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Peugeot delivers electric car to EDF Energy

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:59:53 +0000

Peugeot has delivered its first fully electric car in the UK to EDF Energy’s fleet. Read more one Business Care

Ford Focus Electric Wins Green Car Vision Award

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:18:39 +0000

The electric version of the new Focus, which will become available towards the end of the year, will come with a drive train which will give it “enough range to cover the majority of daily driving habits of Americans” and a top speed of 84 mph (136 km/h). Read more on AutoEvolution

The shocking truth about the electric Volt

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:15:27 +0000

Here’s the hyphen-heavy heap of hype on the Chevy Volt, GM’s new, highly touted plug-in hybrid electric car… Read more on The Washington Post

Plug your electric vehicle in here

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:17:07 +0000

A North Vancouver business is taking a bold step into the future by installing a publicly available charging station for electric vehicles. Read more on North Shore News

Electric Car Buying Tips: 9 Things To Know Before Purchase (PHOTOS)

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:10:32 +0000

Nine things to know before buying an electric car by Nick Chambers. The Huffington Post

Zipcar will test electric vehicles

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:08:35 +0000

The Cambridge-based car-sharing service said in a press release that it is testing this model to see if it’s a good fit for the Zipcar fleet. The Prius Plug-In Vehicle is not scheduled to become commercially available until next year. Read more on Boston

Obama to urge Congress to fund more electric car programs

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:04:53 +0000

President Barack Obama said Tuesday he remains committed to a campaign goal to flood America’s highways with plug-in cars and will ask Congress for new programs to support sales and development of electric vehicles. Read more on Detroit Free Press

Ireland Using Wind Energy to Recharge Electric Vehicles

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:54:15 +0000

The EVs will be powered by a mix of wind power and electricity. Read more on Reve

Beijing looks to increase electric car usage to 30000 by 2012

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:58:42 +0000

Beijing continues to promote electric vehicles usage, with plans to promote individual sales of electric cars to 30,000 units by 2012. Read more Gasgoo Automotive News

BMW 5 series electric car: Always finding new ways to show off

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:55:55 +0000

BMW is said to be teaming up with joint venture partner Brilliance China Automotive to develop an electric version of the 5 series. Read more on Shanghaiist