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Following the Pulse of the Electric Vehicle Industry 



Published: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:37:05 +0000

 

Husqvarna’s New Green, Electric Riding Mower

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:37:05 +0000

Husqvarna has finally revealed a concept electric riding lawn mower they're calling the Panthera Leo. It uses li-ion phosphate batteries and can run for 2 hours before needing a charge. It has five motors, quiet operation, and very unique looks.

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Husqvarna’s New Green, Electric Riding Mower


The Mercedes-Benz Citaro Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:28:40 +0000

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid at the UITP World Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition in Vienna earlier this month. The bus is hydrogen powered and has so far shown good performance during fleet testing.

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The Mercedes-Benz Citaro Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus


Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ New EV Group

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:23:19 +0000

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has created a new Electric Vehicle Group as an industry-wide collaborative promotion effort. The group's focus is to bring together all of the various players in the EV industry in the UK and internationally to promote interaction and collaboration between industry partners, government, science, and more.

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Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ New EV Group


The Steampunk DIY Electric Bicycle

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:16:41 +0000

Geoff Bjorgan is a tinkerer, there's no doubt about it. This latest creation of his is an awesome rendition of what he can do if given the time to do it and a few items to cannibalize for parts.

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The Steampunk DIY Electric Bicycle


Piccard’s Solar Plane Debuts - Will Fly Around the World

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:20:18 +0000

While a lot of attention is put onto cars and trucks in electric transportation, the field of aviation is seeing its share of innovation too. We've covered light aviation with the ElectricFlycer C and other prototypes and planned technologies in electric airplanes.

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Piccard’s Solar Plane Debuts - Will Fly Around the World


ZeroFuel: the Hydrogen Car Powered by Used Big Gulps and Coffee

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:10:55 +0000

So you're zipping down the highway in your new, sleek, hydrogen-powered ZeroFuel car and you suddenly see the fuel gauge glowing red. Uh oh. Well, no matter. Those two cups of coffee and that 44oz Big Gulp you had and that are coming back to haunt you will save the day. How?

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ZeroFuel: the Hydrogen Car Powered by Used Big Gulps and Coffee


The “Wind Power Car” Lives, Breathes, and Burns Rubber

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:05:48 +0000

If you remember Dale Vince, the self-proclaimed King of Wind Power in the UK and founder of Ecotricity, then you'll probably recall that he had a rather egocentric plan to build a "Wind Powered Car." In reality, it was an electric car concept that would be charged by power from the wind turbine grid.

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The “Wind Power Car” Lives, Breathes, and Burns Rubber


Electrovaya Announces New Maya 300 NEV

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:27:48 +0000

Maya 300 Shaped very similar to the iMiEV, this car made its debut in 2008. Since then, the Maya 300 has been undergoing road and technology testing and is now ready to hit the streets at large.

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Electrovaya Announces New Maya 300 NEV


ExxonMobil Chemical and Electrovaya Team Up To Exploit Lithium-Ion Breakthrough

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:17:13 +0000

Maya 300 In 2006, ExxonMobil Chemical made the news when it was announced that they, along with their Japanese affiliate Tonen Chemical, had developed a prototype separator for use in lithium-ion batteries. This new technology, they claimed, would boost the power:density ratio by at least 40%.

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ExxonMobil Chemical and Electrovaya Team Up To Exploit Lithium-Ion Breakthrough


Tesla Moves Towards Profitability Despite Lawsuit By Former CEO

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:50:19 +0000

Tesla has announced that they expect to be profitable before the end of July, as was expected and announced in February. While some questioned that the company would ever become profitable, battery sales greatly augmented pre-sales and purchases of the Tesla Roadster. New deals with Daimler and others didn't hurt either.

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Tesla Moves Towards Profitability Despite Lawsuit By Former CEO


Electric Mini E’s Hitting the Road…and Blogs

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:24:54 +0000

The first of the electric Mini Coopers (called the Mini E) from BMW have been hitting the streets throughout the U.S. in recent weeks. One of the most notable of the first rollouts is the ones leased by the LA County Sheriffs Office.

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Electric Mini E’s Hitting the Road…and Blogs


U.S. DoE Begins Giving Out ATVM Loans: Ford Gets 1st One

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:02:48 +0000

The Department of Energy has finally announced the first receipient of a low-interest loan from the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program (ATVM) program: Ford Motors. Nissan and Tesla Motors are expected to be the next in line.

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U.S. DoE Begins Giving Out ATVM Loans: Ford Gets 1st One


ZeroTruck Enters Production, First Model Sold to Santa Monica

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:41:04 +0000

The ZeroTruck by Electrorides has finally entered production with the first unit being sold to the City of Santa Monica in California.

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ZeroTruck Enters Production, First Model Sold to Santa Monica


Cash For Clunkers Passes, But Nobody Is Sure How to Run It

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:33:50 +0000

The Congress passed the "Cash for Clunkers" program (officially called "Car Allowance Rebate System" or CARS. Now, they've launched a website for the program and are scrambling to put together the rules for how the system will work.

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Cash For Clunkers Passes, But Nobody Is Sure How to Run It


Automotive X-Prize Competitors’ List Release: 136 Entries

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:45:09 +0000

The Progressive Automotive X Prize begins this month, with judging on the 136 official entries starting soon. To get in, these cars had to meet specific criteria, not the least of which is the ability to get at least 100mpg. The hardest to meet, however, is commercial viability. The vehicle must have a plan for mass production.

