Electric motorbikes? Firm charges ahead Oct 30, 2009
It also wants to expand a 10-percent federal tax credit available to electric vehicle buyers under the economic stimulus law ... CEO Bramscher calls electric vehicles the wave of the future, and says that if the price of the bike can be brought down to about $9,000, the Enertia could become a popular commuter choice. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Plug-ins rev up; are consumers ready? Oct 30, 2009
to produce a new line of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ... Many auto industry experts and environmentalists see plug-ins and a similar technology known as the Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (the Chevrolet Volt is the best-known example) as a practical compromise between conventional hybrids and pure battery-electric vehicles. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Tokyo Motor Show pushes environmental envelope Oct 30, 2009
Powered by lithium-ion batteries, Toyota's FT-EV II is an electric vehicle designed to carry up to four passengers for short distances and can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h ... The "ideal combination of an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid vehicle (HV)" is how Toyota Motor Corporation describes the Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV) ... By charging from an external power source the cruising range in 'Electric Vehicle Mode' is extended, maximizing the benefits as an environmentally-responsible... (Xinhuanet, China)
New measures, tax incentives announced to attract investments in automobile industry Oct 29, 2009
Makers of hybrid and electric vehicles, pick-up trucks, commercial vehicles and motorcycles with engine capacity of at least 200cc also fall under this category ... The development of the so-called green technology was also highlighted under the review, and a comprehensive package of fiscal incentives has been drawn up to promote the growth of hybrid and electric vehicle technology in the country. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Electric Bikes Trace Car Execs' DC Trip Oct 29, 2009
Company Wants Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Extended To Motorcycles ... It also wants to expand a 10-percent federal tax credit available to electric vehicle buyers under the economic stimulus law ... CEO Bramscher calls electric vehicles the wave of the future, and says that if the price of the bike can be brought down to about $9,000, the Enertia could become a popular commuter choice. (KSBW 8, CA)
Duke initiatives place Rogers in the spotlight Oct 28, 2009
The second is a $600 million commitment Duke is undertaking with in Florida to convert their utility fleet to electric vehicles by 2020 ... The electric vehicle commitment reinforces another trend CGI would like to see grow cooperation on energy issues within the utility industry ... Duke Energy s partnership with is a ground-breaking effort to jump-start the use of electric vehicles, and we are very supportive of this partnership. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
SMUD receives $128M in smart-grid funds Oct 28, 2009
SMUD also plans to use a portion of the funds to install 100 electric vehicle charging stations in the Sacramento region. We are very excited about this opportunity, SMUD general manager and chief executive officer John DiStasio said in a news release. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Japanese automakers in new push for hydrogen-powered cars Oct 25, 2009
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Japanese automakers' hydrogen car drive Oct 25, 2009
"We believe that the fuel-cell electric vehicle will be the ultimate form for automobiles in the future," Ito said at the Tokyo Motor Show which opened Wednesday. "It has advantages such as zero CO2 emissions in use, can travel considerable distances without refuelling and can be quickly refuelled," he said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Elk Horn's EV charging stations first between Denver, Chicago Oct 24, 2009
ELK HORN -- Iron Eagle Technologies, along with the Danish Windmill, AmericInn Motels, The Elk Horn Service Station and Carbon Day Automotive, announced the installation of four publicly-available Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations ... They are a compliment to Iron Eagle Technologies' new World EVAL program, which is a new line of business for testing and certification of electric vehicles and EV components ... The charging stations will allow customers to simply swipe a keyfob, plug in and... (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Click to read:Gays Will Get Hate Crimes Protections Oct 23, 2009
The federal credit provides from $4,200 to $5,500 for the purchase of an electric vehicle, and when it is combined with similar incentive plans in many states the tax credits can pay for nearly the entire cost of a golf cart. Even in states that don't have their own tax rebate plans, the federal credit is generous enough to pay for half or even two-thirds of the average sticker price of a cart, which is typically in the range of $8,000 to $10,000. (CBS News)
