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Zipcar introduces Honda Fit EV into UC Davis West Village fleet

Green Car Congress

Zipcar has introduced a 2014 Honda Fit battery electric vehicle (EV) at The University of California, Davis’ (UC Davis) West Village , the largest planned zero net energy community in the United States. Both vehicles are available to all Zipcar members ages 18+ for hourly reservations, starting at $8.50

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Hoosiers are very resistant to change,” said Richard Steiner, president of the Hoosier Electric Vehicle Association. This saved me the trip.”.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Hoosiers are very resistant to change,” said Richard Steiner, president of the Hoosier Electric Vehicle Association. This saved me the trip.”.

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The green cars of the Tokyo Motor Show. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The Honda CR-Z is intended to be sporty, efficient and inexpensive and will feature the same Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) as the Honda Insight Hybrid. Keep your eyes peeled too for the Honda EV-N and Honda Skydeck concepts. Toyota – Going electric.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The World's First Clean Motocross Race On Electric. High-Speed Rail Unlocks Intermodal Potential Texas Excess Ford Expands Hybrid Success to Electric Vehicles ► March (17) Carbon Capture and Storage: To Be or Not To Be? In the future, utilities will pay you to plug-in your vehicle.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We can also extrapolate some data from experience with the RAV4EV all-electric vehicles. Older "Classic" Priuses lack the low-speed electric-only mode and the battery storage space that makes this possible. How can I get an all-electric vehicle? Why are there so many different names for these vehicles?

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