Some of the factors contributing to the relatively fast adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in some American metropolitan markets have been identified and characterized by a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). […]
One of the leading oil suppliers of the world, Norway, is already quite well known for its relatively fast embrace of electric cars, having the highest per capita use and sale of electric cars anywhere in the world. […]
One of the leader’s in the field of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, CarCharging Group, recently closed a securities offering, altogether raising proceeds of $830,000, according to reports. The offering — which consisted of convertible preferred […]
The initial 44 suppliers set to work with Volkswagen on the FAST initiative have been announced. Interestingly, Volkswagen has chosen to go with LG Electronics as its supplier of high-voltage batteries. For those of you who are unaware […]
Downtown San Diego is now home to 30 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations thanks to Emmes Realty Services. The new stations are located in the company’s public parking garage at 707 Broadway (707) in the […]
Go-Ahead London has contracted BYD Company + Alexander Dennis Limited to provide 51 emissions-free, all-electric buses as part of a £19 million deal between the groups, according to a recent press release. The 51-strong electric bus fleet […]
While solar cars are still more oddity than practical vehicle, it’s still nice to see some of the improvements made to various prototype vehicles over the last few years. Much of these improvements seem to relate […]
With the rollout of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and refueling stations in California kicking off, it’s perhaps a bit unsurprising that new issues have continued to arise. Perhaps most notably, many refueling stations have apparently been regularly […]
One of San Diego’s ride-share programs, Opoli, will soon feature a fleet with 50 new BYD e6 electric vehicles (EVs), following the announcement of a new partnership between the two companies. According to reports, the 50 […]
Low-income communities in Los Angeles will likely soon have access to a pilot program for electric vehicle carsharing thanks to the provision of $1.6 million for just such a project by the California Air Resources Board. […]
A new 40 amp, 240 volt, Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station dubbed the HCS-50 was recently unveiled by the company ClipperCreek. The new charging station — which is rated for both indoor and outdoor […]
The Californian cities of Stockton and Porterville will soon be home to a number of Proterra Catalyst electric buses, according to a recent press release. The electric buses — being purchased with funding from the San […]
The Italian-made Energica Ego electric sport-bike will now be available at the noted Californian retailer Hollywood Electrics, following a deal between the retailer and Energica Motor Company, according to a recent email sent to EV Obsession. […]
Used Nissan LEAFs can apparently be a pretty good choice for those in the market for a used car, according to Consumer Reports. Given that many LEAFs are now nearing the ends of their leasing terms, […]
Plug-in electric vehicle sales could surge substantially in Canada if vehicle choice and supply (as well as public awareness) is improved, according to new research from Simon Fraser University. The work found that over 33% of all […]
