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Renault set for new tie-up with Daimler
Renault and Nissan are developing an extensive line of zero-emission electric vehicles, including Nissan’s Leaf, while Daimler could contribute its robust diesel engines for luxury cars and trucks.
Continue readingTHINK to begin selling city electric car in New York
Today, pioneering electric car company THINK announced plans to begin selling the THINK City, one of the world?s first highway-capable electric vehicles, in New York and other select cities later this year.
Continue readingMitsubishi to Begin Sales of the i-MiEV by 619,000 Yen
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to Begin Sales of the i-MiEV New-Generation Electric Vehicle to Individuals – MSRP Lowered by 619,000 Yen –
Continue readingEVCARCO Announces Strategic Partnership With EnVision Motor Company
EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) Announces Strategic Partnership With EnVision Motor Company EVCARCO Secures Dealership Group Alliance for Latest in Highway Speed Electric Vehicles.
Continue readingLEO Motors Receives Purchase Order for 1,170 Scooters
This represents the first mass purchase order to Leo Motors, which has until now been a development stage company, since its inception.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Pricing Demonstrates Viability of Electrification
The LEAF is an affordable car, far more so when fuel cost savings over the life of the vehicle are taken into account.
Continue readingJapanese start buying affordable electric vehicles
Japan’s first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms as the futuristic technology becomes more affordable amid a burgeoning price war. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to Begin Sales of the i-MiEV.
Continue readingSmith Electric U.S. Taps $22 Million in Funding
Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corporation will receive $32 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to produce all-electric, zero emissions trucks.
Continue readingZAP Alias and Jonway SUV Enter Korea Electric Vehicle Challenge
The first-ever Korea Electric Vehicle Challenge took place this weekend outside Seoul with electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) and distribution partner in Korea Samyang Optics (008080.KS).
Continue readingElectric Scooters and Motorcycles to Accelerate a New Culture for Eco-friendly Mobility
Electric scooters and motorcycles offer smart, eco-friendly and accessible mobility options for urban transportation.
Continue readingEthiopia launches electric vehicles
Ethiopia has launched an electric car, despite suffering from power shortages. It is only the second African country to do so, after South Africa.
Continue readingNissan’s Leaf gets a price tag: $25,000 (?20,000)
Nissan’s Leaf — its new all-electric car — will cost $32,780, officials announced Tuesday. The chargers to power it up were developed by Monrovia-based AeroVironment Inc. and will run $2,200.
Continue readingFord and Microsoft Team Up To Help Electric Vehicles Recharge More Effectively
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Microsoft Corp. are leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future by announcing a new solution that will make electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable for consumers.
Continue readingTesla Sweeps Monte Carlo Alternative Energy Rally
Driven by Formula One driver Erik Comas, Tesla Roadster becomes first electric vehicle to win three-day rally and first victory for an EV in an FIA-sanctioned competition.
Continue readingBalqon Corporation Expands Distribution of Its Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles into Colombia
Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN) announced that it has entered into a Dealer Agreement with Industrias IVOR.
Continue readingTelematics Can Reduce Range Anxiety and Enhance the Electric Vehicle Ownership Experience
Range anxiety remains the major challenge to be resolved to facilitate mass adoption of Electric Vehicles in the coming years.
Continue readingTesla Delivers First Electric Car in Spain
Tesla Motors has delivered its first car to a customer in Spain, and the new owner charges his Roadster exclusively with renewable energy.
Continue readingNissan Will Launch Pre-Orders for electric car Nissan LEAF (?30,000)
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the beginning of the pre-order for the electric vehicles in Japan as well as pricing for consumers: will be 2.99 million yen ($40,000, ?30,000).
Continue readingLi-ion motors announces the long distance testing
Li-ion Motors Corp. (OTCBB:LMCO), Engineering of emission-free electric vehicles propulsion systems using the latest lithium battery technology, is pleased to announce the initializing of the long distance testing.
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