Vinci Energies UK and Elektromotive Unite to Provide EV Recharging Infrastructure
15 Dec 2009, 08:32 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / A new partnership meant to create a fully functioning EV recharging infrastructure was born in the UK between infrastructure expert Vinci Energies United Kingdom and Elektrobay charging gear manufac...
Electric Vehicle Sector to Create 1 Million Jobs
14 Dec 2009, 11:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As 2010 draws ever closer with the promise of a brighter, cleaner future, from the automotive standpoint at least, more and more consulting firms are turning their attention to the latest developmen...
Mitsubishi Delivers 25 i-MiEV EVs in the UK
14 Dec 2009, 09:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As perhaps the most anticipated year in recent automotive history is just around the corner, Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi takes point and opens the flood-gates to the avalanche of EVs scheduled for ...
Daimler Announces EV Offensive with smart and B-Klasse F-Cell
13 Dec 2009, 10:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Although both the electric version of the smart and the B-Klasse F-Cell have been detailed already and are even in production, German carmaker Daimler announced yesterday the beginning of deliveries...
Nissan Leaf Showcased in Bellevue
11 Dec 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Nissan Leaf tour continues in the US, with the latest stop of the electric vehicle being made yesterday in the city of Bellevue. Preparing its market entrance in the US in 2010, the Leaf has bee...
EV Cup Classes and Details Released
10 Dec 2009, 09:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we told you at the beginning of the month, the first competition intended for electric vehicles will debut across Europe in 2011, in Great Britain, France and Germany. Now, the organizers of the ...
Think City Enters Production in Finland
10 Dec 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With all the financial troubles of past months now put aside, Norwegian electric carmaker Think announced it has began production of what they call the world's first urban EV, the Think City, a...
UK Gives Important Tax Breaks to Electric Cars
10 Dec 2009, 08:29 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / UK is taking another big step in supporting electric car sales. In order to encourage companies to opt for electric car fleets, all EVs will receive a five-year tax break from the benefit-in-kind pe...
Think City, 1 Year of Ecotaxiing in Trondheim
8 Dec 2009, 09:36 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Norwegian carmaker Think announced today two of its vehicles have been used as electrical taxis in Trondheim for one year now, proving that EVs can be a viable choice for urban public transportation...
Nissan, San Francisco Join Forces on EV Infrastructure
8 Dec 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nissan continues its efforts around the world to create the needed infrastructure that could support the launch of its electric models, this time in San Francisco. The Japanese manufacturer signed a...
Think Brings the Largest EV Fleet to Copenhagen
7 Dec 2009, 11:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Taking advantage of the United Nations Climate Change Conference's (COP15) debut in Copenhagen today, Norwegian EV manufacturer Think announced it will showcase the largest fleet of EVs in the ...
Increased Fuel Taxes, EVs' Best Chance
7 Dec 2009, 11:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / What just about everyone out there thought about in their minds was put into words at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show by GM's Bob Lutz. Speaking at a conference at the event, the now advisor for...
Renault and Athlon Car Lease to Collaborate on EV Programme
4 Dec 2009, 07:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault and Athlon Car Lease International yesterday signed an agreement to cooperate in the joint delivery of electric vehicles, the French manufacturer announced in a release. The two companies wi...
Mitsubishi i-CHARGER, Apartment Building EV Charging System
2 Dec 2009, 15:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the biggest challenges facing future EV owners, namely charging the car from an apartment building, is on the verge of being solved by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors and Japan Delive...
Japanese Drive-Train Tech for Think City EV
2 Dec 2009, 14:54 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Norwegian electric vehicle manufacturer Think, together with Ener1, announced today it has partnered with Japanese Itochu Corporation for the supply of "plug and play" EV drive-train techn...
EV Cup, the First Green Racing Series Comes in 2011
2 Dec 2009, 14:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It was only a matter of time before electric vehicles would have developed a racing series of their own. Following the debut of the TTXGP electric bikes racing series in 2009, the first similar comp...
Renault-Nissan Partners with Guangzhou and Donfeng Motors
24 Nov 2009, 08:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Renault-Nissan zero Emission alliance is moving deeper into China with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Japanese-French alliance and the municipality of Guangzh...
Tesla to Go Public "Soon"
23 Nov 2009, 10:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / What may be the hottest "buzz" in the stock market today is the rumor that electric carmaker Tesla is planning an initial public offering (IPO) filing very soon, making Tesla the first US-...
UK Gets EV Charging Infrastructure
23 Nov 2009, 08:56 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / UK wants to develop electric-car-friendly cities and regions, so the Government will fund the installation of charging points on streets, car parks and in commercial, retail and leisure facilities. ...
Infiniti Gets All-Electric Vehicle to Fit its Range
23 Nov 2009, 08:09 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / All-electric vehicles have become a real trend, especially for Japanese automakers. And as Nissan is developing the “Leaf” project, it was only natural that Infiniti would get an all-ele...