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During the 2013 model year, the Nissan LEAF was upgraded with the main components integrated into one unit, making for a lighter and more compact e-Powertrain.  However, the style and body of the vehicle did not change.   If you ...

The Emergency Response Guide (ERG) for the 2013 Scion iQ EV covers the body structure, high voltage battery, airbags, inflator locations, and ideal cribbing locations.  The images below are a quick look at the highlights from the ERG.   The orange colored ...

So what do you know about how High Voltage systems work? Are you scared you will get shocked by a hybrid or EV?

Just in case you thought a cross country trip in a EV was not possible. Tesla Motors in creating a free nationwide Supercharger network!

Now I'm sure we are never going to look like this guy in the picture. Lets hope not!

This video is packed full of useful information, make sure you take advantage of it!

The tiny Fiat 500 now has an EV model set to hit the streets in the spring of 2013.

Here is a quick look at a future Porsche, the Panamera Sport Turismo Hybrid.

Yet another electric vehicle on the road!  CODA Automotive re-engineered an existing gasoline-powered vehicle, the Chinese Hafei Saibao. The CODA is a rolling-chassis Chinese sedan with some Chinese-made lithium-ion cells that are installed along with the drivetrain in California. CODA Automotive is a privately held ...

Hopefully by now, no one is intimidated by electric or hybrid vehicles. Once the High Voltage (HV) battery is disconnected all you have is a vehicle that has a really big battery in it. However, learning how to safely disconnect the HV battery by pulling out the service disconnect plug requires one key of information, where is it? The service disconnect plug can be located inside a console, the trunk, or even hidden under the carpet. The Nissan Leaf’s service disconnect is located under the carpet behind the center console.