Entries tagged Electric Cars

New world record for electric car that went 313 Miles on a charge?

By Jim Motavalli Posted Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:36pm PDT for daily_green_driving 0 Comments

An Australian tycoon puts up impressive numbers in his Tesla Roadster. Read full post »
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Why Obama's $3.4 billion smart-grid investment matters

By Jim Motavalli Posted Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:07am PDT for daily_green_driving 2 Comments

Electric cars, smart meters, wind and solar power ... they all need a smart grid to work. Read full post »
Related topics: Government, Electric Cars, Solar Power, Electricity
Toyota joins SmartGridCity project

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:15pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Toyota announced yesterday that it will be contributing 10 plug-in Priuses to the SmartGridCity project, the world's first comprehensive smart grid demonstration. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Electric Cars, Cars, Electricity
Where is the auto stimulus money going?

By Ted Nelson Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:17pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

The energy department has begun to dole out $25 billion in loans designated for the development of fuel-efficient vehicles. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Business, News, Government, Electric Cars, Hybrids, Cars, Concept Cars
Karma Fisker: Bond’s going green

By Ted Nelson Posted Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:34am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

The man behind some of the most iconic sports cars of recent vintage has gone green. Read full post »
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Researchers propose method for determining plug-in mileage

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Oct 7, 2009 7:38pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

The Society of Automotive Engineers and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are recommending that the EPA come up with two different ratings for plug-in vehicles: miles per gallon and electricity per mile. ... Read full post »
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Cash for Clunkers money should go to plug-in hybrid conversions

By TDG Community Posted Mon Oct 5, 2009 11:04am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

We should use a stimulus plan to get more electric cars. Read full post »
Related topics: Government, Electric Cars, Economics, Hybrids, Cars
IBM sponsoring 500-mile EV battery project

By Hank Green Posted Sun Oct 4, 2009 5:07pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

In the last few years, electric vehicles have gone from a dream to the next logical step for vehicles. Of course, the future of EVs is still being debated, but IBM is using its cash and influence to push for an electric vehicle battery that can carry a ca Read full post »
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France building EV-charging network

By Megan Treacy Posted Fri Oct 2, 2009 5:00pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

France is going after one of the key obstacles to getting electric cars on the road: The need for a charging infrastructure. The country is changing all that by spending $2.2 billion to build a network of charging stations. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Electric Cars, Europe, Cars
Tesla to base other cars on Model S

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:44pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Tesla Motors knows how to keep media attention focused on them. They're always giving out little tidbits of information that keep us talking. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Electric Cars, Cars, Concept Cars