Mister Fixit LaSorda has hit the ground running, saying in an open letter released Tuesday that “quality and customer satisfaction are the top priorities at Fisker.”
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VIA Motors to develop electric vehicles for Verizon’s fleet
VIA's eREV power-train technology would allow the majority of Verizon’s workers to drive day-to-day routes entirely on electric power.
Tesla vs Top Gear: English judge dismisses suit again
An English court has once again ruled against Tesla Motors, dismissing the company’s latest libel charge against the BBC, producer of the automotive TV show Top Gear. Will this be the final chapter in the ongoing saga of the plucky startup against the arrogant defender of the status quo? Oh, we hope not – both sides… Read more »
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 »
Tests confirm Envia Systems’ lithium-ion battery breakthrough
Envia Systems announced today that a test sponsored by ARPA-E has verified the company’s impressive claims for its new battery cells. Envia’s prototype juice boxes have achieved an energy density of 400 Watt-hours/kilogram – the highest ever recorded for a rechargeable lithium-ion cell. We’ll leave the hyperbole to the marketing folks, and settle for a… Read more »
Mitsubishi teams up with AeroVironment to offer a turnkey EV charging station solution
AeroVironment, Inc. announced Friday that Mitsubishi has selected the company as an authorized supplier of EV home charging systems.
Evonik’s Elise-E sports car showcases the company’s advanced materials
The German chemical company has built a super-light electric version of the Lotus Elise that demonstrates several of the company’s innovative materials.
Auto analysts assess the future of EVs
A fleet of auto industry experts took a look in their crystal balls, and discussed their findings at the Automotive Megatrends conference in Dearborn, Michigan
Pike report assesses 10 leading lithium battery firms
Lithium ion batteries – we EV boosters love ‘em (though we wish they could be a bit lighter and a lot cheaper). EV party-poopers hate ‘em, telling anyone who will listen that they’re bound to explode, stop working after a year or two, or maybe even channel mind-controlling signals from hippy Communist aliens. Everyone agrees… Read more »
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.