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2012's 'good news' stories

2012 saw jobs returning to the US, health concerns improve in historic numbers, and more.

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In Gear Few tweaks for 2014 Nissan Leaf

The 2014 Nissan Leaf offers drivers a few small improvements, including a backup camera system for every grade, an updated information technology system, and slightly better mileage than its 2013 predecessor.
In Gear The gas tax system is broken. Are electric cars to blame?

Both state and federal gas-tax revenues are plummeting, and electric cars are emerging as a culprit. Is that fair?
Energy Voices Suddenly, it's a three-car race for electric-powered dominance

Tesla joins Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt in the race for electric car sales. After a record-breaking March for the Nissan Leaf, sales of electric cars dipped in April.
In Gear The tall person's guide to electric cars

Which plug-in electric car is best for tall people? Green Car Reports offers the best and the worst of plug-in electric cars for very tall drivers.
Better fuel economy matters to more US consumers, survey finds

US consumers appear to be latching onto the drive for fuel economy, with almost 3 in 5 saying it will be a 'very important' factor in the next vehicle they buy, a survey shows.
In Gear Nissan Leaf electric taxis launch in New York

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg joined with Nissan officials Monday to announce that six Nissan Leaf taxis would go into service this spring. Nissan Leaf taxis already operate in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Osaka, Japan,
In Gear Hybrid car sales soar 40 percent, study says

Hybrid car sales grew 40.9 percent from 2011 to 2012, according to a recent study. It's a stark indication of the hybrid car's relentless transformation from eco-themed curiosity to mainstream car choice, Ingram writes.
Energy Voices Nissan Leaf sales soar in record month for plug-in cars

March car sales showed growth in electric vehicles, with a dramatic jump in Nissan Leaf sales. March 2013 will probably be one of the best months ever for the electric vehicle industry, although it's still a small sliver of the automotive market.
Energy Voices US cars in 2050 could be using 80 percent less gasoline

The US could cut oil consumption for light-duty vehicles and greenhouse-gas emissions, if it adopts policies and encourages key technologies, a new National Research Council report says.
In Gear Estonia: a paradise for electric cars?

Estonia has just opened a network of 165 quick-charging stations – more than the U.S. has today – for its plug-in electric cars, Voelcker writes.
In Gear Nissan Leaf hits the 50K mark, becomes world's most popular electric car

Nissan Leaf has become the highest-selling electric car of all time, moving 50,000 units across Japan, Europe, and the US. High customer satisfaction ratings, in part, are driving the Nissan Leaf's success.
Energy Voices Tesla vs. New York Times: How well do electric cars stand up to cold?

Tesla Motors and The New York Times are at odds over one reporter's account of an ill-fated winter test drive of the Model S electric car. Many blame winter, but Tesla Motors blames gross inaccuracies in the Times report.
In Gear My Nissan Leaf life: the Times's Tesla mistake

The New York Times report of a Tesla's failed test drive misses the point. You can't bring gas-powered car expectations to an all-electric vehicle.
Energy Voices Chevy Volt sales triple in year of paradoxes for electric cars

Chevy Volt's record-breaking year falls short of the GM's sales target. Chevy Volt sales reflects a year of triumphs and shortcomings for electric-car technology.
2012's 'good news' stories

2012 saw jobs returning to the US, health concerns improve in historic numbers, and more.
Who's killing the electric car? Consumers.

Sales of Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf are far short of expectations. Fisker and other electric-car makers are in trouble. Will the lack of consumer sales kill the electric car, just as it did in the '90s?
In Gear Ford hybrids hot sellers despite mileage concerns

Ford's C-Max hybrid has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever, even as Ford deals with discrepancies between the car's real-world gas mileage and its EPA rating.
In Gear My Nissan Leaf life: Perks of driving gasoline-free

A Nissan Leaf lets us drive 1,000 miles a month for $36 worth of electricity. That's a quarter of the monthly cost of gasoline for our van.
In Gear The electric car winter weather survival guide

Winter can bring an added dose of anxiety for electric car owners, Ingram writes. Here are some tips for getting through winter with an electric car.
In Gear Chevy Volt sales drop in November, Nissan Leaf remains steady (+video)

Plug-in sales dropped slightly in November with Nissan Leaf's steady sales unable to make up for the drop in Chevy Volt sales, Voelcker writes. The Chevy Volt range-extended electric car, logged 1,519 sales.
In Gear Chevy Volt tops customer satisfaction survey again

High efficiency was a bit of a trend in this year's Consumer Reports' consumer satisfaction survey, with the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Prius, Prius C and Nissan Leaf all scoring highly, Ingram writes. The Chevy Volt electric car topped the list for the second year in a row.
Energy Voices Toyota Prius Plug-in: the little electric hybrid that could (+video)

The Toyota Prius Plug-in doesn't have quite the sales numbers as the headline-grabbing Chevy Volt. But Toyota's entry into the electric hybrid market with the Prius Plug-in has been a quiet initial success for the automaker.
In Gear Nissan buys back Leafs under Arizona Lemon Law

Some Nissan Leaf drivers are returning their vehicles for a full refund, citing reduced range and battery power. But Nissan insists that such problems are rare, and that Leaf owners are among the country's most satisfied car owners.
In Gear My Nissan Leaf life: How I almost leased one online – until my wife found out

The Nissan Leaf website is funky, informative and so seductive you might be ready to get one after the online experience. But take a test drive first.
In Gear Sharing the plug: the evolving etiquette of charging stations

Gordon-Bloomfield explores the brave new world of electric car charging station etiquette.