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Audi Looks To Launch Plug-In Hybrid By 2014 [Automaker Audi Looks To Join The Hybrid Stakes With The A4 Sedan]
Admittedly, we have not heard much about Audi of late, unless, of course, there’s an “o” on the end. But now we’ve got fresh word emerging about their upcoming expected contribution to the plug-in hybrid race, and the Audi A4 sedan is looking pretty sharp at that.
GM Announces Plans For An Electric Cadillac [The Height Of Automotive Style Meets The Height Of Green Transportation In The Cadillac ELR]
For many people out there, buying a Cadillac is a way to announce to the world at large that you’ve arrived. Oh, sure, some will look to Rolls or Bentley or the like to make their statement, but for many out there, a Cadillac is the surest way to prove [...]
Ferrari President Has No Interest In Electric Cars [Luca di Montezemelo Doesn't See Electric Cars As An Important Step Forward]
There are so many car manufacturers getting on the electric car bandwagon. Many people are concerned about pollution, CO2 emission and the environment and it’s bringing them to look for solutions other than the internal combustion engine we all hold so dear. The president of Ferrari seems to think that electric [...]
Sanya Skypump Charges Your EV From Wind Power [Why Rely on the Grid to Charge Your Electric Car? Sanya's Skypump Lets You Harness Wind Power]
What good is an electric car if it still contributes to your household’s carbon footprint every time you charge? Sanya’s Skypump can help reduce electric bills by charging EVs from wind power.
Sony And Pandora Team Up To Bring Streaming Radio To Car Dashboards [Pandora Brings Streaming Radio To The Car, Supports iOS, Android & Blackberry To Boot]
It’s strange, but for the most part, one of the oldest technologies of the 20th century is still widely in use in our cars, notably, the humble radio station. But now, morning jocks everywhere may have to polish their resumes as streaming radio is beginning to find its way to [...]
Nissan LEAF to Power Households During Power Shortages [Nissan Announces New LEAF Power Supply System That Can Provide Electricity to Your House During Blackouts]
The Japanese are always on the alert for natural disasters — such as the recent earthquake and tsunami – and have contingency measures in case of trouble, like power failures. Nissan has recently announced how the LEAF electric vehicle can power up one’s home for up to two days during such [...]
Top Gear Draws Heat Again Over Electric Cars [Nissan Now Cries Foul Over Top Gear Presentation Of The Nissan Leaf]
If you like cars, or just comedy in general, chances are you’re probably already watching Top Gear, one of the greatest entertainment exports out of the UK since, well, Monty Python. But the popular car series has drawn ire from the car community before, especially with electric cars. First the [...]
Solar Powered Electric Car Chargers Coming Soon From SolarCity [SolarCity Set To Offer Line Of Electric Car Chargers Powered By Sunlight Alone]
It’s been some day for solar power, for some reason…first we got word about the new possibility of Apple devices running on daylight, and then we follow that up with word from SolarCity, who’s looking to release a line of solar powered electric car chargers.
TomTom GPS Units Will Soon Show Electric Car Charging Stations [Coulomb Technologies And TomTom Are Working Together To Show Electric Car Owners Where To Charge Up]
I know a lot of you out there likely don’t own an electric car, but you might own a TomTom GPS, and this particular item affects both classes. Because soon, according to word out of Coulomb Technologies, you’ll be able to find places to charge up your electric car on [...]
Distracted Driving Gets Its Own Infographic [Using Your Cellphone While Driving Is Like Driving With A .08 Percent Blood Alcohol Level, Its Dangerous]
Listen, this is a topic we have brought up several times in the past, and personally, its one that is near and dear to my heart. Yup, I like to rant about the dangers of distracted driving. And while this may sound like a bit of an overstatement considering I [...]

