Envia Systems crushed the record for energy density of an automotive rechargeable Li-ion battery at 400Wh/kg. Now all the small start-up has to do is partner with everybody, become the industry standard, and change the world. Most of us know the public library as a place to get some free Wi-Fi, meet up with people for… Read more »
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BMW’s EVs will help London Olympics reach its emissions goal
As the Official Automotive Partner for the 2012 Olympics, BMW will supply a fleet of 4,000 vehicles for the London games, which begin July 27.
The fleet footed survive: VIA Motors electrifies trucks, vans and SUVs
On the strength of a shrewd business plan and ties to GM, VIA Motors plans to jump-start the electric transition through the back door of America’s service vehicles. Its E-REV pickup trucks and vans prove that you can have your fuel efficiency and costs savings, too. Everyone should want an EV. They’re more efficient than… Read more »
Slow charge: the evolving EV market
At this year’s New York International Auto Show, the central story was that even mainstream cars and SUVs are getting stellar fuel economy.
As Tesla reports quarterly earnings, stock slams on the brakes, then floors it
The company delivered a bundle of good news in its quarterly shareholder’s letter, released on Wednesday
AeroVironment wins contract to supply fast-charge systems to Seattle-Tacoma Airport
According to AeroVironment, every large US hub, and many smaller airports, are now operating at least one of the company’s systems.
Hydro Québec launches experimental vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home power exchange project
Hydro-Québec, an electric utility which gets most of its power from large hydroelectric plants and other renewable sources, sees electrified transport as a natural complement to its business. Its research division, IREQ, spends $100 million a year on research in various energy-related fields, and has been working on advanced batteries for 30 years. For its latest… Read more »
Nissan sells 1000 LEAFs in six months in EV-friendly Norway
This represents two percent of the country’s total car market, and makes the LEAF Norway’s ninth-best-selling passenger car.
NRG releases details of planned California EV charging network
The company will spend $50 million on 200 DC fast charging stations, $40 million for level 2 charging station infrastructure, and 9$ million on research and development.
CODA gives up on DOE loan, forms partnership with Chinese automaker
CODA Automotive has signed a contract with Great Wall Motors to co-develop a new EV for the North American, Chinese, and European markets. CODA CEO Phil Murtaugh told the Detroit News that the new car will be “the most affordable EV on the market, comparable to entry-level internal combustion engine vehicles.” He added that the new car… Read more »