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Japanese start buying affordable electric vehicles
Japan’s first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms as the futuristic technology becomes more affordable amid a burgeoning price war. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to Begin Sales of the i-MiEV.
Continue readingSmith Electric U.S. Taps $22 Million in Funding
Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corporation will receive $32 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to produce all-electric, zero emissions trucks.
Continue readingExposing the dirty money behind the ?Danish Study? and ?Spanish Study? on Wind Power
Greenpeace has published a report showing that Koch Industries, a little know U.S. energy conglomerate, has been funding research and lobbying by other interest groups opposed to climate change legislation.
Continue readingPresident Obama turns back to energy; can RES be next? By Chris Madison (AWEA)
Obama delivered an energy speech at nearby Andrews Air Force, appearing against a backdrop of a military aircraft, perhaps to emphasize that energy security equals national security.
Continue readingGreenpeace: Giant Private US Oil Company at Center of Climate Denial Funding
A little-known, privately-owned US oil and manufacturing giant that has made its owners the 19th richest men in the world has outspent even ExxonMobil in funding the denial of the science of climate change.
Continue readingGovernment to buy first 100 U.S-built electric vehicles
The first customer for the Chevrolet Volt also happens to be its largest investor, the Obama administration. The White House said Wednesday that the government will purchase the first 100 plug-in electric vehicles.
Continue readingEl Gobierno español invertirá 590 millones de euros para impulsar el vehículo eléctrico
Se espera que este año 2.000 coches eléctricos o enchufables formen parte del parque automovilístico español y se espera que para 2014 circulen ya 250.000 vehículos eléctricos.
Continue readingIn 2009 China took the lead in global renewable investments
For the first time the U.S. was bypassed, while the growth trend suffered a setback, though expectations for the near future are confirmed, with Italy ranking eighth in the world.
Continue readingZAP Alias and Jonway SUV Enter Korea Electric Vehicle Challenge
The first-ever Korea Electric Vehicle Challenge took place this weekend outside Seoul with electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) and distribution partner in Korea Samyang Optics (008080.KS).
Continue readingElectric Scooters and Motorcycles to Accelerate a New Culture for Eco-friendly Mobility
Electric scooters and motorcycles offer smart, eco-friendly and accessible mobility options for urban transportation.
Continue readingEthiopia launches electric vehicles
Ethiopia has launched an electric car, despite suffering from power shortages. It is only the second African country to do so, after South Africa.
Continue readingNissan’s Leaf gets a price tag: $25,000 (?20,000)
Nissan’s Leaf — its new all-electric car — will cost $32,780, officials announced Tuesday. The chargers to power it up were developed by Monrovia-based AeroVironment Inc. and will run $2,200.
Continue readingFord and Microsoft Team Up To Help Electric Vehicles Recharge More Effectively
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Microsoft Corp. are leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future by announcing a new solution that will make electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable for consumers.
Continue readingEuropa puede producir 100% de electricidad renovable antes de 2050
Europa, asociada con África, tiene los medios y la capacidad para producir el 100% de su energía a partir de fuentes renovables como el viento o el sol a precios competitivos antes de 2050.
Continue readingEurope could create a 100% renewable electricity supply by 2050
A new study, released this week, demonstrates how the opportunity exists to power Europe and North Africa exclusively by renewable electricity by 2050.
Continue readingTesla Sweeps Monte Carlo Alternative Energy Rally
Driven by Formula One driver Erik Comas, Tesla Roadster becomes first electric vehicle to win three-day rally and first victory for an EV in an FIA-sanctioned competition.
Continue readingBalqon Corporation Expands Distribution of Its Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles into Colombia
Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN) announced that it has entered into a Dealer Agreement with Industrias IVOR.
Continue readingTelematics Can Reduce Range Anxiety and Enhance the Electric Vehicle Ownership Experience
Range anxiety remains the major challenge to be resolved to facilitate mass adoption of Electric Vehicles in the coming years.
Continue readingTesla Delivers First Electric Car in Spain
Tesla Motors has delivered its first car to a customer in Spain, and the new owner charges his Roadster exclusively with renewable energy.
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