Electric vehicles have an important role to play in improving air quality, particularly in cities. If electric vehicles are used appropriately in big conurbations, it could help to improve air quality, says Europe’s biggest professional engineers’ body. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) submitted evidence to the Transport Select Committee inquiry into low carbon … Continue reading Electric vehicles in cities will improve air quality
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Renault and Others Debut Electric Vehicles at Paris Show
The Renault Zoe costs less than most electric vehicles at 20,700 euros ($26,650), or 13,700 Euros in France, thanks to government incentives. And it travels 210 kilometers (130 miles), according to the standard European mileage test. Simon Luque, Zoe project director for Renault, promises that this will translate into 150 kilometers of real-world driving. “That … Continue reading Renault and Others Debut Electric Vehicles at Paris Show
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Hyundai to Launch Fuel-Cell Electric Cars
The South Korean automaker is betting that fuel-cell electric vehicles will be a more realistic future auto technology than pure battery electric cars. FCEVs, in Hyundai’s estimation, present a more likely future scenario than battery electric cars like Nissan’s (TYO: 7201) Leaf. Cars of this latter variety have faced problems due to high battery expense, … Continue reading Hyundai to Launch Fuel-Cell Electric Cars
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Tesla Motors Launches Revolutionary Supercharger Enabling Convenient Long Distance Driving
Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) unveiled its highly anticipated Supercharger network. Constructed in secret, Tesla revealed the locations of the first six Supercharger stations, which will allow the Model S to travel long distances with ultra fast charging throughout California, parts of Nevada and Arizona. The technology at the heart of the Supercharger was developed internally … Continue reading Tesla Motors Launches Revolutionary Supercharger Enabling Convenient Long Distance Driving
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Lithium air batteries could give electric vehicles the range expected
IBM started the Battery 500 project in 2009 to explore the science of lithium air batteries, which hold the possibility of powering an electric car for 500 miles on a single charge. The project was developed out of the Almaden Institute, a forum that brings together thinkers from academia, government, industry, research labs and the … Continue reading Lithium air batteries could give electric vehicles the range expected
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Busting the myths around electric vehicles
Here Josey Wardle, project manager at Charge your Car debunks some of the myths around electric vehicles. Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly seen as a viable, everyday mode of transport, offering many benefits to businesses and individuals alike, and not just the realm of the tech savvy and environmentally aware. However, despite the clear benefits, there are … Continue reading Busting the myths around electric vehicles
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National Plug In Day promotes electric vehicles
According to the Department of Energy’s website, there are more than 4,400 charging stations nationwide. Sunday is National Plug In Day and more than 50 cities across the country are celebrating electric vehicles. “I saw this car and I just I just had to have it,” David Aubuchon said. Aubuchon is talking about his Tesla … Continue reading National Plug In Day promotes electric vehicles
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New study recommends mass adoption of electric vehicles
California will need mass consumer adoption of electric vehicles to meet its long-term energy and environmental goals and to improve its economy. In the past few years, major automakers have begun marketing electric vehicles, introducing a range of cars and trucks that can “plug in” to the grid for electricity to power the engine, either … Continue reading New study recommends mass adoption of electric vehicles
Continue readingElectric Drive Transportation Association Responds to CBO Report on Federal Tax Credits for Electric Vehicle Purchases
“The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report ‘Effects of Federal Tax Credits for the Purchase of Electric Vehicles’ can be another useful contribution to the conversation on the benefit of investment in electric drive. It is important to highlight, however, some of the report’s acknowledged limitations. In evaluating the effectiveness of the credit, the report provides … Continue reading Electric Drive Transportation Association Responds to CBO Report on Federal Tax Credits for Electric Vehicle Purchases
Continue readingSmith Electric Vehicles to raise $77 mln in IPO
Smith Electric Vehicles plans to raise about $77 million in its initial public offering on Friday to support its business as a maker of medium duty, battery-powered commercial trucks aimed at replacing diesel fuel models. The Kansas City, Mo., company bills itself as the only vehicle manufacturer selling to major commercial fleets in the U.S. … Continue reading Smith Electric Vehicles to raise $77 mln in IPO
