As the military continues to move away from dependence on fossil fuels, the Defense Department plans to spend $20 million on a fleet of electric vehicles unique in their ability to export their own power and offset their cost. Camron Gorguinpour, special assistant to the assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and … Continue reading DOD Electric Vehicles Will Supply Power to Local Grids
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Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia http://www.reportlinker.com/p0944830/Electric-Vehicle-Encyclopedia.html#utm_source=NEWS.GNOM.ES&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Clean_Vehicle IDTechEx has prepared the world’s first encyclopedia on the present and future of electric vehicles and their components. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, you can now obtain clarity about all those acronyms and the … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia
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British Companies Could Save an Average £350,000 by Switching 10% of their Fleet to Electric Vehicles
Companies could cut the running costs of their fleets* by an average of £350,000 and reduce CO2emissions by more than 5% (830 tonnes) each year by replacing just 10% of their current vehicles with electric models. The potential savings were identified in a British Gas study, conducted by TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory. The … Continue reading British Companies Could Save an Average £350,000 by Switching 10% of their Fleet to Electric Vehicles
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BMW: Electric vehicles will arrive at dealers in 2014
The BMW i3 electric concept car marks 40 years of electric vehicles from the Bavarian automaker. Looking back on the history of BMW’s electric efforts is interesting for anyone who thinks the capabilities of today’s EVs would have been out of reach a generation ago. I say that primarily because of the BMW E1. A … Continue reading BMW: Electric vehicles will arrive at dealers in 2014
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Electric Vehicle Festival — Saturday 1/12/12 — Canberra City
The International Electric Vehicle Festival will be held in downtown Canberra in City Walk (Civic) next to the merry-go-round on December 1st 2012, demonstrating the potential for these vehicles to be sustainable transport options. The festival is an international and national show-case of the wide variety of electric powered vehicles available to the community today, … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Festival — Saturday 1/12/12 — Canberra City
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3.7 Million Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Sold in 2011
Approximately 1.2 million electric vehicles (including e-bikes and scooters) and 2.5 million hybrid electric vehicles were sold in North America and Europe in 2011, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) Implementing Agreement for co-operation on Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technologies and Programs (IA-HEV). 2011 marked the first full year of … Continue reading 3.7 Million Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Sold in 2011
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Ford Sells 2,000 Electric Vehicles to GE
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) today announced that GE will purchase 2,000 of Ford’s C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids for GE’s fleet. The purchase will bring the total number of vehicles in GE’s total fleet of 25,000 vehicles to more than 5,000 alternative fuel vehicles. The two companies also plan … Continue reading Ford Sells 2,000 Electric Vehicles to GE
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BCAA’s new electric vehicle initiative educates British Columbians
As electric vehicle (EV) technology evolves and more charging stations are installed throughout the province, the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) is responding and has introduced its new EV initiative, “evolve”. The program aims to educate British Columbians about EV technology and provide automotive support to current and prospective EV owners. Last Thursday, former Vancouver … Continue reading BCAA’s new electric vehicle initiative educates British Columbians
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Hertz Introduces Electric Vehicles In San Antonio
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) announced the expansion of its car sharing program, Hertz On Demand, in San Antonio with the introduction of a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle and the addition of seven parking locations throughout downtown San Antonio. “We’ve enjoyed a successful partnership with the City of San Antonio, seeing membership and usage continue … Continue reading Hertz Introduces Electric Vehicles In San Antonio
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Formula E orders 42 Electric Cars from Spark Racing Technology
Formula E Holdings Ltd. (FEH) – the official promoter of the new FIA Formula E Championship – has announced the purchase of 42 electric Formula cars from the newly formed company, Spark Racing Technology (SRT). The cars will be used in the Formula E Championship inaugural race in 2014. SRT, led by Mr Frédéric Vasseur, … Continue reading Formula E orders 42 Electric Cars from Spark Racing Technology
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General Motors sets goal to sell 500,000 electric vehicles by 2017
