Electric Cars
Tesla Repays Energy Department Loan 9 Years Early
Electric car maker Tesla Motors says it has repaid a loan from the U.S. government nine years early.
Hybrid, Electric Vehicles Gain Traction At Silicon Valley International Auto Show
The Silicon Valley International Auto Show is underway with over a dozen manufacturers showing off their new wheels in San Jose.
Federal Grant To Help Bay Area Companies Use Alternative Fuel Vehicles
The federal government has approved a $1 million grant that Bay Area air quality regulators hope will simplify the process for companies interested in vehicle fleets that run on hydrogen and natural gas.
Oracle CEO Plans Green Experiments On His Hawaiian Island
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison envisions his recently acquired Hawaiian island becoming a “little laboratory” for experimenting with more environmentally sound ways to live.
Tesla Unveils Faster Electric Car Charging Station
Tesla Motors Inc. is unveiling a solar-powered charging station that it says will make refueling electric vehicles on long trips about as fast as stopping for gas and a bathroom break in a conventional car.
Electric Car Lovers Celebrate ‘National Plug-In Day’ On San Francisco Waterfront
Enthusiasts and proud owners of plug-in cars are set to attend one of the nation’s largest-ever gatherings of electric vehicle owners in San Francisco’s Crissy Field Sunday.
BMW Launches Car-Sharing Service, Parking App In San Francisco
BMW is the latest car company to join San Francisco’s growing car-share market, as the luxury automaker is looking to jump to the head of the pack with energy and time saving components.
Car Makers Say California Electric Car Industry Running On All Cylinders
FREMONT (KCBS) – Electric vehicle sales in California have taken off, industry officials said Friday as they urged state leaders to ensure there is infrastructure to support the growing number of electric vehicles. General Motors […]
California Electric Cars The Greenest In The Country
It turns out that location, location, location isn’t just important in real estate, according to a new study, it also plays an important role in determining how green your electric car really is.
DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Angelo At Diamond Heights
“I haven’t seen a gas station since last April.” – Angelo and his Nissan Leaf


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