Posted in alternative fuel, Battery-powered vehicles on Sep 26th, 2012
Tesla has launched a network of quick charging stations that can give a 150-mile charge in just 30 minutes, making life much easier for EV owners and giving the EV charging infrastructure a boost. The electric car charging stations, called Superchargers, are now in southern California. All of the charging stations will be solar-powered, and […]
Posted in alternative fuel, Battery-powered vehicles on Feb 22nd, 2012
The Tesla Roadster electric sports car can’t be left for an extended period without a charge or the battery will run out and die. When a Tesla’s battery (or any lithium polymer battery) completely runs out of juice, it can’t be recharged. The Roadster also can’t be put into tow mode without any power, so […]
Posted in Automotive on Oct 4th, 2011
For those drivers who are looking for something new this year, a promising hybrid from an unusual source represents how today’s car market is expanding to fit the needs of the twenty-first century move toward more fuel-efficient vehicles. This particular car, known as the Fisker Karma, is an upscale new ride with a turbocharged 2 […]
Posted in Automotive on Jul 18th, 2011
In coming up with its plan to sell all-electric sports cars, the top brass at Tesla Motors may not have planned for the current amount of market competition. That’s what analysts at Edmunds are saying, as investors worry about possible future price drops in the company’s stock. As of today, TSLA is trading right in […]
Posted in Battery-powered vehicles on May 21st, 2010
Toyota has bought a $50 million stake in Tesla Motors and will work with the American electric carmaker on future models. Tesla is currently the only carmaker in America to offer a road-legal electric car. Toyota has not announced any specific electric vehicle plans. With Nissan, Ford and General Motors all working on EVs, the […]
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