Electric Cars

Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Tesla Motors Inc., the maker of battery-powered cars run by entrepreneur Elon Musk, said its fourth-quarter net loss widened to $81.5 million as electric Roadster sales end ahead of the release of Model S sedans.  

As major automakers turn their attention to electric cars, the startup faces serious challenges. The year 2012 will be an important one for Tesla Motors. Amid growing competition from established automakers, Tesla plans to sell a new Model S luxury sedan in July, and to supply Toyota with batteries, motors, and control systems for a new electric RAV4 SUV. The success of these efforts could determine whether the company survives long-term—and...  

Electric and gas company National Grid is installing more than 30 electric vehicle charging stations throughout Massachusetts under charging station manufacturer Coulomb Technologies’ “Charge America” program. Through the program, Coulomb is providing the charging stations at no cost to participating cities. National Grid is funding the installations and the hosting location partners will fund the [...]  

Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA), the maker of battery-powered cars run by entrepreneur Elon Musk, may have seen its loss widen in 2011’s final quarter as it wound down production and sales of $109,000 Roadster electric cars. “We do expect the roll ...  

There are days I wake up and think to myself “Curse you Elon Musk for making the world’s coolest electric car that nobody can afford!” I have a love-hate relationship with Tesla Motors, you see. I love how their electric cars are oriented ...  

Underneath the skin, the 200C’s ENVI range-extending electric-vehicle technology is shared with a trio of other Chrysler concepts. Similar to other range-extending vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt, it is capable of running up to 40 miles solely on electricity.  

Tesla Motors on Thursday showed off a prototype of its Model X, a battery-powered SUV that represents the company's bet that consumers will buy a range of electric vehicles spun from a common platform. More Tesla news | About Elon Musk | Track stock  

Forging ahead with its green power agenda, IKEA is expanding its solar commitments in the US yet again and installing more charging stations for electric cars. IKEA now plans to bring rooftop solar power to 85 per cent of its stores and distribution ...  

LOS ANGELES— Last night at the design and engineering studio for Tesla Motors (TSLA), CEO Elon Musk revealed his company's next space-age creation. Dubbed the Model X, it's an all-electric crossover/sport-utility/category-defying vehicle that features ...  

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet, Nissan The Chevrolet Volt extended-range plug-in costs more than the Nissan Leaf battery-electric vehicle up front, but it's less expensive to own during the first five years of driving. So said Kelley Blue Book in its first-ever Total Cost of Ownership study. A Volt will cost the driver $40,629 during the first five years of ownership, or almost $1,500 less than the $42,089 it will cost to own a...  

Tesla Model X looks in photos like a sleek crossover SUV. Tesla Motors (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk called the new electric vehicle much more at Thursday night's unveiling in the Los Angeles area. "What if you could have a car that has more functionality than a ...  

Officials at Tesla Motors introduced a new electric vehicle model on February 11, called Model X. The SUV-class vehicle completes the company's range of products, which also features Model S and the Tesla Roadster. The new SUV is expected to cost between $ ...  

EAST PALO ALTO, Calif.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in four Blink Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations at its East Palo Alto, California store as part of its partnership ...  

the Model X is a hybrid — a cross between an SUV and minivan — and it has what Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk calls “falcon wing” doors. They’re similar to the gullwing doors often seen on concept cars but rarely on actual shipping vehicles.  

Over in sunny LA, Tesla has taken the covers off of its third car model - the Tesla Model X. Following the original electric vehicle from the Silicon Valley startup - the Tesla Roadster - and the Model S, the Model X is an SUV that is designed to give ...