Sentences with phrase «of affordable electric cars»

If BG Automotive succeeds in their plans to bring highway - ready electric vehicles to market by 2009, they will be beating competition from the first wave of affordable electric cars such as the Mitsibushi i MiEV, which has recently announced they will get the i MiEV to the Japanese market in 2009, one year ahead of schedule.

A new crop of affordable electric cars with 200 miles of range or more will be available, joining this... read more March 28, 2017 by John Voelcker

We recently had a chance to drive the Volkswagen Golf Blue - E-Motion in plain sight around Volkswagen's hometown of Wolfsburg, and we can report that it is quite likely the most refined and best driving of affordable electric cars.

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Agassi set up Better Place with the aim of using new technology to make electric cars more affordable and more convenient than gasoline - powered cars.

The Nissan Leaf is the world's best - selling electric car, but that's largely been a product of it being a very early, affordable contender in the electric vehicle space.

It will be the biggest lithium battery factory in the world and is critical to the electric car - maker's plans to begin mass marketing a more affordable line of the vehicles within three years.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk knows the future of his electric car company depends on his ability to mass produce quality, affordable cars.

The electric vehicle maker failed to make as many of its more affordable Model 3 electric cars during the first quarter as it had promised just two months ago.

The remaining funds went towards two companies aimed at reducing humanity's dependence on fossil fuels and so counteracting the problem of climate change: Tesla Motors ($ 70m), a luxury electric car manufacturer that has since expanded to provide energy to homes and businesses through battery technology; and SolarCity ($ 10m) which seeks to offer a cleaner and more affordable energy solution.

The tuition plan joins additional policy proposals rolled out by Cuomo this month, including a tax credit program to make childcare more affordable, investments in JFK Airport and charging infrastructure for electric cars and stronger safeguards against wage theft, cyber threats and the financial exploitation of senior citizens.

They compared cars that run on batteries versus hydrogen fuel cells in a hypothetical future where the cost of electric vehicles is more affordable.

Either way those numbers are less than its Model S sibling, but they're still more than the majority of other more affordable electric cars on sale today.

Step two was accomplished with the Model S. It's this car that's launched Tesla into the world of car manufacturing as a major player — positioned as it is as a mid-market, luxury executive which shows that electric cars can be practical, useful, and affordable.

To explain this seeming paradox, let's start with a fifty - second backgrounder on the state of the electric - car race: As you may have heard, Nissan and General Motors are ramping up production on (relatively) affordable and (relatively) practical electric vehicles.

Overview Fully electric car is surprisingly refined and is pretty easy to live with Pros It uses absolutely no gas (zero emissions), refined operation, cheerful personality, government rebates make Leaf more affordable, and in many cities, you get preferred parking spots and access to HOV lanes Cons Lack of charging infrastructure (not a huge issue if you have a short commute) Value for money Good (especially with government incentives) What would I change?

Engine: 80kW electric motor, 1 - speed automatic The five - passenger Nissan LEAF electric car is the result of the automaker's stated objective to produce an affordable zero - emission vehicle for the mass market.

Named the MOTOR TREND 2017 CAR OF THE YEAR ®, Chevrolet's affordable long - range electric vehicle offers an EPA - estimated 238 miles of range per full charge with roominess and versatilitOF THE YEAR ®, Chevrolet's affordable long - range electric vehicle offers an EPA - estimated 238 miles of range per full charge with roominess and versatilitof range per full charge with roominess and versatility.

In general, the VW e-Golf is a strong choice for drivers who have the extra money to spend on an ultra-efficient electric car, while the Toyota Prius c is a reliable and affordable way for drivers on a budget to enjoy the benefits of hybrid fuel savings.

There's an electric, the super-sporty ST, and a range that let you go as lean and affordable as possible or fully - loaded and just this side of luxury car.

LOS ANGELES — MOTOR TREND has recognized the Chevrolet Bolt EV — the all - new affordable electric vehicle offering an EPA - estimated 238 miles of range on a full charge — as its 2017 Car of the Year ®.

Halfway through 2013, the list of electric cars available in this country has grown to 14 members, with entries available across numerous segments and at some relatively affordable price points.

A final bit of housekeeping: All pricing numbers are subject to change without notice, and remember, many entries on the list of electric cars are available with — and in some cases only with — affordable leasing terms.

«The Chevrolet Bolt EV is an affordable, world - changing vehicle that delivers on the promise of an electric car for the masses,» said Winter.

