Here Josey Wardle, project manager at Charge your Car debunks some of the myths around electric vehicles. Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly seen as a viable, everyday mode of transport, offering many benefits to businesses and individuals alike, and not just the realm of the tech savvy and environmentally aware. However, despite the clear benefits, there are … Continue reading Busting the myths around electric vehicles
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National Plug In Day promotes electric vehicles
According to the Department of Energy’s website, there are more than 4,400 charging stations nationwide. Sunday is National Plug In Day and more than 50 cities across the country are celebrating electric vehicles. “I saw this car and I just I just had to have it,” David Aubuchon said. Aubuchon is talking about his Tesla … Continue reading National Plug In Day promotes electric vehicles
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New study recommends mass adoption of electric vehicles
California will need mass consumer adoption of electric vehicles to meet its long-term energy and environmental goals and to improve its economy. In the past few years, major automakers have begun marketing electric vehicles, introducing a range of cars and trucks that can “plug in” to the grid for electricity to power the engine, either … Continue reading New study recommends mass adoption of electric vehicles
Continue readingElectric Drive Transportation Association Responds to CBO Report on Federal Tax Credits for Electric Vehicle Purchases
“The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report ‘Effects of Federal Tax Credits for the Purchase of Electric Vehicles’ can be another useful contribution to the conversation on the benefit of investment in electric drive. It is important to highlight, however, some of the report’s acknowledged limitations. In evaluating the effectiveness of the credit, the report provides … Continue reading Electric Drive Transportation Association Responds to CBO Report on Federal Tax Credits for Electric Vehicle Purchases
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Smith Electric Vehicles to raise $77 mln in IPO
Smith Electric Vehicles plans to raise about $77 million in its initial public offering on Friday to support its business as a maker of medium duty, battery-powered commercial trucks aimed at replacing diesel fuel models. The Kansas City, Mo., company bills itself as the only vehicle manufacturer selling to major commercial fleets in the U.S. … Continue reading Smith Electric Vehicles to raise $77 mln in IPO
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SEAT delivers two electric vehicles to Madrid
This morning SEAT delivered two all-electric cars to Madrid City Hall. The vehicles are two Altea XL Electric Ecomotive models – totally electric and zero CO2 emissions. Ramón Paredes, SEAT Vice-President for Governmental and Institutional Relations for SEAT and the Volkswagen Group in Spain, made delivery of the vehicles to Madrid mayoress Ana Botella this … Continue reading SEAT delivers two electric vehicles to Madrid
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ABB’s First US-Based Fast Charger for Electric Vehicles
The first ABB (NYSE: ABB) DC fast charger for electric vehicles in the United States is now installed and operational in New Berlin, Wisconsin. ABB employs approximately 500 people in Wisconsin, where production for the chargers began in early September. Called the Terra 51 direct current (DC) fast charger, the unit reduces EV charging times … Continue reading ABB’s First US-Based Fast Charger for Electric Vehicles
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Nearly 1 in 4 Plug-In Electric Vehicles Sold in the US From 2012 to 2020 Will be Sold in California
Between 2012 and 2020 nearly one in every four PEVs sold in the United States will be sold in California. The likelihood that a North American consumer will choose to buy a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is based on a variety of factors: age, race, gender, income, attitudes toward renewable energy, and so on. One … Continue reading Nearly 1 in 4 Plug-In Electric Vehicles Sold in the US From 2012 to 2020 Will be Sold in California
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Military Buying Chevrolet Volt Electric Vehicles For U.S. Bases
In July, the Marine Corps base in Miramar, California acquired two Chevrolet Volts that are charged from solar power. The base installed a solar-powered charging station that has space for charging four electric cars at a time. That means the Marine Corps can drive short distances in the Volts using only solar power, rather than … Continue reading Military Buying Chevrolet Volt Electric Vehicles For U.S. Bases
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The World Needs More Electric Cars
PK Surendran, the senior at Postnoon sees global need for transition to more electric vehicles, especially in China and the USA, as well as his native India. Electric vehicles, solar-propelled vehicles and other mode of non-pollutant vehicles alone can save the future. Vehicles run on fossil fuel keep increasing and emerging economies like India, China … Continue reading The World Needs More Electric Cars
