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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Evatran launches Plugless Power trials
Evatran’s Apollo Launch Program will follow several commercial fleet operators as they try out Plugless Power wireless chargers with their LEAFs and Volts.
UK extends Plug-In Car Grant to vans
The UK Department for Transport announced this week that commercial EV buyers will receive a 20 percent rebate on eligible plug-in vans (up to £8,000).
New Ford Fusion comes in three fuel-efficient flavors including a plug-in hybrid
The plug-in hybrid model is called the Fusion Energi, and it will have a 1.6-liter gas engine, a lithium ion battery pack, and a fuel efficiency rating of more than 100 MPGe.
UK Mitsubishi dealers get charged up for 2012
Mitsubishi Motors announced Wednesday that all its UK dealers shall henceforth be dubbed “Mitsubishi Electric Vehicle Centres.”
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.
Tax credits for chargers are finished, and credits for EV purchases may be next
In a masterpiece of bad timing, a federal tax break for EV chargers, which allowed filers to take a tax credit for 30% of the cost of a home charger, will expire at the end of this year.
Evatran now taking reservations for Plugless Power systems
Orders will be filled starting in the third quarter of 2012. The first 500 customers will receive a $150 rebate card.
GE WattStation EV chargers for sale on Amazon
Here’s the perfect stocking stuffer for all the EV drivers on your Christmas list. GE’s wall-mounted charging stations are now available on Amazon.com. The current price is $1,099, and yes, it qualifies for free Super Saver Shipping. The GE WattStation Wall Mount is a level-2 charger that can fill a 24-kWh battery in four to eight… Read more »
Panasonic to provide power for plug-in Prius
Panasonic announced today that it will supply lithium-ion batteries for Toyota’s new Prius PHEV. The company is already supplying nickel-metal hydride batteries to several automakers, but this will be the first time its lithium-ion offerings appear in a production vehicle. The Japanese electronics giant is charging ahead in the battery business, with a major R&D… Read more »