A world-leading team of UK engineers has been charged with developing a new motor for electric vehicles that will significantly reduce our future dependency on rare earth metals.
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Endesa and Mitsubishi sign an agreement to promote the electric vehicles in Spain
Since that time it has tirelessly pursued research in this area, culminating in the manufacture and large-scale sale of the first electric car operated by high-density lithium-ion batteries.
Continue readingCODA Closes $147 Million Series D Fundraising
CODA Holdings, a leading developer of electric vehicles and advanced battery systems, announced the successful completion of its Series D preferred investment round, totaling $147 million.
Continue readingGM and SAIC to Develop Electric Vehicles in China
Electric cars produced by the partnership will be sold in China under the Shanghai GM and SAIC brands.
Continue readingDuane Reade and Smith Electric Vehicles Partner to Bring All-Electric Delivery Vehicles to New York’s Streets
In an effort to improve fuel efficiency standards and lower carbon dioxide emissions, Duane Reade announced a partnership with Smith Electric Vehicles to add Newton? zero-emission.
Continue readingToyota Introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
The electric car has a newly developed 4.4 kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack.
Continue readingToyota Introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid
The new Prius Plug-in combines the benefits of the standard Prius model’s hybrid vehicle operation with extended electric vehicles.
Continue readingCheaper lithium ion batteries are good for America?s electric vehicles
The story says that the price of advanced batteries for electric cars is rapidly declining. That?s true. And it?s also very good news, since it makes America more competitive.
Continue readingGE to purchase 1,000 Electric Vehicles from GE Capital to purchase 1,000 Electric Vehicles from PSA Peugeot Citroen
The agreement involves the potential purchase of up to 1,000 electric cars from PSA Peugeot Citroen, by GE Capital.
Continue readingAC Propulsion is a leader in the development of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) capable electric vehicles
itelligence announced the successful “Go Live” implementation of SAP® Business ByDesign? at AC Propulsion, a leader in the development, design and manufacturing of electric car technology with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingProtean Electric In-Wheel Motors at Frankfurt Motor Show
In addition to Protean Electric, BRABUS also has worked with Boston Power, a leading maker of lithium-ion batteries. The EV and hybrid electric vehicles also represent the debut of Boston Power’s liquid-cooled module.
Continue readingRenault Electric Vehicles Equipped with Continental Electric Motor
Renault is showing two series production electric cars, Kangoo Z.E. and Fluence Z.E., at the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2011. Each electric car will be equipped with Continental’s drive motor
Continue readingNissan to sell electric vehicles Leaf in China
Nissan Motor Co has received approval from China to sell its electric car with lithium ion batteries Leaf in China.
Continue readingCobalt: A Critical Metal To Electric Cars
The DOE sees cobalt as such a critical metal because of its use in lithium ion batteries. The DOE predicts that each electric car (PHEVs and Electric Vehicles) will demand 9.4 kg of cobalt.
Continue readingNissan Develops New Quick Charger for Electric Vehicles
It complies with CHAdeMO protocol and is compatible with Nissan electric cars as well as electric vehicles manufactured by other companies.
Continue readingXtreme Green Products maker of electric vehicles has deal to sell wares in Mexico
Xtreme Green’s electric cars use lithium ion iron phosphate battery cells that emit no pollutants.
Continue readingBMW is to develop a new brand of electric vehicles exclusive to China
BMW is to develop a new brand of electric cars with lithium ion batteries exclusive to China.
Continue readingDoE Awards Will Promote Electric Vehicles in 24 States
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced 16 projects supporting activities in 24 states and the District of Columbia to accelerate the adoption of electric cars with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Volt DrivingOwners
The Volt also became the first electric car this century to reach the top of Mount Washington when Eric Cote and his father used both EV and extended-range modes.
Continue readingMitsubishi Motors Announces Price on i-MiEV Electric Car
Due to unforeseen changes in market conditions, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) has decided to make a pricing adjustment of $1135 to the 2012 Mitsubishi i 100% electric vehicles.
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