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Li-ion manufacturer Ener1 files pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Green Car Congress

million in federal grant funding under the stimulus package. Ener1 filed its Chapter 11 case in US Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York, in which it is requesting that the Court confirm the pre-packaged Plan of Reorganization to implement the restructuring. In 2009, Ener1 subsidiary EnerDel received $118.5

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4 Reasons EV Charging Stations on College Campuses Makes Sense

EV Connect

Even Subaru and Toyota (among just about every car maker today) are getting in on the EV market , bringing more signs that we’re closing in on the end of the fossil-fuel era. Schools can apply for state and federal grants and incentives (EV Connect can help guide you through this entire process) that help offset initial installation costs.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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