A pioneer in zero - emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass - market, pure - electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades, including the prestigious 2011 - 2012 Car of the Year Japan and 2011 World Car of the Year awards.

Via::: NY Times More on Hybrid Cars Hybrid - Electric Cars: How they Work, Battery Technology and More China's New Hybrid Cars: Almost Affordable in China Compacts and Hybrid Cars Becoming More Popular in the USA Toyota Prius Hybrid: 1 Million Served Toyota Camry Hybrid is Green Car of the Year

I think electric cars are close to being remarkably similar in growth patterns.Prices are definitely affordable for vast numbers of people even if not everyone.

But let's face it, sprinkler controllers aren't nearly as sexy to most of us as electric cars or home battery systems or solar roads are, yet they are one of the most affordable and effective methods of conserving water at home.

It's the long - missing member of the trio, the last of three affordable electric cars with 200 - plus miles of range expected to go into production this year.

Affordable, efficient storage would enable volatile renewable energies to be better integrated into electricity systems, it would greatly improve the economics of home solar systems, even allowing people to go off - grid, and it could help catalyse a revolution in electric cars as well as helping to solve the problems of the grid going down or grid overload.

The Company built expensive cars to fund making mid-range cars and used those profits to be able to fund mass production of more affordable electric cars.

While companies like Audi and Jaguar are racing to deliver luxury electric SUVs to compete with the Tesla Model X, Toyota has delivered an affordable option in the RAV4 hybrid and Kia's Niro Hybrid has the looks and practicality of a crossover without the added weight of all - wheel drive for car - like efficiency.

Toyota's sales of its early Prius hybrid - electric cars, however, may offer hope to electric - car fans disappointed at modest sales of the two affordable electric cars sold in high volumes thus far.

In just a couple of short years, there may be three 200 - mile electric cars on the market at affordable prices: Chevy Bolt EV, second - generation Nissan Leaf, and Tesla Model 3.

Tesla produced a couple of «vehicles of desire» — the Tesla Roadster (a super-quick sports car) and the Tesla Model S (a beautiful sedan with the performance of a top - end sports car or even supercar)-- and is on its way to producing an affordable, awesome, mass - market electric car.

The 107 - mile version was the top of the market for affordable electric cars until the Chevy Bolt (approx.

Also see: Here's What Happens to a Tesla Electric Car Battery at the End of its Life Tesla Motors: Affordable Electric Cars are Coming Tesla Developing Gas - Electric Hybrid Version of Whitestar

Oh, and that's one more thing: with over a dozen electric cars now on the market, there are good options for many people's needs, and plenty of affordable ones.

So why aren't more of us driving affordable electric cars and enjoying the benefits of swappable batteries, and why did this innovative company end up firing Agassi as the CEO and filing for bankruptcy?

We already sell EV components to Daimler, which will soon begin marketing an electric version of its popular and affordable Smart car.

Tesla claims that this is part of its general plan to «produce increasingly affordable electric cars for mainstream buyers - relentlessly driving down the cost of EVs.»

Previous electric - car owners and those looking to eliminate gas bills have something to cheer about, as do city - dwellers and fans of golf - carts as more electric cars, and more affordable electric cars are now hitting the market.

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Due to Tesla's trademarking of the term «Model E,» it's expected this affordable electric car will be called the Model E.

What I'm hoping is that this means that the VW Group as a whole is getting more interested in electric cars, and that soon we'll see a variety of more affordable VW models...

What we would like to see from Toyota and other car makers: More affordable very fuel - efficient and low - emission hybrids, plug - in hybrids, all cars flex fuel so that they can run on cellulosic ethanol when it is available (the fuel sensors required for that are apparently only about $ 30 - no reason not to include them in all cars), diesel - hybrids with the latest emission technology (to run on biodiesel where available, of course) and, as soon as battery technology is ready, affordable electric - only vehicles.

By transitioning our fleet of 13,300 company cars to electric vehicles (EVs,) we are sending a strong market signal of demand for electric transport, helping to accelerate mass roll - out, bring down costs and make electric cars affordable for everyone across the globe.

A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass - market, pure - electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year award.

In terms of creating the best electric cars with great mile range, affordable pricing and a family friendly design, the manufacturers have already found the sweet spot and all they have to do is bring them to the stores real soon.

During the conversation, which covered both specific and broad strokes of Evelozcity's plan, Krause made it clear he wants to make an affordable electric car with Evelozcity.