Many of the technologies of the EV1 in the 1990s, the Two-Mode hybrid SUVs and pickup trucks and the fuel cell Chevrolet Equinox used for the electric vehicles Volt.
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Smith Electric Vehicles will buy its British partner for $15M
Sale creates global leader in emerging all-electric commercial vehicle industry, sets stage for potential Initial Public Offering in 2011.
Continue readingPeugeot?s EX1 electric car breaks more records
This series of records represents a world benchmark in terms of acceleration for an electric vehicle and testifies to the advanced, high-tech know-how of Peugeot when it comes to electric vehicles.
Continue readingNissan Delivers the First electric car Nissan LEAF in Japan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced it has delivered the first 10 lectric vehicles with lithium ion batteries of its 100% zero-emission Nissan LEAF in Japan to the Kanagawa Prefectural Government.
Continue readingRick Hendrick Buys First Volt Offered for Public Sale
Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group, has purchased the first Chevrolet Volt offered for sale.
Continue readingThe Renault-Nissan Alliance Chooses AXA Assistance for Electic Vehicle Assistance in Europe
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has selected AXA Assistance to provide roadside assistance for its electric vehicles in Europe following a call for tender launched in early 2010.
Continue readingPohanka Chevrolet First Chevy Dealer in DC to Receive Electric Car Volt
The Chevy Volt has arrived in DC, says the leading Chevy dealer in DC Pohanka Chevrolet. Pohanka Chevrolet is the first Chevy dealer in DC to receive this ground-breaking new car.
Continue readingSmartphone Users Most Likely to Purchase Electric Vehicles
The industry first Electric Vehicle Study by Zpryme and sponsored by Airbiquity reveals that smartphone users are more likely to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingCalifornia Welcomes Electric Vehicles
The first of new generation of mass-market electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries was recently delivered to a happy customer at a Nissan dealership in my home town, Petaluma.
Continue readingLatest generation Think City
With the additional reassurance of a five-year warranty (or 100,000km ? whichever occurs first) on both the electric car and the battery, there has never been a better time to enter the new and exciting world of electric vehicles.
Continue readingHonda to Start Electric Car Testing Program
Honda’s Next-Generation Personal Mobility Test Electric Vehicless and Charging Facilities Make Public Debut with Saitama Prefecture.
Continue readingNew Electric Demo Car Developed by Valeo and BAIC
The partnership between Valeo and BAIC started in early 2010 with the intent to bring an electric vehicle with lithium ion batteries to series production in 2011.
Continue readingStep-by-Step Guide to Building a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is the logical next step for the millions of people who own hybrid cars or who want an extremely efficient car.
Continue readingNissan Delivers Seattle’s First Electric Vehicles Nissan LEAF
Nissan brings sustainable mobility to Seattle with arrival of the state’s first all-electric car Nissan LEAF, following deliveries earlier in the week in Northern and Southern California, Arizona and Oregon.
Continue readingNissan and Mitsubishi Motors to Expand Scope of Cooperation by Carlos Ghosn
The two companies that have done most to the development of electric vehicles and lithium batteries, shake their cooperation. Great news for electric car development.
Continue readingGreen Automotive invited to China
Green Automotive invited to celebrate first anniversary of U.S. battery manufacturer in China along with provincial Vice-Governor, presidents of state-run investing groups; Green Auto to meet with top Chinese auto execs.
Continue readingNew Kandi electric car Approved for Pilot Cities Throughout China
Kandi’s Newly Approved Lithium Ion Powered KD5011 Expected in Hangzhou Market in Coming Months. New Kandi EV Model Approved for National Subsidy of up to RMB 60,000 per Vehicle in All EV “Pilot” Cities Throughout China.
Continue readingTHINK launches electric vehicles production in Indiana
THINK plans to build 300 THINK City electric cars with lithium ion batteries at the facility by the end of the year.
Continue readingHonda Launched Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program
President and CEO, Tetsuo Iwamura, conducting the first public test drive of a Fit EV prototype and an Accord Sedan test vehicle outfitted with a new two-motor plug-in hybrid system.
Continue readingAzure Dynamics’ Ford Transit Connect Electric LEAD Customer Program Exceeds Expectations with Record Order
Tenth LEAD customer places record order of 30 electric vehicles. LEAD program attracted nearly 150 sales from ten customers and orders continue to be accepted from the general market.
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