Ford holds nearly 500 patents for various hybrid-engine related technologies, and it plans on putting them to good use.
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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 »
President Obama and Democratic Senators support tax credit for EV manufacturers
Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has authored a bill called the Security in Energy and Manufacturing Act, which would renew the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit.
BMW and Tendril to build a smart energy home
Colorado-based Tendril makes technology that helps consumers and power companies connect with the growing array of “smart things,” which includes EVs.
Germany’s PG builds a unique electric roadster
PG joined with automobile designer Michael Fröhlich to build this super-light “city racer” on a Lotus Elise chassis.