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GM To Use Argonne National Lab Advances In Next-Gen Volt Battery
General Motors announced today that it has licensed lithium-ion battery technology developed at Argonne National Laboratories, the research institution that's funded largely by the U.S. Department of Energy. The agreement allows GM to use the technology throughout its supply chain, and covers a...
2012 Tesla Model S All-Electric Sedan: Progress and Schedule
It's been a while since we checked in on the car that will likely make or break Silicon Valley electric-car startup Tesla Motors: the Model S, a five-door midsize sports... December 17, 2010 by John Voelcker 13
Next-Gen Electric Car Batteries Only Five Years Away?
There has undoubtably been a lot of work put into battery technology in the last few years as more and more electric vehicles hit the scene. One of the current trends is to... December 13, 2010 by Antony Ingram 4
2010 LA Auto Show: 2012 Honda Fit Electric Car, World Debut
This afternoon, Honda unveiled its plans for an all-electric version of the Honda Fit subcompact hatchback to be launched globally in 2012. The announcement came at the 2010... November 17, 2010 by John Voelcker
How Does Nissan Recharge Some Leafs? With A Diesel Generator
We love it when people send us photos. Especially photos of things that manufacturers aren't necessarily keeping front and center for the cameras. The photo here is a "range... November 15, 2010 by John Voelcker 4
2011 Nissan Leaf Roundtable: High Gear Media Editors Weigh In
The 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car is clearly one of the most revolutionary vehicles to be sold in the U.S. in many years. It's a first battery electric car that relies solely... November 11, 2010 by John Voelcker 3
Panasonic To Join Parade of Tesla Investors With Toyota, Daimler
As these things often happen, it was rumored in the Japanese press and then confirmed hours later. Panasonic, the huge Japanese consumer electronics conglomerate, is... November 4, 2010 by John Voelcker
AMP Electric Thinks Soccer Moms Want Electric Equinoxes; Do They?
Attending a conference in Detroit a couple of weeks ago, we had the chance to drive a converted "Amp'd Chevrolet Equinox" crossover, offered by AMP Electric Vehicles. Based... November 2, 2010 by John Voelcker 1
Want to Hail An Electric Taxi Cab? Head for San Francisco
Urban taxi service may be the equal of any proving-ground torture test. Taxis are driven hard, up to 20 hours a day, and must handle both bad roads and bad drivers. Those... October 29, 2010 by John Voelcker 7
Nanoscale Analysis of Rechargeable Batteries Pinpoints Cause of their Demise
It is my fervent belief that nanotechnology’s ability to push the lowly battery to new heights will be one of the field’s biggest achievements in the... October 25, 2010 by IEEE Spectrum
2011 Chevrolet Volt: Full Driving Impressions
Finally, after almost four years, we've driven the 2011 Chevrolet Volt in a variety of conditions, talked over our impressions, and reached a conclusion: Yes, the 2011 Volt... October 18, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
The Car Battery's Carbon Footprint
Electric cars may run clean. But how green is the battery? Hi, this is Steven Cherry for IEEE Spectrum's "This Week in Technology." With governments around the world... October 18, 2010 by IEEE Spectrum 5
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Tax Credit: $1,300, One Month Only!
Like us, you may eagerly have been awaiting the arrival of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. You may even be planning to buy one. One of the reasons may be the tax credit for... October 15, 2010 by John Voelcker 1
Aptera 2e Prototype: First Drive
As electric cars make their way to market, one funky little vehicle has captured plenty of attention for its unusual looks. That would be the Aptera 2e. The car is more than... October 11, 2010 by Tim Healey 5
How the 2011 Coda Sedan Hopes To Compete With the Nissan Leaf
Coda Automotive, the California startup that will begin delivering its 2011 Coda Sedan electric car at the end of the year, has ambitious plans. CEO Kevin Czinger expects to... October 1, 2010 by John Voelcker 12
Will the 2011 Wheego LiFe Be the First Electric Car On Sale?
Sometimes we avoid covering certain cars, for good reasons or not. One of those cars is the 2011 Wheego LiFe, a derivative of the 2009 Wheego Whip. Never heard of it? Not... September 27, 2010 by John Voelcker 3
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