Ford Transit CONNECT TAXI in Boston

Saying the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi “fits the bill,” the city of Boston this week became the first municipality in America to approve the versatile cab for taxi use, paving the way for taxi owners to purchase the new vehicle for their fleets. “We’re very impressed with the Transit Connect,” said Mark Cohen, director, Licensing Division, Boston Police...

Nissan North America Selects AeroVironment To Install Home-Charging Stations For Nissan Leaf

Nissan North America (NNA) today announced its selection of AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) (AV) to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the zero-emission, all-electric Nissan LEAF later this year. The Nissan LEAF five-passenger electric car will be powered by an advanced, lithium-ion battery pack that will provide a drive range of...

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation’s All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) continues its legacy of engineering alternative-power products for the commercial vehicle industry with the introduction of its highly anticipated plug-in all-electric walk-in van (WIV) chassis. The new chassis model is the only one domestically engineered and the first in the industry to be completely all-electric (includes HVAC system) in North...

TAG Heuer teams with Tesla in timely fashion

Pioneering luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer and electric carmaker Tesla Motors have teamed up in a worldwide partnership as the iconic Swiss brand celebrates its 150th anniversary. On display at the Geneva Motor Show starting Tuesday is the 2010 TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster. This one-of-a-kind collector’s car includes a unique interior by Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen,...

Tesla Offers Leasing Option for Iconic Roadster

Tesla Motors, producer of the world’s only highway-capable EV, is now offering the option of leasing the groundbreaking Roadster and Roadster Sport. Tesla Motors Leasing will allow more people to enjoy the Roadster’s uncompromising design, engineering, and service with the benefits that leasing provides. Tesla Leasing allows customers to take immediate delivery of a new 2010 Roadster...