Consumers purchasing an electric vehicle are younger and more affluent than those buying a hybrid
Apr 22, 2014
In honor of Earth Day, Experian Automotive released findings from an analysis comparing electric and hybrid* vehicles. Findings from the analysis showed that in 2013, more than 45 percent of hybrid car buyers were 56 years old or older, while roughly 26 percent of electric car buyers were of the same age. The greater p ... Continue reading
CarCharging Joins Nissan's "EZ-Charge" and "No Charge to Charge" Programs
Apr 21, 2014
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services announced that the company has joined Nissan's EZ-Charge(SM) and "No Charge to Charge" programs. Nissan is rolling out the "No Charge to Charge" promotion, which provides two years of no-fee charging ... Continue reading
Tips for Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrids, and Electric Vehicles
Apr 21, 2014
WASHINGTON--April 21, 2014: fueleconomy.gov has some great recommendations. Many of the gas-saving driving and maintenance tips for conventional vehicles also apply to hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and all-electric vehicles (EVs). However, here are some additional tips that may help you improve the fuel economy of these ad ... Continue reading
2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Heels on Wheels Review
Apr 18, 2014
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE AVALON HYBRID VEHICLE Redesigned just last year, the Avalon is targeted to the younger, more tech-oriented sedan buyer that yearns for a sleeker interior and a more athletic feel behind the wheel â with these performance enhanceme ... Continue reading
Audi A3 wins 2014 World Car of the Year Award
Apr 18, 2014
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel NEW YORK, April 17, 2014. The Audi A3 was named 2014 World Car of the Year during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show today. Another division of the Volkswagen Group captured the World Performance Car of the Year, while Mercedes walked away ... Continue reading
First Long Range, Zero-Emissions, All-Electric Bus Approved for Sales in Canada
Apr 18, 2014
The BYD Electric Transit Bus, making news across North America, is now approved for sale and operations in Canada after earning the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) Certification and being placed on the âVehicle Manufacturers Registryâ with Transport Canada. Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches Programs To Make LEAF Charging Free And "EZ"
Apr 17, 2014
Nissan today announced the expansion of its successful "No Charge to Charge" promotion, which will provide two years of no-cost public charging with the purchase or lease of a new Nissan LEAF. In total, Nissan will launch "No Charge to Charge" in 25 U.S. markets, which are currently responsible for more than 80 percent ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Free Charge Program
Apr 16, 2014
Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download NEW YORK â Nissan today announced the expansion of its successful "No Charge to Charge" promotion, which will provide two years of no-cost public charging with the purchase or lease of a new Nissan LEAF. In total, Nissan will launch "No Charge to Charge" in 25 ... Continue reading
Sales of all-electric Nissan LEAF soar by 132%
Apr 16, 2014
Nissan reports 30% increase in fleet sales in 2013 financial year Sales of all-electric Nissan LEAF soar by 132% Qashqai and Juke crossovers also desirable for fleets with 15% and 36% rises respectively Nissan fleet sales leapt 30% in the last financial year as demand for the all-electric Nissan LEAF surged to new heig ... Continue reading
Annual Sales of Hybrid and Electric Trucks Will Reach Nearly 105,000 by 2020
Apr 15, 2014
Despite government support, such as funding under the United Statesâ economic stimulus efforts, the market for hybrid and electric trucks has struggled to expand beyond a narrow niche. Nevertheless, a significant number of players continue to develop hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ( ... Continue reading
The Saleen Tesla Model S a Mystery No More as Renderings Released
Apr 14, 2014
Saleen Automotive, Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN), (OTCBB: SLNN) (the "Company"), an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to announce that the Company has released renderings of its Saleen Tesla Model S. First images were provided S ... Continue reading
2014 Ford Fusion Energi (Plug-in Hybrid) Review By Steve Purdy
Apr 13, 2014
2014 Ford Fusion Energi (Plug-in Hybrid) Review ... Continue reading
Tesla in Lemon Law Fight in Wisconsin
Apr 8, 2014
Washington DC April 8, 2914; NADAonline reported that a lemon-law suit by an unhappy Tesla Model S owner who wants his money back could be the first test of Tesla's restrictive customer sales agreements. The Wisconsin lawyer handling the state lawsuit against Tesla, a specialist in automobile lemon-law cases, says he b ... Continue reading
U of M Report ; U.S. Drivers Using Less Fuel
Apr 5, 2014
Contact Bernie DeGroat ANN ARBOR April 1, 2014; Despite U.S. population growth, fuel consumption by American drivers of light-duty vehicles is now lower than it was 15 years ago, says a University of Michigan researcher. In a follow-up to a series of reports released last year, Michael Sivak of the U-M Transportation R ... Continue reading
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