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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

Green Car Congress

One month ago, Volkswagen introduced the first new model in its electric mobility campaign, the new e-Crafter, with pre-sales of the electric van beginning this month. The electric campaign is now gaining momentum at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles show. Family and the modular electric drive kit (MEB). Earlier post.)

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New Automotive Technology Companies Struggle for Recognition in DC

Green Car Congress

The DOE ruled last year that Aptera’s 2e did not qualify under the $25 billion loan program because a three-wheeled vehicle doesn’t meet the definition of an automobile under federal law. GM, majority-owned by the government, is awaiting a decision from the DOE on three loan applications totaling more than $10 billion.

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Mahindra LMM reaches another milestone this year

Electric Vehicles India

Mahindra Electric Mobility has offices in Bengaluru with two business divisions, Last Mile Mobility (LMM) and EV Technology Center (EVTEC). These include the Mahindra Jeeto 4-wheeler, the Alfa 3-wheeler line, and the all-electric Zor Grand and Treo lines. Safe and comfortable riding is provided by drum brakes on all wheels.

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How To Start an EV Charging Station in India?

Get Electric Vehicle

As India seriously considers the possibility of a sustainable future in the aftermath of the fourth industrial revolution, technological achievements such as electric vehicles are dominating most discussions. Total registered EV volumes across all segments combined reached 3.13 Electricity. Steps To Follow. Infrastructure.

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Thursday - 1 October 2009. Reporting Out on the Tour de AZ; "Spirit of DC" Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around ARIZONA -- a new PHEV3A

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Quicke sidenote: PHEV3A as an acronym now encompasses the Tour de AZ: "Spirit of DC" Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona (PHEV3A) EVducational Tour (tho it could change, depending on sponsorship to AAA Tour de AZ, or even eTour de AZ). The general theme (and purpose) is: Plug-in Arizona!

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How Federal and State Government Incentives Make It Easy to Become an EV Owner

Blink Charging

Whether you are looking to purchase your first electric vehicle (EV), your next EV, or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for your home, the United States has incentives, rebates, grants, and programs to help. Note that PHEVs cannot use DC fast chargers.) The original use of the property began with the taxpayer.

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E-Motor Enables Chain-Free Bike-by-Wire

Cars That Think

An increasingly-seen sight in Berlin and other German cities is the oversized electric cargo delivery bike, hissing along (and sometimes in bike lanes) like parcel-laden sailboats on appointed Amazon rounds. Schaeffler is working with German electric drive maker and systems integrator Heinzmann to develop a complete bike-by-wire drivetrain.

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