.S. Work Together On Regulations

Plug-In Electric Cars & Politics In Canada: Taking The PulsePlug-In Electric Cars & Politics In Canada: Taking The Pulse

UPDATE: Tesla Superchargers Still Free In China; Fees On Sign Apply To Private ChargerUPDATE: Tesla Superchargers Still Free In China; Fees On Sign Apply To Private Charger

Second Tesla Gallery, Service Center Opening This Weekend In HoustonSecond Tesla Gallery, Service Center Opening This Weekend In Houston

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