In early 2009, the TTXGP racing series switched on a new era in racing, as nearly 20 electric motorcycles took part in the Isle of Man TT Week.
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Enova and Freightliner make fleet buyers an offer they can’t refuse
Enova and Freightliner, in a bid to sell more of their new commercial EVs, are sweetening the pot with their Green for Free™ initiative.
Axeon will supply batteries for Hiriko’s folding car
Spanish firm Hiriko has brought their concept a little closer to reality with a prototype electric two-seater that actually folds to allow it to park in a very limited space.
Ener1 files for Chapter 11
Advanced battery maker Ener1 (OTC: HEVV) announced yesterday that it has “voluntarily” entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and reached agreement with its creditors on a restructuring plan. The firm’s EnerDel unit, which builds lithium-ion batteries for EVs, is not part of the reorganization, and according to the company, “is not expected to be adversely impacted by… Read more »
President Obama and Democratic Senators support tax credit for EV manufacturers
Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has authored a bill called the Security in Energy and Manufacturing Act, which would renew the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit.
BMW and Tendril to build a smart energy home
Colorado-based Tendril makes technology that helps consumers and power companies connect with the growing array of “smart things,” which includes EVs.
Pure EVs outsell hybrids in China
Chinese car buyers chose fully electric vehicles over hybrids by a margin of more than two to one in 2011.
Germany’s PG builds a unique electric roadster
PG joined with automobile designer Michael Fröhlich to build this super-light “city racer” on a Lotus Elise chassis.
Deloitte survey: Gen Y buyers love hybrids
Gen Y consumers heavily favor hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles (57 percent) over pure battery electric vehicles (2 percent).
California city to test 2013 Fit EV
The electric 5-door hatchback is part of a study that also includes Google and Stanford University, and will provide Honda with real-world feedback on the new EV’s performance.