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.
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The 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.
Continue readingZAP to Present Electric Truck, Van and ATV to U.S. Army
Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) is demonstrating its line of electric trucks, vans and ATVs at the Renewable Energy Rodeo and Symposium, June 8-9, hosted by the U.S. Army.
Continue readingBalqon Introduces Zero Emissions Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles and Drive Systems to Costa Rica
Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN) has introduced its vehicles and drive systems to the Republic of Costa Rica.
Continue readingAzure Dynamics Announces Strategic Investment by Johnson Controls
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) (“Azure”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary of Johnson Controls Inc. (“Johnson Controls”).
Continue readingElectric vehicles: Anxious About Range Anxiety
During the course of most conversations about electric vehicles, the phrase ?range anxiety? eventually shows up.
Continue readingU.S. Environment Not the Best for Electric Vehicles By John Gartner
The enthusiasm is building ?we?re just a few months from the U.S. launch of the first electric vehicles aimed at mainstream consumers.
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