While National Plug In Day has come and past, Ford has put out an interesting infograph and video relating to “EV etiquette” (basically EV charging etiquette) for your viewing pleasure. It’s something that I have not thought about, but considering we are going to be seeing more of these in … [continued]
There’s so much going on in the world of clean(er) cars and bike news. Here’s a roundup of some stories from around the interwebs from the past week or so that we haven’t yet covered (see our Clean Transportation category for more): Clean Cars ChargePoint is giving away (yes, … [continued]
Honda recently announced the new 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan, saying that it “will provide the athleticism and craftsmanship of the all-new Accord platform, charged with a remarkable dose of hybrid efficiency and electric torque,” which I’m sure is a good thing if you know anything about cars. … [continued]
Top 10 Cars bills itself as the “most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison car website” out there, and last week it released a list of what it believes are the TOP 10 Cars for Commuting, based on fuel-efficiency ratings in city driving conditions and a high Total Car Score. … [continued]
Following up on our solar power link bonanza and wind power + other cleantech link bonanza, here’s a clean transport link bonanza to catch the other major clean car and bike stories we didn’t cover this past week: Clean (or Cleaner) Cars Stanford’s 2012-2013 Solar Car Project Is Getting … [continued]
Google’s self-driving cars this month passed 300,000 miles traveled. A lot more than I would have guessed. Also, incidentally, I ran across one of these interesting vehicles while visiting Mountain View (home of Google) and the surrounding area just a couple weeks ago. Of course, that’s the most likely … [continued]
Leading UK electric vehicle charging company POD Point is offering free home charging units to electric and hybrid vehicle owners throughout East Anglia and the East and West Midands. A fully installed charge point normally costs approximately £1,000, but working in tandem with the UK Department of Transport’s existing plugged-in-places … [continued]
Engineers at GE Global Research recently tested a prototype Interior Permanent Magnet traction motor that they believe could help extend the range of electric vehicles and hybrids before recharging or needing fuel. Traction motors are the key ingredient in hybrid and electric vehicles, converting electrical energy into motion. The new … [continued]
There’s another plug-in hybrid in town. This one, the C-Max Energy from Ford, is just $29,995 after the $3,750 federal tax credit. That makes it the most affordable plug-in hybrid on the US market. Here are some more details from the good boys over at Gas2: I’ve read a lot of … [continued]
No matter the roller coaster ride gas prices take us on, or perhaps due to it, consumers are steadily purchasing hybrid and electric vehicles. Highlights of the last year in electric and hybrid cars include a 164% increase in June 2012 sales, compared to June 2011. Folks at Kelley … [continued]
