A new study from Pike Research suggests that wireless charging systems could go a long way toward alleviating consumer range anxiety associated with electric vehicles. Pike’s data estimates that there will be more than 280,000 wireless charging points by the end of this decade. Because the units can be embedded in roadways and public parking [...]
In the world of hybrid-electric cars, many concepts have now become commonplace, especially those related to so-called “mild hybrid” systems. Several automakers now offer hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles that feature start-stop technology, regenerative braking, and collision-avoidance systems. One of the most talked about new features on modern cars has to do with assisted parking. Sometimes [...]
BMW this week released the first video of it i3 Coupe in action. With full narration that indicates key specs for the car, the BMW concept EV looks light, airy, and sleek. Boasting a quick-charge time of only 30 minutes (up to 80 percent of charge), the car’s horsepower is reported at 170. Scroll down [...]
Amid the hoopla of the LA Auto Show, it is easy to forget that this is one of the greenest shows in history. As the big event winds down to its final weekend, three electric cars stand out as having made their mark on California’s largest vehicular gala. The BMW i3 Coupe, Chevrolet’s Spark EV, [...]
The BMW i8 Concept Roadster made its initial appearance as part of the Born Electric Tour, but this year it will be on display at the LA Auto Show, along with some other members of the automaker’s elite fleet. The i8 Concept Roadster reaches 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds and boasts a total power [...]
Unconfirmed media sources are reporting that BMW will bring its i4 concept car to the 2012 LA Auto Show next month. Apparently, the new concept is based on the BMW i3, which made its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Virtually no specs for the i4 are known, but if the car indeed turns [...]
The Green Car of the Year award from testing organization ‘What Car?’ went to the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics diesel. Neither an electric nor a hybrid, the 320d nevertheless features powerful performance, impressive fuel efficiency, and low emissions. The car not only reaches 60 mph in just 8 seconds, but also boasts a combined 68 [...]
BMW is previewing its 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder plug-in hybrid Concept Active Tourer before the Paris Motor Show begins later in the month. The front-wheel-drive prototype is part of the company’s eDrive program, which also includes all-electric vehicles. The upcoming i8 is another plug-in in the eDrive lineup. The eDrive program, according to a BMW spokesperson, is [...]
Contrary to previously published reports, the BMW i8 Spyder concept hybrid will not be making its debut in New York City, but will be one of the main attractions at this year’s L.A. Auto Show. According to the manufacturer, the i8 will feature an electric range of 20 miles and reach 60 mph from a [...]
BMW announced this week that it would launch its innovative parking system, ParkNow, in San Francisco this September. The program is a joint venture with Urban Mobility. BMW began its DriveNow service two months ago in San Francisco. That program features a fleet of 70 ActiveE electric BMWs that can be rented by the hour [...]
Many attendees and athletes at the Olympic Games in London are surprised to see miniaturized versions of BMW’s MINI E out and about, oftentimes right on the field of play. The miniscule electric cars are actually radio-controlled devices that dash out during track events and retrieve things like javelins, hammers, and discuses. The robotic EVs [...]
Top-ten lists have been around longer than that old comedian on late-night television, but one of the latest fads is creating top-ten lists that are green-car related. In this case, we are looking at the ten fastest (or most powerful) hybrid cars on earth. That’s saying a lot, because there are some pretty darn fast [...]
