On the strength of a shrewd business plan and ties to GM, VIA Motors plans to jump-start the electric transition through the back door of America’s service vehicles. Its E-REV pickup trucks and vans prove that you can have your fuel efficiency and costs savings, too. Everyone should want an EV. They’re more efficient than… Read more »
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EV Project reaches 24-million-mile mark
The project is currently gathering data at a rate of 100,000 miles per day. It plans to publish over 40 white papers on various topics ranging from the needs of commercial charging to regulatory issues.
Hawaii gets free DC fast chargers
Thanks to a cooperative effort by Mitsubishi Motors, Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) and the State of Hawaii, the first of a network of DC fast charging stations will soon be installed at Ko Olina Resort, an upscale hotel, marina and golf course complex near Honolulu. Eaton’s partner Volta Industries will be installing the CHAdeMO-compliant chargers as… Read more »
NRG to build EV fast charging infrastructure in California
NRG Energy made a deal with the California Public Utilities Commission that calls for NRG to invest $100 million over the next four years to build a comprehensive EV charging network.
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.
First section of West Coast Electric Highway powers up in Oregon
Spaced at 25-mile intervals along I-5 in southern Oregon, each of the eight locations has two charging stations, including one DC fast charger.
Odyne Systems delivers five PHEV work trucks thanks to DOE development project
Wisconsin-based Odyne Systems, a specialist in hybrid technology for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, received support from the DOE in 2009 for a project to accelerate the development of PHEV systems. Five vehicles funded by the project have now been completed and delivered to customers by DUECO, Inc, the final-stage truck manufacturer. Three bucket trucks, equipped… Read more »
Shenzhen adds 1500 EVs to its fleet, and offers massive incentives to EV owners
The Chinese city of Shenzhen announced this week that it will deploy an additional 1000 electric buses and 500 electric taxis, all manufactured by Chinese automaker BYD.
Better Place begins delivering EVs in Israel
That long-awaited event happened last week, as the company delivered 100 Renault Fluence EVs to Israeli customers and launched their network.
BMW ActiveE now available for lease
If you’ve got $499 a month, and you live in one of seven US cities, you can get behind the wheel of a BMW ActiveE.