EV
New All-Electric Ducati Has A Top Speed Of 15MPH
Ducati comes full circle by offering a slick looking electric-powered bicycle called the City Pearl.
Proterra Rapid-Charge Hybrid Bus: A Big Step Towards Zero-Emission Public Transit
This week a new fast-charging hybrid bus from Proterra was unveiled that may be the first step toward a much more fuel efficient and zero-emission public transit system.
Tesla Roadster Sets World Distance Record For An EV On A Single Charge
The Tesla Roadster has just set a world distance record for an EV by traveling 313 miles on a single charge during the Global Green Challenge in Australia.
Nissan’s EV Leaf Comes With Charging Infrastructure (Sort Of)
With the release of several different EVs within the next year, the infrastructure needed to support these vehicles is still dreadfully inadequate. Realizing this, and poised to release its own all-electric Leaf in 2010, Nissan is taking the initiative to build the needed infrastructure itself.
Audi e-tron Will Be Produced And Ready To Drive By 2012
Audi’s sleek all-electric e-tron sports car, unveiled as only a concept a couple of months ago, will now go into production and be ready for sale by 2012.
Pininfarina-Bolloré Bluecar EV Production Scaled Back, But Still Arriving In June 2010
Italian carmaker Pinifarina and French carmaker Bollore’s all-electric solar PV-roofed Bluecar will be available for lease starting in June 2010.
BMW Mini E Test Trial Reveals Infrastructure And Regulatory Hinderances
The results are in from BMW’s year-long Mini E test trial conducted in New Jersey, New York, and Los Angeles…and they’re not very encouraging.
The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Is Here! (In Concept)
The sneak peek Toyota gave of the 2010 Prius plug-in hybrid at the Frankfurt Motor Show has got enthusiasts chomping at the bit to purchase one tomorrow; and there’s good reason why.
E-Move Solar Filling Station: Electrical Charging In A Familiar Format
The drive towards a more publicly accessible electrical-charging infrastructure continues with the unveiling and testing of a new prototype all-in-one solar powered electrical ‘filling station’ called the E-Move Charging Station that may be more solid on concept than practicality.
IBM Developing EV Batteries That Will Match Range Of Gas-Powered Cars
IBM, better known for its accomplishments and research in the field of computing, has begun to pursue improvements in battery storage, technology, and materials aimed at making the current lithium batteries used in today’s EVs look like ancient relics.
