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Electric Cars Alone Not Enough to Save Us, Study Claims

Matias Prieto — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:33:47 +0000

A team of scientists has written to the Committee of Climate Change warning that if the UK’s 31.5 million cars are replaced by electric vehicles by 2050, as is currently planned by the Government, this will require almost twice the current annual global supply of cobalt. Moreover, as we have already reported, a shortage of this […]

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How Electric Vehicles Have the Power to Change the World

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:01:31 +0000

The sales of electric vehicles are growing slowly but steadily with many car drivers choosing their purchase over a petrol-driven vehicle. In the UK, for example, 2018 saw 5,000 new electric cars being registered every month (statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders). With many countries offering discounts on road tax plus financial […]

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Electric Car Prices Soar as Green Subsidies Come to an End

Matthew Fiala — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 15:02:24 +0000

In Britain, the price of some electric and hybrid vehicles will increase by thousands of pounds as one of the government’s green initiatives falls victim to budgetary cuts. The government announced last year that it would ban all new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2040 to reduce the rising levels of nitrogen oxide. […]

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45% of Cars Sold in Norway Last Month Were Electric

Matthew Fiala — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:03:43 +0000

In September Norwegians bought electric vehicles that gave zero-emission vehicles a 45% market share, says Advisory Council of Veitrafikken AS. A total of 4,810 passenger plug-in cars were registered in Norway last month, up 25% from a year ago. The surge in electric cars has greatly reduced average CO2 emissions per vehicle declined to 55 […]

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Rivian Will Launch High-Performance Electric Truck and SUV

Arsenij Percov — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 14:04:07 +0000

Rivian, a California-based startup building electric vehicles, is planning to unveil its first cars at the Los Angeles auto show in November. It will show an electric pickup truck and a three-row SUV, which are believed to change the perception of electric vehicles. R.J. Scaringe, Rivian’s founder, and CEO, during a talk at this week’s […]

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Incentives are Critical for Market Success of Low-Carbon Vehicles

Arsenij Percov — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 18:43:03 +0000

Behavior-influencing policies are critical for the mass-market success of low-carbon vehicles, according to a new research. A European study analyzes non-financial reasons why people choose specific types of vehicles. Additionally, it takes a look at the possible long-term energy and carbon-emissions implications of those choices. The study was conducted by researchers David McCollum of the […]

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More EV Charging Points Installed In Germany, Still No Profit

Arsenij Percov — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 05:13:11 +0000

During the past year, Germany has increased the number of public charging points for electric vehicles by approximately 25%. This was said by the utility lobby BDEW on Wednesday. However, they mentioned that it is still an unprofitable business. 2,800 new public charging points have been added since the end of June 2017. Now, there […]

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Why It Finally Does Make Financial Sense to Buy an Electric Car

Arsenij Percov — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:22:20 +0000

15 years ago the only affordable option for the mainstream consumer who wanted an electric car was the G-Wiz. It was an 8ft 6in by 4ft 3in vehicle that could hide behind a Smart car. It was classed as a “heavy quadricycle” and was exported to America under the condition of a maximum speed of […]

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Growth of Electric and Hybrid Car Sales in Norway Surpassed 50% in 2017

Jose Aguilar — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:51:14 +0000

OSLO, Norway — The sales of EV´s and hybrids made up 52% of all new car sales in 2017, up 12% from the previous year, according to the independent Norwegian Road Federation (OFV). Norway`s autonomous vehicle industry has benefitted from a deed in the form of subsidies that effectively promoted such growth. This accomplishment sets Norway ahead globally in replacing hydrogen-fueled […]

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Asphalt may be the Secret Ingredient to Faster Charging EV Batteries

Guest Contributor — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:36:00 +0000

Supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Prince Energy, as well as EMD-Merck, scientists from Rice University have discovered that using asphalt in the manufacturing process of lithium-ion batteries may speed up the charging process. The discovery has been made at Rice University and consists of using anodes essentially made from asphalt. These […]

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UK Wants to Ban All Diesel and Gasoline Cars by 2040, With an Exception

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 06:50:08 +0000

Poor air quality has been linked to many deaths in recent years. Following France’s example, the UK government has recently announced that it will ban all fossil-fuel powered cars from the road by 2040. This move is, however, not intended to hit hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The paper on this matter has been published by DEFRA […]

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The Rise of Tesla’s Superchargers

Guest Contributor — Tue, 30 May 2017 18:39:49 +0000

The fast pace set by Tesla Inc. in the design, production, marketing and selling of its vehicle has brought the company to the eyes of most customers and investors, leading it to dominate the niche market of the electric vehicles. In addition, the company has also planned to increase the number of charger and superchargers […]