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Ford reducing rare earth metal use in 2013 electric cars
Most of the reduction comes from switching away from Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries to lithium–ion. New projected 47-mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid and EPA-certified 47-mpg C-MAX Hybrid feature lighter, more efficient, more powerful lithium-ion batteries that are expected to reduce Ford’s use of expensive, rare earth metals by up to 500,000 pounds annually. Dysprosium, the most expensive … Continue reading Ford reducing rare earth metal use in 2013 electric cars
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Zipcar Includes New Honda Fit EV
The new Honda Fit EVs will be placed in Zipcar locations throughout San Francisco this month, including the InterContinental Hotel, Parc 55 (near the Powell St. BART) and City Hall at 34 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. These vehicles will be available for hourly reservation by all Zipcar members, starting from just $8.00 per hour. … Continue reading Zipcar Includes New Honda Fit EV
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Nissan TeRRA concept car announced ahead of Paris Motor Show
The Nissan TeRRA SUV concept, to be unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show on Sep 27, combines two outstanding Nissan strengths – SUVs and EVs – in a vehicle that is equally in its element off-road in the wild or gliding silently through a sophisticated urban setting. With an innovative 4×4 fuel-cell electric powertrain … Continue reading Nissan TeRRA concept car announced ahead of Paris Motor Show
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Mahindra Reva to launch 5 electric vehicles
Two months ahead of the much-awaited next-gen electric car, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, a Mahindra Group company, is finalizing an aggressive product roadmap to expand its electric car business in India and overseas markets. The company, which is likely to launch its new electric car, the four-seater Reva NXR during Diwali festival, has … Continue reading Mahindra Reva to launch 5 electric vehicles
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BYD sells its first electric cars in Thailand
BYD has been testing its all-electric e6 with Shenzhen, China taxi operators for more than two years. The company has also sold about 200 battery-electric buses worldwide. BYD, whose investors include Warren Buffett, was testing its EVs in Los Angeles as early as 2010 and had previously set U.S. launch dates for 2010, 2011 and … Continue reading BYD sells its first electric cars in Thailand
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Electric Cars Could Drive up Lithium Prices an Additional 20 Percent Annually
Nova Mining Corp President James Dilger successfully has led the Company to focus on taking advantage of ideal market conditions for lithium as consumer demand for long-life batteries, such as those used in Apple’s popular products and in electric vehicles, continues to pressure current supplies and increase prices. Nova Mining Corp recently learned that it … Continue reading Electric Cars Could Drive up Lithium Prices an Additional 20 Percent Annually
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Electric Car Market and Charging Infrastructure
Frost & Sullivan analysts will open the conference with their Outlook for the Electric Vehicle Market and Charging Infrastructure presentation, which will outline the current status and future outlook of the EV market and the factors shaping its outlook. Additionally, the presentation will examine the outlook of the charging infrastructure, critical to the adoption of … Continue reading Electric Car Market and Charging Infrastructure
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Electric Vehicles Invade Evergreen Brick Works Sunday, September 9
4th Annual EV Fest Features Over 30 Exhibitors Showcasing EV’s Old and New TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2012 /CNW/ – WHAT: Toronto Hydro is sponsoring EV Fest 2012, an event that showcases personally converted electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, eBikes and electric scooters. This year’s event features vehicles both old and new including a … Continue reading Electric Vehicles Invade Evergreen Brick Works Sunday, September 9
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The Pope’s faith in electric vehicles
Car makers give cars to the Pope all the time because it’s good publicity. French automaker Renault has given Pope Benedict XVI an electric car to whizz around in within the grounds of the Vatican and his summer home of Castel Gandolfo, the Holy See said Thursday. Now Renault decided to step up the game … Continue reading The Pope’s faith in electric vehicles
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Benedict XVI receives electric car
Benedict XVI has always expressed his concern on caring for the environment. In 2009, he even had solar panels installed at the Vatican to help with some its energy needs. Now, the pope is taking another step forward in “going green”. The French car company Renault gave one of their new electric cars as a … Continue reading Benedict XVI receives electric car
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