Electric vehicles may be efficient, but they can be dangerous, too. Without a conventional gasoline-powered engine, EVs run almost silently--and that's bad news for the blind and anyone else who happens to be distracted when a car ...READ»
Bill Reinert hates the plug-in electric car. He hates ethanol too. And what Bill Reinert hates matters to every car-buying American: he's Toyota's national sales manager and in-house energy sage, and he knows his stuff. But is he too ...READ»
GM returned from the black hole of bankruptcy today with promises of impending change in its corporate structure and products. The company's press release is, as expected, filled with nonspecific ideas like "a fresh lineup of ...READ»
It's not a done deal yet, but GM is reportedly considering a change from its traditional blue logo to a green one that shows consumers it is lean, green, quick-thinking and focused on fuel efficiency. A word of advice for GM: this is ...READ»
At first glance, the Wheego Whip isn't that exciting. It's made in China, it only goes up to 25 mph or 35 mph (depending on state laws) and it gets 40 miles on a single charge. But according to Jeff Boyd, the President of Wheego ...READ»
As if bankruptcy wasn't enough, GM has to deal with rapidly multiplying small electric vehicle startups looking to steal attention away from the Volt. The latest competitor is Coda Automotive, a company unveiled Wednesday by Miles ...READ»
The Peapod Mobility is an all-electric mini-car with a four-person capacity and a grille that seems to smile. Sure, it only goes 25mph with a 30-mile radius, but the uber-cheap buggy will have green enthusiasts lining up to buy in ...READ»
Segway is making its second attempt at a two-wheeled personal transport device--this time, with a little help from General Motors. The two companies will announce at 1 PM EST today that they are working on Project P.U.M.A ...READ»
Every year, more people worldwide flock to cities, where congestion and pollution are quickly becoming intolerable. GM and Segway have teamed up to build what they believe is the solution: a two-seat, two-wheeled Segway with zero ...READ»
It's not surprising that Tesla CEO Elon Musk likes his 2011 Model S electric vehicle (EV) better than the 2010 Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid. But the South African entrepreneur had some choice words about why the Volt--and range-extended ...READ»
While you were sleeping, innovation put her cable box out on the curb for trash pickup. Here's today's innovation news:
1. Amid speculation that Disney would sign a deal with Hulu to offer ABC shows in exchange for an equity ...READ»
Yesterday, Tesla Motors fulfilled its stereotype as a Silicon Valley startup by botching the unveiling of its second major product launch, the four-door Model S sedan. The feverish response to the news--from Digg co-founder Kevin ...READ»
GM [GM] may have stolen the future-car spotlight this week by unveiling the final production version of its Volt hybrid vehicle, but in the background, luxury electric car maker Tesla was scaling up. The company announced yesterday ...READ»
With its much-ancticipated Volt due to debut next week, General Motors [NYSE:GM] released a few publicity shots to goad potential buyers' curiousity. The teasers show the new model from three angles: top, grille and tail, and the ...READ»
You might of heard about the list of 1,000 would-be Tesla Roadster owners who had each ponied up tens of thousands of dollars to get their name on a waitlist for the car months ago. Well, those 1,000 people are in luck as of this ...READ»
Tomorrow, California Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger will take the podium to announce Tesla Motors' new family-oriented electric vehicle, as part of a partnership between Tesla and the State of California. The car will be produced ...READ»
Vice Chairman of General Motors [NYSE: GM] Bob Lutz revealed a few uninspiring details about his company's Chevy Volt series of hybrid electric plug-in vehicles today. Speaking to the Seattle Times, Lutz mentioned that the vehicle's ...READ»