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SEAT delivers two electric vehicles to Madrid
This morning SEAT delivered two all-electric cars to Madrid City Hall. The vehicles are two Altea XL Electric Ecomotive models – totally electric and zero CO2 emissions. Ramón Paredes, SEAT Vice-President for Governmental and Institutional Relations for SEAT and the Volkswagen Group in Spain, made delivery of the vehicles to Madrid mayoress Ana Botella this … Continue reading SEAT delivers two electric vehicles to Madrid
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ABB’s First US-Based Fast Charger for Electric Vehicles
The first ABB (NYSE: ABB) DC fast charger for electric vehicles in the United States is now installed and operational in New Berlin, Wisconsin. ABB employs approximately 500 people in Wisconsin, where production for the chargers began in early September. Called the Terra 51 direct current (DC) fast charger, the unit reduces EV charging times … Continue reading ABB’s First US-Based Fast Charger for Electric Vehicles
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Nearly 1 in 4 Plug-In Electric Vehicles Sold in the US From 2012 to 2020 Will be Sold in California
Between 2012 and 2020 nearly one in every four PEVs sold in the United States will be sold in California. The likelihood that a North American consumer will choose to buy a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is based on a variety of factors: age, race, gender, income, attitudes toward renewable energy, and so on. One … Continue reading Nearly 1 in 4 Plug-In Electric Vehicles Sold in the US From 2012 to 2020 Will be Sold in California
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Military Buying Chevrolet Volt Electric Vehicles For U.S. Bases
In July, the Marine Corps base in Miramar, California acquired two Chevrolet Volts that are charged from solar power. The base installed a solar-powered charging station that has space for charging four electric cars at a time. That means the Marine Corps can drive short distances in the Volts using only solar power, rather than … Continue reading Military Buying Chevrolet Volt Electric Vehicles For U.S. Bases
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The World Needs More Electric Cars
PK Surendran, the senior at Postnoon sees global need for transition to more electric vehicles, especially in China and the USA, as well as his native India. Electric vehicles, solar-propelled vehicles and other mode of non-pollutant vehicles alone can save the future. Vehicles run on fossil fuel keep increasing and emerging economies like India, China … Continue reading The World Needs More Electric Cars
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Ford reducing rare earth metal use in 2013 electric cars
Most of the reduction comes from switching away from Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries to lithium–ion. New projected 47-mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid and EPA-certified 47-mpg C-MAX Hybrid feature lighter, more efficient, more powerful lithium-ion batteries that are expected to reduce Ford’s use of expensive, rare earth metals by up to 500,000 pounds annually. Dysprosium, the most expensive … Continue reading Ford reducing rare earth metal use in 2013 electric cars
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Zipcar Includes New Honda Fit EV
The new Honda Fit EVs will be placed in Zipcar locations throughout San Francisco this month, including the InterContinental Hotel, Parc 55 (near the Powell St. BART) and City Hall at 34 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. These vehicles will be available for hourly reservation by all Zipcar members, starting from just $8.00 per hour. … Continue reading Zipcar Includes New Honda Fit EV
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Nissan TeRRA concept car announced ahead of Paris Motor Show
The Nissan TeRRA SUV concept, to be unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show on Sep 27, combines two outstanding Nissan strengths – SUVs and EVs – in a vehicle that is equally in its element off-road in the wild or gliding silently through a sophisticated urban setting. With an innovative 4×4 fuel-cell electric powertrain … Continue reading Nissan TeRRA concept car announced ahead of Paris Motor Show
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Mahindra Reva to launch 5 electric vehicles
Two months ahead of the much-awaited next-gen electric car, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, a Mahindra Group company, is finalizing an aggressive product roadmap to expand its electric car business in India and overseas markets. The company, which is likely to launch its new electric car, the four-seater Reva NXR during Diwali festival, has … Continue reading Mahindra Reva to launch 5 electric vehicles
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BYD sells its first electric cars in Thailand
BYD has been testing its all-electric e6 with Shenzhen, China taxi operators for more than two years. The company has also sold about 200 battery-electric buses worldwide. BYD, whose investors include Warren Buffett, was testing its EVs in Los Angeles as early as 2010 and had previously set U.S. launch dates for 2010, 2011 and … Continue reading BYD sells its first electric cars in Thailand
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