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Sony Enters EV Battery Business, Could Power Formula E Championship

Courtney Lepping — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 12:24:16 +0000

Sony Corporation commercialized the first lithium-ion battery in 1991 and is now approaching the electric vehicle battery industry. Sony can expect to perform well in the industry, even if it loses the bid for the FIA Formula E Championship, which is electric racing cars in need of better batteries. Electric race cars may eventually become […]

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The Story Behind Ford’s Model E Isn’t So S-E-X-Y

Courtney Lepping — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 19:10:07 +0000

You’ve heard of Ford CEO Mark Field’s upcoming electric vehicle, Model E, which is rumored to come in two body styles: a sedan and a crossover. There’s a lot of reasons why consumers are excited. Model E will have a starting 200 miles of range and will accept a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery electric […]

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MIT’s New Lithium-Ion Battery Could Be The Future of Electric Cars

Courtney Lepping — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:44:44 +0000

Qichao Hu, the CEO at MIT’s SolidEnergy Systems, invented a lithium-ion battery that will last twice as long but smaller by half. This battery is a big deal in that it uses lithium-metal foil as the anode material, as opposed to the standard graphite, carbon, or silicone, and can be used in things like wearables, […]

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Tesla P100D Logo Found in Model S Firmware, Elon Musk Reacts Totally Unexpected

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:46:32 +0000

One hacker (aka “Security Expert”) named Jason Hughes cracked open the firmware on his own Tesla Model S and revealed to the world that Tesla is about to unveil a 100 kWh Model S they will call P100D. Now, think about this: what is the target public for Teslas? Most are lawyers, doctors, engineers and […]

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Top 6 Hottest Electric Cars at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show

Ovidiu Sandru — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 20:51:23 +0000

The 2016 Geneva Motor Show promised a lot, and almost delivered. Here are a few sparks that caught my eye while being there on the first day when regular visitors were allowed. For some reason, green tech blogs with over 2.1 million pageviews a year are not considered “press” by the distinguished organizers of the Geneva […]

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Volkswagen to Integrate Flat Batteries to its Future Electric Vehicles

Samantha Joe — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 21:09:30 +0000

Volkswagen AG is working to further their electric vehicle division. Following its emissions manipulation scandal earlier in the year, the carmaker is making plans to integrate flat batteries in their cars as a way to elevate sales. The plans include developing an internal architecture for their vehicles that allows for the installation of such a battery. […]

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Porsche Plans Fully Electric Vehicle by 2020

Samantha Joe — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 21:00:45 +0000

Porsche is joining numerous other car manufacturers in the effort to bring environmentally-friendly vehicles to the market. During its yearly press conference, it was announced that the first Porsche fully electric car would be produced. The manufacturer has previously built hybrid vehicles, such as the Cayenne S E-Hybrid, but this completely electric model is a […]

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Model X Orders Being Taken By Tesla Soon

Michelle Lutz — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 21:59:43 +0000

There are several names synonymous with luxury and performance in the automobile industry. Tesla is one of those names. The last model to be introduced to the public was the Roadster, in 2010. Tesla has recently announced that they will release the Model III in 2016, though production would not start until 2017. The newest […]

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Electric Cars are Saving the Earth, After All

Annika Tostengard — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 05:32:31 +0000

This summer, researchers from the National Bureau of Economic Research reported on a study they conducted which found that electric vehicles actually emit more harmful greenhouse gasses than traditional vehicles. Now, in a rebuttal, the Union of Concerned Scientists have released their annual report, known as the State of Charge report on electric cars. They […]

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Stella Lux – The Dutch Solar-Powered Car That Produces Energy in Excess

Annika Tostengard — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:33:11 +0000

The Eindhoven University of Technology was the birthplace of an extraordinary new green technology. The prototype was developed two years ago by students at the university. A “family-sized” car, the Stella Lux can seat four and generates energy with 5.8 square meters of solar cells. The vehicle also has a battery that can generate 15kWh of energy. That […]

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Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Take US by Storm

Annika Tostengard — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:58:45 +0000

While electric vehicles like the Tesla Model S get all the hype, a lot of people just want something simple to get them around town. They don’t need all the performance and extra features provided by Tesla Motors, and they just want something they can use to run errands fuel-free. Even smaller and cheaper than […]

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Tesla Gigafactory to Drop Battery Prices 70%

Annika Tostengard — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:39:54 +0000

According to Jeffries analyst Dan Dolev, the Tesla Gigafactory will drop the cost of battery packs by 70%. The factory’s improved chemistry, economies of scale, and supply chain optimization are the major factors that contribute to the cost drop. Jeffries increased the price target for Tesla stock to $365 a share. The Tesla Gigafactory, built specifically […]

