On Sunday, August 12, 2012 Plug’n Drive is hosting its first annual “EV Day” at Yonge-Dundas Square in downtown Toronto from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This inaugural event is bringing together all the key players in the electric car industry for a showcase and the largest electric car test drive that downtown Toronto has … Continue reading Electric Vehicles are landing in Yonge-Dundas Square on August 12th
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Mitsubishi halts electric vehicles to Peugeot
Mitsubishi Motors has “temporarily” halted shipments of its i-MiEV electric car to PSA Peugeot Citroen. The firm said it would stop deliveries of the electric vehicles, branded iOn Peugeot and Citroën C-Zero in Europe, that began after the two firms signed a supply deal two years ago. “This is a temporary stoppage for adjusting stocks … Continue reading Mitsubishi halts electric vehicles to Peugeot
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Electric vehicles group wants Senate to pass SB 2856
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) is urging the Senate to approve Senate bill 2856, authored by Senator Ralph Recto, which provides incentives to importers and manufacturers of electric vehicles. Now pending at the Senate, SB 2856 is the counterpart measure of House bill 5460 earlier approved by the House of Representatives. “We hope the … Continue reading Electric vehicles group wants Senate to pass SB 2856
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U.S. Military Adds More Electric Vehicles
It’s not too uncommon to find hybrids and electric cars within the Department of Defense budget. Electric vehicles are becoming a more common sight on military bases as the Department of Defense adds “road-capable” electric cars such as the Chevy Volt to a fleet of thousands of smaller battery-powered vehicles. Some of the Micro-Vett Edyone … Continue reading U.S. Military Adds More Electric Vehicles
Continue readingElectric Vehicles in the US
The scope of this report includes the entire range of electric vehicles including plug-in electric vehicles and pure electric vehicles. Electric Vehicle Market in the US 2011-2015 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0943173/Electric-Vehicle-Market-in-the-US-2011-2015.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Clean_Vehicle TechNavio’s analysts forecast the Electric Vehicle market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 43.39 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors … Continue reading Electric Vehicles in the US
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Electric Vehicles: BMW Adds One More Model to their Electric Vehicle Line Up for London 2012
BMW, Official Automotive Partner to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is keeping the Games moving with a range of fully electric vehicles as part of the fleet. The 160 BMW 1 Series ActiveE models and 40 MINI E’s are being used for many duties including shuttling athletes and officials within the Olympic Park … Continue reading Electric Vehicles: BMW Adds One More Model to their Electric Vehicle Line Up for London 2012
Continue readingGE, Ford, University of Michigan Working to Extend Battery Life for Electric Vehicless
In what could propel electric vehicles (EVs) miles down the road toward commercial viability, GE researchers, in partnership with Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan, will develop a smart, miniaturized sensing system that has the potential to significantly extend the life of car batteries over conventional battery systems used in electric vehicles today. … Continue reading GE, Ford, University of Michigan Working to Extend Battery Life for Electric Vehicless
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From January to July has sold 290 electric cars in Spain
In July 50 electric vehicles were sold in Spain, a small figure, but showing the progress of the electric car with lithium ion batteries. The hybrid car registrations rose to 1,063 units during the month of July, an increase of 25.35% over the same month of 2011, according to REVE. The increase in hybrid sales … Continue reading From January to July has sold 290 electric cars in Spain
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Abu Dhabi launches region’s first rapid electric car charger
Abu Dhabi has installed the first rapid charging station in the Middle East, reducing the time taken to recharge electric cars by over 90 percent, it was announced this week. The CHAdeMO-certified Rapid Charger, the first of its kind in the region, has been installed at Masdar City, the low-carbon development backed by the Abu … Continue reading Abu Dhabi launches region’s first rapid electric car charger
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CarCharging(TM) to Provide Charging Services for Electric Cars
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) (OTCBB: CCGI) (‘CarCharging’), a nationwide provider of EV charging services, is excited to announce that through an exclusive partnership with the City of Coconut Creek, charging services for electric vehicles (EV) will soon be offered at City Hall, located at 4800 W. Copans Road, Coconut Creek, Florida, 33063. ‘Coconut … Continue reading CarCharging(TM) to Provide Charging Services for Electric Cars
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The AMT launches its first public charging stations of The Electric Circuit
As a founding partner of The Electric Circuit, the Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) is proud to launch public charging stations for electric vehicles at its park-and-ride facilities. Twenty charging stations are now installed at the following ten park-and-rides in the greater Montréal area: the Chambly, Chevrier and De Montarville lots, at the Terrebonne terminal, … Continue reading The AMT launches its first public charging stations of The Electric Circuit
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Malta strategy for electric vehicles launched
A national strategy for the introduction of electric cars in Malta was launched this morning. The strategy was spearheaded by a committee set up in June last year which consulted with stakeholders. It also carried out a survey on the public’s perception of conventional cars and attitude to alternative means of transport. Committee chairman Peter … Continue reading Malta strategy for electric vehicles launched
Continue readingFord is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing infrastructure for the electric vehicles in the U.S.
