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ALTe builds a prototype Ford E350 PHEV
ALTe Powertrain Technologies, which has converted dozens of Ford F150 trucks to PHEVs, announced this week that it has successfully installed its system on the Ford Econoline E350 platform. The E350 is very popular with fleet operators, who are likely EV customers because of the high mileage they tend to put on their vehicles –… Read more »
Zipcar adds Volts to its Chicago car-sharing fleet
The company plans to deploy up to 20 more PHEVs and/or EVs in Chicago this year. Zipcar will launch the new Volts with a public event on Saturday, March 31.
VIDEO: PBS feature highlights EVTV’s conversion convention
A PBS station in Carbondale, Illinois, recently aired a thirty-minute feature on EVTV and the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention (EVCCON) that two tinkerers sponsored in 2011.
Volkswagen launches E-Golf test fleet in the US
Volkswagen announced Tuesday that it will test 20 prototype E-Golf EVs over a nine-month period at several US locations. Some of the vehicles will go to Volkswagen employees, who will also receive 220-volt charging stations and iPhones with dedicated charging apps. The company hopes to gather valuable data on the effect of climate conditions, driving… Read more »
Peugeot and Citroen drop EV prices in the UK
Citroen also announced that it will increase its UK network of EV dealers from 11 to 21. Both companies plan to introduce small electric commercial vans in 2013.
AAA adds EV charging stations to its digital maps
Using the TripTik Travel Planner on AAA.com, or the TripTik mobile app for smartphones, EV drivers can locate more than 2,000 public chargers across the US.
AMP’s EV conversions are eligible for federal tax credit
Cincinnati-based AMP specializes in converting legacy vehicles to electric power.
Mitsubishi to offer PHEV version of Outlander crossover in 2013
At last week’s Geneva Auto Show, Mitsubishi announced that it will produce a PHEV version of its popular Outlander, to be launched in 2013. “During fiscal 2012, Mitsubishi Motors will be adding to its lineup an electric vehicle-based Outlander model, which will use a plug-in hybrid system derived from MMC’s already existing EV technology,” said… Read more »
EPA figures confirm Coda Sedan’s impressive range
Coda’s official 88-mile range beats every other EV on the market, save the smaller and much pricier Tesla Roadster, which claims a range of 245 miles.