Gogoro Adds Two New Electric Smart Scooter Models
May 31st, 2017 | by Kyle Field
Smart electric scooter company Gogoro has announced two additions to its product lineup: the Gogoro 2 and the Gogoro 2 Plus
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Review Of 2017 Chevy Bolt Part 2 (CleanTechnica Exclusive)
May 29th, 2017 | by Kyle Field
1 commentThis article serves as a complement to my first review of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, which was a summary of my takeaways from my first 24 hours with the car. Disclaimer: I didn't sleep in the Bolt, so there's admittedly a gap there in the review process
The Truth About Tesla Battery Lifespan: An Owner Data Analysis
May 22nd, 2017 | by Kyle Field
The largest single chunk of the cost of a Tesla is the battery, which also poses a single point of failure risk for Tesla owners. Buyers are typically not worried about an event-based failure, even though fires could certainly be a concern, but rather about the degradation of the battery over the life of the vehicle. With EV drivetrains expected to last much longer than their fossil fuel–fired counterparts, the life expectancy of the battery becomes a looming maintenance expense waiting to hit and has everyone asking, "How long will it last?"
Hands-On: 24 Hours With A 2017 Chevy Bolt (CleanTechnica Review)
May 19th, 2017 | by Kyle Field
Many electric vehicle designers felt the need to stand out, to create a design that flies a bold flag to everyone around that proclaims "I'm modern and different!" While this is great for individuals or businesses looking to make a bold proclamation, most people are looking for a car that looks normal, that drives like a normal car with cool features inside that make day-to-day life just a little bit easier
Rimac Aims To Become World’s Leading EV OEM Supplier
May 9th, 2017 | by Kyle Field
2 commentsCroatian electric supercar manufacturer Rimac has built a name for itself as a designer and builder of insane 1000+ horsepower electric hypercars, but it has been hard at work behind the scenes on a different strategy altogether — to become the world's leading OEM supplier for all things electric
Custom Electric Lotus Evora “Blue Lightning” Hints At The Future Of Performance EVs
May 9th, 2017 | by Kyle Field
The team over at On Point Dyno — led by Sacha Anis — has built a custom fully electric Lotus Evora dubbed Blue Lightning that is powered by the drive unit from a Tesla Model S 85 and a 32 kWh battery pack from a Chevy Volt
Dutch Passenger Transport Company Hermes Surpasses 1,000,000 All-Electric Kilometers
May 8th, 2017 | by Kyle Field
Electric bus company VDL sent its congratulations to Dutch passenger transport company Hermes for passing the 1,000,000 kilometer milestone with 43 VDL Citeas electric buses it has been operating in the Southeast Brabant concession
Order For Largest Electric Bus Fleet In Europe Received By VDL Bus & Coach
May 8th, 2017 | by Kyle Field
Electric bus manufacturer VDL Bus & Coach has announced the receipt of an order for 100 of its VDL Citeas SLFA electric buses and 18 of its VDL Futura FDD2, the company's flagship electric double-decker bus
BYD’s Electric Garbage Truck Could Save $13,000 Per Year In Reduced Fuel & Maintenance Costs
May 8th, 2017 | by Kyle Field
BYD announced a new electric long-range class 8 refuse truck at the ACT Expo in Long Beach this week that is estimated to save operators more than $13,000 per year in fuel and maintenance when compared to a diesel-based refuse truck.
City of Loja, Ecuador, Purchases 30 Electric BYD e5 “EcoTaxis”
May 2nd, 2017 | by Kyle Field
BYD has rolled out the largest fleet of electric taxis in Ecuador, thanks to the City of Loja purchasing 30 BYD e5 taxis
Luxembourg City Uses New ABB Fast Chargers To Electrify Bus Routes
February 21st, 2017 | by Kyle Field
ABB announced on Tuesday that it has brought two new fast chargers to Luxembourg City's central station as part of the rollout of a new plug-in hybrid bus system in the city
Sydney Airport Ground Transportation Provider Carbridge Orders 40 More BYD Electric Buses
February 21st, 2017 | by Kyle Field
Carbridge, the onsite provider of airport ground transportation services for the Sydney Airport, announced that it has placed orders for 40 more pure electric buses from BYD. The contract was finalized at the end of January — just 3 months after the first BYD Electric Blu bus was first put to use at the Sydney Airport
Microvast Delivers More Than 7,500 Electric Buses In 2016
February 21st, 2017 | by Kyle Field
Global battery storage solution provider for mobile and stationary applications Microvast announced that it delivered more than 7,500 fully electric and electric-hybrid buses in 2016, which is a new record for the company
2 Belgian Cities Order A Total Of 90 Electric Hybrid Buses From Volvo
February 20th, 2017 | by Kyle Field
It seems that Volvo and ABB can't stop, won't stop, rolling out electrified transit solutions in Europe. The team over at Volvo reached out to us to share that the Belgian cities of Charleroi and Namur have put in orders totaling 90 Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid buses paired with 12 fast charging stations from
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