article thumbnail

Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

Green Car Congress

Bosch will provide a 240-volt charging unit, the Power Max charging station, as well as full-service installation for qualified e-Golf drivers. Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Hybrids Plug-ins Solar Sustainability' The 2015 e-Golf will go on sale later this year at participating dealerships in select states.

Audi 287
article thumbnail

Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

For others EV seekers, Cary often finds herself recommending a used Chevrolet Volt, a model she owns herself because “It’s the best $10,000 to $15,000 deal out there,” she said. “We Sometimes we recommend they take it to the dealer for a check.” We also upgraded our website so folks are able to find us.” “We

article thumbnail

Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. and Chrysler.

Volt 42
article thumbnail

Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Older houses that haven't been upgraded sometimes only have 100-amp service, and to put in a 240-volt electric car charger, you really need to have 200 amp service. It might be 50 percent if you compare it to the absolute base stripped-down RAV4 that no dealer actually has. The last Chevrolet Volt had 53 miles of range.

article thumbnail

Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Older houses that haven't been upgraded sometimes only have 100-amp service, and to put in a 240-volt electric car charger, you really need to have 200 amp service. It might be 50 percent if you compare it to the absolute base stripped-down RAV4 that no dealer actually has. The last Chevrolet Volt had 53 miles of range.

article thumbnail

Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. Tuesday night, President Obama will speak to the nation about the Gulf catastrophe.

Oil 252
article thumbnail

Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

Green Car Congress

For the current fiscal year, the program is slated to invest approximately $90 million to encourage the development and use of new technologies, and alternative and renewable fuels, to help the state meet its climate-change goals. Expanding hydrogen fueling stations in California.