Roboteq, Inc. introduces an intelligent controller capable of directly driving a brushless DC up to 150Amps at up to 50V. The BL1650 is targeted at designers of electric bikes or karts, mobile robots.
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Fisker Karma Made A Successful Debut In Orange County
Fisker Karma, the world?s first eco-chic, eco-friendly, luxury performance car was successfully revealed in Orange County at The Henry Samueli School of Engineering at UC Irvine on July 22.
Continue readingRenault-Nissan Alliance and Daikyo Partner to Develop Electric Vehicles
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Daikyo Incorporated (Daikyo) signed a MOU for widespread acceptance of electric cars with lithium ion batteries by consumers.
Continue readingChina first electric car sold to individual
Last week little-known carmaker Zotye Auto became the first Chinese company to sell a purely electric car to an individual buyer.
Continue readingE-CYCLES® Introduces Revolutionary Electric Vehicles to Market
After over three years in research and development, E-CYCLES®’ launch coincides with a U.S. and international movement towards a greener, sustainable lifestyle and a desire for alternative fuel solutions.
Continue readingChevrolet to Increase Volt Production Capacity by 50 Percent
President Tours Detroit-Hamtramck Plant, Home of the Chevrolet Volt.
Continue readingPortugal, Ireland and UK first in line for world’s first affordable mass-produced electric vehicles
Amid strong global demand for the world’s first affordable mass-produced electric vehicles, Nissan International SA will open order books for Nissan LEAF in Portugal and the Republic of Ireland.
Continue readingMitsubishi launches the first ever electric vehicle drive across Canada
After covering approximately 7,500 kilometres, the Clean Across Canada tour will arrive in Vancouver British Columbia on September 13, 2010 at the annual EV 2010 Conference and Trade Show.
Continue readingZAP Appoints Ramon Alvarez to its Advisory Board
Mr. Ramon Alvarez C, owner of Alvarez Lincoln Mercury Jaguar and Alvarez ZAP dealerships in Riverside, California, has joined industry pioneer ZAP’s (OTC: ZAAP) advisory board.
Continue readingLos Angeles Auto Show marks the long awaited arrival of the electric car era
Los Angeles Auto Show announced that more than 20 World Debuts are confirmed for the 2010 Press Days, Nov. 17 and 18. Many important North American premieres are also anticipated, bringing the total debuts to 40.
Continue readingTesla and TAG Heuer World Tour Arrives in Los Angeles
The TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster, traveling around the world on the Odyssey of Pioneers tour, has arrived in Los Angeles to begin its journey through the United States.
Continue readingLi-ion Motors Corp Team Li-ion Wins the Final Race Event at the Finals of the Progressive Automotive X-Prize
Li-ion Motors again topped the leader board for their division in the first week of the finals for the Progressive Automotive X-Prize with an average MPGe of 171.4 for the average of city, urban and highway cycles.
Continue readingRenault-Nissan set to market electric vehicles in December in U.S.
Renault-Nissan will introduce an all-electric car to buyers in five states including California in the United States beginning in December, followed by roll-out in other states in later dates.
Continue readingNissan LEAF first will be available to consumers in December, in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Tennessee
Nissan North America also is informing its consumers that the lithium-ion battery pack that powers the Nissan LEAF will carry a warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles – matching U.S. market competitive conditions.
Continue readingPG&E is First to Receive Extended Range Electric Fleet Trucks from Raser Technologies
PG&E and Raser Technologies announced that PG&E will be the first company in the United States to take delivery of Raser?s new extended range electric vehicles (E-REV).
Continue readingRenault to sell electric vehicles Zoe less than 15,000 euros
Renault-Nissan alliance will fix the price of its new electric car Zoe, expected to be sold in mid-2012, less than 15,000 euros, but the lithium ion batteries will be separately charged.
Continue readingRent-A-Car to Begin Offering Electric Vehicles in U.S.
Nissan LEAFs Will Be Available in Select Markets Next Year — Extending Enterprise’s Commitment to Support Clean, New Technologies.
Continue readingChevrolet Begins Taking Volt Orders; Pricing Announced ($33,500)
Manufacturer?s Suggested Retail Price starts at $41,000 ($33,500 net of full federal income tax credit, which ranges from $0 to $7,500).
Continue readingVolkswagen Presents Worldwide Research Alliance On Electric Mobility
The Volkswagen Group invests over five billion Euros a year in research and development; 23,000 employees are active in this area worldwide.
Continue readingTesla Roadster Arrives in Australia
Tesla Motors (TSLA), producer of the Roadster, the only highway-capable electric performance vehicle, announces the delivery of the first Roadster in Australia.
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