Smith Electric Vehicles Extends Industry-Leading Newton Platform to Production of Class 3 and 4 Commercial Vehicles

Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. announced today the extension of its industry-leading Newton commercial vehicle platform to Class 3 and 4 models. The vehicles are now available in the U.S. and initial deliveries will take place before the end of the year. “With this expansion, Smith is building off the success of the world-leading Smith Newton electric commercial truck platform to offer...

Toshiba to Build a Second SCiB Production Facility

Toshiba Corporation today announced that in anticipation of strong future demand, it will construct a second dedicated production facility for its safe, long-life, rapid charge SCiB battery, in the Kashiwazaki Frontier Park, in Kashiwazaki city, Niigata prefecture. The market for lithium-ion batteries is expected to see significant demand growth, and to account for a growing share of a...

IHI, A123 Systems ally in lithium-ion batteries

Japan’s IHI Corp said on Wednesday it would start selling low-cost lithium ion batteries developed by U.S. company A123 Systems Inc in Japan in 2010, as it looks to tap surging demand from electric vehicle producers and other manufacturers. Government subsidies have boosted appetite for environmentally friendly cars in the country since they were launched in June. IHI, a heavy machinery...

Tesla Roadster travels 313 miles on a single charge

Competing in Australia’s Global Green Challenge, Customer Simon Hackett’s red Roadster goes from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy with 3 miles left on the charge. Coober Pedy, South Australia — (Oct. 27, 2009) – Tesla Roadster owner Simon Hackett and co-driver Emilis Prelgauskas completed 313 miles (501 km) in a Tesla Roadster on a single charge – a distance that appears to set...

Better Place and DSB to pilot electric car sharing for train travelers

Today Better Place Denmark and DSB signed a groundbreaking agreement to provide Danes with door-to-door, sustainable transportation by combining trains and electric cars. The agreement reflects the companies’ shared vision of delivering sustainable passenger transportation. The partnership is designed to offer Danes a convenient transportation alternative that leads to a considerable...