Want to increase the range of your EV without adding capacity to the costly battery pack? Optimize. In parallel with global research efforts to improve the power density of batteries, many are looking for new ways to use less energy per mile. Mitsubishi’s New Motor Mitsubishi Electric is hard at work redefining what a… Read more »
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Global automakers to demo Combined Charging System at EVS26
Eight US and European automakers – Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, GM, Porsche and Volkswagen – will participate in a display at next week’s EVS26 show to demonstrate the Combined Charging System. The new charging standard, developed by the International Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), integrates AC and DC charging on a single plug. Chargers… Read more »
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 »
Electric racing bikes set to shine at the 2012 Isle of Man TT
This year’s SES TT Zero electric bike challenge, run as part of the historic Isle of Man TT race meeting, will see the highest number of entries in the event’s four year history. Eighteen competitors have confirmed their entries and will be aiming to become the first to beat the 100 mph average lap speed… Read more »
Avnet Express donates disassembled Volt to ASU’s Formula Electric Team
Arizona State University's Formula Electric Team, a group of automotive engineering students who design EVs, received a generous gift from the Drive for Innovation Program: a Chevy Volt.
Ford and Dow to work together to bring carbon fiber to mainstream vehicles
Ford’s goal is to reduce the weight of new cars and trucks by up to 750 pounds by the end of the decade, and carbon fiber components could be a big part of their strategy.
Abu Dhabi firm sells stake in Tesla
Abu Dhabi National Energy, a mostly state-owned firm in the United Arab Emirates, announced this week that it is selling its seven-percent stake in Tesla Motors [Nasdaq:TSLA].
Fisker secures new financing and unveils new Atlantic sedan
The overall look is similar to the Karma, including the “grinning shark” front grille that creates what Fisker calls a “rear-view mirror presence.”
All Electric Drift Car livery design contest announced
Quimera Responsible Racing have announced an art contest to design the livery of their All Electric Drift Car (AEDC).
Market mauls A123 as it recalls defective battery packs
A123 Systems (Nasdaq: AONE) announced today that it will replace battery modules built at the company’s Livonia, Michigan factory, because they may contain defective prismatic cells.