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New Electric Vehicles from Porsche and Audi

Annika Tostengard — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 16:40:22 +0000

Car manufacturers Porsche and Audi have both unveiled new luxury electric vehicle concepts, though it will be several years before either is available on the market. Porsche’s concept car was seen at the Frankfurt auto show, and resembles a “futuristic” Porsche 911. Called the Mission E, the four-door can drive 310 miles from a full […]

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Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to all Russian Gas Stations

Annika Tostengard — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:57:19 +0000

Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev signed an order requiring that all the country’s fueling stations include chargers for electric vehicles. According to The Moscow Times, the chargers will need to be installed by November of 2016. The country hopes to incentivize Russian citizens to buy electric vehicles, since only approximately 500 people in the country have […]

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Top 5 Best Electric Vehicles for Sale

Annika Tostengard — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 18:37:13 +0000

They used to be a luxury toy of the incredibly wealthy, but electric vehicles are now more affordable and efficient than ever. Charging stations are going up everywhere, making electric vehicles more feasible for long-distance travelers. Now that there are so many options, find the right one for you from list of the 5 best electric […]

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UK to Have Special Wireless EV Charging Lanes

Annika Tostengard — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:57:21 +0000

Soon, electric car drivers won’t even have to pull over to refuel. The UK government is well on their way to creating roads that can generate energy and charge electric cars while they are on the road. The Highways England and Transport Minister, Andrew Jones, has announced that they will be starting off-road trials this […]

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New EV Sharing Program in Montreal Cuts Emissions

Mila Luleva — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:25:08 +0000

The mayor of Montreal plans an electric vehicle sharing program, which will put the city right up there among the leaders in electric transportation. Montreal is not unfamiliar with the concept of car sharing, which provides people with a very convenient and easy access to vehicles, which are hassle free and available at pretty much […]

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Elon Musk Discusses the Future of Electric Cars in Michigan

Guest Contributor — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 07:06:57 +0000

On a recent visit to Michigan, Musk stated again his belief that electric cars are just ‘fundamentally better’ than gas guzzling cars, and noting that they ought to be the way of the future. Given Tesla’s currently tiny market share (less than one third of one percent), the only way this will happen is if […]

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Drivr: Tesla Model S Meets Modern Taxi Market in Cincinnati

Guest Contributor — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 06:16:14 +0000

New competition for Uber and Lyft has popped up in Cincinnati where a new competitor called Drivr has begun to use modern electric Tesla cars in their taxi service. This is generally good news for the development of renewable resources, as new technology seeps into other industries in public transportation. Despite the beauty and newness […]

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Tesla Team Succeeds All-Electric Speed Trip from LA to NY Using the Supercharging Network

Ovidiu Sandru — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:04:09 +0000

If you followed the news in the past few days, something big happened in the auto industry: a Tesla Motors team left from Los Angeles to New York in a speed road trip using only Tesla’s Supercharger network as their source of power. Well, 5 hours ago, Elon Musk tweeted: “Tesla LA to NY Supercharger […]

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The Must-Have Solar Powered Cars of The Future

Mila Luleva — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 13:26:49 +0000

Solar powered (electric) cars are the way to go. You don’t have to be an expert to see that, especially considering the increasing prices of oil and the huge taxes governments put on vehicles that produce emissions. Car makers are really pushing themselves when it comes to making the next super cool design, especially with […]

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Becomes World’s Cheapest EV: Under $16,000 After Incentives

Leigh Hutchens — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 18:54:57 +0000

In 2011, the Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle (i-MiEV) was first sold for $27,000 and the price was jacked up over a thousand dollars a few months later due to “unforeseen market changes.” Now, in 2013, vehicle prices have dropped drastically and the zero emission plug-in vehicle is being sold for $22,995, and that is before […]

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Are Electric Vehicles Ready for Mainstream?

Benji Jerew — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 21:09:38 +0000

Perhaps a better question is, “Are mainstream drivers ready for electric vehicles?” If we look at the history of hybrid electric vehicles, maybe we can get a clue as to how future reactions to pure electric vehicles will turn out. In the beginning, there was only the dinosaur, that is, conventional gasoline and diesel fuel […]

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Angela Merkel Wants One Million Electric Cars in Germany By 2020

Mila Luleva — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:56:41 +0000

German highways are in for a makeover, as German chancellor Angela Merkel has set a very ambitious target of 1 million electric vehicles on the German roads by 2020. Last week during an international forum in Berlin, the chancellor expressed her visions about the future development of the electric car industry and stated that the […]

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Bob Lutz Tells CNBC He Believes Electric Vehicles Will Prevail

