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Electric-Car Dealerships Struggle, But Why Such Surprise?Electric-Car Dealerships Struggle, But Why Such Surprise?

John Voelcker

A recent article in the Oakland Tribune highlights the high failure rate of independent car dealerships selling only electric vehicles. Frankly, we’re not at all surprised. We worried readers might find a subtext that the slew...

Kia to Build Optima Hybrid For U.S. Release in 2011Kia to Build Optima Hybrid For U.S. Release in 2011

Eric Loveday

Last summer Kia introduced the company’s first hybrid vehicle. The vehicle, released in South Korea, was the Forte LPG Hybrid sedan. The combination of an electric drivetrain and LPG fuel makes the vehicles unique, but not...

BMW Megacity to Be Built in Leipzig Plant in GermanyBMW Megacity to Be Built in Leipzig Plant in Germany

Eric Loveday

In an announcement just days ago, BMW revealed that it will build its first ever production electric vehicle at its northern Germany plant in Leipzig. The BMW Megacity EV, as the company calls it, will enter...

Cadillac XTS Car of the Year for 2011, Plug-In Hybrid Version ComingCadillac XTS Car of the Year for 2011, Plug-In Hybrid Version Coming

Eric Loveday

The Cadillac brand has made great strides within the past few years. Several of their vehicles have been awarded based on their performance, efficiency, and design. The European automakers have something to worry about as Cadillac...

Smart Partners With Renault-Nissan For Next Gen ForTwo, Upcoming EV, and MoreSmart Partners With Renault-Nissan For Next Gen ForTwo, Upcoming EV, and More

Eric Loveday

The Smart brand with its eye catching ForTwo had strong sales numbers for awhile, but the cute appeal appears to have worn off and the brand is searching for sales now. What the brand needs is...

Renault Receives Loan From French Government For EV PreparationsRenault Receives Loan From French Government For EV Preparations

Eric Loveday

Renault has many electric vehicles planned within the next few years. In order to get production underway the company will update existing plants for EV production. Additionally, the company must develop supporting technologies for the vehicles...

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Electric-Car Dealerships Struggle, But Why Such Surprise?Electric-Car Dealerships Struggle, But Why Such Surprise?

Kia to Build Optima Hybrid For U.S. Release in 2011Kia to Build Optima Hybrid For U.S. Release in 2011

BMW Megacity to Be Built in Leipzig Plant in GermanyBMW Megacity to Be Built in Leipzig Plant in Germany

Cadillac XTS Car of the Year for 2011, Plug-In Hybrid Version ComingCadillac XTS Car of the Year for 2011, Plug-In Hybrid Version Coming

Smart Partners With Renault-Nissan For Next Gen ForTwo, Upcoming EV, and MoreSmart Partners With Renault-Nissan For Next Gen ForTwo, Upcoming EV, and More

Renault Receives Loan From French Government For EV PreparationsRenault Receives Loan From French Government For EV Preparations

Honda CR-Z Type R Planned For 2012Honda CR-Z Type R Planned For 2012

Volvo C30 EV Not Coming to U.S.Volvo C30 EV Not Coming to U.S.

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