Nissan is making zero-emission mobility more affordable by reducing the price of the all-electric Nissan LEAF by €3,000 in European markets. The change comes as part of a global effort to make the LEAF more affordable in the pioneering electric vehicle’s three main markets of Japan, Europe and the United States. In addition to the … Continue reading Nissan reduces price of all-electric car LEAF in Europe
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Nissan to start manufacturing Leaf electric car at U.S. plant
The assembly start in Smyrna follows the opening of an adjacent battery plant. Nissan said it is the only automaker to make its own electric vehicle batteries, at the largest lithium-ion automotive battery plant in the US. It has plans to start similar battery and EV making at its plant in Sunderland, north east England, … Continue reading Nissan to start manufacturing Leaf electric car at U.S. plant
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Production of Batteries Made Cheaper and Safer
Researchers at Aalto University, Finland have developed a method for producing lithium batteries that is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than previously used methods. This new process has succeeded in replacing the harmful methylpyrrolidone (NMP) solvent, which is traditionally used in the manufacturing of electrodes, with water. Removing this harmful solvent from the production process … Continue reading Production of Batteries Made Cheaper and Safer
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Electric vehicles will play a key role in reducing our dependency on foreign oil
ChargePoint is the world’s largest network of independently owned charging stations for electric vehicles. ChargePoint today announced it has joined the Green Parking Council. The Green Parking Council is a not-for-profit organization providing leadership and oversight of the green conversion of parking facilities to sustainable, environmentally responsible assets. As GPC’s newest Bronze Level member ChargePoint … Continue reading Electric vehicles will play a key role in reducing our dependency on foreign oil
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Second life of lithium-ion batteries: Electric Car Batteries As Energy Storage Systems
“Energy storage batteries could be placed just before the end users — say 24 houses — and go on the grid during localized blackouts, peak (electric) usage and as a reserve for the grid,” said Neubauer, senior engineer for National Renewable Energy Laboratory of Golden, Colo. which is researching second-use capabilities for used lithium-ion car … Continue reading Second life of lithium-ion batteries: Electric Car Batteries As Energy Storage Systems
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Keep on open mind on electric vehicles
Almost everything you read or hear about electric vehicles (EVs) is wrong — either written by deep-pocket oil company cronies, narrow-minded media, others with an interest in maintaining our total reliance on an oil society, or writers stuck in the century-old legacy thinking of the gas tank fill-once-a-week car model. The electric car is not … Continue reading Keep on open mind on electric vehicles
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Smart ForTwo electric car, the cheapest an EV can get
Electric vehicles are highly preferable to conventional rides when it comes to environmental factors. Electric cars leave a lot smaller carbon footprint on the environment compared to the cars running on gas and that is one of the major selling-point of electric vehicles. However, one of the chief constraints for EVs from going mass-popular is … Continue reading Smart ForTwo electric car, the cheapest an EV can get
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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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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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Electric Car Market and Charging Infrastructure
Frost & Sullivan analysts will open the conference with their Outlook for the Electric Vehicle Market and Charging Infrastructure presentation, which will outline the current status and future outlook of the EV market and the factors shaping its outlook. Additionally, the presentation will examine the outlook of the charging infrastructure, critical to the adoption of … Continue reading Electric Car Market and Charging Infrastructure
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Benedict XVI receives electric car
Benedict XVI has always expressed his concern on caring for the environment. In 2009, he even had solar panels installed at the Vatican to help with some its energy needs. Now, the pope is taking another step forward in “going green”. The French car company Renault gave one of their new electric cars as a … Continue reading Benedict XVI receives electric car
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Alternative-Fuel and Electric Vehicles Markets Look to Benefit From Proposed Fuel Economy Standards
The electric vehicles market will look to benefit from new fuel economy rules recently proposed by the Obama administration. The new fuel economy standards will require auto manufacturers to nearly double the average efficiency of cars and light trucks to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, and include incentives for the production of electric and … Continue reading Alternative-Fuel and Electric Vehicles Markets Look to Benefit From Proposed Fuel Economy Standards
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Honda releases electric car
The electric car is equipped with Toshiba Corp.’s lithium-ion battery. The new Fit EV has a single-charge mileage of 225 kilometers, one of the world’s best for electric vehicles, Honda officials said. Honda Motor Co. on Aug. 31 began lease sales in Japan of an electric car version of its popular Fit compact vehicle. It … Continue reading Honda releases electric car
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India: Mission for electric cars soon
India reveals plans for electric cars. It is developing quickly as a key automotive market, so it’s no surprise that India is also looking to lead the way with electric vehicles. Addressing the 2nd International Green Manufacturing Summit here today, organized jointly by the Confederation of Indian Industry, OECD and BIAC, the Minister said the … Continue reading India: Mission for electric cars soon
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Russia’s First Electric Car Debuts in Moscow
The public will get a first look at Russia’s electric car at the Moscow Auto Show in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center on August 31. Russia’s largest automaker AvtoVAZ unveiled its first electric car for journalists at the Moscow Auto Show on Wednesday. AvtoVAZ said in a statement that the El Lada is “a … Continue reading Russia’s First Electric Car Debuts in Moscow
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Electric car series all set for launch in 2014
A statement on Monday said London-based Spanish businessman Enrique Bañuelos will be lead investor in Formula E Holdings Ltd, with compatriot and fellow shareholder Alejandro Agag serving as chief executive. Agag, a son-in-law of former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Aznar, already owns teams in the Formula One support series GP2 and GP3 under his … Continue reading Electric car series all set for launch in 2014
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EnerDel Secures Order to Supply Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for Volvo’s C30 Electric Car
EnerDel, Inc. is a privately-held company headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind. It manufactures advanced, lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems for electric utility, transportation and industrial applications. Company Delivers Advanced Lithium-ion Battery Systems for Buses, Trucks, Trains and Cars. EnerDel, Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, today announced it received … Continue reading EnerDel Secures Order to Supply Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for Volvo’s C30 Electric Car
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Electric cars: is now the time to plug in?
There are electric-only cars, plug-in and normal hybrids, and even diesel models that promise (on paper at least) to do 80 miles per gallon (mpg). The car that’s best for your wallet will largely be determined by the type of journeys you make. Drivers looking for an environmentally friendly car that is cheap to run … Continue reading Electric cars: is now the time to plug in?
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Houston to adding 50 electric vehicles to fleet for city employees
A city statement says the program is the first of its kind to utilize electric vehicles. Mayor Annise Parker says a new partnership with the car-sharing network Zipcar Inc. is the reason for the fleet additions. Houston is adding 50 electric cars to the municipal vehicle fleet for city employees across numerous departments to share. … Continue reading Houston to adding 50 electric vehicles to fleet for city employees
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The electric car brigade in Bangkok
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority has decided to demonstrate through practical measures rather than just tell people about how electric vehicles are the future of transportation. Aimed at convincing motorists that electric cars are the smarter choice, the MEA is piloting a project to show how efficient and practical the use of clean energy in vehicles … Continue reading The electric car brigade in Bangkok
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