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Kia has released this teaser photo of it’s all wheel drive, plug-in hybrid Kia Trail’ster concept vehicle. Kia will unveil the turbocharged concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show next week. “Aligning form and function to conceive a uniquely compelling vehicle for the city-dweller-turned- outdoor-adventurer, Kia Motors America will take the wraps off the rugged… Continue reading Kia Trail’ster e-AWD Concept unveiling at Chicago Auto Show next week

According to a BMW insider, who goes by Scott27, recently mentioned the possibility of the BMW i sub-brand producing a fully electric vehicle that would slate in below the i3. The insider mentioned it would be called the BMW i1 and gave no indication as to why it wouldn’t be dubbed the i2. The BMW… Continue reading BMW i1 planned before 2020

Formula 1 champion Alain Prost is joining forces with DAMS, a leading French racing team. They will enter the Formula E championship series next year, under the team name e.DAMS. e.DAMS is the fifth team to sign up for the electric racing series. The vehicle will be driven by Alain Prost, and DAMS will provide… Continue reading Formula 1 Champion leads French Team into Formula E

From the Frankfurt Motor Show, the official unveiling, here are some photos and information on the 2014 Mercedes Benz S500 plugin hybrid. Powered by a 3.0 liter V6 engine, and an 80 kW electric motor, the S500 plug-in hybrid joins the S400 hybrid and the S3560 BlueTEC hybrid vehicles. The S500 plug-in hybrid can go… Continue reading 2014 Mercedes Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid from Frankfurt 2013

First unveiled at this year’s Geneva Auto Show, the Land Rover Electric Defenders were produced to research how an all electric all terrain vehicle would work in real-world test scenarios. The first Electric Defender from the project has been assigned to duty in the Eden Project in Cornwall, England. The 110 series pick-up will pull… Continue reading Land Rover Electric Defender impressive test results

The 2013 TORQ Roadster, built by Epic EVs, can go from 0 to 60mph in 4 seconds and offer over 1G of lateral acceleration. Thanks to a 400 hp electric motor and lightweight components, the TORQ Roadster offers street legal design and track inspired performance. “While seeking record breaking MPGe with the 3 Wheeled Aptera… Continue reading Torq Roadster EV is world’s fastest 3 wheeled EV