Fans of electrical high performance will salivate over this new video from Motor Trend’s Wide Open Throttle, which gives us sneak peeks at two screamingly speedy prototype PHEVs from Porsche and BMW. Apparently, Motor Trend believes their audience is behind the times, for narrator Paul Horrell feels compelled to tell us that Porsche’s 918 Spyder is… Read more »
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The new Prius Plug-in is eligible for California rebate and HOV lane
In electric mode, the Prius Plug-in has a top speed of 62 mph, a range of 11 miles, and an efficiency rating of 95MPGe.
UK Government announces seven models eligible for new Plug-in Van Grant
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.
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.
VIDEO: Odyne Systems delivers seven plug-in hybrid work trucks
The new PHEVs, which were partially funded by the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program, are expected to deliver fuel efficiency of up to 50 percent per year over legacy diesel trucks.
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.
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.
Volvo V60 plug-in diesel goes on sale in January
Volvo spared no hype as it announced today that its V60 diesel PHEV will go on sale in Europe at the beginning of 2012, with a starting price of 57,000 euros.
Plugless Power launches wireless EV charging trial
Virginia-based Evatran announced today that it has agreed with six commercial EV users to equip their fleets of Volts and Leafs with pre-production Plugless Power wireless charging systems.