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

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Happy Earth Day! In honor of the eco-conscious holiday, we're taking a look at five different all-electric or hybrid cars that are easier on the planet. Thanks to their low emissions and near zero gas dependencies, you'll be spending less at the pump (if anything at all!), and driving a lot cleaner in the process. Which one is your favorite? Take a look at all their features and vote in the Read more

Thanks in part to skyrocketing gas prices, earth-friendly electric cars are getting more popular in America. While home owners have the luxury of adding an electric car charger to their garages, apartment dwellers (like myself) are not so lucky. Fact is, I would definitely consider an electric car purchase if more charging stations were made publicly available. So imagine my excitement when I Read more

Spring is in the air, so let's keep that air smelling fresh, shall we? If you aren't able to use public transportation for your daily commute, and biking is out of the question, these electric, hybrid, and small cars are able to step in when all other earth-friendly options are exhausted. We love them all for various reasons, but mostly it's because they make us feel like we're giving mother Read more

As you may be able to tell, I'm a nerd for electric cars, and I like where things are headed. Not only do the latest models come with some hot tech stuffed inside the body, but they are moving farther away from the conventional square, boxy design. One of my new faves? The Chevy Volt. Check out the offerings from the 2011 model, which just so happened to have taken home the gold medal in this Read more

Created by Croatian industrialist Vjekoslav Majetic, the Doking XD electric car debuted at the LA Auto Show this week. Coming in at only nine feet long, this dual-winged car can sit three people (one in the front, two in the back), and give the Smart car a run for its money when looking for tiny parking spots. Read more

If you ever wanted a competitor to the Smart Car, the Scion iQ is here to fill the void. This all-electric mini car due to hit the streets in 2012 is not only adorable and eco-friendly, but a friend to short-range drivers as well — a charge gets a driving range of about 50 miles, which isn't great for commuters, but perfect for city dwellers who often find themselves faced with tricky parking Read more

I got a bit of sticker shock recently as I drove into my local gas station to find that prices have risen above $4 a gallon. Thankfully I don't drive often (public transportation FTW!), but at those prices, it's enough to make a girl want to throw down for an expensive (but cost-saving) electric-hybrid car. You may not have the bankroll to change up your ride now, but in the meantime, check out Read more

While the gadgets have been plentiful at CES in Las Vegas, over in Detroit, it's all about the cars. The 2012 North American International Auto Show kicked off this week, and there are cars of many flavors: luxurious, flashy, eco-friendly, and my favorite — mini. Tiny cars are great for big cities, but some are even better on gas. Take a gander at a few that I'd love to test-drive right away. Read more