Tag: Volt

Driving the Volt

By Kevin Bullis | 06/12/2009 | 0 Comments

The electric propulsion system for GM's new plug-in hybrid gives a silent yet powerful ride.

GM Opens a Battery Research Lab for the Volt

By Kevin Bullis | 06/10/2009 | 13 Comments

The large facility is meant to reflect a change of direction for the bankrupt company.

A Gas-Sipping Van

By Kevin Bullis | 04/28/2009 | 10 Comments

A spinoff from the Rocky Mountain Institute has developed a 100-miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid.

First Plug-in Hybrid to Be Sold in the United States

By Kevin Bullis | 04/16/2009 | 7 Comments

In November, Fisker Automotive will begin sales of a car with 50 miles of battery-powered range.

Toyota to Deliver Plug-In Hybrids

By Peter Fairley | 01/13/2009 | 10 Comments

The new Prius is designed so that its battery pack can be swapped out for a plug-in lithium-ion battery.

GM to Build Its Own Batteries

By Kevin Bullis | 01/12/2009 | 8 Comments

Just as the company makes engines, it will now make battery packs for electric cars.

BMW's Electric Car

By Kevin Bullis | 11/19/2008 | 10 Comments

The new Mini borrows a drive system from a high-performance electric sports car.