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Automotive X-Prize Competitors’ List Release: 136 Entries


Mitsubishi Releases iMiEV Final Production Model & Photos

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:34:14 +0000

Mitsubishi launched the series production of the iMiEV on June 5 and along with it came pictures of the actual production model for the little car. The first batch of cars are to be leased to fleets in July (commercial and governmental) and consumer vehicles won't be available until next year, and then only in Japan.

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Mitsubishi Releases iMiEV Final Production Model & Photos


Video: Brammo Enertia TTR Track Cam

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:26:45 +0000

Brammo has released a new video featuring a bike-mounted camera showing off the TTR racing bike on the road during trial runs. Check it out!

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Video: Brammo Enertia TTR Track Cam


Jay Leno’s Garage Looks at the Zero S

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:53:27 +0000

Zero S Jay Leno had a look at the Zero S electric motorcycle and had Zero's founder, Neal Saiki by to explain the bike. Saiki gives some good commentary on the new motorcycle and some great information on several factors that are misunderstood regarding EVs versus regular machines.

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Jay Leno’s Garage Looks at the Zero S


The Pending Cash for Clunkers Program: Failure From the Get-Go?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:28:54 +0000

The much-argued "Cash for Clunkers" program will become law soon enough. The House and Senate have agreed on wording and terms and where to put the bill to get it passed and signed by President Obama.

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The Pending Cash for Clunkers Program: Failure From the Get-Go?


Lumeneo SMERA EV Now on Sale in France, Soon to Hit All of EU

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:01:37 +0000

Built in France by Lumeneo, the SMERA is a tiny electric car that sells for about 24,500 Euros ($33,000USD). The little EV debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2008 and has made some touring around Europe. The car is now available in France and will soon be available throughout the European Union.

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Lumeneo SMERA EV Now on Sale in France, Soon to Hit All of EU


Europe’s NCAP Finds Small Cars Are Safe

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:50:28 +0000

NCAP is the highway safety assessor for seven European governments and is sort of like a combination of Consumer Reports and the IIHS in the U.S. Unlike the IIHS, the NCAP says that small cars are very safe.

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Europe’s NCAP Finds Small Cars Are Safe


Video: GM’s New Commercial and A Spoof Of the Propaganda

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:43:37 +0000

GM spoof commercial General Motors has issued a new commercial promoting their new "green" (attempted) image, their new company outlook, and a full minute of near-total bombardment with semi-patriotic, "strength" images designed to focus on GM as an American company.

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Video: GM’s New Commercial and A Spoof Of the Propaganda


Pssst.. I have a secret…

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:28:58 +0000

Step in close and listen carefully, it’s a real secret. Sebastian (the owner of this site) had his wedding day yesterday! That’s why the site has been kind of quiet lately.  He’s been focused on wedding plans. So leave a comment to congratulate the new couple! It’s a surprise, he doesn’t know I’m putting this up here. Post [...]

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Pssst.. I have a secret…


TTXGP Announces Official Race Results

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:36:25 +0000

History was made at the Isle of Man and the world's first zero carbon eGrandPrix (the TTXGP) took place today, June 12. The race involved a lot of riders, bikes, technology, and innovation and was the first of its kind ever to be held.

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TTXGP Announces Official Race Results


Video and Pics From Practice Runs at TTXGP

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:28:09 +0000

The TTXGP race is set to start this weekend and teams are already on site on the Isle of Man. The first practice run took place Tuesday morning and more are scheduled to follow up to the big weekend.

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Video and Pics From Practice Runs at TTXGP


Ford and Smith Electric to Build EV Delivery Vans in Kansas (w/ Video)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:19:25 +0000

Starting this July, Smith Electric Vehicles U.S., in partnership with the Ford Motor Company, will begin building electric trucks at a new plant near the Kansas City International Airport. The trucks, which we've covered before, are ideal for the electric truck delivery market.

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Ford and Smith Electric to Build EV Delivery Vans in Kansas (w/ Video)


The Definitive Guide to Electric Cars

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:27:34 +0000

Confused about what the difference between a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, a 2-mode hybrid, and a neighborhood electric are? Did you see a photo or witness a drive-by of an electric car and aren't sure what kind it is? Electric Cars: A Definitive Guide from hybridcars.com is probably what you need.

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The Definitive Guide to Electric Cars


BYD Gains VW As Partner, Ford May Follow - Other Partnerships Also In the Works

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:16:33 +0000

A lot of exciting news has happened regarding corporate partnerships and alliances over the past week or so. Volkswagen and BYD, Daimler and Tesla, and others. Car makers are entering the new era of auto manufacturing by taking a lesson from the tech sector: you can't do it all alone anymore.

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BYD Gains VW As Partner, Ford May Follow - Other Partnerships Also In the Works


Honda Fit Hybrid to Release 18 Months Early (2010)

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:15:05 +0000

Honda has decided to release the upcoming Fit Hybrid in late 2010 instead of 2012. Due to the popularity of hybrids and the high sales enthusiasm for the Insight hybrid, Honda has decided to ramp up the release date for the Fit Hybrid by 18 months.

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Honda Fit Hybrid to Release 18 Months Early (2010)


Electric Vehicle Festival Moves to August 1

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:56:34 +0000

The first annual Electric Vehicle Festival, which is much anticipated, will be held on August 1, 2009 in Hollywood Park, California.

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Electric Vehicle Festival Moves to August 1