OpConnect, an electric vehicle (EV) charging systems operator has launched its new payment method, which allows customers to use their smart phone — be it an iPhone or Android — to access free or paid charging stations. “A complaint we often hear in our industry is that drivers have … [continued]
The company Greentomatocars signed a memorandum of understanding to supply 50 electric taxi vehicles from the manufacturer BYD to London. According to the mayor of London, Boris Johnson: “Every year [London’s] fleet is getting cleaner, making our city an even more attractive place to live, work and visit. Encouraging many more electric vehicles is a key part … [continued]
The multiple-award-winning electric car, the Fisker Karma sedan, made its official debut in the Middle East last Friday. The environmentally friendly luxury car was unveiled by the senior management of Al-Futtaim and Fisker Automotives at the Al Badia Golf Club in Dubai Festival City. Billed as “the world’s first … [continued]
There are a lot of cool smart highway designs going around, but Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde and Heijmans Infrastructure just made me want to jump in the electric car and hit the road. This smart highway design not only charges your car, but it will light the road, show you the weather … [continued]
Here’s some more clean transportation news from around the interwebs from the past week or so: Electric Vehicles Toyota’s Scion iQ EV Joins Car-Sharing Craze: “A new electric vehicle from Toyota, the he 2013 Scion iQ EV, is going to be used for urban and campus car-sharing programs. This is a battery-electric … [continued]
German automaker Audi recently announced a new model in its line of electric cars. The F12 e Sport is its newest electric model, maintaining the ‘supercar’ looks of some earlier models while implementing a “more practical application of the electric drivetrain that can be used in everything from crossovers … [continued]
Think hybrid vehicles like the Prius and Volt are new? Well, they are new to us, but the Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid was created in 1901, making it over 110 years old. At the time, it probably was called a ‘horseless carriage’ and weighed about 3,300 pounds. The Lohner-Porsche Hybrid … [continued]
A new analysis finds America’s 50 largest metro areas dominating the national clean technology economy, with the top six ranked clean tech metro regions located on the West Coast. […]
There’s some good news for all those Tesla Roadster owners out there that have their eye on the new Tesla Model S. Tesla has announced it will start a buyback program to help the roadster owners who want to trade in their old ride for a Model S. In some cases, … [continued]
Not sure what you think about electric cars? Not sure if they’re awesome or meh? I think you can tell from the title what I think. There are probably plenty more reasons than this, but these are the big reasons (for me) to love electric cars: 1. Electric cars are … [continued]
