Micro-Hybrids to Grow to 39 Million by 2017
In China, micro-hybrids will grow 81 pc a year to 8.9 million by 2017, while in the US, the market will jump from virtually zero to more than 8 million units, forecasts Lux Research.
Europeans See Important Role for Light Electric Vehicles
Powered Two-Wheeler Industry Association conference discusses future impact of LEVs in reducing impact of automobiles.
Russia Joins the Electric Car Revolution
Revolt building out 2,000 charging station network in major Russian cities including, in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, Samara and Kaluga.
U.S. Veteran's Affairs Offices Trial Electric Cars
More than 100 electric vehicles are being leased to agencies in Maryland, California, Michigan, and other locations.
Prius Plug-In Beats Chevy Volt in MPGe Game
Toyota claims in both electric mode and hybrid, the Prius PHV offers better overall energy efficiency.
Electric Delivery Trucks Make 'Cents'
MIT research suggests that electric delivery trucks can help both the environment and the business bottom line.
Whatever Happened to GE's Electric Cars?
Fifteen months after GE announced it would purchase 25,000 electric-drive vehicles, including the Chevrolet Volt, it is unclear if they have actually bought any.
Hyundai's Lifetime Hybrid Battery Warranty Has Fine Print
Lifetime warranty on Sonata Hybrid battery is limited to 'original owner.'
Evolution Towards An All-Electric Military
Paul Sterne wants President Obama to announce a plan to create an electric military by 2025.
Largest Charging Station Opens in Beijing
Gaoantun charging station incorporates 10 types of EV charging or battery swapping machines, covering all charging modes that are available in China.
BMW, Tendril to Build Solar Home for Electric Car
San Francisco Bay Area demonstration home will have "smart" thermostats, solar panels and appliances
Fiat Criticized for Missing Electric Car Opportunity
Italy's environment minister Corrado Clini says Fiat management abandoned promising hybrid technology and ignored chance to supply electric components.
Odyne Delivers Seven Hybrid Work Trucks
Odyne Systems, LLC hybrid drive anticipated to deliver fuel efficiency over a conventional truck of up to 50% annually.
'Father' of the Volt Takes on the 'Wrong-headed' Right
Former GM Co-Chairman Bob Lutz defends the electric hybrid he helped bring to reality from right-wing critics.
Pennsylvania Senate Passes NEV Bill
SB52 still needs to be voted on by House, but if passed and signed into law it will allow low speed electric vehicles to operate on Commonwealth streets.
How the Volt Became a Political Punching Bag
Administration critics seize opportunity to use NHTSA battery fire investigation to beat up on GM and the Obama White House.
Genovation Electric Car Enters Wind Tunnel Stage
Maryland start-up hopes to build cars in two years and sell them for $60,000.
Elkhart Electric Car Bet Goes Bust
Russian investor who recently purchased Think's bankrupt parent in Norway has been silent about its future.
California Adapts Nation's Toughest Clean Car Regs
New rules go far beyond the federal mandates by providing a road map for the growth of the electric car industry.
Touring Al Ain's Old Souq By Electric Bike
Paolo Rossetti hires a Yamaha Pas (Phoenix) electric-assist to tour the heart of Al Ain's city center in the United Arab Emirates.
Coda Expects Late February 2012 Sales Launch
Coda has a pending application with the Energy Department under the $25 billion Advanced Technology Vehicle Loan program to develop vehicles in the United States.
Toyota Debuts TS030 Hybrid Endurance Racer
Drive system incorporates THS-R hybrid that includes 3.4Liter V8 and capacitor energy storage.
Mitsubishi Wants to Make Normal, Illinois Electric Car Mecca
Six electric 'i' cars have been delivered to the Illinois town.
E-Motorbike Sales Still Small in Europe
Electric motorbike sales account for less than one percent of overall motorcycle sales in Europe in 2011.
CityCar Concept Headed to Production
Trial production of 20 Hiriko cars and a pilot program are scheduled to begin next year in Spain’s Basque region.
HRT Racing to Use Electric Bikes on F1 Circuit
Yamimoto has become team's 'official supplier of sustainable mobility for 2012', and will design an exclusive electric bicycle for HRT this year.
Fisker Fends Off Criticisms Getting Karmas to Customers
Henrik Fisker describes launching his first car in this environment as 'running over fire while people are whipping you.'
GM's Akerson Tells Congress Volt is Safe
By most every measure, the Volt is a 'winner,' says GM CEO Dan Akerson tells House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Gartner Forecasts 100,000 Electric Car Sales in U.S. in 2012
100,000 is quite a jump from the 18,000 sold in 2011 which included 9,674 Nissan LEAFs, 7,671 Chevrolet Volts, and 655 other plug-in cars.
Electric Elise: German Group Picks Up Where Tesla Left Off
PG and Düsseldorf-based automobile designer Michael Fröhlich use Lotus Elise as platform for a Roadster competitor
