Electric Cars

Intent on bolstering buyer interest in its now-made-in-America EV entry, Nissan has expanded the LEAF family to include a new, lower-cost member that made its first public appearance in Detroit. Produced in the automaker's new facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, the 2013 Nissan LEAF S opens at $28,850 -- more than $6,000 below the price point of the least Read more...

It's now official. The 2014 Cadillac ELR -- first extended-range electric vehicle from GM's luxury division -- will make its formal debut next month in Detroit. A visual extension of the design theme introduced on the Cadillac Converj Concept that wowed the crowds at the Detroit show in 2009, the production version of this striking coupe will be fitted Read more...

Although details on the U.S. version of the 2013 Nissan LEAF have yet to be disclosed, the automaker has rolled out a comprehensively updated version of its electric-powered 5-door hatch in Japan. In addition to a significant reduction in curb weight, an increase in range and more rear cargo space, the domestic model also benefits from a number of new Read more...

Kicking off the recent GM Electrification Experience in San Francisco via a satellite broadcast, Mary Barra, senior vice president of Global Product Development, voiced unwavering support for the automaker's e-centric future product plans. "Plug-based solutions will play a significant role in our technology portfolio going forward," noted Barra, who Read more...