Posted in Auto News on May 27th, 2011
Don’t try this at home … especially on the road. This is not the way to charge a Nissan Leaf. Even if it works. In a pinch. (Note: Nissan does not advise towing the Nissan Leaf. Ever.) Whether you drive a Leaf or a Volt or a gas-guzzling 1972 Buick Riviera boat-tail, OdoClub makes it [...]
Posted in Auto News on Dec 31st, 2010
2010 was a win-win for mass-marketed affordable electronic vehicles. The Nissan Leaf introduced itself. So did the Chevy Volt, a mostly-electric plug-in hybrid. There were other important automotive innovations, too: Vehicles that drive themselves? Yep, 2010 had that. Fuel-saving Auto Start-Stop technology, check. Check out Autopia’s complete list here. No matter what vehicle you drive [...]
A multitude of electric vehicles appeared this morning at Cars & Coffee Irvine. The two stars of the show being the Chevy Volt and Chevy Fuel Cell test mule. With a squad of Volt product specialist in tow Chevy’s presence was the big draw for the light crowd on this cold November morning. Details about [...]
The initial production color of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) is a silver exterior with an emerald hue. However, General Motors is giving fans the opportunity the name the distinctive color. Submissions will be accepted through 8 a.m. ET November 4. Finalists will win a trip to the LA Auto Show for themselves [...]