Hot on the heels of its first profitable quarter, US EV-maker pays back the nearly half a billion dollars the DoE lent it in 2010.
Electric vehicles and household solar PV systems are the perfect technological and ideological fit. So why aren’t they being promoted in this way?
Why aren’t more people driving EVs? A detailed infographic maps the electric vehicle’s journey so far, and what to expect further on up the road.
US research explores technology to make EVs even more financially appealing, while challenging the traditional energy provider-consumer relationship.
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.
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.’
The announcement of Tesla’s milestone quarterly profit sent the EV maker’s shares soaring almost 30% in after hours trade.
Brisbane-based EV systems maker launches fast-charging technology, capable of achieving 80% battery capacity in under 30 minutes.
University of Delaware EV2G project marks first instance of selling electricity from a commercial test fleet of EVs to the regional grid.
EV-maker forms partnership with Wells Fargo and US Bank to provide Model S customers with financing product, expects to report a profit.
A new study examining the most efficient way to power a car for every 100km driven delivers a clear win for solar-powered electric vehicles.
Citroen has tested an aluminium-air battery in an electric car and claims it can travel 1,000 miles using this type of extended-range EV technology.
EV drivers might not have long to wait before an affordable wireless EV charging system hits the market, thanks to a new US joint venture.
Contrary to the headline of Lomborg’s recent WSJ op-ed, EV-associated emissions are not so dirty, and no secret. So what else did he fudge?
The most fuel-efficient and low-emission vehicles available are, of course, electric and plug-in hybrids. Here’s the US EPA’s top-10 list for 2013.
Silex Power EV concept claims 1000km range and <10 minute charge time. Plus: Pac Hydro founder joins Tenax Energy; Bulk Mine Services goes carbon neutral.
Despite bumps in the road, sales of plug-in electric cars tripled in 2012, with growing competition making EVs accessible for more drivers.
Jordan Bloch liked Tesla’s model S EV so much he made a commercial about it – and the solar-powered Supercharger network used to power it.
