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March 5, 2014
Battery Tech
Nissan LEAF Battery Disassembly Videos (Machete Included)
Nissan LEAF battery pack Here are few videos on Nissan LEAF battery module disassembly. The author (video uploader) seems to have knowledge in opening cans to get the pouch cells out and then use them in other projects. The Nissan LEAF battery pack consist 48 such modules with 4 cells each. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcqaAz1vjlo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve...
05 March 2014
Sales
InsideEVs’ Pie Chart Tracks Worldwide Nissan LEAF Sales Since Launch
Nissan LEAF is Loved A few months have passed since the first "prototype" of the InsideEVs’ Pie Chart with Nissan LEAFs sales was launched. Since then, Nissan passed the 100,000-unit LEAF sales mark in the second half of January. Let's try to see how it looks now with data from December 2010 through January 2014. Some data is still missing. Other data is an approxi...
05 March 2014
Charging
Three Minnesotans Escape the Cold By Road Tripping to California in a Tesla Model S - Fuel Cost? $0
Road Trip Time With the coast-to-coast Tesla Supercharger network complete, more and more Tesla Model S owners are road-tripping across the nation for free. A few weeks ago, three Minnesotans set out to escape the cold by venturing west to California using Tesla's growing Supercharger network. Tesla owner Lee Bakewell, along with friends Jukka Kukkonen and Pavel Zhura...
05 March 2014
General
State of Washington Approves BMW i3 REx For Sales Tax Exemption
Build Your Own i3 REx Gets Loaded to the Tune of $56,025 - Washington Exempts i3 REx From State's Sales Tax "We ARE smarter than California," says Washington state representative Chad Magendanz. BMW i3 With REx Qualifies For Sales Tax Exemption in Washington Magendanz made that statement before and now he's saying it again. When Magend...
05 March 2014
General
Toyota FV2 Concept On Display in Geneva
The Toyota FV2 concept officially got its world premier at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, but here it can be seen on display in Geneva. Toyota FV2 Toyota doesn’t specifically say what sort of powertrain motivates this concept, but we know it to be a pure EV setup. Here’s Toyota's take on this personal mobility concept: “The Toyota FV2 is a concept ca...
05 March 2014
Geneva Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Shows Up in Geneva - We Prod an Exec For Range Answers
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive hit the stage at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive This B-Class, like the BMW i3 and BMW i8, is an oldie in terms of auto show appearances, but still there's reason to get excited as the B-Class Electric Drive is now just months away from launching in the US: “…B-Class ED will be ...
05 March 2014
General
Tesla Model S Rinspeed XchangE Stuns With World Debut in Geneva
Tesla Model S Rinspeed XchangE At 2014 Geneva Motor Show Likely considered to be the plug-in "star of the show," the autonomous-drive Tesla Model S Rinspeed XchangE made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Tesla Model S Rinspeed XchangE At 2014 Geneva Motor Show Swiss tuner/automaker Rinspeed revealed this concept that Rinspeed’s ...
05 March 2014
Charging
Volkswagen Unveils CCS "Supercharger" at Geneva Motor Show
VW's CCS Charger Has the Sleek Appearance of a Tesla Supercharger At its stand at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen was plug-in heavy. Charger Interface - Say Hi to InsideEVs Contributor Tom Moloughney The VW Golf GTE made its world debut in Geneva alongside the VW e-Golf and the VW e-Up!. With all those plug ins, it's time to deb...
05 March 2014
Geneva Motor Show
Mitsubishi GC-PHEV and XR-PHEV in Geneva - Both Concepts Preview Production-Bound PHEVs
Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV Mitsubishi filled its 2014 Geneva Motor Show stand with plug-in vehicles. Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV There were 6 Outlander PHEVs on display, as well as the two concept PHEVs seen here. First up is the Concept GC-PHEV, which made its world debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show: “Concept GC-PHEV is a next-ge...
05 March 2014
Geneva Motor Show
Range Extended Pariss Roadster Shocks Us In Geneva (w/video)
The prototype Pariss Roadster shocks us in Geneva with these specs: Pariss Roadster 0 to 60 MPH in less than 4 seconds Two electric motors All wheel drive Electric range of 124 miles (NEDC) Optional range extender which boosts total range to 435 miles Weight of only 1,764 pounds Carbon fiber chassis And the list goes on... ...
05 March 2014
General
Plug-In Hybrid Subaru Viziv 2 Concept Debuts in Geneva (w/video)
Viziv 2 Live in Geneva Subaru has revealed its plug-in hybrid Viziv 2 concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Viziv 2 Live in Geneva Viziv 2 is the third Viziv concept from Subura (Viziv and Viziv Evolution). This latest Viziv brings us closer to a production plug-in from the Japanese automaker. Here are some details on Viziv 2: ...
05 March 2014
Geneva Motor Show
Volkswagen Golf GTE - World Debut at Geneva Motor Show
Golf GTE Live in Geneva The Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in hybrid has made its worldwide debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Golf GTE Live in Geneva For plug ins, this is one of the most highly anticipated debuts of the entire show. The sporty PHEV Golf GTE (GT Electric) features a 148 hp 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a 107 hp elect...
05 March 2014
Sales
February 2014 Plug-In Sales Rise 30% - Ford's EVs Lead Charge Into Spring
Ford Shows Off Its Trio Of Plug-Ins At The 2014 Geneva Motor Show Today Fact: January and February aren't kind to plug-in vehicle sales. Statistically speaking, the two worst performing months of the year...every year...since the dawn of the "new age" of the electric vehicles in 2011 are the first two. Ford C-Max Energi At The 2014 Geneva Motor Show ...
05 March 2014
General
BMW i3 and Volkswagen XL1 Get Shortlisted For 2014 World Green Car Award
2014 World Car Award finalists have been revealed. In each category, only 3 vehicles remain in the hunt. Here goes... BMW i3 in Geneva World Car of the Year - Audi A3 - BMW 4 Series - Mazda3. World Luxury Car - Bentley Flying Spur - Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Range Rover Sport VW XL1 in Geneva Wor...
05 March 2014
Video: Tesla Model S 60 kWh Versus 85 kWh Versus P85 - 0 to 60 MPH
Official 0 to 60 MPH times are as follows, according to Tesla Motors: 0 to 60 MPH Times For All Versions of the Model S (Aside From the Briefly Offered 40 kWh Model ) Shown in This Single Video 5.9 seconds Model S 60 kWh 5.4 seconds Model S 85 kWh 4.2 seconds Model S P85 But as this video, put out by friend of InsideEVs, Mike Anthony (of Mike Anthony...
05 March 2014