Go-Kart Maker Kandi to Build Chinese EV Infrastructure
5 Jan 2010, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While the majority of automakers are looking into ways to develop and launch new electric cars, others are trying to build the needed infrastructure that would support the adoption of these green ve...
Kandi Coco Full Details, Specs and Photos
29 Dec 2009, 08:27 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Some one week ago, we brought you a piece of news about a car with a wacky name and even a wackier price: the $865 Kandi Coco. Having seen the interest this little street legal, neighborhood electri...
Kandi Coco, the Cheapest Car in the World: $865
23 Dec 2009, 09:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / When Tata Nano heard about the availability, on US soil, of a car which is cheaper than its, its headlamps fell off, and so did its self-esteem (if it had any). The rival to the cheapest car in the ...
NAIAS Announces Electric Avenue Attendees
21 Dec 2009, 16:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is among the first auto events to recognize the importance electric vehicles will have in the near future and already announced the set up of ...
Updated: BMW ActivE Concept, Preview of the Megacity Vehicle
17 Dec 2009, 07:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It was only a matter of time before premium car manufacturers began considering adding a wider range of electric vehicles to their line-ups. Apparently, the first step into expanding the EV offering...
Gordon Brown Welcomes the MINI E...
16 Dec 2009, 07:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The UK Government received yesterday the keys to a MINI E electric vehicle, to be used as part of BMW's testing program by British ministers. The MINI E, one of the fleet of 40 such vehicles to...
Vinci Energies UK and Elektromotive Unite to Provide EV Recharging Infrastructure
15 Dec 2009, 08:32 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / A new partnership meant to create a fully functioning EV recharging infrastructure was born in the UK between infrastructure expert Vinci Energies United Kingdom and Elektrobay charging gear manufac...
Electric Vehicle Sector to Create 1 Million Jobs
14 Dec 2009, 11:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As 2010 draws ever closer with the promise of a brighter, cleaner future, from the automotive standpoint at least, more and more consulting firms are turning their attention to the latest developmen...
Mitsubishi Delivers 25 i-MiEV EVs in the UK
14 Dec 2009, 09:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As perhaps the most anticipated year in recent automotive history is just around the corner, Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi takes point and opens the flood-gates to the avalanche of EVs scheduled for ...
Daimler Announces EV Offensive with smart and B-Klasse F-Cell
13 Dec 2009, 10:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Although both the electric version of the smart and the B-Klasse F-Cell have been detailed already and are even in production, German carmaker Daimler announced yesterday the beginning of deliveries...
Nissan Leaf Showcased in Bellevue
11 Dec 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Nissan Leaf tour continues in the US, with the latest stop of the electric vehicle being made yesterday in the city of Bellevue. Preparing its market entrance in the US in 2010, the Leaf has bee...
EV Cup Classes and Details Released
10 Dec 2009, 09:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we told you at the beginning of the month, the first competition intended for electric vehicles will debut across Europe in 2011, in Great Britain, France and Germany. Now, the organizers of the ...
Think City Enters Production in Finland
10 Dec 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With all the financial troubles of past months now put aside, Norwegian electric carmaker Think announced it has began production of what they call the world's first urban EV, the Think City, a...
UK Gives Important Tax Breaks to Electric Cars
10 Dec 2009, 08:29 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / UK is taking another big step in supporting electric car sales. In order to encourage companies to opt for electric car fleets, all EVs will receive a five-year tax break from the benefit-in-kind pe...
Think City, 1 Year of Ecotaxiing in Trondheim
8 Dec 2009, 09:36 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Norwegian carmaker Think announced today two of its vehicles have been used as electrical taxis in Trondheim for one year now, proving that EVs can be a viable choice for urban public transportation...
Nissan, San Francisco Join Forces on EV Infrastructure
8 Dec 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nissan continues its efforts around the world to create the needed infrastructure that could support the launch of its electric models, this time in San Francisco. The Japanese manufacturer signed a...
Think Brings the Largest EV Fleet to Copenhagen
7 Dec 2009, 11:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Taking advantage of the United Nations Climate Change Conference's (COP15) debut in Copenhagen today, Norwegian EV manufacturer Think announced it will showcase the largest fleet of EVs in the ...
Increased Fuel Taxes, EVs' Best Chance
7 Dec 2009, 11:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / What just about everyone out there thought about in their minds was put into words at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show by GM's Bob Lutz. Speaking at a conference at the event, the now advisor for...
Renault and Athlon Car Lease to Collaborate on EV Programme
4 Dec 2009, 07:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault and Athlon Car Lease International yesterday signed an agreement to cooperate in the joint delivery of electric vehicles, the French manufacturer announced in a release. The two companies wi...
Mitsubishi i-CHARGER, Apartment Building EV Charging System
2 Dec 2009, 15:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the biggest challenges facing future EV owners, namely charging the car from an apartment building, is on the verge of being solved by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors and Japan Delive...