How Much Will Consumers Pay for EVs?

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Recently many EV observers have been disappointed by pricing for two plug-in electric vehicles. First, the Toyota Prius plug-in announced a price of $32,760 (including destination charge), which is about $3,000 (more…)

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Top Ten Green Initiatives From Global Automakers

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

No one will deny that quite possibly one of the biggest contributors to carbon dioxide emissions is vehicles. There is no denying that traveling is important, however, the damage being done cannot be fixed so easily. Although numerous cities around the world are making public transportation and alternative (more…)

The Relationship Between Stock Prices and Gas Prices

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

In recent weeks, I have either received questions or read articles about how gas prices impacts the fortunes of plug-in electric vehicles and PEV manufacturers. As gas prices stretch to $4 per gallon, many are trying to figure out if that’s the trigger to make PEVs mainstream, and with it, bring (more…)

Sustainable Mobility Seminar Provides Insight, Fosters Questions

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

What choice will consumers make? After attending the 2011 Toyota Sustainable Mobility Seminar in La Jolla, California (April 4-7, 2011), this is what I walked away thinking. In all respects, Americans are already asking themselves questions like this about the life they live. With regard to the cars we drive it is time to think hard about the way we drive and what we drive. (more…)

Tesla Promises an Electric SUV Model After Their Sedan Hits Markets

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

In the world of electric vehicle manufacturers, Tesla Motors is known for their sporty and speedy Roadster that came onto the scene all at once and surprised even the most negative onlookers with their success. Now with the Roadster at their back, the Model S sedan in the works, and the partnership with Toyota still fresh in people’s minds, Tesla is taking their (more…)

Analysts Say Battery Prices Are Key to Lower Electric Vehicle Prices

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

With all the electric vehicles that are being made available now and in the years to come, many are hailing the changing point towards a greener transportation industry as starting right here and now. Most electric cars also boast about how quickly they can be charged, frequently offering a quick charge mode and an overnight figure. The key to all of that, however, is the very (more…)

Electric Vehicles 101: Evolution of an Industry

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Strangely enough Edison had one of the first electric vehicles and Detroit made them until World War II. Then they died until in the 1990s some electric battery driven cars were recreated as something brand new to the marketplace. Then they withered and were reborn again in the (more…)

Keeping Batteries Cooled and Heated: The Key to Alternative Transportation Longevity

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

As electric cars continue to become a prominent method of alternative transportation, companies are continuing to find new ways to make their vehicles more efficient and longer lasting. Recently, Ford has joined the ranks of other electric car manufacturers who are trying to tackle the issue of a loss of charging power in batteries when the temperature outside the (more…)

Electric Cars and National Security – Are They Inextricably Linked?

Friday, August 13th, 2010

I recently attended a talk at Tesla Motors about the state of the electric car industry and the history of Tesla. Wow, was I impressed. Driving an electric car fueled entirely by solar power no longer is a dream of the future. It’s here today, it’s happening around the country, and I can’t wait to join in! (more…)

Toyota Benefits From Relationship With Tesla

Monday, July 19th, 2010

The relationship between Toyota and Tesla Motors will soon bear fruit. The two companies will be bringing RAV4 EV back from the scrap heap upon which it was tossed in 2003 after only a short time on the market. Tesla Motors will provide the powertrain for the all-electric small SUV.

Toyota made a small ($50 million) (more…)

 
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