No matter where your electric vehicle’s energy comes from – natural gas, solar panels, or even coal – new research from Northwestern University shows it’s still likely better for the environment than conventional vehicles. The […]
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Chrysler A Big Dud When It Comes To Electric Vehicles
Chrysler gets excited about electric vehicle to grid technologies, but compared to Ford and GM, it lags far behind in battery powered vehicle development.
Electric Vehicles Become A Grid Power Source
Opening up new energy storage possibilities, the eV2g joint venture between the University of Delaware and NRG Energy is selling power from a fleet of EVs to PJM.
Medium Speed Electric Vehicles Coming Of Age?
Legislation pending in California would define medium speed electric vehicles in a new category between low speed EVs and the likes of cars from Ford and Tesla.
Are Extended Range Electric Vehicles The Future Of Green Cars?
Extended range electric vehicles, such as the Chevy Volt, are expected to be in more significant numbers by 2018 as a possible answer to range anxiety.
Electric Vehicles Enlisted For Military Base Grid Security
An Army demonstration project at Fort Carson, Colo., will test using electric vehicles for energy storage to support a base microgrid.
Electric Vehicles On This Campus Run Pure Green
At Western Michigan University, a 50-kilowatt solar array helps power 15 electric vehicle charging stations.
New Electric Car Company Targets Low Speed Vehicles
A new electric car company, Alvarez Electric Motors, has sprung up in California and looks to open a nationwide network of low speed electric vehicle dealerships.
Ford Invests Further in EVs with $500 Million to Electric Truck Maker Rivian
Ford is set to invest $500 million in EV start-up Rivian, pending regulatory approval. The move comes after Ford announced it will invest $11 billion in EV development over the next five years. Presumably Ford […]
Electric Vehicle Range Could Skyrocket with High-Density Innolith Battery
Electric vehicle range, as well as the high cost, has been a major challenge to the EV market. EV manufacturers the world over are working to solve both these problems, seeking that golden egg that […]
History Made as Electric Aircraft Crosses English Channel
It’s inspiring to think that no matter how much we achieve as a technological species, there will always be more firsts for the record books. On July 10th, a whole new page was added, as […]
New NASA Mission Focuses Upon Electric Cars
NASA turns its research ability towards studying how commuting in electric vehicles can help directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Serious Electric Car Production Growth Predicted
A new report suggests worldwide production of electric cars for 2014 will rise by over two-thirds compared to last year.
Consumer Views On Electric Cars Remain Concerned
Consumers continue to remain concerned about expensive upfront costs and driving ranges of green vehicles such as electric cars, according to a new survey.