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When They Electrified Christmas

Cars That Think

In much of the world, December is a month of twinkling lights. Whether for religious or secular celebrations, the variety and functionality of lights have exploded in recent years, abetted by cheap and colorful LEDs and compact electronics. But decorative lights aren't new. But decorative lights aren't new.

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January’s Secret: It’s the Best Month

Baua Electric

After December’s rush of Amazon eighteen-wheelers and minivans headed to Grandmother’s house, highway traffic falls sharply in January, and the year ahead, just days old, has the clarity of the open road. Airline traffic slackens, which means cheap flights. I feel like I’ve gone to the spa in January.” And there are great deals.”

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

Charged EVs

Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric minivan has been coming to North America for a long, long time. Three interior combinations are offered: dark brown and black, light grey and clay, and light brown and grey.

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Gocycle unveils new images of its premium, lightweight belt-drive cargo electric bike

Baua Electric

It’s a rare case of racecar design and technology meets minivan utility, shuttling around kids and cargo in a lightweight and stylish package. With all that said, you didn’t expect a premium carbon fiber automatic-shifting e-bike like this to come cheap, did you? Oh, and the entire bike folds for easy storage.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"This vehicle is so light it doesnt even require power steering," said Chrysler spokesman Nick Cappa. Possibilities include a minivan and an Jeep Wrangler-like off-roader. More Miami on the cheap House prices in Miami soared, then crashed. Power will come from a 200 kilowatt, or 268 horsepower, electric motor.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Still, the instant torque of the electric motor is a rush you get to experience all the time in city driving; each time you pull away from a red light and stop sign youre wondering why gasoline engines ever became popular. I also think it will be cheap, which is why I think someone will buy the group. No coasting available. Small size.