The DOE intends to select up to four projects. Selected teams will have three years to integrate their wireless charging technology into a “light duty GCEDV.”
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VIDEO: BMW unveils i8 Concept Spyder PHEV
The i8 Concept Spyder is an extremely sporty open-top two-seater with a 131-hp electric motor on the front axle and a three-cylinder 223-hp gas engine.
EV racer takes to the streets of Monte Carlo
Thursday saw Formulec’s EF01 become the first 100% electric single‐seater to take to the fabled streets of Monte Carlo.
Volkswagen launches E-Golf test fleet in the US
Volkswagen announced Tuesday that it will test 20 prototype E-Golf EVs over a nine-month period at several US locations. Some of the vehicles will go to Volkswagen employees, who will also receive 220-volt charging stations and iPhones with dedicated charging apps. The company hopes to gather valuable data on the effect of climate conditions, driving… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz introduces Vito E-CELL Crewbus
With a range of around 130 km (81 miles), the E-CELL is designed for short routes involving numerous stops.
Experienced executive Tom LaSorda replaces Henrik Fisker as CEO
Photo: 2012 Karma with Henrik Fisker, left, and Bernhard Koehler, right. Fisker Automotive announced Tuesday that automotive wise man Tom LaSorda has been appointed CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board, with full responsibility for day-to-day operations. Thomas W. LaSorda (no relation to the erstwhile Dodgers manager) is a seasoned auto industry exec, with 30… Read more »
VIDEO: Audi announces its A3 e-tron pilot program
On Monday, the opening day of TED2012, Audi presented the battery-electric Audi A3 e-tron pilot program, which will be implemented in select cities of the U.S. as a part of the company’s e-mobility driver experience for premium car buyers. Why the slow roll out? We asked Brad Stertz, Audi’s corporate communications manager. “Our program is… Read more »
New report assesses the $2.3-billion market for marine EVs
EVs are not only rolling on the roads, they are puttering over waterways as well. Who knew? Well, in fact the world’s navies have relied on electric propulsion for a century – submarines (non-nuclear) are powered by diesel/electric hybrid systems, and have been since World War One. Some nuclear ships are also EVs in a sense,… Read more »
Mitsubishi i-MIEV takes the top spot in the annual green car rankings
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released its 14th annual rankings of the greenest cars on the US market today.
EVs may soon be taxed in several states
An Arizona state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would slap a penny per mile tax on EV drivers. Similar bills are already being considered in Oregon, Washington and Kansas.