Electric Vehicle Ready Garage Now A Standard Feature For Washington DC Based Builder
Oct 1, 2013
Northern Virginia Based Capital City Builders, LLC today announced its new "EV-Ready Garage" initiative, making the installation of 240 Volt power used to charge electric vehicles from auto makers such as Tesla, BMW, and Ford standard in all its homes going forward. Capital City Builders, LLC, a leader in luxury homes ... Continue reading
Toyota Chairman Uchiyamada, Father Of The Prius, Foresees Long Run For Hybrids
Sep 30, 2013
Calls On Industry to Reach 5 Million Units by End of 2016 Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada predicted today that hybrid vehicles will play a larger role in the future development of automotive propulsion systems than widely recognized. Uchiyamada, in remarks before the Economic Club of Washington, D. ... Continue reading
IDTechEx forecast electric motors for electric vehicles will reach $42.7 billion in 2023
Sep 29, 2013
The market for electric motors for electric vehicles will grow slightly faster than the market for the vehicles themselves to reach $42.7 billion in 2023. The unique report Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2013-2023: Forecasts, Technologies, Players (www.IDTechEx.com/emotors) written by technology analysts IDTechE ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2013
New E2 (Energy + Environment) research from Market Strategies International finds that American consumers are becoming less optimistic about electric vehicles (EVs) and their expectations of EV ownership, in great part due to concerns about battery life and recharging infrastructure. Currently, 48 percent of respondent ... Continue reading
All-electric Nissan LEAF deliveries top 35,000 since Dec. 2010 launch
Sep 27, 2013
With cumulative U.S. sales passing 35,000, Nissan LEAF is bringing owners throughout the United States together to share their enthusiasm and experiences during National Plug In Day on Sept. 28 and 29. Nissanthe global leader in electric vehicle salesis the first automaker to serve as a presenting sponsor of Nation ... Continue reading
The All-Electric Tesla Model S Adds to Hertz's Expanding U.S. Dream Cars
Sep 26, 2013
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, today announced the expansion of its Dream Cars with the introduction of the all-electric Tesla Model S in the U.S. With the expansion, consumers in select markets are now able to rent both the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster, along with ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2013
Aggregate data from MyFord Mobile app show customers drive more than 8,400 electric-only miles every hour and about 203,000 electric-only miles daily â enough to travel around the earth's equator nearly eight times MyFord Mobile is available on Ford plug-in hybrids, Fusion Energi and C-MAX Energi; and Focus Electr ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2013
The Open Charge Alliance, a global consortium of public and private electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure leaders with more than 10,000 installations worldwide, today announced its charter and issued a call for new international members. Initially formed as the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) Forum, the newly named Op ... Continue reading
Supportive Government Policies Stimulate Electric Vehicle Market in Turkey
Sep 25, 2013
Turkey is set for the era of electric vehicles (EVs), as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) prepare for the launch of new EVs and the development of charging infrastructure gathers pace. EV market growth in the country is mainly driven by reduced special consumption taxes (SCT) for EVs as well as demand from globa ... Continue reading
How to get the most out of Chevrolet's all-new, all-electric mini-car
Sep 18, 2013
Car reviewers describe the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV as âfun,â âspunkyâ and a âhoot to drive.â With 130hp and 400 lb-ft of instant torque, the all-electric mini-car can go from 0 to 60 in less than 7.6 seconds. âSpark EV is the new benchmark for electric cars aimed at urban driv ... Continue reading
ClipperCreek Introduces the Smallest 240V Plug and Cord Connected EV Charge Station Available
Sep 16, 2013
ClipperCreek has announced the availability of the smallest cord and plug connected, 20Amp, Level 2 EV charging station on the market. Based on the popular LCS-25, this new product features a plug in connection to make installation inexpensive and fast. With a standard 25 foot charge cable, there is no need to juggle c ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2013
Ford launches new workplace charging network, allowing more employees to accomplish their daily commute entirely on electricity Ford customers now have logged 30 million all-electric miles in the company's full range of plug-in electric vehicles, saving more than 1.2 million kilograms of CO2 Ford delivered its best Aug ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2013
Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), a developer of electric drive system technology for commercial vehicles, today announced that it has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Polar Power Inc. to develop series plug in hybrid system for its line of heavy duty electric trucks and buses. Under this Agreement both ... Continue reading
BYD Achieves 5-Star C-NCAP and a New High Score for Chinese Brands
Sep 13, 2013
The BYD F5 Suri had achieved notoriety for being the first remote-driving-enabled 5 seat, family sedan ever mass-produced (in 2012), but now Chinaâs Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), the national authority on vehicle safety, has released the latest nationwide C-NCAP evaluation results (published ... Continue reading
GM Donates Chevrolet Volt to Colorado Conservation Trust
Sep 13, 2013
General Motors will donate a Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range to the nonprofit Colorado Conservation Trust for the group to auction off in support of its "Q for Conservation" event. ... Continue reading
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