Electric vehicle incubator in San Jose may be non-starter Oct 23, 2009
The drive toward turning San Jose into a hub for electric vehicle development may be about to hit a speed bump. Green vehicle entrepreneur Bob Garzee, CEO of , widely acknowledged as the major force behind the public-private partnership to create an electric vehicle incubator, has been sued by San Francisco-based N.A. for breach of contract ... He also offered to further secure the line by turning over the titles to $183,000 in electric vehicles he and his family own. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Foreign automakers skip Tokyo car show Oct 22, 2009
The cars on display Wednesday electric vehicles, plug-ins, futuristic hybrids were all designed to drive home the message that the Japanese are determined to take a decisive lead in green auto technology. "The race to zero-emission has begun," Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said, driving on stage in a bullet-shaped electric vehicle ... Bullish about EVsTo stress that Toyota was also bullish about electric vehicles, he showed the short-range commuter FT-EV II.. (MSNBC -- Business)
Bill allows makers of three-wheeled vehicles to become eligible for federal funds Oct 21, 2009
The bill could make funds available to companies such as , which is making a novel three-wheeled electric vehicle ... The Newssays Aptera plans to begin mass production of its plug-in electric vehicle, called 2e, in the middle of next year. (USA Today -- Money)
Kulongoski heads for Europe Oct 21, 2009
He also going to get a briefing on Daimler s work in electric vehicle technology an area Kulongoski has been promoting in Oregon. Kulongoski also plans to urge wind-energy firm Vestas, which has its North American headquarters in Portland, to boost its investment there and get a briefing on research and development at FEI, a Hillsboro high-tech company with European operations. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Vehicles become more eco-friendly Oct 18, 2009
One of the trends seen in many retirement and gated communities is the use of electric vehicles known as "neighborhood vehicles," in lieu of cars to get around ... With a 50-mile range, the electric vehicle operates at about 0. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Toyota's tiny footprint Oct 16, 2009
Due to debut on their stand is the FT-EV II, a compact electric vehicle designed for short distance travel. Its design and technology visualize a future society where electric cars will be in common use and tailored for user needs, the type of energy used and local energy supply infrastructure. (iAfrica.com)
Tsang keeps purse strings tight Oct 16, 2009
In a bow to the dreadful air pollution that shrouds Hong Kong more days than not, Tsang said the government would also work with the two local power companies to introduce an electric vehicle leasing scheme by the end of 2010. He predicted that about 200 electric vehicles would be supplied to the local market in the coming financial year. (Asia Times Online)
HK steps up efforts to launch electric vehicles by end of 2010 Oct 15, 2009
But once that is capped, the cost of running the electric vehicles is 5 to 6 times less then the gasoline car and the growth will be exponential," said Lim Kian Wee, founder and executive director, AMPLE WORLD. Driving an electric vehicle in Singapore for example could cost somewhere around S 6 to power up, in comparison to the equivalent of S 80 or S 90 in gasoline. Moreover, to boost the efficiency of eco cars, many are looking towards technology for the answer. "A normal car uses high engine... (Channelnewsasia.com)
GM to open retooled Flint engine plant by late 2010 Oct 14, 2009
plant retooled to produce engines for its upcoming Cruze small car and its Volt electric vehicle by late 2010. which emerged from bankruptcy in July, was forced to scrap plans to build a new engine plant in Flint to produce the four-cylinder engines for the Cruze and the Volt last year as it struggled to conserve cash. (USA Today -- Autos)
Czech president last obstacle for EU reform treaty Oct 11, 2009
By KAREL JANICEK and GEORGE JAHN, Associated Press Writers. Sunday, October 11, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Iowa Town Bets On Electric Car's Future Oct 10, 2009
ELK HORN, Iowa -- A western Iowa town could soon be a major cross-country stop for anyone in an electric vehicle ... Right now there are very few electric vehicles in all of western Iowa. (7 KETV Omaha)
Davis calls energy crisis over Oct 10, 2009
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
'You lie!' - bad manners or just politics? Oct 10, 2009
- bad manners or just politics. - bad manners or just politics. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nissan's electric vehicle tilts into corners Oct 8, 2009
