French president Francoise Hollande announced this week that his government would increase incentives for the purchase of high-tech cars.
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The WattStation, the LEAF and onboard charger damage
It’s now been documented that, in at least a few cases, a LEAF’s onboard charger has been damaged after charging with a WattStation, but the cause of the problem is not yet clear.
Plugless Power wireless EV charging system begins real-world trials
Hertz, Duke Energy, and the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research will test the system on their Nissan LEAFs over the next three months.
Ford Focus Electric joins the June sales fest
The company sold 89 Focus Electrics in the US in June, bringing the total sold year-to-date to 97.
Auto sales soaring, Volt remains by far the best-selling plug-in
Cars are cool again – last month’s US auto sales were up 22% compared to June 2011. Inexplicably, the majority of sales are still old-fashioned gas burners, but plug-in vehicles are coming on strong. It’s becoming clear that buyers are favoring PHEVs over pure EVs. June’s big winner is the Chevrolet Volt – it was… Read more »
Enterprise Rent-A-Car installs OpConnect charging stations at two Southern Cal offices
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has announced plans to install OpConnect EV charging stations at their Santa Monica and Torrance, California locations. The new stations feature a quad port design that allows four vehicles to recharge at the same time. Charging will be restricted to Enterprise’s customers. Enterprise claims to operate the largest network of EV rentals in… Read more »
2013 Honda Fit EV earns record efficiency rating from the EPA
The 2013 Honda Fit EV set a record this week, as the EPA gave it a combined rating of 118 MPG equivalent, and a power consumption rating of 29 kWh per 100 miles.
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Toyota develops Vehicle-To-Home power system
A V2H system lets homeowners store electricity in an EV battery during cheaper off-peak times, and use it to power the household during peak times.
Chevy Volt laps other plug-ins in May sales
The American-made Volt handily beat its Japanese competitors in US sales of plug-in vehicles for the month of May.
First Ford Focus Electric buyer quietly takes the keys
A North Carolina man drove 650 miles to buy his new EV at Hassett Ford in Wantagh, New York.