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Graph of the Day – the rise of electric car charging
By CleanTechnica on 19 May 2013
The rate of growth in electric car charging stations in the US, and of EV sales, is quite phenomenal.
Category: Smart Transport
Electric motorcycle is a complete zero: Emissions, noise, heat
By Michael D. Lemonick on 27 July 2012
All-electric, battery-powered motorcycle built by US company Zero is noiseless, exhaust-free, dirt cheap to run – and incredibly fun to ride.
The third coming of the electric vehicle
By Tyrone Berger on 18 April 2012
Recent developments could give electric vehicles a boost in the eyes of the buying public. It wouldn’t be the first time…
How adding an electric car cut solar payback time in half
By Nicholas Brown on 19 May 2013
How buying an electric vehicle could reduce the payback time of a solar power system by 50 per cent?
EVs and solar power – go together like a horse and carriage
By Chris Dalitz on 24 April 2013
Electric vehicles and household solar PV systems are the perfect technological and ideological fit. So why aren’t they being promoted in this way?
Electric planes could fly forever on laser beams
By Tina Casey on 25 July 2012
The latest round of testing on wireless recharging technology used to ‘refuel’ electric aircraft in flight via laser beams has beaten expectations.
EVs get a dose of testosterone
By Peter Bronski on 13 May 2013
A century ago, early electric cars were marketed at women – because the EVs were “quiet, smooth and comfortable.”
Some of that automotive gender bias continues today.
Electricity suppliers look to EVs to save their business models
By Giles Parkinson on 15 April 2013
The leaders of Australia’s electricity supply industry recently gathered to discuss a fundamental problem – the threat of collapse of their century-old business models. New technologies such as solar and battery storage are eating away at the core of their businesses. Could electric vehicles be their saviour?
Could Dubbo become electric vehicle capital of Australia?
By Chris Dalitz on 9 April 2013
Dubbo is the No 1 postcode in NSW for installed solar PV systems. It could also be No 1 for Electric Vehicles in Australia.
The four-seater hybrid EV – with vertical take-off
By CleanTechnica on 12 May 2013
An MIT team has begun feasibility studies into a four-seat, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) plug-in hybrid-electric flying car.
20 million by 2020: Can EV sales help deliver 2°C climate target?
By Sophie Vorrath on 17 April 2013
IEA says global EV sales are on track to meet its 2°C scenario – but only with the right policy and dramatically lower battery costs.
Nissan Leaf gets $15,000 price cut in Australia
By Nicholas Brown on 10 May 2013
The price of Nissan’s fully electric Leaf has been slashed from $51,500 to $36,500 without on-road costs, to help ‘stimulate the market.’
Tesla shares charged by news of first-ever profit
By Sophie Vorrath on 9 May 2013
The announcement of Tesla’s milestone quarterly profit sent the EV maker’s shares soaring almost 30% in after hours trade.
Australian-made ‘fast charger’ slashes EV charging time
By Sophie Vorrath on 8 May 2013
Brisbane-based EV systems maker launches fast-charging technology, capable of achieving 80% battery capacity in under 30 minutes.
Distributed energy milestone: selling power from EVs to grid
By CleanTechnica on 2 May 2013
University of Delaware EV2G project marks first instance of selling electricity from a commercial test fleet of EVs to the regional grid.
Can New York City pave the way for EVs and cleaner air?
By Ben Holland and Peter Bronski on 26 April 2013
What will it really take for the Big Apple to drive EV adoption and hopefully clean up its air in the process?
One million solar homes need a ‘hybrid garage’
By Tim Watts on 24 April 2013
The next great opportunity for energy-conscious Australian households is to adopt a ‘hybrid garage’: one petrol and one electric car, powered by 100% renewables.
Ford, KB Home mash-up to let you live like the Jetsons
By Tina Casey on 23 April 2013
Ford joins with US home building giant to create ultra-efficient model house that seamlessly integrates plug-in EVs and solar into its energy mix.