On the show floor, a flood of electric vehicle concepts belied the reality that every European automaker but Renault says EVs are years from practicality, and more years from making a major impact on vehicle sales or emissions ... ATSUGI, Japan -- Nissan's Land Glider electric vehicle tilts from side to side, sashaying into curves by up to a 17-degree angle, as though showing off in a fashion statement that it's zero-emissions ... AP Photo - In this photo taken Friday, Sept. 26, 2009, Nissan... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Test-Driving the Tesla Oct 7, 2009
To date, they've sold over 700 of the vehicles mostly in the U.S. and Europe, and they recently completed a 241 mile alternative energy rally in Monte Carlo, a feat previously impossible for a production electric vehicle ... Tesla is not only breaking ranks with the auto industry by building electric vehicles, but also in the way it sells them. (BusinessWeek)
Toyota to Display 3 Concepts, F1 Car at Tokyo Motor Show Oct 7, 2009
The display will also feature environmentally friendly concept vehicles including a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV), the type of vehicle considered best suited for widespread use to effectively meet CO2 emissions restrictions and the diversification of energy, and an electric vehicle (EV) suitable for short-distance trips ... FT-EV II (future Toyota electric vehicle two) - an urban electric vehicle4. (JCN Network, Japan)
Funding for Danville energy project headed for president's signature Oct 3, 2009
500,000 for Fast Charging Electric Vehicle Demonstration Project in (Charlottesville): these funds would provide for the engineering, design and implementation of advanced fast charging technologies to extend the utility of plug-in electric vehicles in existing municipal applications. This demonstration project will allow vehicles to charge in less than one hour compared to 8 to 12 hours overnight with standard charging systems, and it also integrates smart grid technologies to prevent overload... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: James Healey answers your questions Oct 3, 2009
Woodbridge, Virginia: A couple of us were discussing the future of electric vehicles and came to the conclusion that some users such as the post office could really benefit from such a vehicle ... This could help drive the electric vehicle cost down if enough are sold to fleet users. (USA Today -- Money)
Google for plug-in hybrid charging Oct 2, 2009
"We have begun some work on smart charging of electric vehicles and how you would integrate large number of electric vehicles into the grid successfully." ... "One of the great things about plug-ins is this great opportunity for the first time to finally have a storage technology," he said Reicher said the company is trying to figure out how to manage the impact of having millions of future electric vehicle owners plugging in their vehicles at the same time ... "On a hot day in July when 5... (India Times)
Honda Announces Overview of Display for the 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009 Oct 1, 2009
Honda's automobile exhibit will present a variety of environmentally responsible approaches to mobility, including hybrid vehicles, a fuel cell electric vehicle and a battery electric vehicle ... By linking solar panels that supply electricity with battery electric vehicles that emit zero CO2 in use, Honda envisions the low-carbon society of the near future ... On display will be the FCX CLARITY, a fuel cell electric vehicle that runs on the electricity it produces from hydrogen; the EV-N... (JCN Network, Japan)
Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show Oct 1, 2009
Among cars on display at the Mitsubishi Motor stand include two concept cars developed to a "The EV(!): Its dawn and future" theme: the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV and the i-MiEV CARGO, the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle for which the company is currently accepting pre-orders for the start of sales to individual customers in April 2010; and 10 current production vehicles that qualify for eco-car tax incentives in Japan ... (1) electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle (2) PX: Plug-in... (JCN Network, Japan)
Korea's On-the-Go Electric-Car Experiment Sep 30, 2009
Auto companies around the world are touting and all-electric vehicles ... "Given the need to cut down emissions, electrification of the power train appears inevitable," says Cho Dong Ho, director of KAIST's Institute for Information Technology Convergence, who is heading the project dubbed Online Electric Vehicle (OLEV) ... Cho claims magnetic induction technology would be "the most convenient and cost-effective" way to usher in an era of electric vehicles. (BusinessWeek)
Electric vehicles light up Paris Motor Show Sep 26, 2009
Hybrids, plug-ins and pure electric vehicles arrive in force as manufacturers sort out battery woes ... Against a backdrop of generally gloomy sales forecasts and belt-tightening, a chorus of optimism rose from automakers at the Paris show as the technical hurdles of hybrids, plug-ins and electric vehicle development -- primarily involving the cost and capacity of advanced-chemistry batteries -- are gradually being overcome ... "Two years ago nobody said an electric vehicle was even possible,"... (FOX61, CT)
