The story says that the price of advanced batteries for electric cars is rapidly declining. That?s true. And it?s also very good news, since it makes America more competitive.
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GE to purchase 1,000 Electric Vehicles from GE Capital to purchase 1,000 Electric Vehicles from PSA Peugeot Citroen
The agreement involves the potential purchase of up to 1,000 electric cars from PSA Peugeot Citroen, by GE Capital.
Continue readingAC Propulsion is a leader in the development of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) capable electric vehicles
itelligence announced the successful “Go Live” implementation of SAP® Business ByDesign? at AC Propulsion, a leader in the development, design and manufacturing of electric car technology with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingProtean Electric In-Wheel Motors at Frankfurt Motor Show
In addition to Protean Electric, BRABUS also has worked with Boston Power, a leading maker of lithium-ion batteries. The EV and hybrid electric vehicles also represent the debut of Boston Power’s liquid-cooled module.
Continue readingRenault Electric Vehicles Equipped with Continental Electric Motor
Renault is showing two series production electric cars, Kangoo Z.E. and Fluence Z.E., at the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2011. Each electric car will be equipped with Continental’s drive motor
Continue readingNissan to sell electric vehicles Leaf in China
Nissan Motor Co has received approval from China to sell its electric car with lithium ion batteries Leaf in China.
Continue readingCobalt: A Critical Metal To Electric Cars
The DOE sees cobalt as such a critical metal because of its use in lithium ion batteries. The DOE predicts that each electric car (PHEVs and Electric Vehicles) will demand 9.4 kg of cobalt.
Continue readingNissan Develops New Quick Charger for Electric Vehicles
It complies with CHAdeMO protocol and is compatible with Nissan electric cars as well as electric vehicles manufactured by other companies.
Continue readingXtreme Green Products maker of electric vehicles has deal to sell wares in Mexico
Xtreme Green’s electric cars use lithium ion iron phosphate battery cells that emit no pollutants.
Continue readingBMW is to develop a new brand of electric vehicles exclusive to China
BMW is to develop a new brand of electric cars with lithium ion batteries exclusive to China.
Continue readingDoE Awards Will Promote Electric Vehicles in 24 States
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced 16 projects supporting activities in 24 states and the District of Columbia to accelerate the adoption of electric cars with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Volt DrivingOwners
The Volt also became the first electric car this century to reach the top of Mount Washington when Eric Cote and his father used both EV and extended-range modes.
Continue readingMitsubishi Motors Announces Price on i-MiEV Electric Car
Due to unforeseen changes in market conditions, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) has decided to make a pricing adjustment of $1135 to the 2012 Mitsubishi i 100% electric vehicles.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Already Satisfy Our Daily Needs
Europe?s Largest Trial of Low Carbon Vehicles Finds Electric Cars Already Satisfy Our Daily Needs.
Continue readingHybrid Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Sales to Surpass 100,000 Electric Vehicles Annually by 2017
Pike Research’s analysis further indicates that most HEV, PHEV, and BEV trucks will utilize different chemistries of lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries.
Continue readingL.A.’s Car Rental Company Offers Electric Car Karma
The Fisker Karma, a stunning new entry to the hybrid luxury sports sedan class, is now available through MPG Car Rental, a Los Angeles-based rental company that specializes in electric vehicles.
Continue readingChina plans to boost electric vehicles purchases
A new electric car at an industry exhibition in Beijing. Several ministries are joining hands in an effort to improve subsidy policies to help growth of the electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries in China.
Continue readingReva NXR electric vehicles
The electric cars with lithium ion batteries are considered as the future as the renewable resources are depleting at a faster rate.
Continue readingThe first arrivals from Renault?s Z.E. electric cars family with lithium ion batteries are nearly here
The Fluence Z.E. is a four-door saloon that goes on sale in the UK during the first half of 2012, priced from only £17,850 on-the-road.
Continue readingSkoda begins production of electric vehicles
Skoda has started production of its first ever fully electric car ? the Octavia E Line.
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