Bob Lutz on E-REV Technology – “I Should Have Started Bigger”
I'm not sure how to take this, really, but Bob Lutz isn't too impressed with the vehicles he pushed into production a couple years...
US Military Supports EV-to-Grid Initiative for 500 Electric Vehicles
The US Military has recently announced a $500-Electric-vehicle-to-grid program with a $20 million fund, as part of the several sustainable energy initiatives out there...
![An Automobile App Suite [Lexus Enform]](https://i0.wp.com/www.greenoptimistic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Fullscreen-capture-1142013-114350-AM.bmp.jpg?resize=180%2C135&ssl=1 "GM and Ford Announcing Open Platforms for In-Car App Development")
GM and Ford Announcing Open Platforms for In-Car App Development
Ford and General Motors are following the infotainment revolution and working to take the lead. Modern automakers are integrating more mobile apps into...
Achates Power’s Diesel Engine Could be Twice as Efficient
The Achates Power engine could be twice as efficient than today's best engines, and could be used for the Army.
A few months ago, we discussed...
World’s First Electric Car-Carrying Ferry Developed by Siemens
Siemens has collaborated with Fjellstrand, the Norwegian shipyard, to develop what is the very first electric car ferry in the world. The vessel which...
Tesla Model S Adapting to Japan’s Fast Charging Standard (CHAdeMO) [UPDATE]
Here in the US, there are a couple of different ways to get your electric vehicle charged. The standard LI 120V charger typically...
Bob Lutz – VIA Motors’ Full Size X-Truck Gets 100 MPGe, “Makes Prius Look...
Would we ever have expected to hear the words “monster truck” and “100 MPGe” used in the same article, much less describing one vehicle?...
Could Aluminum Revolutionize the Electric Vehicle Industry?
Increasing fuel economy is no easy feat, considering that the main way to do so is to reduce engine size, and this means less...
GE Dropping Plans for 25,000 Electric Vehicles in Their Fleet
Facing reality can be tough, even for big companies such as General Electric . Electric vehicles may not make sense for a lot...
Official Says Beijing Will Introduce Electric Vehicle Incentives Soon
Beijing will be introducing a 60,000-yuan subsidy for electric vehicles, similar to the subsidies by the central government, in an effort to increase sales...
