The Tennessean reported this week that less than a fourth of a $2.5 million state fund to encourage purchases of electric cars has been claimed so far.
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Swapping addictions: trading oil for lithium
Although options other than lithium exist, some form of lithium chemistry is at the heart of every EV remotely close to production. Are we at risk?
A123 Systems to supply battery packs to VIA Motors for extended-range electric trucks
A123 has already begun producing the battery packs at its Livonia, Michigan factory, as VIA has started delivering trucks to commercial fleet customers.
Q&A with Sidney Goodman of Better Place
A founding member of Better Place, Sidney has been with the company since before its official launch in 2007.
Meet the Saxtons: driving electric vehicles since 2008
In the late 1990s my wife, Cathy, decided she wanted her next car to be electric. It wasn’t until July of 2008 that she was able to find and buy one, a 2002 Toyota RAV4-EV, one of the few hundred saved from the crusher when California relieved the automakers from the short-lived requirement to produce… Read more »
Hawaii throws a party for the first 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV retail customer
A carload of company bigwigs were joined by Governor Neil Abercrombie for a ceremony at the State Capitol Building in Honolulu.
A Pacific island paradise – the perfect place for EVs
The Hawaiian island of Maui took a big step into the electric-powered future this month with the launch of the Maui Electric Vehicle Alliance.
Honda jumps into EV market with debut of the new Fit EV
Honda unveiled its new 2013 Fit EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.
Honda to Introduce Electromotive Concept Models
Honda recently announced several new electromotive concept models that will be on display at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 in early December 2011.
Panasonic to supply battery cells for Tesla’s Model S
Two major EV pioneers have announced another chapter in their partnership, an agreement under which Panasonic will supply Tesla Motors with lithium-ion battery cells for Tesla’s new Model S. Panasonic is a major investor in Tesla, and the two companies have worked closely together to develop an EV-optimized battery cell based on nickel-type cathode technology…. Read more »