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:15:57 +0000

Bob Lutz may have never thought liking electric cars ten years ago – yet a recent interview and his involvement in VIA Motors, an electric truck manufacturing company, show he also digs Tesla Motors and Fisker (which he wants to help). The interview, given to CNBC on Friday, outlined Lutz’s appreciation for what Tesla is […]

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China’s BYD Contemplates a Green Rebirth

Leigh Hutchens — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:10:28 +0000

As part of a reinvention plan, BYD Co, a large Chinese brand with Warren Buffet as an investor, might shift its focus from conventional automobiles to new energy battery models within two years. At one point, BYD had dreams of being a competitor of Toyota, but after shares have tumbled by 75% since late-2009, the […]

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Petroleum Use May Drop 80% by 2050

Leigh Hutchens — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:55:51 +0000

US greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum consumption for cars and small trucks may be reduced by 80% by the year 2050. A National Research Council report determined that the US can achieve this goal with continued pursuit of biofuels and hydrogen, strong government policies, and more efficient vehicles on the road. Specifically, alternative options to […]

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Green Cars in California Get Extended Privileged Access to HOV Lane

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:15:34 +0000

In California, green car buyers have an advantage over the others: they can travel in the carpool (HOV) lane, by law, in a green car that has only one occupant. That law was about to expire on Jan. 1, 2015, but it seems that it’s going to be extended 10 more years. This is just […]

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Can Be Lowered 70% According to Study

Leigh Hutchens — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:48:36 +0000

According to a study at the University of Toronto, through practical and aggressive policy changes, cities across the globe have the ability to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 50% of the global population lives in cities, and these account for up to 70% of all GHG. In fact, urban areas that are flourishing economically are […]

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Researchers at NREL Striving to Increase EV Adoption

Benji Jerew — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:37:47 +0000

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory [NREL] have set a goal, “to target the key innovations necessary to accelerate the rate of adoption for electric drive vehicles. In addition, our efforts are focused on scenarios that will incorporate expanded use of renewable energy resources to charge those vehicles.” – Bob Rehn, […]

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Electric Vehicle Long-Term Maintenance Lower Than That of ICEs

Mike Sandru — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:41:51 +0000

Despite tax incentives and local discounts, electric vehicles cost considerably more than the average fuel-saving car in the US. However, when the total cost of lifecycle ownership is compared to that of ICEs, it is found that savings on fuel costs alone become quite significant over the years. Still another area where EVs have an […]

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US Military Adopting Electric Vehicles as Backup Plan

Benji Jerew — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:17:19 +0000

While most might consider electric vehicles an example of extreme green action, there could also be a strategic benefit to having a fleet of electric vehicles on military base. Military systems, to allow for operation in varying circumstances, including disaster situations, rely on redundant systems. Backup computers take over when main systems fail, and a […]

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Hurricane Sandy – Do Plug-In Vehicles Make Sense?

Benji Jerew — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:04:56 +0000

In the aftermath of superstorm Hurricane Sandy, hundred of thousands are still without power. One of the things some people fail to take into disaster preparation is having enough gasoline on hand. When the power goes out, so do the fuel pumps, and without a way to get the gasoline out of the in-ground tanks, […]

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Hitachi’s New Electric Motor Not Using Rare Neodymium, Could Lower Market Prices

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:09:52 +0000

A new, highly-efficient permanent magnet synchronous motor has been unveiled by Hitachi. Nothing unusual so far. The only big and important difference between Hitachi’s new motor and everything that exists in the industry is that this one doesn’t have neodymium magnets. Neodymium magnets contain a rare-earth material, which is the cause for its high price […]

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ABB to Launch Worldwide EV Charging Network by 2017

Mike Sandru — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:35:52 +0000

Someone has finally taken the issue of recharging electric vehicles into their hands! I’m talking about industrial robotics supplier ABB, who plans to set in place a massive 3-continent network of charging stations. The time is more than ripe for such a move: people are reluctant to buy EVs for the fear of remaining stranded […]

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Tesla Motors Releases Classy Model S Electric Sedan This Summer

Mike Sandru — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:12:10 +0000

Think easing up your pocket with at least $57,400 for an electric car isn’t worth it? Take a look at the Model S electric Sedan that’s to be out this summer and think again! The renowned Tesla Motors is squaring away the latest details for this hot release, while still allowing us to take a […]

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Nissan Leaf Wins "Japan Car of the Year" Prize

Mike Sandru — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:05:28 +0000

Japan’s auto giant Nissan Motor is officially the owner of the trophy for the “Car of the Year Japan” at the Tokyo Motor Show for its Leaf electric model. According to its makers, this is the first time when an electric car has picked up the award. This year, the Tokyo Motor Show, which runs […]

