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Mitsubishi will launch a total of eight electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids
In the area of “products and technology,” the company will enhance its lineup and expand its sales territories for electric vehicles and create systems for the recycling and reuse of spent lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingNachman Norwood & Parrott Partner Brings First Chevy Volt to South Carolina, Installs Solar Power
The electric vehicles Chevy Volt went on sale in November 2010 in just seven retail markets.
Continue readingOSRAM Forecasts Electric Vehicles to Benefit Most From New LED Lighting
Improved Energy Efficiency from High Tech Lighting to Help Extend Range of Electric Cars.
Continue readingDetroit First Responders Get Electric Vehicles Safety Training
Safety trainers cover topics specific to electric vehicles such as power shut-off procedures, lithium ion battery details, locations of high-strength steel and cut points for extrication.
Continue readingVirginia Nissan Dealer Touts 2011 Electric Cars Nissan LEAF
At the heart of the electric vehicles Nissan LEAF lies one of the reasons why: its high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor powered by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Continue readingThe EV Cup, the world’s first circuit race series exclusively featuring electric vehicles
The EV Cup, the world’s first circuit race series exclusively featuring zero-emission electric cars with lithium ion batteries, unveiled plans for the launch of its inaugural 2011 season.
Continue readingDebut of electric vehicles Nissan LEAF in Boston
One of the main reasons why lies at the heart of the Nissan LEAF: its high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor powered by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Continue readingChina Will Scale Faster Than US in Race for Electric Vehicles
Given uncertain consumer demand, utilities will have to improve their understanding of consumer preferences for electric cars.
Continue readingToyota Working on Electric Vehicles that Reduce Metal Use
By using less magnets it would cut its demand for rare earths such as neodymium, mostly mined in China and used in electric car motors. The race to produce better electric cars has spurred demand for rare earths.
Continue reading50cycles Electric Bikes Reveal 2011 Kalkhoff Range
50cycles launch their new website promoting the lastest 2011 Kalkhoff electric bicycle range.
Continue readingRenault Fires 2 Men Accused of Selling Secrets About Electric Vehicles
The two men ? Michel Balthazard, formerly a member of the Renault management committee and a top official of the company?s electric car program, and his subordinate Bertrand Rochette ? both received termination notices.
Continue readingAzure Dynamics Receives Record 600 Unit Balance(TM) Hybrid Truck Order
Purolator places record order for 600 BalanceTM Hybrid Electric vehicles to be delivered over the next three years at 200 units per year.
Continue readingMasdar and Mitsubishi launches Electric Vehicles Pilot
The Masdar pilot will involve electric cars and test the feasibility of EV technology as a point-to-point transportation solution for Masdar City.
Continue readingLow running costs of Electric Vehicles
The low running cost of electric cars (EVs) is “astonishing”, according to one council member in Stockton-on-Tees.
Continue readingLondon to Edinburgh by electric car: it was quicker by electric car
Feeling that electric cars were getting a bad rap due to a BBC correspondent’s four-day journey from London to Edinburgh in a Mini E, a Tesla driver took to the road and made the over 400-mile trip in a day.
Continue readingTesla Motors’ Model S to Feature NVIDIA Tegra Processors
The Tegra processor provides exceptional energy efficiency, a critically important feature for electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingBMW ActiveE electric car production to roll out next week
The electric vehicles will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011, but the first production electric cars will be roll out as early as next week.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Equipped for Winter Driving
When the first electric cars Chevrolet Volts purchased by retail customers rolled off the delivery trucks in New Jersey recently, they were met with the season?s first major blast of winter weather.
Continue readingVenturi Automobiles Electric Car Maker To Locate In Ohio
The new Venturi North America operation will design, engineer and produce electric vehicles for specialty markets.
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