The concept vehicle smart forstars, which will be premiered at the upcoming Paris Motor Show, features a heavily stylized body, an all-electric drivetrain…and a video projector on the front hood.
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DOE seeking public comments on EV Everywhere plan
The goal of EV Everywhere is to enable US companies to be the first in the world to produce Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) that are affordable and convenient.
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British Columbia to install 454 new public EV charging stations
As part of the $2.7-million Community Charging Infrastructure Fund announced in April, 71 organizations have been approved to receive 75 percent of the cost (up to $4,000 per station).
BMW to present Concept Active Tourer PHEV at Paris Motor Show
BMW’s new concept PHEV, which it will be presenting at the upcoming Paris Motor Show, incorporates a number of new high-tech features. The Active Tourer is designed to combine sporty aesthetics and plenty of interior space – the batteries of the hybrid drive are housed entirely underneath the floor. In a new drive concept for… Read more »
New Toyota RAV4 EV goes on sale this month
Toyota’s electric SUV is returning to the road (the company produced an earlier version from 1997 to 2003). The all-new 2012 RAV4 EV will go on sale the week of September 24 in select California markets. The MSRP is $49,800, and Toyota is offering a 36-month lease option at $599 per month. The RAV4 EV… Read more »
Tesla touts its service plan, Model S gets creepy
The latest edition of Tesla’s blog sings the praises of its service contracts, and announces that the company will be opening several new service centers.
Smith Electric Vehicles planning IPO
The Kansas City, Missouri-based company filed for the IPO in November, and is now waiting for SEC approval. It expects to sell 4.45 million shares at between $16 and $18, raising about $76 million.
Swiss firm introduces 22 kW on-board EV fast charger
BRUSA Elektronik AG, a Swiss maker of power electronics and motors for EVs, has announced a new on-board charging system that operates on three-phase current of up to 22 kW. BRUSA says its NLG6 system will be able to charge a typical EV in only an hour, with no need for an external DC charger…. Read more »
Peugeot to introduce Partner Electric commercial van
The Partner Electric features a 49 kW (67 hp) electric motor with torque of 200 Nm, and two lithium-ion battery packs with a capacity of 22.5 kWh.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to debut at Paris Motor Show
The new plug-in SUV features a 4WD drivetrain with twin permanent-magnet synchronous motors in front and rear, each with a maximum output of 60 kW.