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U.S. Northeastern States to Build Electric Car Charging Network

Mike Sandru — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:27:31 +0000

Drivers of all-electric vehicles could soon cross the U.S. Northeast without worrying that they will have nowhere to charge their battery. The new regional initiative, called the Northeast Electric Vehicle Network has been launched last week and will bring together 11 northeastern states plus Washington, D.C. to build an electric car charging network. The network […]

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Nissan Wants to Sell 1.5 Million Electric Cars By 2016

Mike Sandru — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:18:31 +0000

Nissan, second-largest automaker behind Toyota, plans to sell 1.5 million electric vehicles worldwide by 2016, the company announced this week. They have decided to focus on green vehicles because the demand is increasingly growing. Nissan says it wants to become the world’s largest player in so-called “zero-emission vehicles,” and their plans include developing a new […]

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Buckeye Bullet 3 – New Electric Land Speed Vehicle Expected To Reach 400 MPH

Mike Sandru — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:12:50 +0000

A student team at the Ohio State University has announced plans to develop a new version of its high-speed electric vehicle, Buckeye Bullet, that they hope will reach a top speed of 400 mph. The students claim that the Version 3 will feature an optimized fin-shaped body, based on aerodynamic simulations undertaken at the Ohio […]

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Nissan Releases LEAF Application For Blackberry And Android Smartphones

Mike Sandru — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:58:37 +0000

According to the company, the new apps are free to anyone with a Nissan LEAF and those who have an active CARWINGS subscription. This service connects navigation systems to mobile phones to update drivers with alternate routes to avoid congestion and real-time traffic information.

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Charge Your Leaf's Battery to 80% In Three Hours With SolarCity's Newest Solar Charger

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:21:30 +0000

SolarCity, the company that leases solar panels and that has recently been funded by Google with $280 million, now announces that it will sell electric car chargers that will be able to charge a Nissan Leaf to 80 percent in three hours.

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2012 Nissan Leaf: Fast Charging, Heated Seats, Available to More States

Mike Sandru — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:09:22 +0000

Yesterday, Nissan launched the 2012 model of the Leaf electric sedan and, as company officials claim, it will be available in more states than the current version. The electric car will have more features, including a fast charging mode, a cold-weather package and a higher price tag starting at $35,200.

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Chevy Volt Used for Smart Grid Application by GM and OnStar

Mike Sandru — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:03:16 +0000

The new smart-grid EV program will help utilities to directly control EV charging for participating consumers. This way, the utility can then reduce peak loads by offering discounts or other incentives to encourage drivers to charge their electric vehicles when overall electricity demand is low.

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ECOtality to Launch EV Car Sharing Program in San Diego, 1000 Charging Stations

Mike Sandru — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:41:01 +0000

ECOtality Inc., a company that works on storage technologies and clean electric transportation in collaboration with Car2Go, a car sharing service that is a subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, are planning to develop the first large-scale electric car-sharing program in the U.S..

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Volvo Plays Around With Range Extending Technology in 3 Newly Announced Concepts

Mike Sandru — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:36:26 +0000

Volvo prepares to launch three different prototypes of range extending electric vehicles (RE-EV) in order to find the best ways of implementing hybrid technology which resembles that found in the Chevy Volt. The company plans to start testing the vehicles at the beginning of 2012.

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General Motors Could Release Crossover Plug-In Hybrid At The 2012 Detroit Auto Show

Mike Sandru — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:00:56 +0000

According to some rumors, General Motors plans to launch its new plug-in hybrid Crossover at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show. This year, one of GM's brands, Chevrolet, has presented a similar concept, the Volt MPV5. GM's latest plug-in hybrid vehicle is likely to follow the concept of Chevrolet Volt 2011 model.

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T.27: World's Most Efficient EV Unveiled By Gordon Murray

Mike Sandru — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:22:46 +0000

Gordon Murray, the man behind the McLaren F1, has presented the world's most efficient electric car at the RAC in London. According to him, the new three-seat T.27 city car will use less energy per mile, compared to Mitsubishi i-MiEV and the electric Smart car.

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The New Ford Focus Electric Will Feature An Advanced Heating/Cooling System

Mike Sandru — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:12:56 +0000

Ford has announced plans to bring the new Focus electric into the international markets by the end of next year. Besides this, the company claims the new car will have a unique cooling system, in order to keep the lithium-ion battery pack from overheating.

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV's Advanced Battery Could Provide Energy In Emergency Situations

Mike Sandru — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:56:27 +0000

Japanese automaker Mitsubishi announced a few days ago that it plans to develop a device that will enable the owners of its i-MiEV electric car to generate electricity for their domestic appliances using only the vehicle's battery.

