Topic: electric vehicle

Electric Vehicle Safety Training Available for Fire Fighters & First Responders

QUINCY, MA – Funded by a $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, the training is designed to help first responders identify electric vehicles and respond to common hazards.

Posted on May 9, 2012 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

All-New Toyota RAV4 EV Unveiled

The RAV4 EV will go on sale in late summer 2012 through select dealers, initially in four major California metropolitan markets including Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, and San Diego.

LOS ANGELES -- The all-new Toyota RAV4 EV has an expected driving range rating of approximately 100 miles and charging time of approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger.

Posted on May 9, 2012 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

AMP Electric Vehicles Qualify for Federal Tax Credit

CINCINATTI – AMP joins the list of plug-in electric drive motor vehicle manufacturers qualifying purchasers for a $7,500 tax credit when purchasing an electric vehicle.

Posted on March 13, 2012 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

First All-Electric 2012 CODA Sedan Drives Off Assembly Line

The CODA will be soon available for purchase at dealerships throughout California.

BENICIA, CA – The first fully assembled CODA, a silver 2012 all-electric sedan with a 31 kWh battery pack, drove off the final assembly line.

Posted on March 13, 2012 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

Audi Launches Its First EV Pilot Program

Audi announced its A3 e-tron pilot program in the U.S. on Feb. 27. (Photo: PRNewsFoto/Audi of America, Inc.)

HERNDON, VA – Audi announced it will conduct a battery-electric A3 e-tron pilot program in the U.S. to identify challenges and opportunities with plug-in vehicles. The program marks the automaker's first step into the expanding U.S. electric vehicle landscape.

Posted on February 29, 2012 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

EVI Establishes Michigan Office and Expands California Manufacturing Operations

STOCKTON, CA and SOUTHFIELD, MI – Electric Vehicles International (EVI) has opened a new office in Southfield, Mich. The company said its new office will primarily support EVI’s national sales and marketing efforts.

Posted on February 7, 2012 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

Mitsubishi's 'i-Catching' Electric Vehicle

The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing due to their efficiency and fuel-saving properties. Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) recently took on the challenge of the EV’s biggest sticking point: its affordability.

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Lauren Fletcher | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

AMP Jeep Grand Cherokee EV to Debut at Auto Show in Detroit

CINCINNATI -- AMP Electric Vehicles announced plans to introduce its converted Jeep Grand Cherokee electric vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which will be held Jan. 9-22. The vehicle will be available for test drive.

Posted on December 26, 2011 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

Fisker Automotive Confirms Karma EPA Certification

ANAHEIM, CA - With this announcement, Fisker said its dealers will be able to start selling the vehicle to customers in most states.

Posted on October 24, 2011 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

GM to Produce Chevrolet Spark All-Electric Vehicle

DETROIT – General Motors’ Chevrolet division announced it will produce an all-electric version of the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, the Spark EV. It will be sold in limited quantities in select U.S. and global markets starting in 2013, including California, according to GM.

Posted on October 12, 2011 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more