2012 Chevrolet Volts sold in California will incorporate a new Low Emissions Package, making an already clean machine even cleaner.
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California announces another year of rebates for clean vehicles
Yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) handed out the first check from a new pot of $15 million for clean vehicle rebates.
New Coda EV goes into production
EV startup Coda Automotive has been busier than a motorcycle cop on the LA Freeway at rush hour. Last week the company threw a bash to open its new headquarters in Los Angeles, with California Governor Jerry Brown there to cut the ribbon and the rubber chicken. On Tuesday it announced that the new all-electric… Read more »
Smith Electric Vehicles plans EV manufacturing plant in New York City
The company will begin production of its Newton™ all-electric medium-duty truck at the new factory in the second half of 2012, creating up to 100 local jobs.
Tesla’s UK sales are rubbish – is Top Gear to blame?
UK sales have been as lukewarm as a pint of bitter, and right-hand drive Roadsters are piling up unsold.
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Renault inaugurates enormous EV test center
The facility, which covers 3,300 square meters and includes 100 test benches was inaugurated on November 14 with a formal ribbon-cutting and champagne-quaffing ceremony.
Honda to Introduce Electromotive Concept Models
Honda recently announced several new electromotive concept models that will be on display at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 in early December 2011.
Tesla stock peels out like a Roadster
The stock price of Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) has gone into overdrive lately, gaining six percent over the last week, while the NASDAQ index showed a slight loss.
Alcoa’s all-aluminum design reduces weight of BYD Electric Bus by 40 percent
The bus world is buzzing over the news that aluminum giant Alcoa’s design for the new BYD Electric Bus reduces its body weight by 40 percent compared to steel options, which should improve the range by at least 10 percent. The new design features an all-aluminum frame, as well as forged aluminum wheels and fasteners…. Read more »
Chevy Volt catches fire, feds want answers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that a Volt caught fire in May, three weeks after going through a crash test.