A ground-breaking notes issue by SolarCity has smashed expectations, could slash financing costs for the solar industry, and underpin faster growth in coming year.
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How a $12k electric car could be future of US urban market
In what may be a prelude of the future urban market, a Detroit-based manufacturer named EcoV Electric is offering an electric vehicle for just under $12,000.
USB ports could be newest green technology breakthrough
USB is used ubiquitously to transfer data and charge mobile devices, but could it be used for green technology?
Japan grants an autonomous electric car its own driver’s licence
The Japanese government has granted an autonomous Nissan Leaf a license plate, making it the first road-legal self-driving car.
Palo Alto requires new homes to be ready for electric cars
Palo Alto’s city council has adopted a proposal that requires new homes be pre-wired for electric vehicles
Electric vehicles racing to 7% of global sales by 2020
Research predicts worldwide sales of hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles will reach 6.6m units p.a. by 2020 – almost 7% of total light-duty vehicle market.
Graph of the Day: Who drives electric cars?
Electric cars are still a rich person’s indulgence. About 77% of new Leaf and Volt owners have household incomes over $100,000 per year.
The best thing about electric cars: Instant torque and blazing speeds
With 100% of their torque available at 0 rpm, electric cars have a number of performance advantages that gearheads and greenheads can both appreciate.
Australia must choose an electric car charging standard
Electric vehicles and charging stations are growing in numbers and support. What is missing, however, is an Australian standard or even a recommendation.
Across America in 6 days: Elon Musk’s Tesla Model S challenge
The billionaire Tesla founder is planning a 6 day, 3200 mile ‘family road trip’ in his Model S EV, with only 9 hrs spent charging. Can it be done?