eTec patents bridge power manager Sep 26, 2009
Electric Transportation Engineer Corp. has received a patent for its bridge power manager to further hasten delivery of electric vehicle charging infrastructure ... 8 million federal grant in August to begin rolling out an electric vehicle charging infrastructure in 10 cities nationwide, including Phoenix and Tucson. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
* The shift to sustainability might revolutionize the family car Sep 24, 2009
The age of electric vehicles is upon us. The Toyota Prius, a hybrid-electric vehicle first introduced in Japan in 1997, marked an initial breakthrough ... While the Prius is a normal ICE automobile with a small motor, the Volt will be an electric vehicle with an engine alongside. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
GridPoint makes Global Cleantech 100 list Sep 23, 2009
Arlington-based GridPoint is participating in GridWeek 2009 -- the annual conference of smart grid thought leaders Sept. 21 to 24 at the Ronald Reagan Building in D.C. GridPoint plans to show off its electric vehicle management software, which will help support the largest U.S. deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. The six-year-old company is backed by such investors as D.C.-based Advantage Capital Partners, Denver-based Altira Group, Contango Capital Management and the... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Summer traffic up for Google, down for Microsoft Sep 22, 2009
Ousted Tesla CEO Martin Eberhard, who sued Tesla, arrives at a resolution with the company over who can claim the "co-founder" title at the electric vehicle maker. News. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Ford seeks to turn hybrids into 'smart appliances' Sep 19, 2009
WASHINGTON For the past two years, engineers at Ford Motor Co.'s Battery Electric Vehicle Applications unit have been trying to transform plug-in hybrid vehicles into the equivalent of smart appliances on wheels ... The goal is a programmable charging capability that essentially lets consumers set "charging patterns" in electric vehicles in the same way they set up home appliances to reduce energy consumption and, in this case ... When deployed, the system would "talk" directly to the nation's... (EETimes)
New parking deck brings parking changes Sep 17, 2009
"The project is also a part of the Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) certified Seahawk Crossing project, which includes 50 electric vehicle plug-in spaces and many energy efficient items," said Rita Gordon, director of Auxiliary Services. Other energy efficient elements include glossy painted ceilings to reflect heat and to make the parking deck brighter, along with energy efficient bulbs. (The Seahawk, NC)
Tinitron expands and brings new, sustainable jobs to Hillsboro Sep 16, 2009
Willey also noted Hillsboro's affinity for goals similar to Tinitron's: its commitment to solar energy and sustainability and the 16 electric vehicle charging stations under development within downtown. Besides the electric car, Tinitron Inc. also develops and manufactures a wide range of power magnetics and supplies, battery chargers and electrical components. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Zero Motorcycles Joins Star Studded Team in a National Alternative Energy Education Program Sep 11, 2009
"As a leader in the electric vehicle industry we are excited to contribute a Zero S motorcycle that shows green can also be high performance.". Developed to aggressively take on urban environments and encourage the occasional detour, the Zero S integrates revolutionary technology with innovative motorcycle design. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Toyota to Display Prius Plug-in Concept at Frankfurt Show Sep 10, 2009
A plug-in hybrid vehicle basically operates as an electric vehicle on short trips and as a conventional hybrid vehicle on longer ones. Its electric vehicle attributes mean it has a longer total cruising distance and better overall fuel efficiency than a conventional hybrid; this means lower fossil fuel consumption and, thus, reduced CO2 emissions and atmospheric pollution ... TMC will continue its efforts to achieve sustainable mobility by using its hybrid technologies to develop plug-in hybrid... (JCN Network, Japan)
AP analysis: Auto industry gains boost some areas Sep 8, 2009
Conrad also said Delphi recently received $89 million in federal stimulus money to research electric vehicle technologies. In Warren County, Tenn. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Talking Gearheads: The Great Battery Debate Sep 4, 2009
Matthew DeBord: Im optimistic that battery technology will improve very significantly, increasing range for electric vehicles, driving down the size and weight of the battery packs, and so on ... Meanwhile, (MTLQQ) has come up with the best solution to range anxiety I can think of, by designing the Chevy Volt, GMs forthcoming extended range electric vehicle, with a battery that can fall back on a gas engine to provide more power when the 40-mile electric charge is exhausted () ...... (Slate)
