Tag Archives: Electric Vehicles

Kia plans all-electric 2014 Soul in the U.S.

Kia plans all-electric 2014 Soul in the U.S.

At the media launch of the all-new 2014 Soul, Kia  announced plans to offer an all-electric version of the company’s iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle in select markets in 2014.

hybrid and electric vehicle outlook Report

Reportlinker.com announces a new market report on electric and hybrid vehicles.

Although electric vehicle (EV) technology is attracting significant attention and investment, it is not a new sector but the resurgence of one that enjoyed considerable popularity during the latter years of the 19th century and the first decade or two of the 20th, the report notes.

VW to sell electric cars in U.S. by 2015

VW to sell electric cars in U.S. by 2015

Volkswagen plans to start selling electric cars in the United States in 2015, the New York Times reported, citing a Volkswagen official.

GM cuts 13 percent off price of Volt electric car

GM cuts 13 percent off price of Volt electric car

General Motors is knocking 13 percent off the sticker price of the Chevrolet Volt electric car as it tries to keep pace with rivals in the market for plug-in vehicles.

GM turning to diesels, EVs to meet mpg standards

GM turning to diesels, EVs to meet mpg standards

General Motors said it plans to double the amount of models that achieve 40 mpg highway or better by 2017.