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AeroVironment EV Fast Charging Stations To Be Installed Along Oregon's I-5

Mike Sandru — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:55:42 +0000

The Oregon Department of Transportation announced few days ago, that Oregon is planning to equip a portion of Interstate 5 with Level 3 DC fast-charging stations. AeroVironment is the name of the company that will provide these electric-vehicle charging stations which will be installed throughout a 150-mile stretch of highway.

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BMW i3 Electric Car To Be Officialy Presented At The 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

Mike Sandru — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:59:32 +0000

According to some unofficial sources, BMW is currently working on five car models that should be unveiled for the first time at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in September. Among these vehicles, the i3 electric car will also be showcased.

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Aston Martin's Cygnet Small Car Gets Electric Motors Starting 2013

Mike Sandru — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:45:17 +0000

Our guess is that we are bound to see every car company on the market coming up with an electric vehicle or at least a hybrid one sooner or later. We've reached this conclusion after seeing big names like Toyota, Kia and Jaguar announcing environmentally-friendly cars to reach out their fans and customers worldwide. Now it's time for Aston Martin to take its turn and show us what they've got: apparently an electric version of the Cygnet city car ÃƒÂ¢€Ã¢â‚¬Å“ the company's first EV.

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Formulec and FCI Develop The Fastest Electric Racing Car Seen So Far

Mike Sandru — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:06:41 +0000

Since the first electric car appeared, it was a matter of time before the world's first electric racing car stepped up on the market. With the help of two French companies ÃƒÂ¢€Ã¢â‚¬Å“ FCI and Formulec, the dream of many car lovers or Formula One fans has been made possible: to see a full electric racing car matching regular petrol vehicles on the tracks.

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German Electric Vehicles to Soon Receive Substantial Funding, Angela Merkel Says

Mike Sandru — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:15:07 +0000

Apparently, it's a matter of pride for Germany to excel in the production and usage of electric vehicles. According to Chancellor Angela Merkel, it would be very good for the country to become "the market leader and leading provider" for electric cars, since it's the place "where the first motor car was built," statement reported on the 15th of May by the Welt am Sonntag newspaper.

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Kia's Optima Hybrid: More Equipped Than The Prius, Sets New Performance Standards

Mike Sandru — Fri, 13 May 2011 19:30:26 +0000

This year, the month of June brings hot weather and a hot car to match it: the Kia Optima Hybrid – Kia’s first hybrid model. The vehicle present in showrooms next month is not being called “Optima” for nothing – its features are as exciting as the name suggests. We will start with the basics: […]

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Linde E1 – Fastest Electric Go Kart Does 0-60 in 3.4 seconds

Mike Sandru — Fri, 06 May 2011 18:08:22 +0000

Whoever said electric go karts were not fast enough, he surely didn't see the Linde E1, which broke every record of the kind so far: from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds! The e-kart was put together expressly for the occasion which took place on the 24th of April at the Motorsport Arena in Oschersleben, Germany.

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Ford Gives Boston White Flag for Electric Focus, Prepares Fuel Efficient Versions Until Launch

Mike Sandru — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:29:06 +0000

If our loyal readers remember, we recently posted an article about Ford's map of the best US cities to drive an electric vehicle in. Boston residents will probably remember their city as being one of them. Now Ford is not giving up on the task and is putting in practice the plans for the infrastructure: until 2012, the company wants to have Boston's streets nice and ready for its Ford Focus Electric.

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BYD Proves Endurance of Their Electric E6 Taxis on Chinese Roads

Mike Sandru — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:23:12 +0000

These days, EVs usually rely on lithium-ion batteries and compete over which is more resilient. Promising models such as the Nissan Leaf are currently using them, but a trial of the largest taxi fleet in the world is proving the iron-phosphate batteries are better.

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Ford's Map of US Cities With Highest Potential for EVs

Mike Sandru — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:48:59 +0000

If you live in the city in the US and you're not sure whether you should buy an electric vehicle, Ford helps you out. Not financially, as many would like, but with a map, so you can see if your city is among those most ready to receive the fully electric Ford Focus on its roads.

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Wheego LiFe Electric Car Out On The Market

Mike Sandru — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:55:19 +0000

It appears that the Nissan Leaf has a new contender that threatens to steal its clients away: the Wheego LiFe has recently been unveiled and sold at its dealership in Atlanta.

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Opbrid Releases New Plug-In Hybrid Buses in Sweden

Mike Sandru — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:35:19 +0000

A Swedish company called Opbrid has come up with a hybrid bus model. Put into circulation in the city of Umea, the bus is more than anyone could dream of: it can take passengers through the city for 18 kilometers in a row without stopping or switching to diesel.

