BMW i3 Electric Car

The BMW i3 opens a new chapter of a visionary design language for BMW, which is tailor-made for electric vehicles. The innovative LifeDrive architecture with carbon passenger compartment provides an especially roomy feeling in the interior (in part thanks to the absence of a centre transmission tunnel) and is characterized by the use of high-quality, sustainable materials. The aerodynamic exterior…

Kia Soul EV

The brand new 2015 Kia Soul EV made its Canadian debut at the Vancouver Auto Show this week. It is scheduled to go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2014. As Kia’s first all-electric, zero-emissions car sold in Canada, the Soul EV provides a range of approximately 160 kilometres on a full charge, although internal testing has resulted in…

Lamp Post EV Charging

Lamp Post EV Charging In Berlin, retrofitted lampposts can charge electric vehicles Ubitricity’s mobile charging device will enable electricity providers to supply plug-in EV drivers with charging stations exactly where they need them. Germany 12 Jan 2015 Read more

2016 Nissan LEAF

2016 Nissan LEAF 2017 Nissan LEAF Will Be More Conventional, Less Nerdy, Says Nissan Designer OCTOBER 8, 2014 BY NIKKI GORDON-BLOOMFIELD 10 COMMENTS Here at Transport Evolved, we’ve got to admit that we’re kind of fond of the Nissan LEAF’s unusual design and almost anthropomorphic front, complete with big eyes, squat nose and open mouth. As we say here in…

What is the Chevrolet Bolt?

What is the Chevrolet Bolt? It’s an auto-show concept for a subcompact battery-electric car in a tall five-door hatchback body, remarkably similar in proportion to a slightly longer BMW i3. Its range goal is 200 miles, the price is targeted for $37,500, and if it appears, it will likely do so in 2017 as a new model in the 2018…

Electric Car’s Future Values

By Manfred Wissemann Electric Car’s Future Values Electric car’s future values inevitably will increase with technological advances. Again, TESLA is leading the way in an amazing technology. Does a TESLA swap station eliminate future concerns of battery degradation? Batteries replacement may cost a LEAF owner $5500 plus 3 hrs of labour available by 2017. However, it is doubtful wether any…