The idea of wind-powered cars sparked a bit of humor in the presidential campaign earlier this week, but two powerful trends are converging to make it a reality. One is the strong growth in the U.S. wind power industry within the past couple of years. The other is the domestic auto industry’s increased … [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]
I just created a brand new Car Answers / EV Facts resource page. The page will be continually updated, so make sure to bookmark it for future referencing. (You can, of course, contribute to it if you’ve got some important facts to share!) While creating that page, I thought it would … [continued]
Chevy has put out a handful of videos of users discussing the Volt (in a good way, of course). The Volt had the highest satisfaction rating in Consumer Reports of any car in the most recent ratings, so Chevy is happy to tout its owners’… happiness. Who wouldn’t be? We actually featured … [continued]
Some top clean transportation news from around: EVs Frost & Sullivan: Electric Vehicles Power to the Forefront of Sustainable, Smart Mobility in Central and Eastern Europe “Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), a region with a population of over 100 million people and a solid macroeconomic environment, … [continued]
In commerce, a black knight is someone who makes an unwelcome takeover bid. John Petersen is not an EV supporter. Rather, his disclosure exudes a contempt for the EV that is pervasive throughout his work, while he admits to previous commitment to lead-acid batteries and a present ownership in Axion Power. A recent article throws down the gauntlet as he tries to take over the EV conversation: the Black Knight rides again. […]
Gas prices may have dipped in the weeks leading up to the Memorial Day weekend, but consumers are still responding to high gas prices. According to a new poll from Consumer Reports, 37 percent of Americans say that fuel economy is their top consideration when looking for a new car. … [continued]
The average price of batteries used in electric vehicles has dropped 14% in the last year (Q1 2012 compared to Q1 2011) with manufacturing up considerably. The average price of an EV battery is now $689 per kilowatt hour, compared to $800 per kilowatt hour in 2011, according to a new Bloomberg New … [continued]
I recently featured the comments of a Nissan Leaf owner here on CleanTechnica. The Leaf owner started off his comments by saying that the Leaf “is more fun than a van full of cheerleaders.” Now, on a post about Chevy Volt sales being way up in March, some Volt … [continued]
Just prior to news last week that Chevy Volt sales are way up in the US, GM announced that it was sending some Volts to car-booming China to test the market for them there. “GM has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) … [continued]
