Archive for June, 2010

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    Survey Finds Demand for Electric Cars Could Outpace Supply
    There will be more drivers in the market for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric cars in the next two years than will be rolling off the production lines, according to results from a poll conducted by Ernst & Young. More than 25% of the 4,000 drivers surveyed across the U.S., Europe, China and Japan said they would consider buying an electric car. Even if only a small...
    by at June 16th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
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    Wheego Now Taking Whip LiFe Electric Car Preorders
    Wheego Electric Cars is now accepting $100 refundable reservations for the $32,995 (before incentives) electric Wheego Whip LiFe. The Wheego Whip LiFe qualifies for a $7,500 Federal tax credit, dropping the net price to under $26,000. States such as California and Georgia offer State tax credits or rebates up to $5,000 to further reduce the net price of the car. In addition,...
    by at June 16th, 2010 at 03:06 am
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    Brussels Proposes Electric Car Safety Rules
    The European Commission has proposed safety harmonization measures to ensure that electric cars in member states are safe and that consumers are protected against direct contacts with parts of the car under voltage. The EU has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and sees hybrid and electric cars as a key part of that strategy. The measures will speed up the...
    by at June 15th, 2010 at 09:06 am
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    Vauxhall Ampera E-REVs up for UK’s Longest EV-ER Road Trip
    Tuesday June 22 will mark a turning point in UK automotive history when a Vauxhall Ampera E-REV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) undertakes the longest single journey by an electric car on British roads. The prototype Ampera, which goes on sale in the UK in early 2012, will appropriately be driven in relay by a selection of drivers from Vauxhall’s home in Luton, Bedfordshire...
    by at June 15th, 2010 at 07:06 am
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    Zotye Electric SUV Coming to U.S. Dealerships
    The Green Automotive Company Inc.  has signed a Dealer Agreement with EvCarco, which should put the all-electric Zotye SUV being brought into North America under an exclusive Import Agreement with Zotye Global. The Zotye Electric SUV is powered by a 25.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The Zotye Electric has a range of up to 250 miles, a top speed of about 70 mph and accelerates...
    by at June 15th, 2010 at 06:06 am
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    Renault-Nissan Partners with the Wellington City Council on Zero Emission Vehicles
    The Renault-Nissan Alliance and the city of Wellington in New Zealand have formed a partnership to explore the development of a Zero Emission Vehicles program. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which a working team of representatives from the City Council and Nissan will identify potential areas of co-operation in promoting the use...
    by at June 14th, 2010 at 04:06 am
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    Nissan Adds Noises to LEAF Electric Car
    Nissan has invited nearly 500 people to drive its new Nissan LEAF electric car at the company’s Oppama test track in Japan over the next week. Media, Nissan shareholders, government officials, analysts and some of the first customers to place reservations for Nissan LEAF will get the chance to experience the benefits of this practical, affordable and fun to drive...
    by at June 12th, 2010 at 05:06 am
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    Study Looks at Repurposing Batteries for Household Energy Storage
    The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) will lead a joint research study of how the useful lifespan of electric vehicle batteries could be extended by repurposing them as household electric storage devices with a $992,000 grant from the University of California. The grant was awarded by the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Research Center, a division of the...
    by at June 11th, 2010 at 10:06 am
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    Volvo to Provide 10 C30 Electric to Goteborg Energi
    Volvo will provide ten Volvo C30 Electric cars for a demonstration fleet to energy company Goteborg Energi regarding promotion of electrical cars and recharge infrastructure. The Volvo C30 Electric project has attracted immense international attention. Volvo Cars has received visits from many potential overseas customers, but the first confirmed user is Swedish. Ten cars...
    by at June 11th, 2010 at 03:06 am
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    Electric Two-Wheel Vehicles to Gain Increasing Acceptance Worldwide
    Increasingly accepted as capable, even appealing, forms of transportation, particularly in densely populated urban areas, electric two-wheel vehicles, a category that includes electric scooters, bicycles, and motorcycles, will spread rapidly over the next several years. According to a recent report from Pike Research, worldwide sales of electric two-wheel vehicles are...
    by at June 10th, 2010 at 06:06 am
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