Carmakers to collaborate on a single combined fast-charging system for EVs
In a step to have a universal standard in the developing electric-vehicle market, seven car manufacturers have consented to work together on a single integrated fast-charging system for... Read more
Seven carmakers agreed to support EV charging-system standard
There will soon be an international standardized approach in Europe and the U.S. for the charging electric vehicles. So far, the companies that support this endeavor are Audi AG, BMW AG,... Read more
Europeans were not so impressed by government subsidies for EVs
Market researchers at JATO Dynamics said that government subsidies in Europe have not increased EV sales by much as buyers are influenced by factors aside from financial incentives. When... Read more
NHTSA wants to protect pedestrians from EVs and hybrid cars
The first step has been taken by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to make proposals for rules that will protect pedestrians and those who have impaired vision... Read more
US regulators developing law to ban on-off switches on EV sound devices
Under the new rules that federal regulators are developing, the noise-making devices in electric and hybrid vehicles can’t be turned off as the on-off buttons may be banned. In a law that... Read more
BMW to offer range extender option on Megacity EV
BMW wants to raise its share of the market by offering a range extended vehicle of its own, according to a report from German web site Focus.de. Lately, it has been the Chevrolet Volt... Read more
Infiniti EV sketch shows a lot, says design boss! Oh really?
Infiniti, Nissan Motor Co.’s premium brand, is set to launch its first full-electric car in 2013. Not much has been revealed about this five-seat sedan since a sketch was released in late... Read more
Ford Focus EV expected in 2010
There are reports coming out stating that Ford will start testing a battery-driven Ford Focus fleet in the UK as early as next year. These models are being developed with government... Read more
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