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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.

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News: 2023 Fisker Ocean Introduced

Clean Fleet Report

Dual motor, 550 horsepower (est. Single motor, 275 hp. Dual motor, 540 hp. Dual motor, 550 hp. Expect in the next few years to see at least 50 new models being released for sale. This is a monumental moment for the auto industry, with the consumer and the environment being the winners.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

Clean Fleet Report

Are electric vehicles (EVs) the answer to the automobile industry’s role? EVs are becoming more commonplace–setting a record for sales in 2023 What Is the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target? The car runs on a battery-powered motor and requires no gasoline, oil or any fossil fuels for operation.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Making electric vehicles affordable will be critical for them to have an impact on the environment, as vehicle ownership continues to rise quickly. Great Wall Motor Co., Those prices are much lower than that of General Motors Corp.s Gasgoo.com | ?? | in late 2010. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Prius hybrid.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. We believe such production models could be available for sale in three years."Furia

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