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Drayson Racing to debut electric car at 2012 Low Carbon Racing Conference
Drayson Racing isn’t your typical motor sports team. Headed by Lord Drayson, who was once the UK’s Minister of Science and Innovation, the team is “committed to advancing environmentally responsible automotive technologies through the use of motorsports, science and technology,” and placed third in last year’s International Le Mans Cup with a car powered by… Read more »
Amendments to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard spell out credits for EVs
The latest amendments don’t change the main substance of the LCFS, but simply streamline procedures and clarify language.
Kohl’s to install charging stations at 33 stores across the US
Charging your EV could become a free perk of shopping, if more merchants follow the lead of Kohl’s Department Stores. The nationwide chain announced Thursday that it will install charging stations at 33 of its stores in 11 states. Each will have one to four parking spaces reserved for EV drivers to charge at no… Read more »
Russians and Chinese team up to build world’s largest battery factory
Liotech, a joint venture between Russian state-owned firm Nanotechnologies (RUSNANO) and Chinese holding company Thunder Sky Limited, held an opening ceremony this week for what they claim is the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. The sprawling 40,000-square-meter plant near Novosibirsk was built in nine months – probably less time than it would take just to secure the building… Read more »
GE WattStation EV chargers for sale on Amazon
Here’s the perfect stocking stuffer for all the EV drivers on your Christmas list. GE’s wall-mounted charging stations are now available on Amazon.com. The current price is $1,099, and yes, it qualifies for free Super Saver Shipping. The GE WattStation Wall Mount is a level-2 charger that can fill a 24-kWh battery in four to eight… Read more »
FedEx to test prototype Nissan EV on the streets of London
The Nissan NV200 EV prototype uses the same powertrain and battery as the Leaf, and can be topped up to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes.
Volvo V60 plug-in diesel goes on sale in January
Volvo spared no hype as it announced today that its V60 diesel PHEV will go on sale in Europe at the beginning of 2012, with a starting price of 57,000 euros.
VIDEO: Ford starts production of Focus Electric
Ford announced today that it’s cranking up the assembly line for the 2012 Focus Electric at its Michigan Assembly Plant. The new EV is billed as the first five-passenger all-electric car that will offer a fuel efficiency rating of over 100 MPGe. The Focus Electric will go on sale first in New York and California,… Read more »
Evatran teams up with Sears to install wireless charging stations
Sears Home Services announced today that it will offer installation of Evatran’s Plugless Power systems to both residential and commercial customers.