The federal government will award up to $120 million over five years to establish an Energy Storage Hub led by Chicago’s Argonne National Laboratory.
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Price and range announced for two Volt competitors
Ford’s Fusion Energi and Honda’s Accord plug-in hybrid are both scheduled to go on sale in early 2013. Prices for the three models seem similar, but a closer look reveals some major differences.
Tesla announces modest price increase as media raves about Model S
For many prospective Model S buyers got, today’s news was probably a pleasant surprise, as Tesla announced that its much-feared price increase would be – drumroll, please – $2,500. Many in the media thought it was madness to raise the price for the American-made electric luxury sedan, as everyone agrees that high up-front prices… Read more »
Batterymaker bankruptcy forces Fisker to pause production
Fisker CEO Tony Posawatz told the press this week that the company has been forced to shut down production of the Karma until it figures out where its next batteries are coming from.
Smith Electric Vehicles plans new factory in Chicago
The new factory is expected to produce 1,200 vehicles a year, and create at least 200 new jobs.
Fiat proudly (or grudgingly?) unveils the electric 500e
Fiat will introduce its new EV, the 500e, on Friday at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The tiny two-door is an electrified version of one of Fiat’s most iconic models – it’s ubiquitous in Europe, where it’s affectionately known as the “Italian backpack,” but went on sale in the US only in 2011. The 500e… Read more »
Florida company files patent for wireless charging in parking lot wheel stops
With a receiver in the car’s bumper, a driver need only pull up so that the wheels rest against the stop, and the vehicle is perfectly aligned for charging.
Chevy reveals specs and price for 2014 Spark EV
Chevrolet’s 2014 Spark EV will have its official coming out party at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show, but GM has released a few details ahead of the ball. It plans to price the electric hatchback under $32,500 (before incentives), slightly undercutting the $35,200 Nissan LEAF, and to sell it in several global markets (not… Read more »
More details about GM’s new Chinese EV
Shanghai General Motors launched its Sail SPRINGO EV at the Auto Guangzhou 2012 show, and revealed some technical specs for the new electric hatchback. For now, a limited number will go on sale in a Shanghai trial program. Eventually, all of Shanghai GM’s “new energy” vehicles will be sold through an exclusive “Drive to Green”… Read more »
VIDEO: New wireless charging system uses magneto-dynamic coupling instead of electromagnetic induction
According to the researchers, the system can transfer power across a wide air gap at more than 90% efficiency.