Hyundai has unveiled the Kona Electric subcompact SUV prior to its official introduction at the Geneva Motor Show ( earlier post ). The Kona Electric features two different powertrain versions. The fully-electric subcompact SUV also features an electronic parking brake (EPB). MORE
Hyundai will unveil the new battery-electric Kona compact SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The Kona Electric will feature two different powertrain versions with a targeted WLTP range of up to 470 km (292 miles); the electric SUV will be on the market in Europe in summer 2018. MORE
Vahana , the all-electric, self-piloted, VTOL aircraft from A³ by Airbus, successfully completed its first full-scale flight test, reaching a height of 5 meters (16 feet) before descending safely. Autonomous driving Aviation Electric (Battery) Motors MORE
Neighborhood electric cars like the Zenn, high-speed three-wheeled electric cars, and low-speed electric vehicles all fit here MORE
For the first time in around 80 years, it is possible in many parts of the world to buy a used electric car MORE
Expanding its strategic footprint in the field of New Energy Vehicles (NEV) in China, Daimler has acquired a 3.93% stake in Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., BAIC BJEV’s battery-electric EX360 SUV is one of nine models the brand offers currently. Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., MORE
Responding to fleet market demand for complete, body-ready chassis, Motiv Power Systems is introducing the EPIC (Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis) all-electric family of chassis for 2018. Conversions Electric (Battery MORE
Blue Bird is taking orders for its electric school buses for delivery in 2018. Blue Bird is the only school bus OEM to offer electric Type C & D configurations. Blue Bird electric buses have completed certification testing; they are now in pre-production. Blue Bird RE Electric. MORE
The Buick VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the Buick Enspire all-electric concept SUV made their global debut at a launch event in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. Buick VELITE 6 electric vehicle (right) and Buick VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (left). MORE
At the Geneva Motor Show, Renault introduced EZ-GO, an electric, autonomous, shared robo-vehicle concept—both a vehicle and a service—that allows people to hail a ride either from a fixed or mobile location. Autonomous driving Car Sharing Electric (Battery) Mobility services MORE
The Electric Vehicle market is full of new terminology and concepts. Why go electric? Different types of Electric Vehicles. Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles. - - - - - - - -. Electric Vehicles | charge2drive.com. MORE
The LightningElectric is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the heavy-duty Ford Transit, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. The fuel cell uses hydrogen to charge the electric batteries for a longer-range zero-emissions fleet solution. MORE
Technology developed by Nissan for the battery-electric Nissan LEAF will be used in an electric bus project led by a team from Kumamoto University, that starts testing next month in Japan, with the goal of making zero-emission public transit more widespread and affordable. MORE
Momentum Dynamics has commissioned the US’ first 200 kW wireless charging system for a battery-electric transit bus fleet. This allows the electric bus to drive unlimited route cycles. This state-of-the-art technology is a game changer for battery electric fleets across the nation. MORE
Ever wonder about electric car history, and how the gasmobile ate up the electric car's market in the US MORE
With Tesla likely to hit 200,000 electric cars sold in the U.S. Politics incentives tax credit taxes electric utilities plug-in carslater this year, it will begin a phasedown process during which the income-tax credits available to its buyers start to dwindle on a set schedule. General Motors is likely to hit the same cap a couple of quarters after Tesla. Now those two companies are lobbying for an expansion of. MORE
The Historic Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum in Kingman, Arizona adds to its collection MORE
Renault has revealed its new R110 electric motor and the 2018 model-year ZOE, Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle, which will be the first Renault EV to feature this 80kW powerplant which combines extra power with even greater driving enjoyment. Electric (Battery) Motors MORE
Volkswagen will unveil the electric, autonomous I.D. Volkswagen says that the premium-class MPV is showing the direction Volkswagen is taking in the technology and design of its future electric models. After earlier presenting the first all-electric vehicles of the new I.D. MORE
Volvo Trucks introduced its first battery-electric truck for commercial use: the Volvo FL Electric for urban distribution and refuse operations, among other applications. Electric drive unit for Volvo FL Electric. Max torque from the electric motor is 425 N·m. MORE
Lightning Systems, a global developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets, announced that it is on schedule for March deliveries of its new battery-electric LightningElectric conversion system for Ford Transit. Conversions Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hydrogen MORE
UPS plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies—an industry first that would breaki a key barrier to large scale adoption of electric fleets. Electric (Battery) Fleets MORE
SEAT followed this announcement less than one week later with the world premiere of the CUPRA e-Racer, a battery-electric racing touring car that is making its show debut in Geneva this week. The CUPRA e-Racer is a 100% electric racing car based on the gasoline-powered Cup Racer. MORE
