Electric cars on the other hand will be using electricity from lithium ion batteries that have been charged from power generated earlier in the day from wind turbines.
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PSA Velv Electric Vehicles
Known by its French acronym VELV, the light city electric car has been developed with a consortium of French companies.
Continue readingElectric vehicles sales rise in Europe to 5,222 electric cars
Electric car sales in the 15 EU countries have increased tenfold in the first 6 months of 2011 compared with the same period in 2010 with 5,222 electric cars sold, according to a report from JATO Dynamics.
Continue readingAffirma and Isofoton to supply solar power for electric vehicless
Affirma Energy and Isofoton are participating actively in the development of future charging stations for electric car lithium ion batteries expected to spring up all over Spain in a relatively short period of time.
Continue readingFord plans to make electric vehicles in China
Ford Motor may make electric cars with lithium ion batteries in China according to chief executive officer Alan Mulally.
Continue readingCanada urged to back string of charging stations for electric vehicles
Electric Mobility Canada is asking the federal government for $15 million to kick-start a coastto-coast “green highway” that will include a string of about 100 rapid charging stations for electric cars.
Continue readingVehicle-to-grid (V2G) venture eV2g connects to utility NRG
It’s been said that utilities see electric vehicles as batteries on wheels. A university project to use electric cars to stabilize the grid has brought utility NRG to put that idea to the test.
Continue readingElectric car owners say new electric vehicles exceed expectations
As the experimental Leaf electric cars endured their first Valley summer, Stack and other owners said the lithium ion batteries and air-conditioners held up well.
Continue readingEuropean electric vehicles charging standards agreed
The European motor industry has agreed on a common system for charging any electric car across Europe.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles – Penetration Rates to be Highest in Smaller States
Consumer attitudes toward electric cars differ from state to state, as well. Electric car penetration will be influenced by several factors.
Continue readingNissan delivers first electric vehicles Nissan LEAF in Canada
Nissan Canada made history when it delivered the first electric car Nissan LEAF to a Canadian consumer at an event in Ottawa.
Continue readingChrysler Providing Duke Energy in Charlotte With Test Fleet of Electric Vehicles
Ten plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to Duke Energy in Charlotte, N.C. as part of a demonstration project by Chrysler Group LLC,
Continue readingGE Capital Fleet Services Breaks Ground on Learning Center for Electric Vehicles
GE Capital Fleet Services broke ground on a comprehensive portfolio of electric car deployment and help GE commercial customers evaluate electric cars.
Continue readingAlternative to rare earth metals
A world-leading team of UK engineers has been charged with developing a new motor for electric vehicles that will significantly reduce our future dependency on rare earth metals.
Continue readingEndesa and Mitsubishi sign an agreement to promote the electric vehicles in Spain
Since that time it has tirelessly pursued research in this area, culminating in the manufacture and large-scale sale of the first electric car operated by high-density lithium-ion batteries.
Continue readingCODA Closes $147 Million Series D Fundraising
CODA Holdings, a leading developer of electric vehicles and advanced battery systems, announced the successful completion of its Series D preferred investment round, totaling $147 million.
Continue readingGM and SAIC to Develop Electric Vehicles in China
Electric cars produced by the partnership will be sold in China under the Shanghai GM and SAIC brands.
Continue readingDuane Reade and Smith Electric Vehicles Partner to Bring All-Electric Delivery Vehicles to New York’s Streets
In an effort to improve fuel efficiency standards and lower carbon dioxide emissions, Duane Reade announced a partnership with Smith Electric Vehicles to add Newton? zero-emission.
Continue readingToyota Introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
The electric car has a newly developed 4.4 kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack.
Continue readingToyota Introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid
The new Prius Plug-in combines the benefits of the standard Prius model’s hybrid vehicle operation with extended electric vehicles.
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