Merkel Determined to Mainstream Electric Cars in Germany
Despite lack of consumer interest, German Chancellor Angela Merkel continues to try to make good on her vow to bring one million cars to...
Sad News: Battery Swapping Company Better Place Goes Bankrupt
Better Place has stuck by its vision of electric vehicles that recharge in minutes, via battery swapping, but there just isn't enough support for...
Solar Powered PlanetSolar Tûranor Sets New Record
Originally commissioned in 2009, the PlanetSolar Tûranor was designed to see how successful a boat powered entirely by solar power would perform.
After a successful...
KERS-Enabled Electric Twizy and 265 HP Meganes Race Each Other – See Who Wins
We've been talking a lot about Kinetic Energy Recover Systems (KERS) lately, and even presented an actual implementation by Volvo. Now the French have...
Toyota Finally Venturing Into Lithium-Ion Batteries, In a Big Way!
Toyota's hybrid electric vehicles look like their going to get a boost in power and efficiency in the next few years as they make...
Self-Driving Vehicle Development Platform Sold by Japanese Company
Not long ago, Google started teasing the world with the idea of a self-driving vehicle. Now, a company called ZMP Inc released a development...
Electric Bikes Banned in NYC, Biking Law a Little Short-Sighted
Electric bikes are a great way to get around, especially on city streets. They take up almost no room and you can park them...
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Light Hybrid Vehicles May be The Next Best Thing
To reduce emissions and increase fuel economy, hybrid vehicles are a pretty good option that aren't nearly as expensive as pure electric vehicles.
In the...
Amtrak Upgrading to Siemens’ High-Efficiency Electric Locomotives
When train locomotives made the switch from diesel to electric, especially commuter lines, Amtrak was able to provide cleaner transportation.
Of course, the almighty dollar...
Tesla Motors Outweighs Fiat in NASDAQ Value
The rest of the automobile market may be saying that Tesla Motors is punching far beyond its weight, but what do you do with...
