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June 24, 2013
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Jerry Seinfeld Gives David Letterman The Business Over Talk Show Host's Nissan LEAF (video)
We love almost everything Jerry Seinfeld does - he had one of the all-time great television shows, and has also had one of the most successful stand-up careers of his generation. Huge Bag Of Kettlecorn Or Not, Jerry Is Not Happy About Taking A Spin In The LEAF However, we can argue with Jerry's stance on electric cars, and the Nissan LEAF in particular...he ...
24 June 2013
General
Renault Unveils Twizy Cargo Electric Delivery Vehicle
Renault Twizy Cargo Renault Twizy Cargo Renault is expanding the Twizy family with the introduction of Twizy Cargo; a new version designed for hauling goods. Instead of second seat for a passenger, Twizy Cargo has a large boot (180 l / 75 kg) and door make at the rear. The lockable door opens to 90°. It seams to be a smart move for R...
24 June 2013
General
Video: Watch This Tesla Model S Performance Edition Zip to its Top Speed
116 and Still Zipping Right Along There's no words that could shed light on this here video, as it's as self-explanatory as they come. Meet the 85-kWh Model S Performance Edition Watch as it slowly crawls off the starting mark. Keep on eye on the speedometer as it climbs to top speed. Top speed achieved. Hooray!!! Like most electric vehicles, the Model S' riveti...
24 June 2013
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Bosch Sees Electrification as Key to Hitting Future Emissions Targets for All Vehicles Above Compact Size
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Relies on Bosch At its 61st Automotive Press Briefing in Boxberg, Germany, Bosch outlined its future automotive technology efforts, while simultaneously providing us with a look at how the various vehicle segments will shape up in the years ahead. 500e is Environmentally Sexy and Makes Use of Bosch Components for Electrification ...
24 June 2013
General
E-Mobility is All The Craze These Days
smart e-mobility The term e-mobility is widely used in Europe, but it's not so common here in the US. Don't you worry though, 'cause e-mobility is spreading like crazy and is sure to be a catch phrase used in the States soon. So, what's e-mobility? Well, the answer is rather simple you see. E-mobility puts the electric vehicle in the ...
24 June 2013
General
Renault COO: Plug-In Hybrids Good For SUVs And The Rich, But EVs Are For Daily Use
Renault COO Carlos Tavares Shows Off His Racing Chops (via Reuters) On one subject there can be no debate; Renault along with their international partner Nissan are the kings of the pure electric vehicle. With almost 100,000 pure electric vehicles sold between them, no one else is even close. The two companies also feature five seperate models (Renault - Zoe, Twizy, Fluen...
24 June 2013
Battery Tech
GM Director of Global Research and Development Says There are Battery "Prototypes Out There With 400Wh/kg"
Envia Graphic The following, we assume, is linked to Envia Systems, which General Motors has long touted as having breakthrough battery technology ever since it invested in the startup in 2011. Envia Info - Click to Enlarge We've yet to witness any working systems from Envia, but GM seems set on still hyping the startup. Take, for exam...
24 June 2013
General
Video: Motley Fool Says Perhaps the Infiniti LE Delay is Due to the Success of the Tesla Model S
Is the delay of the Infinit LE launch somehow linked to the success of the Tesla Model S? Motley Fool contributor John Rosevear seems to think so and here he explains why. First though, let's touch on the official explanation of the LE's delay from Infiniti boss man Johan de Nysschen: “There will be an Infiniti EV. The question is one of timing. We have a whole host of product pri...
24 June 2013