Jul 18, 2009
The All-Electric Mini E
The exclusive leasing program of BMW's all-electric vehicles (Mini Es) has created quite a buzz. After all, only 450 models exist. Now, through a draw in a lottery, 4 lucky Californian municipalities, including Glendora, Diamond Bar, West Covina and Azusa, hit the jackpot as they were selected to participate in BMW's first ever EV pilot program.
Each township will receive two of the two-seater Mini Cooper look-alikes. Moreover, while other lessees shell out $850/month, the winners will only be ... Discover More
Jul 11, 2009
The New Mercedes-Benz Supercar
For those with the patience and the pocketbook, a powerful car is about to hit the markets in the year 2015. Without a doubt, Mercedes-Benz has ambitions to lead several other high-end auto companies, should the race for plug-in automobiles really take off. To that end, company representatives have announced a zero-emission supercar, which is a newer version of the SLS AMG, that will be publicly unveiled on September 15th of this year.
The development of the car ... Discover More
May 26, 2009
The bankrupt Chrysler has submitted a proposal to the Department of Energy to match the $224 million that it and its partners plan on devoting to the development and production of plug-in automobiles. The funds would fall under the DOE's program designed to promote the United States' electric vehicle infrastructure.
Of the $448 million total allotment, Chrysler plans on using up to $83 million to construct an R&D/manufacturing hub in Michigan. The remaining $365 million would be used towards unveiling ... Discover More
Apr 18, 2009
The new concept car by Bright Automotive is set to be unveiled in a few days in Washington D.C. Eschewing the design practices of traditional auto makers, the hybrid vehicle will be built with lightweight, aerodynamic engineering as its core concept. This means stearing clear of large steel purchases and focusing on reducing the size and weight of its battery back.
The plug-in car is said to have a 30 mile all-electric range and will be coupled with a small ... Discover More
