The DOE intends to select up to four projects. Selected teams will have three years to integrate their wireless charging technology into a “light duty GCEDV.”
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Hyundai Heavy partners with Magna E-Car to develop lithium-ion batteries
The link between building supertankers and oil rigs and making lithium-ion batteries may not be an obvious one, but the synergy seems attractive to Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s largest shipbuilder, which announced Wednesday that it will form a joint venture with Magna E-Car Systems, which supplies a wide range of EV components, including lithium-ion… 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.
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 »
Why I bought a Volt
I swore I would never buy a new car… and yet, December 23, 2010, I took delivery of my brand new, cyber gray metallic Chevrolet Volt – number 186 off the assembly line – and I couldn’t be happier. The car is amazing. But don’t take my word for it – to date the Volt… Read more »
VIA Motors to develop electric vehicles for Verizon’s fleet
VIA's eREV power-train technology would allow the majority of Verizon’s workers to drive day-to-day routes entirely on electric power.
Green fund makes big investment in Russian charging stations
Add Russia to the growing list of countries that are rolling out ambitious EV charging networks. Enerfund, a Florida-based private equity firm that focuses on advanced energy sources and EVs, announced a partnership this week with Revolta, a Russian developer of charging infrastructure and other EV-related projects. Enerfund plans to invest up to 1.5… Read more »
New EV app calculates costs and carbon offsets in real time
GreenCharge allows users to view battery data in real time, and evaluate the environmental and monetary benefits of owning an EV.
VIDEO: TTXGP celebrates 1000 days of electric motorcycle racing
In early 2009, the TTXGP racing series switched on a new era in racing, as nearly 20 electric motorcycles took part in the Isle of Man TT Week.
Trial of Mercedes Vito E-CELL vans passes the one-year mark
The 230 EVs are being used by courier and delivery services and other commercial operators in several regions of Germany, and have covered over 650,000 km.