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First Fisker dealership opens in LA, 120 pre-orders already taken

Take an old Lexus dealership in Santa Monica, repurpose the showroom to display a Fisker Karma, invite a bunch of plug-in hybrid-loving locals over a grand opening and – boom – you've got yourself a fun night. This is what happened recently in Los Angeles, with about 200 people attending the invite-only grand opening of the Santa Monica Fisker dealership, the first. The car was popular with attendees, some of whom put down deposits once they saw the PHEV in person for the first time. Dealer Mike Sullivan told Automotive News ... Read more →

Bringing Skinny Back: Tango electric production to restart? Sam Abuelsamid

Until the Tesla Roadster came along, most electric cars were odd looking, to say the least. Near the top of the list of peculiar EVs you'll find the Tango. This tandem two seater looks like a ...

Greenlings: How do I plug my electric vehicle in at home? Domenick Yoney

As electric vehicles begin to find their way to peoples driveways and garages, knowing what's involved with charging up the batteries becomes more necessary. Over the years, electric vehicles ...

GM: Volt won't become a brand name Jeremy Korzeniewski

The Chevrolet Volt isn't scheduled to hit the market for another whole year, but there's so much anticipation for the vehicle that some are already asking if The General will try to make a brand ...

To Infineon and Beyond: TTXGP brings electric motorcycle racing to America Jeremy Korzeniewski

Earlier this year at the annual time trials at the famed Isle of Man, the inaugural TTXGP electric motorcycle race proved that battery-powered bikes can be just as entertaining and exciting as ...

VIDEO: GM puts the Volt through its paces to test durability 19 hours ago on Autoblog Green

These days, we hardly give any thought at all to driving our precious cars and trucks over rough, potholed pavement. Sure, it's uncomfortable and we avoid the nastiest stretches when possible, but the worst thing that we expect might happen is a blown tire or bent wheel. In the grand scheme of ...

Renault will build Twizy EV in Spain 22 hours ago on Autoblog Green

Renault announced today that its Valladolid, Spain plant will become the home of a new electric vehicle based on the Twizy Z.E. concept that was show at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The Twizy is a peculiar looking two-seat city vehicle and it will be probably change quite a bit before ...

Zytek teams up with Gordon Murray for T.27, an all-electric version of the T.25 23 hours ago on Autoblog Green

Zytek Automotive has worked on electric drivetrains for the Smart ED and the Mercedes F1 KERS system. This week, Zytek announced a partnership with Gordon Murray Design for a new all-electric city car called the T.27. Gordon Murray is the force behind the T.25, the tiny three-seater that was ...

It's Friday: Swedish automatic PHEV charging prod gets a big WTF? from us [w/VIDEO] 1 day ago on Autoblog Green

Is it too harsh to say that the Trinnovator is a solution without a problem? At the very least, we don't think that a flexible, extendable prod coming out of the front bumper of a plug-in car and creepily finding its way into a grid of receptacles is the best way to recharge a vehicle. This is ...

Nissan releases official sketch of NV200-based electric commercial vehicle 1 day ago on Autoblog Green

Nissan has electricity on the brain. The Japanese automaker is readying its opening salvo in the alternative propulsion wars in the form of the Leaf compact hatchback. Carlos Ghosn, though, announced at the Tokyo Motor Show that there would be plenty more to come, including an unknown Infiniti ...

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