Battery maker ReVolt to make Portland home Sep 2, 2009
ReVolt not only brings jobs and investment to our region; their innovation adds to our electric vehicle industry development and supports our economic development strategy -- that sustainability and economic prosperity go hand in hand here in Portland. " The company said they thought Portland was the best place for building energy storage units for electric vehicles and renewable energy generation. We are impressed with Oregon s alignment with the current US Administration s leadership to... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
AeroVironment, Inc. Schedules First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings Release and Conference Call Sep 2, 2009
Commercial and government entities use AV's clean transportation solutions such as electric vehicle test systems and electric vehicle fast charge systems, as well as its clean energy solutions. More information about AV is available at. (Primezone Releases)
California gives eTec another $8 million Sep 1, 2009
which earlier in August received a federal grant for funding electric vehicle infrastructure, received another $8 million from the California Energy Commission to help the rollout ... 8 million to help roll out the largest infrastructure project involving electric vehicles in the U.S. The money was supplied by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and involves a partnership with Nissan North America ... San Diego Gas & Electric also will partner in the California project, monitoring the... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Bring expertise to energy debate Aug 31, 2009
Charles Ashurst wrote on Aug 29, 2009 10:06 PM:" One correction, the data logger was re-zeroed at Julian Day 85. From Julian Day 85 to Julian Day 241 (today), solar panels: 1630 kwatt-hrhousehold usage. 1599 kwatt-hrSo we're using on average 10.25 kwatt-hr per day.I'm thinking the next thing we might take on at the home front is the lawn. Here we are coasting on the 20th century hubris that a model lanscape in Utah should pretend that regional climate is irrelavent because we are the top... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Golf cars take tax credits to the street Aug 29, 2009
Although they look like traditional golf carts, qualifying vehicles are better known as low speed vehicles or neighborhood electric vehicles ... The plug-in electric vehicle credit provides a 10 percent credit of the cost of a vehicle up to $2,500 for new electric vehicles weighing less than 14,000 pounds and bought after Feb. 17 ... "Here it can pay for about half of a street legal electric vehicle.". (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Triangle J Council gets $13M in Clean cash Aug 27, 2009
The project will fund 45 E85 and B20 fueling stations, eight propane stations and 132 electric vehicle recharging stations. Also to be funded by the grant are 55 compressed natural gas vehicles, 363 propane vehicles, 89 hybrid electric vehicles and 56 neighborhood electric vehicles. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Envia Systems Wins 2009 R&D 100 Award for Electric Vehicle Battery With Highest Energy Density Aug 26, 2009
Envia Systems Wins 2009 RAward for Electric Vehicle Battery With Highest Energy Density ... Envia Systems Wins 2009 RAward for Electric Vehicle Battery With Highest Energy Density ... Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Envia Systems, a technology leader in high performance, low cost energy storage solutions using lithium-ion batteries today announced in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory, it is the recipient of an R&D 100 award for its lithium-ion battery for plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs). (PR Newswire)
Repairing a hybrid doesn't have to cost a lot Aug 26, 2009
The batteries in a hybrid or electric vehicle don't get better with age ... New 100 percent electric vehicles by Chevrolet, Chrysler, Nissan and Mini will have lithium battery packs that cost more than 10,000. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Teen hit by train at Palo Alto crossing dies Aug 23, 2009
The three-building facility at the Stanford Research Park will build components for Tesla's electric vehicles as well as parts for other automakers ... The three-building facility at the Stanford Research Park will build components for Tesla's electric vehicles as well as parts for other automakers ... The City of Palo Alto and Tesla Motors announced today that Tesla will develop and manufacture electric vehicle components in a renovated building in the Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Tech.view: Sticker shock Aug 22, 2009
Well, er, no. That is just marketing hype, albeit prose that is permissible under the draft guidelines for extended range electric vehicles that America s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently working on ... There is no easy way to compare the efficiency of an electric vehicle plug-in hybrid or pure electric with a fossil-fuelled equivalent. (The Economist)
