Last week, we wrote that the smash success of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV is leading the company to plan five additional electric cars.

We've now driven electric-car prototypes from a number of automakers: a 2011 Chevrolet Volt mule, the 2012 Nissan EV prototype, the 2012 Ford Focus EV prototype, and the disappointing Mini E. And we've ridden in the 2011 Coda Sedan prototype.

But the only actual production EV we've driven was the 2010

Last week, BMW proudly announced that Peter Trepp, of Pacific Palisades, California, had become the first person in the United States to take delivery of an all-electric Mini E.

We pity Mr. Trepp.

Not ready for primetime

Ten days ago, we had a chance to drive a Mini E. Rarely have we been in a car less ready for primetime than this electric conversion of that fun, peppy, cheerful rollerskate,  the 2009 Mini Cooper

Hey, GreenCarReports readers! We need some guidance here.

On Thursday, we're going to be faced with more than 60 cars to drive, and we want to know what you want us to drive, so you can read about it.

Here's the back story: Every spring, the International Motoring Press Association puts on a driving day for automotive reporters. More than a dozen carmakers bring their newest, latest, and greatest, and we get to spend the day driving them. Not so bad,

Here at Green Car Reports, the growing group of electric-vehicle prototypes we've driven now includes the Nissan EV--or at least its "production intent" powertrain, meaning the final battery pack, electric drive motor, and inverter.

Like the 2012 Ford Focus EV mule and the 2011 Chevrolet Volt prototype, our Nissan "EV" was a future electric powertrain mounted in a body with little resemblance to the production car.  In this case, the company used a right-hand-drive model of the

There are three constants in life: death, taxes, and Nissan's periodic announcement of another zero-emission partnership. This time, the Renault-Nissan Alliance is working with Progress Energy and the non-profit group, Advance Energy, both based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The three entities will promote the development of an EV charging network to prepare the region for future plug-in vehicles. The group will also work towards EV friendly government

 AutoWeek had a chance to test the prototype Nissan Cube EV. The previous generation body is used but the chassis and drive train  are supposed to be 99% final. It sounds like Nissan has a model with great potential. The test results seem promising. Here is a short summary of their findings:

Torquey car without traction control - this car launches

Extremely quiet

Nice suspension

 Brake regeneration that is not excessive

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