Abu Dhabi has installed the first rapid charging station in the Middle East, reducing the time taken to recharge electric cars by over 90 percent, it was announced this week. The CHAdeMO-certified Rapid Charger, the first of its kind in the region, has been installed at Masdar City, the low-carbon development backed by the Abu … Continue reading Abu Dhabi launches region’s first rapid electric car charger
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CarCharging(TM) to Provide Charging Services for Electric Cars
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) (OTCBB: CCGI) (‘CarCharging’), a nationwide provider of EV charging services, is excited to announce that through an exclusive partnership with the City of Coconut Creek, charging services for electric vehicles (EV) will soon be offered at City Hall, located at 4800 W. Copans Road, Coconut Creek, Florida, 33063. ‘Coconut … Continue reading CarCharging(TM) to Provide Charging Services for Electric Cars
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Flux Power® (FLUX) Completes High-Profile California Study of Extension of Electric Vehicle Battery Life
Electric vehicles have adopted lighter weight lithium ion batteries to increase range. Flux Power® Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: FLUX) today announced that it completed a heralded California study of the extensibility of electric vehicle battery life to household electric storage devices and can now pursue opportunities to develop technology that could extend the useful lifespan of electric … Continue reading Flux Power® (FLUX) Completes High-Profile California Study of Extension of Electric Vehicle Battery Life
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The AMT launches its first public charging stations of The Electric Circuit
As a founding partner of The Electric Circuit, the Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) is proud to launch public charging stations for electric vehicles at its park-and-ride facilities. Twenty charging stations are now installed at the following ten park-and-rides in the greater Montréal area: the Chambly, Chevrier and De Montarville lots, at the Terrebonne terminal, … Continue reading The AMT launches its first public charging stations of The Electric Circuit
Continue readingMalta strategy for electric vehicles launched
A national strategy for the introduction of electric cars in Malta was launched this morning. The strategy was spearheaded by a committee set up in June last year which consulted with stakeholders. It also carried out a survey on the public’s perception of conventional cars and attitude to alternative means of transport. Committee chairman Peter … Continue reading Malta strategy for electric vehicles launched
Continue readingFord is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing infrastructure for the electric vehicles in the U.S.
Ford is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing infrastructure for the electric cars in the U.S. Ford is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing electric vehicle infrastructure in the U.S. – now with more than 9,400 public charging stations – by equipping cars like C-MAX Energi … Continue reading Ford is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing infrastructure for the electric vehicles in the U.S.
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Hydro-Québec launches experimental project on electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid (V2G-V2H)
Hydro-Québec’s research institute (IREQ) is proud to award GRIDbot Canada—whose products are manufactured in Shawinigan, Québec—the contract for the development and supply of an advanced bidirectional charging station for an experimental project on vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home power exchanges (V2G-V2H). The goal of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems is to use the electricity stored in the batteries of … Continue reading Hydro-Québec launches experimental project on electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid (V2G-V2H)
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Electric Vehicles: Nissan LEAF electric cars start patrolling Portuguese streets
Portuguese criminals need to take extra care if they want to avoid being caught red-handed. Local police have taken delivery of a fleet of stealthy Nissan LEAF electric vehicles, allowing them to arrive at the scene of a crime in near silence. The eight Nissan LEAF police cars will be operated by Portugal’s PSP … Continue reading Electric Vehicles: Nissan LEAF electric cars start patrolling Portuguese streets
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Mahindra Reva Receives Prestigious IGBC ‘Platinum’ Rating
Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (Mahindra Reva), a global pioneer of electric vehicle technology, today announced that it has been awarded the ‘Platinum’ Rating from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The Mahindra Reva plant was awarded the ‘platinum rating’ in the site review by IGBC and thus set a unique record of becoming … Continue reading Mahindra Reva Receives Prestigious IGBC ‘Platinum’ Rating
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GE Scientists Successfully Test World-Class Traction Motor For Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Engineers at GE Global Research are advancing motor technology that could have a substantial impact on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) of the future. “This is a significant accomplishment. We at GE are pushing the boundaries to build more robust, yet more efficient motors for hybrid and fully electric platforms” GE recently tested a prototype … Continue reading GE Scientists Successfully Test World-Class Traction Motor For Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Continue readingFrance to Boost Electric Cars
REVE The recovery plan will boost consumer bonuses for purchasing electric vehicles. France will boost its support for electric cars as part of a recovery plan amid growing concern for the country’s crisis-hit motor industry and top carmaker Peugeot. The recovery plan includes a range of measures to boost electric vehicles amid hopes French carmakers … Continue reading France to Boost Electric Cars
Continue readingWyboston Lakes is switching on for electric vehicles
Wyboston Lakes have just installed electric vehicle recharging points at their Hotel and Spa near St Neots which will be available to all visitors to the site. These are the first vehicle recharging points in the St Neots area, and an integral part of the Source East Electric Vehicle Recharging Network which will extend throughout … Continue reading Wyboston Lakes is switching on for electric vehicles
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DENSO Develops Vehicle-to-Home Power Supply System for Electric Vehicles
DENSO Corporation has developed a vehicle-to-home (V2H) power supply system for electric vehicles (EV), which is designed to work in coordination with DENSO’ s home energy management system (HEMS). “DENSO and Toyota is working together to develop a V2H power supply system that uses alternating current, and has been conducting demonstration tests using plug-in hybrid … Continue reading DENSO Develops Vehicle-to-Home Power Supply System for Electric Vehicles
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Integration of Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging into Delta E-4 Coupe Electric Vehicles for London Trial
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) and Delta Motorsport, a leading UK automotive and motorsport engineering consultancy, today announced that Delta has agreed to integrate the Qualcomm Halo™ Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) system into its Delta E-4 Coupe electric vehicles, which are intended for deployment in Qualcomm’s London WEVC trial. The London WEVC trial is scheduled … Continue reading Integration of Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging into Delta E-4 Coupe Electric Vehicles for London Trial
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Scottish Energy Company Takes Delivery of Six Elec Cars Ampera
The Ampera Extended-Range Electric Vehicles will be included in the Scottish and Southern Energypool car fleet at various sites across the UK. The Chief Executive of Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), the broadest based energy company in the UK, has taken delivery of six new Vauxhall Ampera Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (E-REV). As well as being … Continue reading Scottish Energy Company Takes Delivery of Six Elec Cars Ampera
Continue reading20000 Electric Vehicles For Zhejiang Kandi in China
Kandi Signed a Letter of Intent With China Aviation Lithium Battery Co., Ltd. to Promote 20,000 Electric Cars with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingWorld tour shows electric vehicles are cool
Xavier Degon and Antonin Guy decided to make a world tour in an electric car to promote electric cars.
Continue readingTysons Corner Marriott Offers Charging for Electric Cars
Electric vehicles will represent 10 percent of global auto sales by 2020, according to Steve Oldham, spokesman, Nissan.
Continue readingImproving the Feasibility of Electric Vehicles
Electric cars are a great alternative to conventional forms of transportation, yet prices remain fairly high and adoption rates low.
Continue readingJust 8,159 electric vehicles were sold in China last year
The State Council has released ambitious plans for new energy after just 8,159 all-electric cars were sold in China last year.
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