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If you were born after World War II and haven't studied the history of car brands in the United States, chances are you've never heard about an American automobile company called "Detroit Electric", which was a subsidiary of the Anderson Electric Car Company based in Detroit, Michigan. As its name suggests, it produced electric cars and was active from 1907 through 1939.
- Mercedes Show Us A Little More Of Its Pure Electric Sls Amg E-cell, Goes On Sale In 2013
Having confirmed the production of the SLS AMG E-CELL at last year's Detroit Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is now building up anticipation by releasing some new photos and technical details on its pure-electric supercar. The company also revealed that...
- Vw E-bugster Study Zooms Into The Detroit Auto Show
If you liked Volkswagen's approach with the new Beetle then chances are you're going to give a thumbs up to the E-Bugster study that made its world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show this week. Wider, lower and sportier looking that the regular...
- New Volkswagen Electric Car Concept And Jetta Hybrid Headed To Detroit Show
While a little late to the party, the Volkswagen Group plans to make up for its lackluster presence in the electric and hybrid vehicle sector with a barrage of eco-friendly models within the next couple of years. At the upcoming 2012 Detroit Auto Show,...
- Bmw Confirms New "i" Sub-brand, Will Launch With I3 Ev City Car And I8 Plug-in Hybrid Sports Coupe In 2013
It's been a long time in the making, but the BMW Group today confirmed its new sub-brand called "i", with which it will market a new lineup of eco-friendly vehicles including regular and plug-in hybrids, and pure electric models as well...
- Lotus Evora 414e Hybrid Debuts At The Geneva Motor Show
[Updated with New Photos] Lotus is officially throwing its hat into the "hybrid sports car" ring. Hot on the heels of Porsche, the British featherweight world champion is going to be debuting its own plug-in racer based on the Evora's Versatile...
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Historic Detroit Electric Brand Revived, Teases New Sports Car Ahead of Shanghai Auto Show
If you were born after World War II and haven't studied the history of car brands in the United States, chances are you've never heard about an American automobile company called "Detroit Electric", which was a subsidiary of the Anderson Electric Car Company based in Detroit, Michigan. As its name suggests, it produced electric cars and was active from 1907 through 1939.
Now, almost three-quarters of a century later, Detroit Electric is ready to enter the world stage again after Albert Lam, former Group CEO of the Lotus Engineering Group and Executive Director of Lotus Cars of England, revived the brand in 2008 "with a vision to produce an electric vehicle that seamlessly integrates refined aesthetics, innovative technology and superior handling and performance".
Read more »- Mercedes Show Us A Little More Of Its Pure Electric Sls Amg E-cell, Goes On Sale In 2013
Having confirmed the production of the SLS AMG E-CELL at last year's Detroit Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is now building up anticipation by releasing some new photos and technical details on its pure-electric supercar. The company also revealed that...
- Vw E-bugster Study Zooms Into The Detroit Auto Show
If you liked Volkswagen's approach with the new Beetle then chances are you're going to give a thumbs up to the E-Bugster study that made its world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show this week. Wider, lower and sportier looking that the regular...
- New Volkswagen Electric Car Concept And Jetta Hybrid Headed To Detroit Show
While a little late to the party, the Volkswagen Group plans to make up for its lackluster presence in the electric and hybrid vehicle sector with a barrage of eco-friendly models within the next couple of years. At the upcoming 2012 Detroit Auto Show,...
- Bmw Confirms New "i" Sub-brand, Will Launch With I3 Ev City Car And I8 Plug-in Hybrid Sports Coupe In 2013
It's been a long time in the making, but the BMW Group today confirmed its new sub-brand called "i", with which it will market a new lineup of eco-friendly vehicles including regular and plug-in hybrids, and pure electric models as well...
- Lotus Evora 414e Hybrid Debuts At The Geneva Motor Show
[Updated with New Photos] Lotus is officially throwing its hat into the "hybrid sports car" ring. Hot on the heels of Porsche, the British featherweight world champion is going to be debuting its own plug-in racer based on the Evora's Versatile...