Electric Cars

Putting a futuristic spin on a historic name from the annals of zero-emission automaking, a revitalized Detroit Electric has taken the wraps off a new high-performance sports car that it claims will be the fastest pure-electric production model on the market. Originally established in 1906 but dormant from 1939 until 2008, the firm plans to start Read more...

With over 50,000 examples on the road globally since its 2011 launch, the Nissan LEAF is the world's best-selling electric vehicle. However, its total volume numbers have yet to come close to Nissan's original projections for this revolutionary EV. With the arrival of the new, more-capable, less-expensive and now made-in-America 2013 LEAF models, it Read more...

Based on the conventionally-powered version of the automaker's compact 5-door hatchback, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive made its global debut in New York. While the U.S. still won't be getting the basic B-Class, this new ultra-green variation on the theme will be coming to America in early 2014. The first luxury battery-powered model Read more...

Previewed in concept form at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, a production-spec Volkswagen e-up! was revealed this week in Wolfsburg at the automaker's annual Press and Investors Conference. Based on a purpose-modified 5-door version of the company's diminutive up! platform, this 4-passenger zero-emission city/commuter car will go on sale in Europe in the Read more...