The 2011 Volt will be available to Chevrolet customers in California, New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and the Washington D.C. area.
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Renault-Nissan partnership for electric vehicles with Toronto
The Renault?Nissan Alliance announced that Nissan is entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, to advance zero-emission mobility and electric cars in the city.
Continue readingPeugeot to launch the iOn electric vehicles
Due to efficient management of electrical energy, the iOn has a comfortable range of 150 km in the standard European cycle.
Continue readingArrival of Chevrolet Volt in China
First electric vehicles with extended-range capability with lithium ion batteries. Available in domestic market in 2011.
Continue readingRenault presents Kangoo Express Z.E. at euros 20,000 excluding VAT
Depending on country, this electric vehicle with lithium ion batteries will cost between euros15,000 excluding VAT (including a tax incentive subsidy of euros5,000) and euros 20,000 excluding VAT.
Continue readingSmart to show electric scooters in Paris
In addition to its innovative technical solutions, the new escooter convinces with its distinctive, state-of-the-art design and simple handling.
Continue readingPeugeot EX1: 100% electric concept car
Between now and the end of the year, China, the world?s largest car market, will be the setting for the EX1 to pursue other world records.
Continue readingBMW ActiveE: the next phase of the BMW Group?s ongoing electric vehicles development
Based on the chassis of a BMW 1 Series Coupe it features a newly developed electric drivetrain and a lithium-ion battery-packed developed in cooperation with SB-LiMotive.
Continue readingFord Transit Connect Electric Van Rolls Off The Line In Michigan
The collaboration between Ford, Azure Dynamics, Johnson Controls-Saft and AM General shows that Michigan is rapidly becoming a center for electrics vehicle development.
Continue readingAmsterdam and Renault-Nissan Alliance partner for electric vehicles
The City of Amsterdam has made a clear declaration that electric vehicles represent the future of transport in its busy city centre by signing a Definitive Agreement with the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Continue readingElectric Car Era Begins November at the LA Auto Show
Mass-Production Electric Vehicles Become Available to Consumers. The first electric cars to kick-off this new era are the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf, expected to arrive in November and December of this year.
Continue readingVauxhall Unveils Vivaro E-Concept At Hanover CV Show
Vauxhall?s Vivaro e-Concept, an electric van with an extended range of up to 250 miles, will make its debut on Wednesday this week at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany.
Continue readingChevrolet Volt, Nissan LEAF and Other Electric Vehicles to Participate in Detroit Ride-and-Drive, October 12-13
This October, the Business of Plugging In(SM) conference will host an exclusive ride-and-drive event offering attendees the opportunity to get behind the wheel of several production and concept electric vehicles.
Continue readingHertz Global EV Will Catalyze Widespread Use of Electric Vehicles
Hertz and its partners are planning to roll out the EV rental program starting this autumn with full-scale deployment in both the U.S. and other countries beginning in 2011.
Continue readingTV host test drives new plug-in Toyota
The electric car can travel as an electric-only vehicle for up to 30 kilometres, reaching highway speeds of up to 100km/h. Unlike the standard Prius hybrid, the new models run on lithium-ion batteries.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Tesla Motors will open its newest showroom Sept. 30 in the heart of Paris
Automaker?s newest showroom will open to the public Sept. 30 and host media and test drives throughout the Paris Motor Show.
Continue readingCODA Automotive Launches Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Its Electric Car Sedan
The electric car will qualify for additional California state incentives, including up to a $5,000 tax rebate as available through the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.
Continue readingRLE International and Energetique launch maxEV Electric Vehicles
Since the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in December 2009, RLE International and Energetique have set a goal of generating Electric Vehicles for a broad range of mobility applications.
Continue readingNissan LEAF electric car earns praise By Simon Sproule
One interesting theme emerging from these initial test drives is that journalists are going to have to find new ways to assess electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingGM Extends EV Development with Demo Fleet of Electric Chevrolet Cruzes
Developed by GM and LG for Demonstration Fleet in South Korea. Early Testing Estimates Up to 160 km (100 Miles) of Range on a Single Charge. Project to Begin by End of October.
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