The Transport Department pointed out that commercial vans are ideally suited to the switch to electric, as they often have a predictable route and distance to travel each day.
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New Japanese battery plant slashes production costs
The new facility, which is being built in partnership with Mitsubishi, will make batteries for the i-MiEV (sold in the US as the i, and in France as the Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-ZERO)
Obama’s budget calls for increased EV tax credit
The administration’s newly-released budget calls for a range of subsidies for high technology, including an increase in the tax credit for EV purchases from $7,500 to $10,000.
Ford Fusion family is the product of almost 500 hybrid patents
Ford holds nearly 500 patents for various hybrid-engine related technologies, and it plans on putting them to good use.
Researchers use MRI to get an inside look at a lithium-ion battery in action
The developed methods could be a powerful set of tools for various aspects of battery development and testing.
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.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car adds more EVs to its California fleet
Enterprise now offers both LEAFs and Volts at 11 locations in Southern California – the largest network of EV rentals in the state.
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.
Ener1 files for Chapter 11
Advanced battery maker Ener1 (OTC: HEVV) announced yesterday that it has “voluntarily” entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and reached agreement with its creditors on a restructuring plan. The firm’s EnerDel unit, which builds lithium-ion batteries for EVs, is not part of the reorganization, and according to the company, “is not expected to be adversely impacted by… Read more »