5 Facts About the Tesla Model S


Updated 03/18/11 1:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tesla Model S Facts

Hitting the road in 2012, the new Tesla Model S will not only be the sedan of choice for eco-minded drivers with some cash to spare, but it will also impress even the geekiest of drivers. Check out these five facts about the upcoming Tesla Model S sedan. Read more

Solar Forest Juices Your Car, Looks Cool in the Process


Updated 08/17/09 1:29 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 13 comments

Concept Solar Forest Charges Your Electric Cars

If I had an electric car, this is where I'd want to charge it up. Better than hooking up to a charger that gets its energy from a power plant, charging up at this solar forest lets you save a (real) plant or two. A concept design brought to you by Neville Mars, the solar forest would find a home at your nearest urban concrete parking structure (taking up the entire top open-air level, perhaps?), Read more

Website of the Day: Electric Cars Are For Girls


Updated 05/27/09 2:25 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Website of the Day: Electric Cars Are For Girls

Traditionally, saying something is "for girls" is not a compliment, but the website Electric Cars Are For Girls turns the phrase on its head, with the intent to empower and encourage women to take interest in electric cars. The site's comprehensive index gives you straightforward info on the many electric cars that are coming out and available now, including geeksugar obsessions like the Smart Read more

The New Tesla Sedan Rolls Onto The Late Show


Updated 05/01/09 10:38 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

David Letterman Interviews CEO of Tesla and Brings the S Model on His Show

We've all seen the red hot Tesla Roadster plastered on the pages of geeksugar a time or two, and they have quite the following in the celeb world (stars like Will.I.Am and George Clooney drive them). But for most of us, the cost (which is upwards of 100 grand) is way too much cash to fork over for an all-electric vehicle. Thankfully, Tesla recently unveiled their new S model, which comes with a Read more

Cute As a Button: Peapod Electric "Neighborhood" Car


Updated 03/05/09 7:33 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 14 comments

Peapod Mobility Electric Car

I'm all about the electric vehicle, so naturally the Peapod Mobility electric car caught my eye. More like a neighborhood people mover than a take-to-the-road-with-the-wind-in-your-hair type of ride, this car's purpose is well served. Perfect for trips to the grocery store, dropping the kiddies off at school, heading to the library, and finding a parking spot downtown. I'm seeing a lot more Smart Read more

Would You Drive This Electric Car?


Updated 02/02/09 10:25 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 15 comments

Mitsubishi's Electric Car

I'm a little obsessed with electric cars these days, which is funny, since I don't really drive. I guess this quest is similar to my neverending charging station mission — I need to find the perfect one. So when I saw the i MiEV Sport Air on Dvice (which totally reminds me of a VW Beetle), I did a geek gasp and immediately saw myself cruising around a futuristic San Francisco, all the while Read more

First All-Electric Mini Comes to US Later This Year


Updated 10/24/08 2:11 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 20 comments

Mini E Cooper Debuts This Year in US

I'm all about going green, especially if I could ride in a hot little number like this Mini Cooper! The first ever electric powered Mini to hit the US will be rolling into a select number of driveways later this year to gain some road-tested street cred. Since only 500 of them are being released across California, New York, and New Jersey, you're probably going to have to wait awhile to get your Read more

Would You Drive an Electric Car?


Updated 08/13/09 8:57 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 25 comments

Would You Drive an Electric Car?

I remember coveting the old GM EV1, and assured my pals I was getting one as soon as I scrounged up enough money to make a purchase. They were so space-y and futuristic, how could I say no? And as you may have guessed, I was devastated when they disappeared from the roads completely! So when I heard the news that the Federal Government will be dishing out $30 million over the next eight years to Read more

Tesla Roadster: So Hot It's Electric


Updated 02/07/08 11:36 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 14 comments

Tesla Gets the Go Ahead to Produce Electric Car

Does this look like an electric car to you? Believe it or not, the Tesla Roadster is 100 percent electric and sure to be the dream car of every eco lover very soon. Having been given the go-ahead by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation to begin production, the first wave of Teslas will roll off the line later this year. Unlike other hybrid/electric cars, the Tesla Read more

Mini Electric Cars: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?


Updated 10/06/07 6:31 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 37 comments

Mini Electric Cars: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

This week Nissan announced that it will unveil the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car, at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. The car is powered by Compact Lithium-ion Batteries and features a unique rotating cabin, meaning no reverse gear is required. According to the company's press release, the Pivo 2 takes the idea of an environmentally friendly electric urban commuter vehicle and delivers Read more