If you’ve got $499 a month, and you live in one of seven US cities, you can get behind the wheel of a BMW ActiveE.
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China eliminates sales tax on EVs
The Chinese Ministry of Finance announced last week that sales of domestically manufactured EVs and fuel cell vehicles will be tax-free in 2012.
Qualcomm to power up wireless recharging points in London
Qualcomm and Transport for London are cooperating on a trial program in which fifty EVs will test wireless recharging systems in Cool Britannia’s capital.
Two key Tesla executives jump ship – stock market is not amused
Peter Rawlinson, Tesla’s vice president and chief engineer, and Nick Sampson, who was in charge of vehicle and chassis engineering, left this month for personal reasons.
Sales of hybrid medium and heavy duty trucks forecast to double in 2012
Soaring diesel costs and an improving world economy should lead to a 92 percent increase in sales of hybrid and electric trucks in 2012, followed by a growth rate of over 47 percent through 2017, according to clean-tech market intelligence firm Pike Research. Pike’s new report, “Hybrid Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks” includes detailed… Read more »
Updated: Software glitch forces Fisker to recall Karmas
Fisker Automotive has frozen sales of its Karma sedan and recalled all those sold so far to fix some problems with the software controls.
Drayson Racing unveils its electric Le Mans prototype
The Lola-Drayson B12/69EV is one green racing machine, built to dominate the Grand Prix track.
VIDEO: IMSA and Le Mans plan to launch an international EV Series
The EV series will be open to any OEM desiring to exhibit new technologies and “clean tech” products.
Honda to offer an Accord with a cord
The 2013 Accord will offer a choice of three new powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid system for the Sedan.
VIDEO: Department of Energy releases video primer on EVs
Energy 101: Electric Vehicles is the latest in a series of videos on energy-related topics from the US Department of Energy.