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July 8, 2014

InMotion Renders Four Electric Motor, Range-Extended LeMans Racer

InMotion Renders Four Electric Motor, Range-Extended LeMans Racer

The InMotion IM01 LeMans entry sports 4 electric motors and a range-extending engine. This rendered vehicle aims to compete as a Garage 56 entry in 2017 or 2018 at LeMans.
By Mark Kane 08 July 2014
Compare/Contrast: BMW i3 Versus Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Compare/Contrast: BMW i3 Versus Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Here's a simplified compare/contrast article featuring the BMW i3 and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive.
By Mike Anthony 08 July 2014
Rimac Concept_One To Conduct On-Track Inspections At Formula E Races

Rimac Concept_One To Conduct On-Track Inspections At Formula E Races

Rimac Concept_One electric supercar with 1,100 horsepower will be used by the Formula E Race Director to conduct on-track inspections.
By Mark Kane 08 July 2014
Nissan LEAF Gets Tesla-Inspired Remote Charge Door - Video

Nissan LEAF Gets Tesla-Inspired Remote Charge Door - Video

A DIY mod has given this Nissan LEAF a Tesla-inspired remote charge door. This should be a standard feature from the factory for the LEAF. Nissan...are you watching?
By ElectricCarsTV 08 July 2014
CHAdeMO Chargers In Europe - Map July 2014

CHAdeMO Chargers In Europe - Map July 2014

CHAdeMO Association just released a new map with numbers for DC fast chargers in Europe. 1,181 out of 3,815 are installed in Europe.
By Mark Kane 08 July 2014
Number Of ChargePoint Locations Now Outnumber McDonald's, Starbucks, 7-Eleven And Walmart

Number Of ChargePoint Locations Now Outnumber McDonald's, Starbucks, 7-Eleven And Walmart

With 18,000 charging locations across U.S. and Canada, ChargePoint has more spots than the number of: Starbucks: 14,958, McDonald’s: 13,890, 7-Eleven: 8,160, Dunkin’ Donuts: 7,681 and Walmart: 5,256
By Mark Kane 08 July 2014
With Assistance From Nissan And ABB, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Gets 2 CHAdeMO Quick Chargers

With Assistance From Nissan And ABB, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Gets 2 CHAdeMO Quick Chargers

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM), together with assistance from both Nissan and ABB collaborate, got its first two fast-charge stations. CHAdeMO of course.
By Eric Loveday 08 July 2014
Next-Gen Mazda2 To Get Rotary Range Extender?

Next-Gen Mazda2 To Get Rotary Range Extender?

Mazda is almost certain to produce a plug-in hybrid version of its third-generation Mazda2, employing a rotary-powered range-extender.
By Jay Cole 08 July 2014
Details On 2015 Nissan LEAF Released - LEAF S Priced From $29,010

Details On 2015 Nissan LEAF Released - LEAF S Priced From $29,010

Nissan has revealed all of the details, including pricing, for the 2015 Nissan LEAF, which goes on sale almost immediately in the US.
By Eric Loveday 08 July 2014
Tesla Model S Becomes First Pure Electric To Win International Engine Of The Year Award

Tesla Model S Becomes First Pure Electric To Win International Engine Of The Year Award

It’s time for another milestone in the history of the International Engine of the Year Awards. This year the all-electric Tesla Model S wins in the Green Engine category.
By Mark Kane 08 July 2014
Move Over Tesla Model X - Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid To Be World's Cleanest, Most Powerful SUV

Move Over Tesla Model X - Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid To Be World's Cleanest, Most Powerful SUV

Look out Tesla Motors, there's a Model X competitor coming in the form of the Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid T8 SUV, the world's cleanest, most powerful SUV.
By Eric Loveday 08 July 2014
BMW i3 BEV/REx Production Breakdown For US - BMW i8 Too

BMW i3 BEV/REx Production Breakdown For US - BMW i8 Too

Here's our US production breakdown for the BMW i3 BEV and i3 REx. Some BMW i8 production figures for your enjoyment too.
By George Betak 08 July 2014
France Pure Electric Vehicle Sales In June 2014 Highest In 15 Months

France Pure Electric Vehicle Sales In June 2014 Highest In 15 Months

Here's our US production breakdown for the BMW i3 BEV and i3 REx. Some BMW i8 production figures for your enjoyment too.
By Mark Kane 08 July 2014
Chevy Spark EV Trickles Into Dealerships Outside Of California And Oregon

Chevy Spark EV Trickles Into Dealerships Outside Of California And Oregon

It seems that at least a handful of Chevy Spark EVs have made it out of California and Oregon and onto dealer lots in Missouri, Ohio and other locations in the Midwest.
By Eric Loveday 08 July 2014
Leviton Wins Government Charging Station Contract In California

Leviton Wins Government Charging Station Contract In California

Leviton announced today it has been selected as the sole supplier of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) for local government agencies across the state of California.
By Eric Loveday 08 July 2014
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