I just ran across the latest available data, from 2005, for the electricity consumption by petroleum refineries. One electric car, roughly speaking, will use about 3000 kWh to go about 12,000 miles. That means the electricity alone we use to refine petroleum each year could drive over 16,000,o00 electric cars 12,000 miles each year. And that doesn't include the electricity used in oil extraction and pumping. petroleum oil refineries Big Oil battery electric ca MORE
MAN, a member of the Volkswagen Group, is now selling a battery-electric van, the MAN eTGE. Providing a range of up to 160 kilometers and a payload of 950 to 1,700 kg, the electric MAN eTGE is suited for urban tasks, depending on the type approval (3.5 Electric (Battery MORE
Jaguar unveiled its first all-electric production vehicle, the I-PACE. Electric (Battery The I-PACE has a 90kWh Lithium-ion battery and offers sports car performance of 0-100 km/h in 4.8 MORE
Hyundai introduced the US-market version of its Kona Electric crossover at the New York Auto Show. Kona Electric rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai’s first compact electric crossover for the US market. Kona Electric Motor Drive System. Electric (Battery MORE
Numerous studies have tackled the future environmental impact of battery-electric vehicles; the resulting assessments are highly uncertain. The second is the impacts of changes to the electricity sector on the environmental burdens of producing and recharging future EVs. MORE
The battery-electric vehicle drives autonomously, is operated by voice and gesture control, and via artificial intelligence, will be capable of learning. Electric all-wheel drive. The same applies to the two electric motors on the front and rear axles. MORE
The Pan-Canadian Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial: Phase I was launched at TransLink in Vancouver as part of a national coordinated effort to advance zero emissions transit technology, spear-headed by the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC). New Flyer is providing Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric buses. Nova Bus, part of the Volvo Group, is providing LFSe electric buses. Canada Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty Infrastructure MORE
Mason, the US’ second-largest privately owned office products dealer, has taken delivery of Workhorse E-GEN electric, range-extended step vans. The company has expanded its fleet with the Workhorse electric vehicles to support its national business product delivery operations. MORE
Engineers at the NASA Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) at NASA Glenn Research Center ran the new facility’s first test in September. NEAT’s mission is to help engineers design, develop and test systems for electric aircraft. The X-57: NASA’s first electric X-plane. MORE
Sweden inaugurated a test stretch of electric road on the E16 in Sandviken, thus becoming one of the first countries to conduct tests with electric power for heavy transports on public roads. The two systems differ as to how electric power is transferred to the heavy vehicles. MORE
Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Maven is excited to offer an all-electric fleet of shared vehicles for the gig economy. MORE
At CES, Ujet unveiled its first product, the Ujet electric scooter. The spoke-less orbital wheel includes a suspension system and larger diameter lightweight brakes, which offers a smooth ride, and the in-wheel electric motor combines optimized size with performance (5.44 MORE
Mercedes-Benz will introduce its 12m battery-electric Citaro bus in September at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show, with the start of series production also taking place this year. The new all-electric Mercedes-Benz Citaro is a key part of Daimler Buses’ integrated eMobility system. MORE
Drivers of the simulator will experience a bus environment with hardware operating just as it would in a zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty SimulationNew Flyer of America Inc., the US subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc., MORE
With funding from the private sector, the Federal Transit Administration, and the California Energy Commission, SunLine Transit unveiled an electric bus with a fuel cell range extender to support a 250-300-mile daily route. Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Heavy-duty Hydrogen MORE
This all-electric prototype racing car will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on 24 June in Colorado. family of all-electric vehicles and is also the first step towards a closer relationship between Volkswagen R and Volkswagen Motorsport. Electric (Battery) Motorsport MORE
The variety of electric motorcycles on the market has increased dramatically in 2018, and we've seen some significant price drops by two competitive brands. Harley-Davidson KTM electric motorcycles Zero Motorcycles Energica Alta MotorsBoth Alta Motors and Energica cut the prices of their bikes significantly, bringing them closer to being cost-competitive with their gas-powered counterparts. Zero Motorcycles continues to. MORE
has made an equity investment in Alta Motors , a leader and innovator in lightweight electric vehicles; the two companies will collaborate on electric motorcycle technology and new product development. Project Livewire was an electric motorcycle prototype unveiled in 2014. MORE
At CES in Las Vegas, Toyota Motor introduced the autonomous electric e-Palette Concept Vehicle, which is designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications. Autonomous driving Electric (Battery) Mobility services MORE
IC Bus, a subsidiary of Navistar, is taking its electric school bus, chargE ( earlier post ), on the road for the first time. Electric (Battery) Fleets MORE
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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Hyundai has unveiled the Kona Electric subcompact SUV prior to its official introduction at the Geneva Motor Show ( earlier post ). The Kona Electric features two different powertrain versions. The fully-electric subcompact SUV also features an electronic parking brake (EPB).
