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Fisker falters, and the vultures gather
Another bundle of bad news for EV startup Fisker Automotive hit the wire on Monday, as the company announced that it has put Project Nina on hold, and laid off 66 workers.
New study of Chinese emissions – and its disturbing conclusions
In some Chinese cities, the environmental impact of EVs is worse than that of gas vehicles, due to old coal power plants that lack modern pollution controls.
Axeon will supply batteries for Hiriko’s folding car
Spanish firm Hiriko has brought their concept a little closer to reality with a prototype electric two-seater that actually folds to allow it to park in a very limited space.
Deloitte survey: Gen Y buyers love hybrids
Gen Y consumers heavily favor hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles (57 percent) over pure battery electric vehicles (2 percent).
Tennessee’s EV rebates go unclaimed
The Tennessean reported this week that less than a fourth of a $2.5 million state fund to encourage purchases of electric cars has been claimed so far.
Sales of hybrid medium and heavy duty trucks forecast to double in 2012
Soaring diesel costs and an improving world economy should lead to a 92 percent increase in sales of hybrid and electric trucks in 2012, followed by a growth rate of over 47 percent through 2017, according to clean-tech market intelligence firm Pike Research. Pike’s new report, “Hybrid Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks” includes detailed… Read more »
Honda to offer an Accord with a cord
The 2013 Accord will offer a choice of three new powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid system for the Sedan.
One last chance to buy a Tesla Roadster
The company announced yesterday that the final version of the Roadster is now available with several new features, but only in Europe, Asia and Australia, while they last.
Power Matters Alliance aims to set wireless charging standards for automotive sector
At this week’s Consumer Electronics Show, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers — IEEE — announced the formation of the Power Matters Alliance.