10.7 Million Charging Stations Available Globally by 2020: Report

According to a recent study released by IHS Automotive, an estimated 10.7-million charging stations will be available globally by the end of the decade.

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Nissan Leaf Sales Crest 25,000 in US

Almost two and a half years after the Nissan Leaf went on sale, the little electric car can count 25,000 sales in the U.S.

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Chinese Electric Cars Aim at US Taxi Fleets

American taxi fleets will be allowed to buy electric cars from Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) despite the brand’s choice not to offer at the consumer level.

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Electric Car Range Suffers in the Cold: Why It Happens and What's Being Done About It

Recently the New York Times and American electric car maker Tesla got in a highly publicized war of words over a review of the Model S electric car. Amongst other contentious issues, the range of the vehicle didn’t meet the Times’ writers expectations.

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US EV Infrastructure Grows 9% in First Quarter

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, public charging stations in America increased from 5,200 on December 18, 2012 to 5,678 on March 22, 2013.

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BMW X1 EV Spied, Could Preview First I Series Crossover

An electric version of BMW’s compact X1 crossover was just spied testing, although plans for the car aren’t clear.

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2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive Revealed in NYC

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive just made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. It’s an ohm-inous reveal, especially for died-in-the-mohair enthusiasts who will no doubt find the car re-volt-ing and have amp-le things to complain about.

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Ask AutoGuide No. 2 - Uday's Ultimatum

“Ask AutoGuide!” is our newest feature. It debuted last week to copious fanfare and considerable tweeting. Its premiere was the internet equivalent of a ticker-tape parade but without the high-school ribbon dancers and mess of confetti.

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Auto Execs Predict Industry Trends: Survey

Fuel efficiency is on everyone’s minds, including top automotive brass. In a new report by the analysts at KPMG, current and future industry trends are unveiled by top auto execs.

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Fisker Automotive: The Rise and Decline of an American Electric Car Maker

It’s no secret Fisker Automotive is in trouble. The maker of premium electric cars is clinging to life by its fingernails. One more setback could send them plummeting into the fiery abyss of financial ruin. Still, even if they roll snake eyes the firm’s founder has more than a few thoughts on what future transportation will be like.

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Fisker Entertaining Possible Suitors

Fisker seems to be falling on hard times, and a new report suggests the brand might be on the market with Chinese firm Dongfeng Motor Corp tossing a $350 million offer into the ring.

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Superman Themed Kia Optima Hybrid Looks Bad for a Good Cause

Swooping in to save the world from evil, or at least this week’s Chicago Auto Show from boredom, Kia’s Superman-inspired Optima Hybrid is an interesting concept car to say the least.

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Electric Vehicles Run Out of Juice

Arguably electric cars are the future of the automotive industry. They promise smooth, quiet, pollution-free driving, but are they ready for primetime? If recent news is any indicator, the answer is a resounding “NO!”

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Mercedes B-Class EV Spied Testing

Drawing closer to being production-ready, Mercedes was spied testing its b-segment luxury EV.

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Consumers More Interested in Plug-in Hybrids Than Electric Vehicles: Study

According to a recent study conducted by the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, consumers are more interested in purchasing hybrid-electric vehicles than electric-only vehicles.

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