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2013 Chevy Volt, OnStar, Is Smart-Grid Ready: The Utilities Aren’t

Imagine a future where plug-in cars not only know when the cheapest time to charge is, but also work in concert with utility companies to recharge when it is greenest or when grid power demand is the lowest. For years, automakers, charging station manufacturers, utility companies and even the U.S...

August 22, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 15

Electric-Car Distance Record: 1,172 Miles In 24 Hours (With Battery Switching)

August 15, 2012 10

Better Place Parking Lot: Ideas For Nissan Rogue Test Mules?

July 31, 2012 3

How Do Public Charging Stations Fit Into Better Place Service?

July 20, 2012 10

2013 Holden Volt with Better Place Charge Spot and executives from both companies

Strange Bedfellows? Project Better Place Pairs With GM Australia

Better Place is now rapidly ramping up the first full deployment of its electric-car service and battery swapping network in Israel, but the company has ambitious plans in... July 12, 2012 by John Voelcker 14

2012 Renault Fluence ZE electric car, powered by Better Place in Israel [photo: Brian of London]

One Way Better Place Wins In Israel: Actual Customer Service

After five weeks driving a Better Place electric car in Israel, I'm gaining a deeper insight into the company's plans. The Better Place annual subscription model, including... July 2, 2012 by Brian of London 5

Renault Fluence ZE charging at Better Place charge point in apartment bldg [photo: Brian of London]

What's The Real Cost of a Better Place Electric Car in Israel?

Since buying my Better Place Renault Fluence ZE in Israel, I'm frequently asked about the price. I bought the car because I liked the way it drove and thought it would save... June 13, 2012 by Brian of London 24

Better Place Electric Renault Fluence ZE In Israel: 1st Week

It's been just over a week since I picked up my all-electric Renault Fluence ZE--one of 110 Better Place customers to do so during May, according to the company. I've now put... May 30, 2012 by Brian of London 13

2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive (European version)

Would Battery Leasing Ease Sticker Shock On Costly Electric Cars?

There's no getting around it: Hybrids cost more than gasoline models, and plug-in electric cars cost a lot more than gas vehicles. Each type of green car cuts operating... May 18, 2012 by John Voelcker 12

Better Place Battery Swapping: The Technology Behind The Idea

Last week, we shared with you our first-hand experience of driving an electric car through a Better Place battery swap station in Israel. Publicly, especially outside of... May 15, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 5

Better Place Electric-Car Battery Swapping: Live Report

Electric-car infrastructure firm Better Place has spent the past few years creating some serious waves in the electric car world with grandiose claims that it can make... May 11, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 27

Better Place Battery Switching Test, Yokohama Japan

Fast Charging Vs Battery Switching: Better Place Customer Compares

By far the most reasonable use for electric cars charged at home is for a regular commute. If the return journey is less than the range of the car, electric cars make... May 8, 2012 by Brian of London 13

Renault Fluence ZE electric cars in Israel, provided by Better Place [photo: Better Place]

Electric-Car Battery Swapping: What Do You Want To Ask Better Place?

If you’ve followed electric cars for a while, you’ll probably be familiar with the concept of swapping out a depleted battery pack with a freshly-charged one in... May 2, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 17

Does Better Place Have A Monopoly On Electric Cars In Israel?

The electric vehicle world is watching the rollout of Better Place's electric-car network in Israel with interest, but some have asked whether Better Place has an effective... April 24, 2012 by Brian of London 22

Better Place user David Rose w/keys to Renault Fluence ZE electric car in Israel [photo: David Rose]

Early Better Place Customer On Israel Electric-Car Experience

With no local fanfare or announcements, electric car network provider Better Place has started delivering cars to its first paying customers in Israel. One the first... April 12, 2012 by Brian of London 21

Will Hawaii Become Paradise For Plug-In Electric Cars Too?

Hawaii is a beautiful state with warm tropical weather, but it's also an expensive place to drive despite the limited travel distances on each of its islands. Fuels have to... March 15, 2012 by John Voelcker 6

Video Shares Better Place Electric Car Battery Swap Experience

Less than a month ago, electric car infrastructure firm and battery swap specialist Better Place started deliveries of all-electric Renault Fluence Z.E. cars to customers in... February 17, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 25

Better Place Delivers Electric Cars, Battery Swaps Become Real

Electric car battery swapping stations became reality yesterday as Better Place started delivering all-electric Renault Fluence Z.E. cars to customers in Israel. Unlike... January 24, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 19

Better Place Electric Car Infrastructure Company Gets $200 Million Additional Funding

Better Place, charging infrastructure, battery leasing and global pioneer of rapid battery swap stations for electric cars, has just announced it has secured $200 Million of... November 14, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3