Electric buses developed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Hankuk Fiber and Hyundai Heavy Industries will begin service from the end of this year in Mt. Nam and Yeouido, the city said Thursday.
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The Renault-Nissan Alliance, Yulon-Nissan and Taichung City, Taiwan Partner to Study Electric Vehicles
The Renault-Nissan Alliance (the Alliance), Yulon-Nissan Motor (YNM) and Taiwan’s Taichung City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote electric cars with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingToshiba to Build Drive Motors for Electric Vehicles in the U.S.
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) will expand capacity in Houston, Texas for production of motors for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).
Continue readingElectric vehicles arrives at Vauxhall
Vauxhall’s prototype electric car has arrived at its Ellesmere Port plant. The Ampera goes on sale in 2012 but it is not certain whether it will be built in the UK.
Continue readingUK: Mitsubishi i-MiEVs arrive in the North East England
Six electric vehicles Mitsubishi i-MiEVs have arrived in North East England to form the next stage of the groundbreaking low carbon vehicle trials taking place in the region.
Continue readingTrikke Preps for Growth With Its 3-Wheel Electric Vehicles
Trikke Tech, Inc. announced the completion of the soft launch phase of the Trikke Tribred line of light weight, 3-wheeled electric vehicles, and the company is now ramping up operations and distribution.
Continue readingThe Future of Electric Vehicles: Technology, Infrastructure Developments and the Future Outlook
In the US, it has been estimated by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory that if 73% of the country’s cars and light vehicles turned electric, it could cut oil demand by half of the country’s current imports.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Unplugged 2010
Frost & Sullivan’s Electric Vehicles Unplugged 2010: Parliamentarians and Industry Stake Holders Gather Together in Support of Green Mobility.
Continue readingGlobal demand for electric vehicles could outweigh near-term supply
Over 25% of drivers surveyed across US, Europe, China and Japan said they would likely consider purchasing plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) or electric vehicles (EVs), as soon as they become available.
Continue readingAzure Dynamics Announces Closing of Equity Investment by Johnson Controls
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) (“Azure”), a world leader in electric vehicles, announced
Continue readingElectric car Nissan LEAF Eligible for $8,500 Incentive in Ontario
Ontario’s Transportation Minister, the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, announced provincial incentives to promote electric vehicles in Ontario.
Continue readingMitsubishi Motors: UK’s Largest Electric Vehicle Trial
Electric Vehicles are parked for 97% of the time, typically overnight and during school hours, allowing lengthy battery charging periods at home and work.
Continue reading4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners to be Eligible for Free Home Charging Stations
The first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability with lithium ion batteries will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations.
Continue readingThink Announces Deal with Swiss Retailer Migros
THINK’s pioneering spirit goes beyond EV product leadership with an innovative new retail agreement to be signed with Migro. Migros is the largest retailer in Switzerland, with over 600 outlets across the country.
Continue readingTesla Roadster Reaches China
A Tesla Roadster traveling around the world has arrived at the Great Wall of China, the most iconic cultural landmark of the eight-month road trip.
Continue readingFord creates a Center of Excellence for Electric Vehicles
Ford is gearing up for the new hybrids that are part of Ford?s plan to launch five electric vehicles in the U.S. by 2012 and in Europe by 2013.
Continue readingNissan LEAF: Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML) has invited nearly 500 people to experience the world’s first mass-production, 100% electric car – Nissan LEAF – at the company’s Oppama test track in a preview from June 11-19, 2010.
Continue readingTHINK and the BBC lead a convoy of Electric vehicles through Oslo
From Norway, the BBC Electric Ride team will drive their THINK City into Sweden, Austria, Germany, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and others along the way before returning to London.
Continue readingBikes Electrify Transportation Market
The electric bikes are similar to those whose use has swelled in the last decade in cities all over the world. Each is comprised of an everyday bike plus a battery-powered electric motor.
Continue readingTesla at World Innovation Summit in Barcelona June 15-17
Tesla Motors is debuting at the World Innovation Summit, and the world’s leading electric vehicle company will be offering test drives for the media and prospective customers throughout the June 15-17 conference.
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