The Fisker Karma, the world?s first true Electric Car with extended range and lithium ion batteries, took to the streets of Monaco, completing a couple of laps.
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Renault electric vehicles
Renault, the first to offer a range of four electric cars with lithium ion batteries accessible, reconfirms its commitment by launching an advertising campaign.
Continue readingFord Identifies Optimal Location for Electric Vehicles Charge Ports
Ford’s aggressive electrification strategy includes the launch of five electric cars in North America by 2012 and Europe by 2013.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles International Will Use California Energy Commission Grant
Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced that it will use a $3.9 million grant from the California Energy Commission to expand and modernize its primary U.S. manufacturing facility.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Chevrolet Volt Owners Charging with Solar Power
ZD Wines has had a solar energy station for the past three years and purchasing my electric car Volt was a driving factor in installing a solar photovoltaic system at my house.
Continue readingNFPA and SAE International Announce Second Summit on Safe Implementation of Electric Vehicles
Hybrid-electric and electric vehicles continue to proliferate on our roadways and it is important to build on the positive progress now occurring in the safety infrastructure.
Continue readingChu Announces Addition of Electric Vehicles to Federal Fleet
These electric cars and lithium ion batteries signal the next step toward reaching the Obama Administration?s goal of getting 1 million electric vehicles on America?s roads by 2015.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Nissan LEAF Earns top Safety Rating
First 100% Electric Car Ever Awarded Five Stars.
Continue readingFord Talking Vehicles
Ford launched the electric vehicles Transit Connect van in 2010, and in addition to the electric car Focus in late 2011, will introduce C-MAX Hybrid, a second next-generation lithium-ion battery hybrid.
Continue readingUS to install electric car charging stations in 5 cities
To boost use of electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries, the Obama administration is installing charging stations for government electric cars in Washington, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Nissan Leaf gets solar power
The advanced solar energy chargers, which will be operational for use by Nissan employees and visitors by July 1, are designed to charge the Nissan LEAF, the world?s first affordable, all electric car.
Continue readingNorth Lanarkshire Council purchases fleet of Mitsubishi electric cars i-MiEVs
North Lanarkshire Council just got a little bit greener by taking delivery of 12 new pure electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries to extend its pool car scheme.
Continue readingWhy Electric Vehicles Have Already Triumphed
Such efficiency is a key selling point for electric cars with lithium ion batteries like the Tesla?one buyer in Tesla’s New York City showroom was there to upgrade from a Prius.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Chevrolet Volt Makes Japan Debut
The Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car made its debut in Japan today at the opening of the annual Spring Congress of the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers in Yokohama.
Continue readingJapanese electric car goes 300 km on single charge
The electric car SIM-LEI, equipped with high-performance in-wheel motors, achieved 333 km of driving distance, twice as long as the current electric cars with normal capacity lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepares for Production Boost
Already in tight supply, the number of electric cars Volts available for delivery to retail customers will be further restricted over the next three months.
Continue readingGM to Install Solar Power to Power Volt Electric Vehicles
The electricity generated from the installation will be used to power the Chevrolet Volt electric car with lithium ion batteries manufactured by GM.
Continue readingMajority of Consumers Ready to Consider Buying Plug-in Electric Vehicles
The majority of consumers would consider buying a plug-in electric car (PEV) for their next car purchase, according to a global study by Accenture (NYSE:ACN).
Continue readingWhat Electric Car Convenience Is Worth
It appears that even modest electric vehicles with today?s limited lithium ion batteries range, if marketed correctly to segments with appropriate driving behavior, comprise a large enough market.
Continue readingCollaboration Among Industry Participants is Critical to the Success of Electric Vehicles
While automakers continue to bring electric cars to the marketplace, governments, local municipalities and utility companies are challenged with building the infrastructure required.
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