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Nissan and JAF Testing Roadside Service Vehicle With EV Charger

In brief: Nissan Motor and the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) have announced a joint trial operation of a roadside assistance vehicle equipped with... Read More

Posted on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 16:57

First BYD e6 EV Arrives in Europe

In brief: Chinese automaker BYD and Rotterdam City have entered into an agreement to use the e6 electric car as part of the Netherlands' green transpo... Read More

Posted on Sat, 06/04/2011 - 14:39

Azure Dynamics Receives Orders for 27 Transit Connect Electrics

In brief: Azure Dynamics, which makes the electrified Ford Transit Connect EV, has received 27 orders for the vans to companies including FedEx Expres... Read More

Posted on Thu, 05/26/2011 - 15:21

U.S. Government Buys 116 Electric Cars

The Obama administration has been a major booster of electric cars, and now it is putting its money where its mouth is -- it is buying 116 electric ca... Read More

Posted on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 21:00

Survey Says: People Prefer PHEVs to EVs

In brief: A new survey from Accenture shows that consumers are more comfortable with plug-in hybrids than they are battery electric vehicles. The w... Read More

Posted on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 02:21

Better Place Brings Fluence ZE EV to Israel

In brief: Battery charger and swapper Better Place has introduced the Renault Fluence ZE electric car to the Israeli market, along with pricing and se... Read More

Posted on Sat, 05/21/2011 - 02:54

Think and Ener1 Part Ways Amidst Rocky Relationship

In brief: Lithium-ion battery maker Ener1 has ended its relationship with Think, the on-again, off-again electric commuter car maker whose financial t... Read More

Posted on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 18:25

A123 Systems Chosen to Supply Batteries to Smith Electric

In brief: Smith Electric Vehicles has chosen A123 Systems for a production agreement to supply battery modules for Smith's line of electric commercial... Read More

Posted on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 20:01

Balqon Showcases New Range-Enhanced Electric Hostler

In brief: Balqon showcased its new XR E20 terminal tractor (hostler) at the 2011 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo, boasting a 75% range increase ... Read More

Posted on Sun, 05/08/2011 - 02:57

Move Over Leaf, Illuminati Motor Works 7 Gets 207.5 MPGe

In brief: The Illuminati Motor Works Seven has achieved an official 207.5 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) at the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Michig... Read More

Posted on Sun, 05/08/2011 - 02:50