Green Car Congress
APRIL 19, 2018
Momentum Dynamics has commissioned the US’ first 200 kW wireless charging system for a battery-electric transit bus fleet. This allows the electric bus to drive unlimited route cycles. This state-of-the-art technology is a game changer for battery electric fleets across the nation.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 8, 2018
Blue Bird is taking orders for its electric school buses for delivery in 2018. Blue Bird is the only school bus OEM to offer electric Type C & D configurations. Blue Bird electric buses have completed certification testing; they are now in pre-production. Blue Bird RE Electric.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 12, 2018
Volvo Trucks introduced its first battery-electric truck for commercial use: the Volvo FL Electric for urban distribution and refuse operations, among other applications. Electric drive unit for Volvo FL Electric. Max torque from the electric motor is 425 N·m.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Drivers of the simulator will experience a bus environment with hardware operating just as it would in a zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty SimulationNew Flyer of America Inc., the US subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc.,
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2018
Jaguar unveiled its first all-electric production vehicle, the I-PACE. Electric (Battery The I-PACE has a 90kWh Lithium-ion battery and offers sports car performance of 0-100 km/h in 4.8
Green Car Congress
MARCH 5, 2018
The battery-electric vehicle drives autonomously, is operated by voice and gesture control, and via artificial intelligence, will be capable of learning. Electric all-wheel drive. The same applies to the two electric motors on the front and rear axles.
Green Car Reports
MARCH 19, 2018
The variety of electric motorcycles on the market has increased dramatically in 2018, and we've seen some significant price drops by two competitive brands. Harley-Davidson KTM electric motorcycles Zero Motorcycles Energica Alta MotorsBoth Alta Motors and Energica cut the prices of their bikes significantly, bringing them closer to being cost-competitive with their gas-powered counterparts. Zero Motorcycles continues to.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Engineers at the NASA Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) at NASA Glenn Research Center ran the new facility’s first test in September. NEAT’s mission is to help engineers design, develop and test systems for electric aircraft. The X-57: NASA’s first electric X-plane.
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JULY 13, 2017
The Historic Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum in Kingman, Arizona adds to its collection
Green Car Reports
MARCH 20, 2018
With Tesla likely to hit 200,000 electric cars sold in the U.S. Politics incentives tax credit taxes electric utilities plug-in carslater this year, it will begin a phasedown process during which the income-tax credits available to its buyers start to dwindle on a set schedule. General Motors is likely to hit the same cap a couple of quarters after Tesla. Now those two companies are lobbying for an expansion of.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 13, 2018
The Pan-Canadian Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial: Phase I was launched at TransLink in Vancouver as part of a national coordinated effort to advance zero emissions transit technology, spear-headed by the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC). New Flyer is providing Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric buses. Nova Bus, part of the Volvo Group, is providing LFSe electric buses. Canada Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty Infrastructure
Green Car Congress
MARCH 19, 2018
This all-electric prototype racing car will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on 24 June in Colorado. family of all-electric vehicles and is also the first step towards a closer relationship between Volkswagen R and Volkswagen Motorsport. Electric (Battery) Motorsport
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Vahana , the all-electric, self-piloted, VTOL aircraft from A³ by Airbus, successfully completed its first full-scale flight test, reaching a height of 5 meters (16 feet) before descending safely. Autonomous driving Aviation Electric (Battery) Motors
Green Car Congress
MARCH 6, 2018
At the Geneva Motor Show, Renault introduced EZ-GO, an electric, autonomous, shared robo-vehicle concept—both a vehicle and a service—that allows people to hail a ride either from a fixed or mobile location. Autonomous driving Car Sharing Electric (Battery) Mobility services
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2018
Numerous studies have tackled the future environmental impact of battery-electric vehicles; the resulting assessments are highly uncertain. The second is the impacts of changes to the electricity sector on the environmental burdens of producing and recharging future EVs.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Hyundai will unveil the new battery-electric Kona compact SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The Kona Electric will feature two different powertrain versions with a targeted WLTP range of up to 470 km (292 miles); the electric SUV will be on the market in Europe in summer 2018.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Responding to fleet market demand for complete, body-ready chassis, Motiv Power Systems is introducing the EPIC (Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis) all-electric family of chassis for 2018. Conversions Electric (Battery
Green Car Congress
MARCH 8, 2018
Expanding its strategic footprint in the field of New Energy Vehicles (NEV) in China, Daimler has acquired a 3.93% stake in Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., BAIC BJEV’s battery-electric EX360 SUV is one of nine models the brand offers currently. Beijing Electric Vehicle Co.,
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 8, 2018
