The Renault-Nissan Alliance is developing a partnership with The Mobility House (TMH) to promote electric cars with lithium ion batteries in Austria and Switzerland.
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Mazda to Lease Electric Vehicles in Japan
Mazda Motor Corporation is independently developing an electric car with lithium ion batteries with plans to commence leasing in Japan in spring 2012.
Continue readingBalqon Receives an Order for 300 Electric Vehicles From China-based Winston Global Energy
Balqon anticipates that it will begin production of the 300 electric vehicles in mid-2011 at its headquarters in Harbor City, California and plans to begin hiring new employees within the next month.
Continue readingTesla Roadster will drive the message of environmental responsibility at Berlin Fashion Week?s
More than 100 owners in Germany recharge their electric vehicles Roadsters from Germany?s clean electricity grid ? and many of them opt for the greenest possible energy supply from their utility providers.
Continue readingCODA appoints former GM exec Philip Murtaugh as CEO
CODA Holdings is a California-based leading developer of advanced Lithium-ion power battery systems and electric vehicles.
Continue readingTesla CEO: By 2030, the only cars sold in America will be electric vehicles
Musk says that by 2020, it will be dirt cheap to have long range vehicle lithium ion batteries packs and that by 2030 the only cars sold in America will be electric-car.
Continue readingServidyne Plugs-in Customers Converting to Electric Fleets
Commercial electric vehicles are becoming more prevalent as more models are being modified to accommodate the EV technology.
Continue readingMitsubishi Electric Vehicles i-MiEV Proves Good Passenger Safety Through ADAC Testing
Mitsubishi electric carsi-MiEV was able to instantly recognize the impact as well as leaving the lithium-ion battery along with their original 88 cells undamaged.
Continue readingMitsubishi will launch a total of eight electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids
In the area of “products and technology,” the company will enhance its lineup and expand its sales territories for electric vehicles and create systems for the recycling and reuse of spent lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingNachman Norwood & Parrott Partner Brings First Chevy Volt to South Carolina, Installs Solar Power
The electric vehicles Chevy Volt went on sale in November 2010 in just seven retail markets.
Continue readingOSRAM Forecasts Electric Vehicles to Benefit Most From New LED Lighting
Improved Energy Efficiency from High Tech Lighting to Help Extend Range of Electric Cars.
Continue readingDetroit First Responders Get Electric Vehicles Safety Training
Safety trainers cover topics specific to electric vehicles such as power shut-off procedures, lithium ion battery details, locations of high-strength steel and cut points for extrication.
Continue readingVirginia Nissan Dealer Touts 2011 Electric Cars Nissan LEAF
At the heart of the electric vehicles Nissan LEAF lies one of the reasons why: its high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor powered by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Continue readingThe EV Cup, the world’s first circuit race series exclusively featuring electric vehicles
The EV Cup, the world’s first circuit race series exclusively featuring zero-emission electric cars with lithium ion batteries, unveiled plans for the launch of its inaugural 2011 season.
Continue readingDebut of electric vehicles Nissan LEAF in Boston
One of the main reasons why lies at the heart of the Nissan LEAF: its high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor powered by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Continue readingChina Will Scale Faster Than US in Race for Electric Vehicles
Given uncertain consumer demand, utilities will have to improve their understanding of consumer preferences for electric cars.
Continue readingToyota Working on Electric Vehicles that Reduce Metal Use
By using less magnets it would cut its demand for rare earths such as neodymium, mostly mined in China and used in electric car motors. The race to produce better electric cars has spurred demand for rare earths.
Continue reading50cycles Electric Bikes Reveal 2011 Kalkhoff Range
50cycles launch their new website promoting the lastest 2011 Kalkhoff electric bicycle range.
Continue readingRenault Fires 2 Men Accused of Selling Secrets About Electric Vehicles
The two men ? Michel Balthazard, formerly a member of the Renault management committee and a top official of the company?s electric car program, and his subordinate Bertrand Rochette ? both received termination notices.
Continue readingAzure Dynamics Receives Record 600 Unit Balance(TM) Hybrid Truck Order
Purolator places record order for 600 BalanceTM Hybrid Electric vehicles to be delivered over the next three years at 200 units per year.
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