General Motors Co. plans to sell 500,000 electric cars a year by 2017. GM will plan to meet that worldwide electrified-vehicle goal through a variety of technology including plug-in electrics, pure electrics and hybrids that use the company’s eAssist technology, said Mary Barra, GM’s senior vice president of global product development. She spoke via satellite … Continue reading General Motors sets goal to sell 500,000 electric vehicles by 2017
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Comments SwRI to Demonstrate Use of Electric Vehicles as Part of Emergency Power Grid under U.S. Army’s SPIDERS Program
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a member of a team that was recently awarded a $7 million contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to demonstrate integration of electric vehicles, generators and solar arrays to supply emergency power for Fort Carson, Colo. The team, led by Kansas City, Mo.-based Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company, … Continue reading Comments SwRI to Demonstrate Use of Electric Vehicles as Part of Emergency Power Grid under U.S. Army’s SPIDERS Program
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Electric vehicles offer emission-free driving pleasure
While this is a time of retrenchment in electric vehicles (EVs) and alternative powertrains for automakers, BMW appears to be heading in the other direction, Automotive News enterprise editor Dave Guilford writes. Entrepreneurs are “flaming out” (figuratively and sometimes literally) and some major automakers are pushing EVs farther back on the product pipeline as excitement … Continue reading Electric vehicles offer emission-free driving pleasure
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ABB’s two-vehicle electric charger shortlisted for SMMT innovation award
ABB is shortlisted for The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) prestigious Award for Automotive Innovation 2012, for its ground-breaking affordable electric vehicle (EV) fast charger, which can charge AC or DC from 30 percent to 80 percent in under 30 minutes. The key feature that helped shortlist the Terra Smart Connect (SC) … Continue reading ABB’s two-vehicle electric charger shortlisted for SMMT innovation award
Continue readingElectric vehicles: Sales for Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf starting to gain momentum
Chevy Volt sets new record with 2,961 sales in October, Nissan Leaf soars to 1,579. Electric vehicles have become a popular method in accomplishing this, but have long appealed only to a niche market. Now, these electric cars are beginning to break out of their niche and reach a wider range of consumers. Both the … Continue reading Electric vehicles: Sales for Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf starting to gain momentum
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BAIC is going big in electric vehicles in China
The BAIC Group, one of China’s biggest automobile companies, says it plans to invest 1.7 billion yuan ($272 million) into the research and production of new-energy cars within the next three years. The State-owned automaker is going to construct three plants of new-energy vehicles before 2015, which will cover an area of 4,500 mu (300 … Continue reading BAIC is going big in electric vehicles in China
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Electric Vehicles: October Best Months for Sales
Crystal ball, magic ball, tell me what the future holds for us, the economy and electric vehicles, EV, and plug-in hybrids, PHEV. Surely you don’t believe in crystal ball magic and not too many would bet on them, so how can our so-called economist predict accurately? One hint, look at the past numbers, draw a … Continue reading Electric Vehicles: October Best Months for Sales
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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Challenges in British Columbia
GRIDbot Canada, a Canadian manufacturer of Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with ERTH Business Technologies Inc. (ERTH) to offer improved economics to proponents of the British Columbia Community Charging Infrastructure Fund (CCIF). Under the strategic partnership, GRIDbot will begin manufacturing a unique charging station for purchasing groups … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Challenges in British Columbia
Continue readingConsumer Attitudes, Opinions, Preferences, and Price Sensitivity for Plug-in Electric Vehicles and EV Charging Stations
Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) were first commercially available in 2010, and by 2012 their numbers had grown significantly, with many auto manufacturers adding new models to their fleets. A number of auto manufacturers are electrifying their fleets with new models. In the United States, sales of electric vehicles are estimated to reach 47,966 in 2012. … Continue reading Consumer Attitudes, Opinions, Preferences, and Price Sensitivity for Plug-in Electric Vehicles and EV Charging Stations
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BYD wins order for 50 electric cabs in London
Mainland carmaker BYD, which is backed by Warren Buffett, won a preliminary order to supply 50 electric cabs to a London-based minicab company, gaining its first foothold in the international market. BYD’s e6, a pure electric car model, will start to join the fleet of Greentomatocars, London’s second-largest minicab service company, from the second quarter … Continue reading BYD wins order for 50 electric cabs in London
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