'Tired of plugging in your Nissan Leaf or Chevrolet Volt electric car to recharge every night? Yearn for the simplicity of simply parking over a charging pad and walking away? Bosch Automotive Service Solutions feels your pain. The service arm of the German auto-parts maker is now offering a wireless battery-charging system for owners of either MORE >>

'E-Thrust is a “series hybrid” electrical distributed propulsion system concept using one gas power unit providing the electrical power for six fans for lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions and less noise. Click to enlarge. Fan in the hangar. Click to enlarge. Fan: electric aircraft in progress. Elektro 6. Total static engine thrust is about 1.5 MORE >>

'It''s pretty easy to take regenerative braking for granted, these days--virtually every electric and hybrid car on sale uses it to some extent. Maybe we should be a little more appreciative of its benefits, as Ford estimates owners of its vehicles have saved 100 million gallons of gasoline over the past 15 years, thanks to braking regen. When you MORE >>

'Electric vehicles are still considered a risky strategy in the business world, with relatively low sales numbers not enough to convince skeptics of their business case. Nissan has had plenty of recognition for its commitment to the Leaf though, including a high ranking in the latest Interbrand ''Best Global Green Brands'' report. The company MORE >>

'You know that feeling when you realize you''ve been missing out on some low-hanging fruit for years? That could be what the aviation industry is feeling right now, as Airbus shows off its new Electric Green Taxiing System (EGTS) at this year''s Paris air show. MORE >>