Electric Cars

IEESmartTalk asked: Mass market adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has the potential to fundamentally transform the nation’s energy use, reducing our dependence on foreign oil, decreasing emissions of greenhouse gases, and increasing national security. This panel, moderated by Tony Earley, Executive Chairman of DTE Energy, and featuring Ted Craver of Edison International, Nancy Gioia of Ford Motor Company, Britta …

sam35ug asked: diy electric cars conversion in the usa,they took out the gas engine and put an electric car insted and alot of batteries!

USdepartmentofenergy asked: This edition of Energy 101 highlights the benefits of electric vehicles, including improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and lower maintenance costs. For more information on electric vehicles from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, visit the Vehicle Technologies Program website: www1.eere.energy.gov

consumerreports asked: Are electric cars really the vehicles of the future? Consumer Reports tests the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf to see if they’re ready to go mainstream. Learn more about electric cars and alternative-fuel vehicles on our website: www.consumerreports.org

AssociatedPress asked: When gas prices go up, residents of Peachtree City, Ga. get around by driving golf carts. There are a few other golf cart communities in the US but most are retirement communities. In Peachtree City, just about everyone rides the golf carts. (July 25)

NewsyScience asked: BY LOGAN TITTLE Tired of the hype electric cars are getting for being efficient? Well—you’re in luck. TIME reports a recent study by the University of Tennessee says eco-friendly drivers are actually meaner in most cases. The study found that—in terms of air pollution—electric cars aren’t completely in the clear when you look at how the electricity is …

TheGuardian asked: The Guardian’s environment website editor, Adam Vaughan, takes to the road in two of the newest electric vehicles on the market: the Renault’s Fluence ZE and the Vauxhall Ampera

START asked: On this week’s Cheap Cool Crazy: a unicorn head you can wear, a miniature arcade cabinet for your iPad, and an electric car from Tesla that will let you ditch the gas station forever! Do you geek out over gadgets and go crazy for gear? Then join IGN’s Naomi Kyle as she presents three sweet products that’ll have …

FedEx Express, a unit of Memphis-based FedEx Corp is rolling out a fleet of 43 electric trucks in the San Francisco Bay Area , joining 53 other electric vehicles in cities across the U.S. The giant logistics-and-delivery company’s new all-electric (EV) trucks will also be deployed in several Southern California cities, suburban Washington, D.C., New York City, and in some …

kbb asked: FOR MORE AUTOMOTIVE NEWS VISIT: www.kbb.com Mitsubishi is set to throw its hat in the electric car ring with a new model called the “i”. The vehicle is based on the i-MiEV currently sold in Japan and Europe. For American tastes the name was shortened to a single lower-case letter while the vehicle itself was lengthened and widened …

ABCNews asked: Imagine a world without oil. Shai Agassi and his company are making it a reality. *Subscribe: bit.ly

VOAvideo asked: US car company General Motors has made some tough business decisions regarding its electric-powered Chevrolet Volt. Some analysts are wondering what this means for the future of electric cars in America. VOA’s Carolyn Presutti takes us for a spin to find out.

ReutersVideo asked: Sept. 16 – The Frankfurt motor show sees a charge from electric vehicles – from a lightweight urban mini to a 1000hp supercar. The unveiling of cars for such differing clients is indicative of the growth in the electric car market. Stuart McDill reports.

tsport100 asked: Worlds fastest street legal ELECTRIC CAR 1972 Datsun 1200 Whtie Zombie. This car is based in Oregon… there are something like 18 hydro electric power plants in that state!? Hydro actually generates 58% in Oregon (In Washington it’s over 70%) and coal less? than 7%.Only about 15% of the energy from the fuel you put in your tank …

SuperiorMind asked: Just showing off some of the cool new electric cars and putting to rest some of the myths out there. When people think of electric cars, typically they think of older ugly slower models, lead-acid batterys, and BS propaganda they’ve read slamming the “electric cars”(as though they all carried the exact same attributes) The battery technology has changed(and …

There are more and more electric car options for the consumer this year. But sales may not be happening. Why is that? bill asked: Americans are just not buying into the idea that was supposed to relieve pain at the pump. The electric car was meant to be a breakthrough in the automotive world, but as 11 News reporter Chris …

AFP asked: They speed past gas guzzlers in traffic, ignore congestion charges and get city centre parking for free. In a country’s whose wealth is fuelled by oil, Oslo has become the world capital of the electric car. Duration: 01:58

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is envisioning a future where you can pull into a parking space and be given the option to wirelessly charge your electric car. It just needs somebody to invent the technology. Up to four contractors will be rewarded with up to US12 million in DOE grant money for innovation in static wireless charging. The …

FedEx Express helps launch zero-emission step vans built on Smith’s Newton platform KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 6, 2012 — Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. (Smith), a global leader in all-electric commercial vehicles, today unveiled the Newton Step Van, an all-electric, zero-emission vehicle built on the versatile Newton platform that features a walk-in body produced by Indiana-based Utilimaster. Smith announced the launch …

Do you own an (EV) Electric Vehicle? Well if you do then you are one of the leading edge drivers in a growing movement of cars that run only on electricity. Congratulations are in order. I think you should be saluted for it. The move the EV is growing as more and more car companies are rolling out EV models. …