Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

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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Plug-in 2015 Plug Recharge 218

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. According to Peter Bruce, a chemist at the University of St Andrews, UK, “As far as I know, this is the fastest yet for this material.&# This is a drop in the bucket.

MIT 45

MIT Gas-Electric Gas Electric Cars 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The electricity for recharging has to come from somewhere, which means power plants. The true impact of electric vehicles should consider the make-up of the power grids where these cars will be used. Glad to see the variety & availability of electic commuter cars (vs hybrids & PHEV) is rising.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34