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ActiveE: An All-Electric 1 Series Unveiled by BMW

Mike Sandru — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:19:52 +0000

Ever since releasing the first electric Mini back in 2009, BMW has received complaints from customers driving the Mini E about how the back seat space is taken up by batteries, for example, or most importantly, how much less power you have in an electric car during winter. With the ActiveE, the trunk is still rather reduced, but other aspects are much improved.

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Nissan Unveils Racing Version of Its Electric Leaf

Mike Sandru — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:28:28 +0000

If last year’s auto market has seen the introduction of Nissan’s 100% electric, no-gas Leaf, 2011 witnesses the appearance of a racing Leaf at New York’s Auto Show. Being a racing car, the concept of the Leaf is a “Leading, Environmentally Friendly, Affordable, Family Car” changes a little. The Japanese car is the result of […]

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Leyden to Provide High-Performance Cylindrical Batteries for Toyota Grand Prix Dream Car

Mike Sandru — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:27:27 +0000

Wouldn't you want the best for your own ÃƒÂ¢€Ã…â€œdream carÃƒÂ¢€? If you had the chance to build one yourself, wouldn't you use the best parts and products? Then you understand Michael Kadie, owner of SSI Racing, when he says all their cars are ÃƒÂ¢€Ã…â€œcrafted with blood, sweat and tears.ÃƒÂ¢€

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Siemens and BMW Introduced New Wireless EV Chargers at This Year's Hannover Messe

Mike Sandru — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:58:40 +0000

Maybe more people would tap into this electric car trend if better and more widespread equipment would be made available to them. For example, right now drivers have a difficult time finding a facility to charge their electric cars and if they do, they have to use a cable for that. With Siemens and BMW working on the case, this will no longer be a fact.

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Siemens Develops 30-Minute Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Mike Sandru — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:49:01 +0000

Germans have really thought about everything when their major producer Siemens Energy released the new electric-vehicle charging station CP700A. Why is this different to previous models? Because you can now charge your electric car in a mere 30 minutes!

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LG Owns World's Largest Battery Plant for Electric Vehicles

Mike Sandru — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:39:27 +0000

It all stems from South Korea's philosophy on green technologies: they are convinced this is an "unavoidable choice", as President Lee Myung-Bak said during a ceremony. So, with this idea in mind, they set to work: the LG Chem Company has just announced in Seoul that it now owns the world's largest battery plant for electric cars.

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The European Union Proposes Electric Car F1 Championship

Mike Sandru — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:49:07 +0000

Have you ever thought you'd see the day when there will be an electric car Formula 1? Well, it looks as it's about to happen. Don't worry. It's not an all-electric Formula 1ÃƒÂ¢€¦yet! But the European Union Commission wants to see an electric car championship up and driving pretty soon.

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SIM-LEI Electric Vehicle Based on In-Wheel Electric Motor Technology

Mike Sandru — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:11:48 +0000

The Japanese consortium SIM-Drive Corporation has made public its new electric car which bases itself on the so-called ÃƒÂ¢€Ã…â€œin wheelÃƒÂ¢€ electric motor technology.

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EU Official Proposes No More Gas-Powered Cars Starting 2050!

Mike Sandru — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:46:54 +0000

Gas fueled vehicles are among the most vicious factors to cause pollution. For years now there has been continuous talk about reducing it, but little has been done in this sense. These days, the European Union, through its Commission, is putting a stop to the indecision.

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Google Investing in Wireless EV Charging Business

Mike Sandru — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:22:40 +0000

With the pressing need to find reliable energy alternatives, Google is definitely pressing on in the right direction. After the ground-breaking release of the Plugless Power system, Evatran ÃƒÂ¢€Ã¢â‚¬Å“ Google's Virginia section, the company is undergoing tests on wireless recharging of electric cars.

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Solar Jackets Students Convert Audi TT Into Solar – Electric Car

Mike Sandru — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:00:02 +0000

A team of Georgia Tech students (Solar Jackets) has converted an Audi TT into a “solar-assisted electric vehicle,” in order to participate at the World Solar Challenge in Australia. The car has been presented at the Buckhead Eco-Collection. According to the students, the electric and solar powered car is equipped with two batteries. The smaller […]

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Artega SE – All Electric Sports Car Unveiled by German Automaker

Mike Sandru — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:14:06 +0000

Artega SE (Sports Electric) is the name of the new car developed by Germany-based automaker Artega. According the the company, the electric vehicle is able to reach a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and go from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.3 seconds.