At CES, Ujet unveiled its first product, the Ujet electric scooter. The spoke-less orbital wheel includes a suspension system and larger diameter lightweight brakes, which offers a smooth ride, and the in-wheel electric motor combines optimized size with performance (5.44
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 9, 2018
At CES in Las Vegas, Toyota Motor introduced the autonomous electric e-Palette Concept Vehicle, which is designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications. Autonomous driving Electric (Battery) Mobility services
Electric Cars are for Girls
JULY 30, 2012
Neighborhood electric cars like the Zenn, high-speed three-wheeled electric cars, and low-speed electric vehicles all fit here
Electric Cars are for Girls
DECEMBER 3, 2014
For the first time in around 80 years, it is possible in many parts of the world to buy a used electric car
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2018
Mason, the US’ second-largest privately owned office products dealer, has taken delivery of Workhorse E-GEN electric, range-extended step vans. The company has expanded its fleet with the Workhorse electric vehicles to support its national business product delivery operations.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 5, 2018
Mercedes-Benz will introduce its 12m battery-electric Citaro bus in September at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show, with the start of series production also taking place this year. The new all-electric Mercedes-Benz Citaro is a key part of Daimler Buses’ integrated eMobility system.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 29, 2018
Hyundai introduced the US-market version of its Kona Electric crossover at the New York Auto Show. Kona Electric rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai’s first compact electric crossover for the US market. Kona Electric Motor Drive System. Electric (Battery
Green Car Congress
MARCH 6, 2018
SEAT followed this announcement less than one week later with the world premiere of the CUPRA e-Racer, a battery-electric racing touring car that is making its show debut in Geneva this week. The CUPRA e-Racer is a 100% electric racing car based on the gasoline-powered Cup Racer.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
UPS plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies—an industry first that would breaki a key barrier to large scale adoption of electric fleets. Electric (Battery) Fleets
Green Car Congress
MARCH 24, 2018
MAN, a member of the Volkswagen Group, is now selling a battery-electric van, the MAN eTGE. Providing a range of up to 160 kilometers and a payload of 950 to 1,700 kg, the electric MAN eTGE is suited for urban tasks, depending on the type approval (3.5 Electric (Battery
Electric Cars are for Girls
AUGUST 4, 2012
Ever wonder about electric car history, and how the gasmobile ate up the electric car's market in the US
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 19, 2018
Technology developed by Nissan for the battery-electric Nissan LEAF will be used in an electric bus project led by a team from Kumamoto University, that starts testing next month in Japan, with the goal of making zero-emission public transit more widespread and affordable.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 25, 2018
IC Bus, a subsidiary of Navistar, is taking its electric school bus, chargE ( earlier post ), on the road for the first time. Electric (Battery) Fleets
Green Car Congress
JUNE 22, 2016
Sweden inaugurated a test stretch of electric road on the E16 in Sandviken, thus becoming one of the first countries to conduct tests with electric power for heavy transports on public roads. The two systems differ as to how electric power is transferred to the heavy vehicles.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2018
Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Maven is excited to offer an all-electric fleet of shared vehicles for the gig economy.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 6, 2018
Lightning Systems, a global developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets, announced that it is on schedule for March deliveries of its new battery-electric LightningElectric conversion system for Ford Transit. Conversions Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hydrogen
Plugs and Cars
FEBRUARY 26, 2011
I just ran across the latest available data, from 2005, for the electricity consumption by petroleum refineries. One electric car, roughly speaking, will use about 3000 kWh to go about 12,000 miles. That means the electricity alone we use to refine petroleum each year could drive over 16,000,o00 electric cars 12,000 miles each year. And that doesn't include the electricity used in oil extraction and pumping. petroleum oil refineries Big Oil battery electric ca
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Renault has revealed its new R110 electric motor and the 2018 model-year ZOE, Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle, which will be the first Renault EV to feature this 80kW powerplant which combines extra power with even greater driving enjoyment. Electric (Battery) Motors
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Volkswagen will unveil the electric, autonomous I.D. Volkswagen says that the premium-class MPV is showing the direction Volkswagen is taking in the technology and design of its future electric models. After earlier presenting the first all-electric vehicles of the new I.D.
DIY Electric Car
JULY 6, 2014
The Electric Vehicle market is full of new terminology and concepts. Why go electric? Different types of Electric Vehicles. Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles. - - - - - - - -. Electric Vehicles | charge2drive.com.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 1, 2018
has made an equity investment in Alta Motors , a leader and innovator in lightweight electric vehicles; the two companies will collaborate on electric motorcycle technology and new product development. Project Livewire was an electric motorcycle prototype unveiled in 2014.
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