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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized. Market Drivers.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

Green Car Congress

unveiled the Rasa, a road-legal engineering prototype of its first two-seater hydrogen fuel cell road car, built for full European type approval. million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.)

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

The Truth About Cars

The EcoBoost version of the Mustang has offered over 300 horsepower since 2015. Drive the car gently and the EcoBoost is quiet. This despite the fact that V6 and four-cylinder Mustangs have long ago shed the pejorative label of “insurance beater.” Still, it’s the V8-powered GT that gets most of the attention.

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Meeting the Founder of PMV Electric - India's Electric Micro Car

Plug In India

Went to work for Citibank before starting his entrepreneurial journey in 2015. He then pivoted to EVs - and came up with the idea of developing a tandem two seater city car. Selling a tandem seating car could be a psychological challenge, in spite of it being easier to manoeuvre in city traffic.

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