Boulder Electric Vehicle Sells World's First Electric Truck with Max Speed of 70 MPH

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on January 31, 2012

Boulder Electric Vehicle has sold its first commercial, battery-powered truck. In development for nearly two years, the DV-500 was sold to Precision Plumbing & Heating of Gunbarrel, Colorado. Precision Plumbing plans on replacing its current diesel delivery vans with 20 of the all-

Transportation

Envia Systems Announces “Major Breakthrough” Will Reduce EV Battery Costs by 50%

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on March 1, 2012

Envia Systems has announced a “major breakthrough” in battery technology that will increase energy density and drastically reduce the cost of lithium-ion battery packs making electric vehicles more affordable.

Transportation

Volkswagen Ships Electric Golf to California for Testing

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on February 28, 2012

In an effort to help the German government reach its goal of one million electric vehicles on the road by 2020, Volkswagen has been working on a development program for its own electric vehicles. So, the German automaker isRead more: Volkswagen Ships Electric Golf to California for Testing

Transportation

Electric Vehicles to Transport Athletes and Officials During London 2012 Olympics

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on February 21, 2012

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) recently awarded a contract to ChargePoint Services (CPS) to install charging points for the Olympic Games. Athletes, officials and VIPs will soon be transported from venue to venue in electric vehicles during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Transportation

Hertz is First Rental Car Company to Test Hassle-Free, Wireless Charging for EV Fleet

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on February 14, 2012

While electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more mainstream, the issue of where, when and how to recharge is still problematic for some existing and potential EV consumers. But that may soon change.

Transportation

The HIRIKO Project – The All-Electric, Sharable Folding City Car of the Future

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on January 26, 2012

The HIRIKO Project is an urban solution that will provide a more sustainable, more accessible electric vehicle. The HIRIKO prototype was unveiled at the European Commission headquarters on January 24th in Brussels.

Transportation

The HIRIKO Project – The All-Electric, Sharable Folding City Car of the Future

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on January 26, 2012

Transportation

Tata Unveils Cheap EV Concept Car – The $20,000 eMO

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on January 16, 2012

Tata Technologies recently unveiled its electric vehicle prototype at the 2012 North American International Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Transportation

Industry Executives Form Coalition to Design National Model for EV Deployment

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on January 10, 2012

As electric vehicles (EV) become more affordable and more mainstream, finding solutions to various EV barriers is paramount. A newly-formed group of blue chip company executives in the transportation and utility industries is working to eliminate barriers to electric transportation.

Transportation

Fisker Automotive Recalls 239 Karma Plug-in Hybrids Due to Battery Safety Issue

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on January 3, 2012

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Fisker Automotive is recalling 239 of its electric plug-in hybrids due to a battery safety issue. All 2012 models manufactured from July 1 through November 3, 2011, are being recalled.

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