Electric vehicles aren’t the solution - yet Aug 22, 2009
Electric vehicles aren t the solution - yet - The Boston Globe ... Electric vehicles aren t the solution - yet ... Ever-mounting climate change concerns and oil-driven foreign policy challenges, in the wake of $4-per-gallon gasoline, have generated a stampede toward electric vehicles. (Boston Globe)
The Great Race in Stow this weekend Aug 20, 2009
Our future lies in the past, back when gas was at a premium and the electric vehicle was hot, hot, hot. The Volt extended-range electric car Chevrolet unveiled last week ``uses pretty much the same technology'' as the 1906 Pope Waverly horseless carriage on display at the Collings Foundation, said Bruce Harrison. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Mitsubishi Motors' i-MiEV Promotion at Frankfurt Airport Begins Aug 19, 2009
Tokyo, Aug 19, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), along with its German distributor Mitsubishi Motors Deutschland (MMD), is providing 2 new-generation electric vehicle (EV) i-MiEVs to Fraport AG, the owner of the Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe's major hubs in a major promotion for the vehicle. The Frankfurt Airport, the 3rd largest airport in Europe and the largest in Germany, as part of its plan to incorporate eco-friendly vehicles into its fleet, has decided to... (JCN Network, Japan)
Singapore launches first solar charging station Aug 18, 2009
SINGAPORE, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Singapore launched on Monday the first electric vehicle charging station that harnesses energy straight from the sun. According to the website of English newspaper Straits Times, the electric vehicle charging station was located at the Singapore Polytechnic, it is an expansion of Greenlots, a network of charging spots for electric vehicles launched in March. (Xinhuanet, China)
Leaf greener than hybrids? Aug 16, 2009
" Hybrid market Hybrids currently account for about two percent of global auto sales. Nissan expects electric vehicles to swallow ten percent of the global market by 2016 to 2020. "We are very confident that Leaf will give you a lower cost to ownership," Dominique said on the margins of the CAR Management Briefing Seminar. Nissan plans to sell the midsized Leaf hatchback for somewhere in the $25000 to $33000 (R202750 to R267630) range. That's slightly more than the current price of the Prius... (iAfrica.com)
GM puts Volt’s mileage in triple digits Aug 15, 2009
General Motors said Tuesday that its Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle, scheduled for release in 2011, would achieve a fuel rating of 230 miles a gallon in city driving. The rating number, based on methodology drafted by the Environmental Protection Agency, is somewhat abstract, one auto specialist said, given that much of the city driving of electric vehicles will rely solely on the battery charge ... And as eye-popping as the number was, a rival automaker, Nissan, said last week... (Helena Independent Record)
Getting a Charge from the Chevy Volt Aug 15, 2009
Struggling U.S. automaker General Motors unveiled a new electric vehicle, the Volt ... Models will vary of course, but electric vehicles can boast great acceleration--the Tesla Roadster is faster off the line than many sports cars, for instance--and they deliver their full torque at all speeds. (CBS News)
* Knowing when to change can keep tech firms alive Aug 14, 2009
Research on electric vehicles has been under way for many years, but a direct leap from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles has proved challenging ... Later, as these drivers become accustomed to the electric-vehicle features of hybrids X the quiet ride, for example X they will presumably become more willing to acquire a purely electric vehicle ... Because of plug-in hybrids, the supply chain and all the technologies will improve, so we gradually get batteries that are cheaper with... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Electric-Powered MINI E Trial Provides Practical, Real-World Feedback From Hundreds of Drivers Aug 14, 2009
A research partnership between the BMW Group and the University of California at Davis (UC Davis) has been established to further focus on real-world experiences with the MINI E, and is expected to provide valuable insights into real-life usage and perceptions about electric vehicles during the trial period ... The driving range of an electric vehicle depends on the driving style and environmental conditions, much more so than a conventional vehicle and is an important real-world consideration... (PR Newswire)
GM pegs Chevrolet Volt's expected city fuel-mileage rating at whopping 230 mpg Aug 12, 2009
This is important because the Volt is expected to be one of the first -- if not the first -- of the new generation of electric vehicles that will change the way we drive. Volt, unlike Nissan's and some of the others, is not a pure plug-in electric vehicle. (USA Today -- Money)
