Here’s some more hot cleantech news from around the interwebs: Electric Vehicles Electra Bicycles Releases The Townie Go! — “Most Technologically Advanced, Yet Simplest To Operate Pedal-Assist Bicycle In The World” The Townie Go! — a stylish, new, simple-to-use, pedal-assist bike has just been released by the noted electric bike … [continued]
Tesla’s first assembly plant on the European continent is now open for business! The Tilburg Assembly Plant — located in the Netherlands, only about 50 miles from the port of Rotterdam — will now serve as the final assembly and distribution point for all Model S vehicles sold on the … [continued]
Originally published on CleanTechnica sister site Ecopreneurist. Tesla Motors is now in the process of diversifying its battery sourcing, according to recent reports — rather than sourcing the lithium cells used in the Model S exclusively from Panasonic, as has been the case, the EV manufacturer will soon be receiving … [continued]
Detroit Electric planned to begin building its Lotus Elise-derived electric sportscar at a facility in Plymouth, MI earlier this month, ultimately ramping up to a projected production capacity of about 2,500 units while employing over 100 skilled auto workers. The deal on the factory fell through, the projected demand and … [continued]
Originally published on Gas2 by Christopher DeMorro The Nissan Leaf has led the way in America when it comes to electric car sales, and the Japanese automaker is showing no signs of slowing down its EV onslaught. In addition to the Leaf, a compact Infiniti EV, and an all-electric version of … [continued]
Originally published on Gas2. by Christopher DeMorro Electric cars stand to improve upon the century-old concept of the automobile in exciting and promising new ways. The Tesla Model S proved this by receiving a five-star crash test rating, and even breaking one of the testing machines. However, Tesla’s decision to use … [continued]
Everyone and their mother seems to be discussion Tesla and its tremendous stock surge right now. Here’s a quick summary of some astounding facts regarding Tesla Motors’ stock, as well as a short diatribe on the #1 reason why Tesla’s stock grew to such an astounding level so fast (via … [continued]
Adding on to Shai Agassi’s first three articles on how a major auto manufacturer could learn from Tesla (and Apple) to really disrupt the gasmobile market with electric cars, here’s his fourth and final article in the series (a real grand finale). Definitely worth a read. If you missed the … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. Australian battery storage developer RedFlow says it will soon make its long-awaited move to manufacturing and expects to have its unique zinc bromine flow batteries in commercial production by the end of the current financial year. RedFlow, which has undergone a major restructuring in the last … [continued]
At the upcoming International Auto Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Volkswagen will present two electric vehicles: The e-up!, and the e-Golf. The e-up! can drive 160 km (99 miles) per charge and can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 12.4 seconds. It has a top speed of 81 mph. This … [continued]
