Electric Vehicles

Transport

Berlin to get electric car network

"E-Mobility Berlin" project will see 100 electric cars and 500 charging stations installed around city

clock 10 September 2008 • 1 min read

Automotive

Drop in organic sales no indicator of green consumerism

Speculation that green considerations will fall by wayside in economic crisis proved wrong

clock 04 September 2008 • 3 min read

Transport

Battery firm predicts hybrid price cuts

Ener1 claims that as demand for hybrids continue to rise, lithium-ion battery manufacturers could slash the cost of the technology in half

clock 01 September 2008 • 2 min read

Transport

Tokyo mulls electric car charging network

Utility reported to have developed fast charging technology capable of delivering 40Km of motoring on a five-minute charge

clock 12 August 2008 • 2 min read

Transport

Is that a Prius I hear approaching?

Water-proof speaker and recorded engine noise make hybrids safer for blind pedestrians

clock 11 August 2008 • 1 min read

Transport

Nissan turns attention to EV recharging infrastructure

US agreement to help pave way for 2010 launch of all-electric car

clock 24 July 2008 • 2 min read

Transport

Boris backs electric London

Mayor outlines plans for trebling of electric car recharging points across the capital

clock 22 July 2008 • 1 min read

Transport

Updated: Electric car firms celebrate end to new congestion charge plans

Suppliers feared extending congestion charge exemption to low-emission vehicles would reverse rising demand for electric cars

clock 15 July 2008 • 3 min read

Transport

Portugal pushes for zero-emission travel

Government signs deal with Renault Nissan

clock 10 July 2008 • 1 min read

Transport

Tesla talks up all-electric Model S

Company reveals plans for more affordable sedan version of its all-electric sports car

clock 01 July 2008 • 1 min read