Autoweek TV’s Mark Vaughn visited KleenSpeed Technologies and took a drive in thier EV-X11 racecar. Very cool! SPECIFICATIONS KleenSpeed EV-X11 EPS ; KleenSpeed Power & Drivetrain / UQM Technologies Motor Controller ESS : KleenSpeed Energy Storage System & Control Interface 4 KleenSpeed Battery Packs 430 Volts 15.4 kW/hrs BMS : KleenSpeed Battery… Read more »
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Ener1 delisted by Nasdaq
The 2009 DOE grant recipient was delisted was delisted by Nasdaq, apparently for failing to file a quarterly report on time.
Ford taking reservations for Focus Electric
Ford has released long-awaited details about the 2012 Focus EV, and begun taking reservations in two preliminary markets.
California offers heavy incentives for light electric vans
CARB has announced a new program which offers fleet owners incentives between $10k and $15k per vehicle to buy Ford Transit Connect Electric vans.
Tennessee Cracker Barrels to get DC fast chargers
The iconic Interstate eatery is the perfect place for one of ECOtality’s Blink® DC Fast Chargers.
Obama agrees to investigation of DoE loans
The Obama administration has agreed to a complete third-party review of all the Department of Energy loans that have recently kept the electric teapot on the boil. Of course, the star of the show will be the half billion bucks that swirled with stinky solar startup Solyndra. Also under the mediascope will be loans to… Read more »
High-tech cabs hit the mean streets of New York City
New York City will put the city’s first EV taxis on the streets in early 2012.
This week on EVTV
This week: Introducing the coast down test for the eCobra Examining the differences between the stock eCobra tires and the Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires Comparing the data for the power usage and range tests to date for the eCobra Explaining the dangers of a pack voltage frame ground and troubleshoot this issue in the… Read more »
Brammo scores big deal to electrify Hong Kong police
Oregon-based Brammo Inc. has announced a huge contract to supply the government of Hong Kong with the company’s Enertia Plus electric motorcycles.
Polaris building an EV empire in the small-vehicle world
Polaris Industries, the king of off-road vehicles, has made a hefty investment in electric motorcycle maker Brammo, the companies announced this week. It’s a strategic move for both players, as Polaris gains access to Brammo’s battery and powertrain technology to develop EV versions of their ATVs and snowmobiles, and Brammo gets the cash and distribution… Read more »