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According to official rules released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, the country has agreed to support the development of lithium-ion batteries for full electric and...
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What is 230?In the automotive world, one thing is almost a given. Secrets don't stay secrets for long, and nothing remains unknown until the day it is revealed. As hard as companies try, leaks get out and eventually the press has news to write about. The same is true about GM's new 230 ad campaign pictured...
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Mini Bumper Sticker Pokes Fun at Cash For Clunkers ProgramThe Cash for Clunkers program is a hit, we all know that by now. The program has generated tremendous revenue for automakers and dealerships and has put several car buyers into their first new car ever. Yesterday we announced that the Senate approved $2 billion in additional funds for the...
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$2 Billion in Additional Funds For Cash For Clunkers Signed Into LawThe Senate voted on and approved $2 billion in additional funds for the CARS, Cash for Clunkers program. The vote passed with those in favor numbering 60 and those against coming in at 37. The bill has also been signed into law by President Obama. The additional funds could not come quickly...
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Portland General Electric Joins Nissan and eTec in Largest EV Project in U.S. HistoryRecently we reported on Nissan and eTec's combined efforts to roll-out the largest EV project and charging station effort in U.S. history. Read more about it here. Now, Portland General Electric has joined in the effort to put the charging infrastructure for EVs in place throughout Oregon as...
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Dodge Circuit EV: Review and Test DriveWriters over at Car and Driver magazine had the chance to get behind the wheel of the 2011 Dodge Circuit EV. Their review, though mostly positive, also points out a few drawbacks associated with converting an existing model to a full EV. The ride of the concept car took place at the Chrysler...
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The big battery and advanced vehicle grant announcement yesterday which includes $2.4 billion in funds to battery development and alternative drive vehicles under the American Recovery and...
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Zipcar Car Sharing Service Announces Widepsread Sharing of EVs Is Years AwayRecently we reported that the world's largest car sharing service Zipcar has added several hybrids and an EV to their fleet of available vehicles in London. They have also added a charging station at the London location. Despite the addition of these advanced technology vehicles, Zipcar...
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2011 Nissan LEAF: Review and Test DriveWe are green with envy here at All Cars Electric as the writers over a Popular Science got a rare chance to test drive one of the first production-based Nissan LEAFs. The drive is one of the first in the actual vehicle shown in the picture, not the Versa bodied vehicle, nor the Cube bodied EV as...
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2011 Nissan LEAF: Charging Capabilities Could Make Range LimitlessThe 2011 Nissan LEAF represents numerous breakthroughs for EVs. An EV offering real space for five passengers at a price comparable to a midsize sedan is certainly one such breakthrough, but another seldom mentioned breakthrough is the vehicle's tremendous fast-charge capability. The LEAF;s 48...
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Even Car and Driver Magazine Admits Electric Vehicles Are a Sure Thing for Near FutureAccording to an article in the August edition of Car and Driver magazine, the future of cars or at least the near future of cars will be electric. Coming from a magazine who routinely crowns the victor of many comparison tests as the one with the most horsepower, or the one with the best...
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Obama Announces $2.4 Billion In Grants To Aid Next Generation Batteries and EVsEarlier today the President announced 480 new advanced battery and electric drive projects that will received $2.4 billion in U.S. funds under a new act called the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The projects were selected through a competitive process and hand picked by the Department...
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The world's leading producer of hybrid vehicles has found another way to make the process of building and delivering vehicles cleaner and greener. Toyota has installed 328 solar panels on the Auriga...
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2011 Nissan LEAF: Sales in U.S. May Be Limited To Leasing Only Until Global Launch in 2012
With the unveiling of the Nissan LEAF just days ago, many Americans are wondering just when can they get one. The introduction into the U.S. market is expected to occur in late 2010. But those interested in outright buying one may have to wait even longer. It's unclear at this time if Nissan...
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Audi Expected to Premier Electric Concept in FrankfurtWith the Frankfurt Auto Show just over a month away, tips, rumors, and other ramblings are coming in about expectations for this years show. The focus of many talks surrounding auto shows recently centers on advanced technology vehicles. Electric, hybrid, fuel cells and other types of vehicles...
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2011 Nissan LEAF: Design Aimed at Mainstream AppealNissan designers had several goals in mind when they sat down and put pen to paper to design the new Nissan LEAF electric car. Nissan had no intention of following others in designing a radical car that would only appeal to EV enthusiasts. Instead they wanted to focus on designing a car that...
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Car and Driver's Short Take of Lexus HS250h, Vehicle Full of CompromisesYears back Lexus became the first luxury make to offer hybrid versions of its own products. Some of the vehicles have been well received, but the latest hybrid offering from Lexus has not been praised, rather it has been hit hard by reviews stating that the Lexus HS250h is little more than an...
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Why is GM Reluctant To Release Volt's Aerodynamic Numbers?Recently rumors surfaced surrounding the Volt's ability to seamlessly transition between it's different power modes, now additional rumors are flying regarding GM's reluctance to release any aerodynamic figures for the Volt. According to GM, the aerodynamic numbers of the Volt would best most...
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Sometimes we wonder what's in a name. Why name a vehicle a Prius rather than an Insight, or why a Focus over a Rabbit. Most name choices make little sense, but Nissan wanted a name for their new...
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EnerDel Joins With Nissan To Research Key Battery Technology MaterialEnerDel and Nissan Motor Co. have joined together to conduct research into conductive materials for batteries powering EVs and hybrids. The research will be co-funded by both companies and will focus on finding a new electrolyte material to conduct electricity between the electrodes of the...
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GM Denies Rumor of Volt Development ProblemRecent reports have surfaced stating that engineers for the Chevy Volt are having problems in creating a seamless transition between the Volt's various power delivery modes. According to Volt chief designer Bob Boniface, these reports are blown out of proportion. During a recent discussion on...
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CARS, Cash For Clunkers Receives $2 Billion in Additional Funds
The CARS program's tremendous success depleted funds in just days. Yesterday we reported that the program had been suspended due to lack of funds. Well all of that has changed today as the U.S. House gathered for an emergency vote to put an additional $2 billion into the program. The unexpected...
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Nissan Buidling Additional Lithium-Ion Battery Plants in England and PortugalNissan recently announced plans to expand its lithium-ion battery production by building new manufacturing plants in England and Portugal. The additional plants will give Nissan the ability to supply both itself and partner Renault with up to 120,000 battery pack annually. The new sites for...
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Motion Power Installs Several Electricity Harvesting Units in RoadsA new system that could eventually see use on public roads generates electricity from vehicles rather than providing it to them. The system relies on kinetic energy and could ideally be used to capture energy from moving cars and later charge those same vehicles. The system would be installed...
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