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Fully-Electric Honda Civic Developed by Carnegie Mellon University

Mike Sandru — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:16:14 +0000

The Robotics Institute of CMU (Carnegie Mellon University), in collaboration with some researchers such as Illah Nourbakhsh of the institute's Create Lab, have successfully converted a 2002 Civic EX four-door sedan into a fully electric one. The vehicle will be unveiled at an open house near CMU on March 25.

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Pennsylvania To Have 66 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Mike Sandru — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:09:01 +0000

San Diego-based 350Green plans to build 66 electric-vehicle charging stations in Pennsylvania, mostly around Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. As the company said, the $2.6 million project announced last week will be finished by the middle of 2012. It is also scaled to accommodate around 33,000 EVs.

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Air Hybrid Cars Could Be Cheaper Than Those Based on Electricity

Mike Sandru — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:49:31 +0000

According to Swedish researchers, storing energy as compressed air rather than in batteries would reduce the price of hybrid cars. Some hybrid and electric vehicles are already using brake energy to activate a generator that charges the batteries.

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Estonia Plans to Set Up Electric Vehicle Charging Network by 2012

Mike Sandru — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 07:13:10 +0000

The Estonian government has recently announced that it plans to create a nationwide network of charge-points for electric cars. According to some officials, the country would sell 10 million carbon credits to Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation in order to meet this goal.

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BMW Plans to Manufacture At Least 30,000 i3 Electric Cars

Mike Sandru — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:55:23 +0000

German car maker BMW has recently announced that it plans to sell around 30,000 units of its i3 electric car in order to serve the growing market. BMW's newest two models, i3 and i8, will be launched by the end of 2013.

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Sharp Develops Vehicle-to-Grid-Like System That Uses EVs to Store Cheap/Green Electricity

Mike Sandru — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:25:00 +0000

Researchers have used a battery pack from an EV to provide 8 kilowatts of energy, enough for many kinds of appliances found in an average household. The Intelligent Power Conditioner is also capable of delivering 4 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity for the recharging of the electric vehicle's battery pack. This process took about 30 minutes.

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Rolls Royce's First Electric Car To Be Unveiled At The Geneva Motor Show

Mike Sandru — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:36:58 +0000

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce is planning to unveil its first electric vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1. According to the UK-based company, the fully electric-powered car dubbed Phantom 102EX, will then go on a global tour taking in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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Toyota to Release Home-Based EV Charging Stations in 2012

Mike Sandru — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:39:47 +0000

Toyota Motor is planning to launch home battery chargers for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles by the end of 2012. According to the company, the chargers will be compatible with any type of EV and will come in two types. One would be for setting up in a garage and the other would protrude from the exterior wall of a home.

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Toyota iQ EV Prototype to Be Presented at The Geneva Auto Show

Mike Sandru — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:46:38 +0000

The new prototype will be equipped with an electric powertrain based on the current Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive system, which actually equips the Prius for more than a decade.

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Nissan Esflow Electric Sports Car to Be Exhibited at The Chicago Auto Show

Mike Sandru — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:14:02 +0000

Nissan plans to reveal its new electric concept, called Esflow, at the Chicago Auto Show this year. The car will make its world debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show from March.

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Obama Claims U.S. Will Become The First Country With 1 Million EVs on The Road by 2015

Mike Sandru — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:38:45 +0000

Eight years ago, President George W. Bush proposed a $1.2 billion program to help develop fuel-cell vehicles and hydrogen storage systems. Now, in 2011, the U.S. still has no hydrogen fuel cell cars in commercial production.

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VW's 235 MPG Car to Be Unveiled at Qatar Motor Show 2011

Mike Sandru — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:18:56 +0000

Volkswagen will unveil a vehicle that, according to the company, consumes only 1 liter of gasoline at every 100 km (235 mpg). The two-seater car is an upgraded version of the VW L1 concept and will be presented at the Qatar Motor Show this week.

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Rolls-Royce Planning to Launch Electric Limousine by 2012

Mike Sandru — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:20:40 +0000

It has been rumored for about two years that Rolls-Royce was planning a secret electric car model. It seems that the model is an electric, zero emissions limousine. Rolls-Royce's CEO, Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes said before Christmas that an alternatively- fueled or an electric experimental Rolls Royce would be something amazing.

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Chevy Volt Electric-Gasoline Vehicles to Feature Wireless Gadget Chargers

Mike Sandru — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:24:34 +0000

GM will provide new equipment for the new Chevy Volt electric-gasoline vehicle beside other GM models. The equipment consists of wireless charging stationa that will be able to charge cell phones alongside other similar small devices. As a consequence, the ones who own these types of cars won't have to use the car charger any longer.

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