Volvo, Siemens Partner on Electric Vehicles
The partnership gives Siemens an opportunity to expand its electric drive technology - developed for industrial uses - into the automotive market.
Drivers Want EVs to Have More Range, Even Though They Don't Use It
People adjusted to driving EVs easily and, although they had plenty of range, still wanted more to feel secure.
Los Angeles Air Force Base Goes 100% Electric Vehicles
This is the first federal facility to replace its general purpose fleet with electric vehicles.
Green Auto News: UPS Buys 100 EVs; VW Invests EUR 1B in Renewables; Hertz offers EVs in China
Volkswagen invested EUR 600M in renewable energy at its factories; GE, Hertz developing EV infrastructure in China.
14 Million Electrified Vehicles on the World's Roads by 2017
Cumulative sales of hybrids will reach 8.7 million and plug-ins and EVs combined will reach 5.2 million.
Are Hybrids and Electric Vehicles Too Quiet?
Electric-powered vehicles might have to make alarm sounds when they travel slowly to keep unsuspecting pedestrians safe.
Race Is On For Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
ABB is acquiring Epyon, which makes fast-chargers that charge EVs in just 15 minutes.
FedEx Adds 4,000 Fuel-Efficient Vehicles to Fleet
FedEx Express is converting 10% of its fleet to advanced vehicles of various types.
Think Electric Cars Files for Bankruptcy
Norwegian startup and US investor Ener1 give up on the Think City vehicle.
Google Builds Largest Workplace Charging Network for Electric Vehicles
Google is installing more than 300 EV chargers at its Mountain View headquarters.