Ford is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing infrastructure for the electric cars in the U.S. Ford is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing electric vehicle infrastructure in the U.S. – now with more than 9,400 public charging stations – by equipping cars like C-MAX Energi … Continue reading Ford is making sure its customers can take advantage of the rapidly growing infrastructure for the electric vehicles in the U.S.
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Hydro-Québec launches experimental project on electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid (V2G-V2H)
Hydro-Québec’s research institute (IREQ) is proud to award GRIDbot Canada—whose products are manufactured in Shawinigan, Québec—the contract for the development and supply of an advanced bidirectional charging station for an experimental project on vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home power exchanges (V2G-V2H). The goal of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems is to use the electricity stored in the batteries of … Continue reading Hydro-Québec launches experimental project on electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid (V2G-V2H)
Continue readingRenault and the CEA continue their cooperation on lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles
Renault and the CEA signed a strategic partnership in 2010 on the development of innovative batteries for electric vehicles and, more broadly, on sustainable mobility. The partnership currently involves 200 people, two-thirds CEA, one-third Renault, working at the CEA sites in Grenoble and Saclay and Renault’s Technocentre in Guyancourt. The results achieved by the … Continue reading Renault and the CEA continue their cooperation on lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles
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Electric Vehicles: Nissan LEAF electric cars start patrolling Portuguese streets
Portuguese criminals need to take extra care if they want to avoid being caught red-handed. Local police have taken delivery of a fleet of stealthy Nissan LEAF electric vehicles, allowing them to arrive at the scene of a crime in near silence. The eight Nissan LEAF police cars will be operated by Portugal’s PSP … Continue reading Electric Vehicles: Nissan LEAF electric cars start patrolling Portuguese streets
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Mahindra Reva Receives Prestigious IGBC ‘Platinum’ Rating
Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (Mahindra Reva), a global pioneer of electric vehicle technology, today announced that it has been awarded the ‘Platinum’ Rating from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The Mahindra Reva plant was awarded the ‘platinum rating’ in the site review by IGBC and thus set a unique record of becoming … Continue reading Mahindra Reva Receives Prestigious IGBC ‘Platinum’ Rating
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GE Scientists Successfully Test World-Class Traction Motor For Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Engineers at GE Global Research are advancing motor technology that could have a substantial impact on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) of the future. “This is a significant accomplishment. We at GE are pushing the boundaries to build more robust, yet more efficient motors for hybrid and fully electric platforms” GE recently tested a prototype … Continue reading GE Scientists Successfully Test World-Class Traction Motor For Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Continue readingFrance to Boost Electric Cars
REVE The recovery plan will boost consumer bonuses for purchasing electric vehicles. France will boost its support for electric cars as part of a recovery plan amid growing concern for the country’s crisis-hit motor industry and top carmaker Peugeot. The recovery plan includes a range of measures to boost electric vehicles amid hopes French carmakers … Continue reading France to Boost Electric Cars
Continue readingWyboston Lakes is switching on for electric vehicles
Wyboston Lakes have just installed electric vehicle recharging points at their Hotel and Spa near St Neots which will be available to all visitors to the site. These are the first vehicle recharging points in the St Neots area, and an integral part of the Source East Electric Vehicle Recharging Network which will extend throughout … Continue reading Wyboston Lakes is switching on for electric vehicles
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