The Partner Electric features a 49 kW (67 hp) electric motor with torque of 200 Nm, and two lithium-ion battery packs with a capacity of 22.5 kWh.
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August EV sales: a record month for the Volt
The American-made Volt continued its reign as Prince of Plug-ins in August, selling 2,831 units in the US, its highest monthly figure since it went on sale In December 2010.
Microvast designs batteries, builds buses, and partners with utilities
Microvast is the largest battery company you’ve probably never heard of. That’s because they are their own best customer. Instead of pitching their proprietary lithium–titanate technology to vehicle builders, the company identified a well-suited niche for their batteries and set out to demonstrate a sustainable model. Primarily a research and development focused chemical company, Microvast… Read more »
EVs to the rescue of the French auto industry
French President Francois Hollande has proposed a package of measures to revive France’s auto industry by encouraging the production of environmentally-friendly vehicles. The government will strengthen the reward-penalty system for the environmental impact of cars that has been in place since 2008. The incentive for EVs will increase from €5,000 to €7,000, and from €2,000… Read more »
July US plug-in sales: Chevy Volt handily in the lead
GM sold 1,849 Volts in July, bringing the year-to-date total to 10,666, and total US sales since launch to 18,663.
Estonia installs first of a major network of EV charging stations
Technology giant ABB, state-owned financial institution KredEx and the country’s Ministry of Economic Affairs will install 200 fast chargers by the fall of 2012.
2013 Honda Fit EV earns record efficiency rating from the EPA
The 2013 Honda Fit EV set a record this week, as the EPA gave it a combined rating of 118 MPG equivalent, and a power consumption rating of 29 kWh per 100 miles.
Chevy Volt laps other plug-ins in May sales
The American-made Volt handily beat its Japanese competitors in US sales of plug-in vehicles for the month of May.
VIDEO: Monster Sport reveals Pikes Peak Special electric racer
The field for the Electric Class of the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which takes place July 3-8, gets wilder every day. A pair of Mitsubishis and a converted BMW will be fearsome competitors, but this week Team APEV (Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles) stole the spotlight as it revealed its… Read more »
Ford Focus Electric is headed for dealers
According to Reuters, about 350 Focus Electrics will be sent to 67 dealers in California, New Jersey and New York over the next couple of weeks.