Putting more electric vehicles on the road and developing commercial spaceflight are urgent, national, bipartisan priorities. Tesla and SpaceX are giving life to these two American growth industries.
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Putting the spark into electric vehicles
It’s just a concept, but the Nissan ESFLOW electric car with lithium ion batteries proves it’s possible to remain environmentally sympathetic without having to give up the joy of driving.
Continue readingCalifornia and New York Cities to Be the Largest Markets for Electric Vehicles
The growth of the plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) market with lithium ion batteries in the United States will require significant preparation by industry players.
Continue readingWho says electric vehicles need be slow, unexciting, and unattainable?
Who says electric cars need be slow, unexciting, and unattainable? The Nissan Esflow concept, which will debut next month at the Geneva Motor Show, attempts to dispel those stereotypes.
Continue readingChevrolet Volt named MotorWeek’s best car
General Motors and Nissan may be riding high with their respective Volt and Leaf electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingAluminum to replace copper as a conductor in on-board power systems
In comparison to aluminum copper is heavy and expensive. In particular for fully electric vehicles the switch to the cheaper and lighter aluminum would be an interesting option.
Continue readingElectric vehicles quietly hit streets of Victoria
The first new models of electric cars with lithium ion batteries are starting to roll out onto Victoria streets -and are they ever quiet.
Continue readingTesla celebrates opening of Milan store on Feb. 11
Electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries manufacturer Tesla Motors is celebrating the opening of its first showroom in Italy on February 11 with a VIP gala in the capital of haute couture.
Continue readingNissan joins Renault’s electric vehicles partnership with Castilla y León
Nissan has joined Renault’s partnership with the regional government to advance electric cars with lithium ion batteries through the promotion of electric vehicles and an electric car charging network.
Continue reading2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Officially Rated at 32 MPG Highway
Infiniti today announced official EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) fuel economy figures of 32 miles per gallon Highway for its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the all-new 2012 Infiniti M35h.
Continue readingMitsubishi to loan Illinois electric vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors North America will loan the state of Illinois what it called “a limited number” of lithium ion batteries-powered electric cars to try out as part of the state’s fleet.
Continue readingTHINK broadens market approach with new electric vehicles
THINK announces its entry into the electric delivery van segment, with two new electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries designed to meet the growing demand for small electrically powered deliveries.
Continue readingElectric vehicles: The New Opel Ampera Blog
For Opel, 2011 is the year of the Ampera and interest in the electric car suitable for everyday use is already high. That?s why the Opel Ampera Blog is being launched a few months before the Electric Vehicle hits the market.
Continue readingFocus Electric Test Rides at Auto Show
Focus Electric introduces new features and technologies ? including a unique version of the MyFord Touch? driver connect system especially for electric vehicles.
Continue readingThe Age of Electric Vehicles Begins in Europe
The first regular shipment of 100% electric cars Nissan LEAFs bound for Europe is today arriving in North East England.
Continue readingChevrolet Volt Available for Rent at Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise added the Volt to its fleet in early January and is working with all auto manufacturers to make electric vehicles (EV) available to consumers for rental at its neighborhood and airport locations.
Continue readingRenault – France is the center for our electric vehicles
With the production of Renault ZOE in Flins (France) and Renault Kangoo Z.E. in Maubeuge (France), by 2015, 80% of the electric cars sold worldwide by Renault will be produced in France.
Continue readingNational Report on Electric Vehicles
Plug-In Electric Vehicles: A Practical Plan for Progress represents a first-ever evaluation of one of President Obama’s chief environmental campaign goals — putting one million electric vehicles on U.S. highways by 2015.
Continue readingChevrolet Volt Electric Vehicles Begin Arriving at Dealerships
Electric Car with Extended Range is Driving Force Behind Increased Showroom Traffic.
Continue readingNissan LEAF Brings Electric Vehicles to Okinawa
220 electric cars with lithium ion batteries to serve as rental cars within the Prefecture.
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