Vehicle Research

General Motors said its upcoming 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV will have a range of 82 miles when fully charged and will get an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe).

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the 2013 Ford Focus Electric a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing.

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Nissan is updating its Leaf electric vehicle for model-year 2013 with a number of enhancements, including improved aerodynamics, energy management, a wider range of regenerative braking, a new on-board charger, and a new, lower priced entry-level Leaf grade.

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The Fiat 500e recharges in less than four hours with its Level 2 (240V) onboard charging module (OBCM).

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For the 2012 model year, CODA said it is offering test drives of the car, as well as a $500 fleet incentive.

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Full EPA MPGe ratings for the Fit EV are 132/105/118 city/highway/combined, according to the automaker.

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When it comes to handling, the ES 350 features improved front and rear suspension and a reduced steering ratio to deliver more responsive steering. As well, both models feature a Drive Mode selector, which offers Normal, Sport, and Eco modes as options.

Tags: Lexus, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicle, 2013-MY, Lexus ES 350, Lexus ES 300h

The center is designed to support GE’s 'ecomagination' business strategy, which is dedicated to accelerate the development and deployment of clean energy technology though innovation, and research and development investment.

Tags: hydrogen vehicles, Alternative-fuel vehicles, GE Capital Fleet Services, electric vehicle, CNG vehicles, EV charging station, propane autogas

The A3 e-tron features a fully electric powertrain with a 26kw lithium-ion battery, zero driving emissions, 199 lb.-ft. torque, a battery range of approximately 90 miles and a top speed of 90 mph.

Tags: Audi, pilot program, electric vehicle, Audi A3, Audi A3 e-tron

WAYNE, MI – Ford announced its Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the new 2012 Focus Electric. The company said it expects the vehicle to achieve 100 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) in fuel economy performance.

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DEARBORN, MI - Ford said it derived the Wagon from the Transit Connect Electric and that the vehicle is designed to transport cargo or passengers.

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Ford Motor Co. on Nov. 2 launched a new dedicated website that lets potential car buyers configure the 2012 model-year Ford Focus Electric online and locate a local certified dealer to place a single order. The base MSRP for the vehicle is $39,995, and the federal tax credit is $7,500.

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DETROIT - It will be sold in limited quantities in select U.S. and global markets starting in 2013, including California, according to GM.

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LOS ANGELES - With the introduction of the Fiat 500 to U.S. shores, the Italian automaker is building its brand presence in the U.S. at the same time it’s bringing a vehicle to market.

Tags: Fiat, Chrysler, electric vehicle