THINK releases U.S. EV-ready index
The THINK EV-Ready Cities Index was presented by THINK CEO Richard Canny at the Electric Drive Transportation Association Annual Conference and Meeting at the Washington Auto Show. The company recently announced plans to manufacture the THINK City electric car in Elkhart, Ind. with U.S. production slated to begin early next year. San Diego, Portland and Sacramento were rated fifth, sixth and...
Read MoreAxeon will make new pack for C1 Ev’ie
Axeon, Europe’s largest independent lithium-ion battery systems supplier, is to develop a new high capacity battery for the electric Citroën C1 ev’ie, manufactured by the UK-based Electric Car Corporation, with a view to supplying between 300 and 500 batteries in the 12 months following a successful trial. Axeon, based in Dundee, is Europe’s leading designer, developer and...
Read MoreTesla launches right-hand-drive Roadster in London showroom
Tesla Motors has announced production of the right-hand-drive version of its iconic Roadster sports car, the only highway-capable electric vehicle for sale worldwide. Prospective customers and media may test-drive right-hand-drive cars available at Tesla’s showroom, 49-51 Cheval Place in London’s Knightsbridge district (SW7 1EW). The 2010 right-hand-drive Roadster includes a suite of...
Read MoreThink says 15 minutes is just right for fast charging
Electric vehicle manufacturer THINK today announced that it will work with AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) (AV), a leading developer and supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, to pursue demonstration and commercial projects using AV’s level III fast-charge system and the THINK City electric vehicle. The projects will be designed to jump-start the development of fast-charge...
Read MoreSmith Electric Vehicles Awarded GSA Schedule
Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corporation (Smith) announced today it has been added to the GSA Schedule under solicitation number QMAE-T4-091003-N, allowing U.S. government agencies and military forces to purchase Smith’s all-electric, fuel- and emissions-free commercial trucks. GSA establishes long-term, government-wide contracts with commercial firms that streamline purchasing for government...
Read Morenew Audi e-tron
The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron shows another variant of an electric vehicle developed by Audi Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the first major auto show of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this 3.93 meter (154.72 in) long and 1.78 meter (70.08 in) wide but just 1.22 meter (48.03 in) tall two-seater; just a few months after...
Read MoreBMW ActiveE Concept
Concept study of a purely electrically powered model based on the BMW 1 Series Coupé. The BMW Concept ActiveE represents a consistent continuation of the research and development activities of the BMW Group relating to electromobility as part of project i. A concept which realizes CO2-free mobility in BMW style is presented. • The BMW Concept ActiveE is the BMW Group’s second vehicle...
Read MoreRINSPEED UC Electric Vehicle
Automobile, Train and the Web Form a New Kind of Symbiosis at the Geneva Motor Show 2010 (March 4th – 14th, 2010) For the first time in its long history of developing groundbreaking concept cars the Swiss automobile and concept powerhouse Rinspeed is creating not just a car but a entire mobility concept. The highly likeable two-seater is powered by an electric motor and is aptly named...
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