Category Archives: International

VW just introduced their all electric e-up!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Ernie Hernandez

VW just introduced their all electric e-up! The four passenger compact has a 90 mile range, offers quick charging, and will be available in Europe this fall. https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/medias_publish/ms/content/en/pressemitteilungen/2013/03/14/the_new_e-up_.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html

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Another reason to consider going electric in California

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Ernie Hernandez

Gas tax increase on the horizon The California State Board of Equalization (that state agency tasked with responsibility for overseeing sales and use taxes, property taxes, special taxes, and the tax appeals that invariably exist when they do something wrong), … Continue reading →

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70 Nissan LEAF taxis show capability in Mexico

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Ernie Hernandez

20 in Mexico City – 50 in Aguascalientes We’re not quite sure how we missed this when these LEAFs were first deployed in Mexico as taxis, but they have now been in service for over a year. Not only have … Continue reading →

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Nissan’s Hybrid Plans

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Ernie Hernandez

15 Hybrids due by 2016 With the cautious reception by the American public of Nissan’s LEAF all electric vehicle (EV) since its debut in December of 2010, Nissan has decided to step up its game in the hybrid arena. The … Continue reading →

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Audi completes three year EV study

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

Advances in technology provide educational benefit In October of 2009 Audi undertook a study to evaluate a flexible, modular, scalable approach to the electric vehicle (EV) that could be used as a  pure electric car or a plug-in hybrid. The … Continue reading →

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Nissan to reach out to LEAF owners

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Ernie Hernandez

Nissan’s parent company takes an interest in LEAF owner’s concerns Many Nissan LEAF owners and potential owners have been tracking the battery capacity loss situation that has shown itself to be a concern of the Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV). … Continue reading →

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