Hybrid and electric car news articles 
Russian entrepeneur purchases electric car manufacturer THINK
Following a bankruptcy proceeding initiated by the Norwegian carmaker last month, THINK Global AS has been purchased by Mr. Boris G. Zingarevich, whose investment operations are based in St. Petersburg, Russia. Over its 20-year history, THINK achieved the status of the leading dedicated electric vehicle maker in the world. The THINK City has accumulated more than 48 million km of road experience in the several countries where it has been mark... [more]
Speedy Hire selects Ford's Transit ECOnetic vans
Speedy Hire has taken delivery of 19 of Ford’s super-efficient Transit ECOnetic vans. The Ford Transit ECOnetic was selected for its superior fuel economy, tax benefits and best-in-class CO2 emissions.The Ford Transit ECOnetic vans, supplied through Ford dealer Gordons of Bolton, will be used by Speedy’s engineers to provide rapid and efficient transport for maintenance calls around the UK. They join a fleet of around 2,000 vehicles – exclusively... [more]
The Volt has an electric-only range of between 30 and 50 miles depending on terrain and traffic conditions
Chevrolet chose to announce the UK pricing of the Volt, which comes to showrooms in right-hand-drive form in Spring 2012, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the US-manufacturer was celebrating its centenary. When it goes on sale in the UK next year, the Volt will cost from £28,545 after the government backed £5,000 electric vehicle grant, making it less expensive than some traditional petrol or diesel engined five-door hatchbacks. Unl... [more]
Japan Post Service tests electric vehicle based on Nissan's compact commercial vehicle NV200
Nissan's NV200 was recently chosen as the next generation New York taxi. It is a model aimed for customers around the world, the next-generation compact commercial vehicle suited for a wide variety of situations including business, daily use, or leisure. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will begin global proving tests starting July 2011 of an electric vehicle (EV) based on the compact commercial vehicle NV200. For the first phase, the Japan Post Servic... [more]
Transport Secretary reveals the Government's vision to support ultra-low emission vehicles
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has revealed "Making the Connection: the Plug-In Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy" - the Government's vision for recharging infrastructure to support the electric vehicles revolution. The publication identifies how recharging infrastructure will develop in a way that is targeted, convenient and safe. It sets out the steps that Government, as part of its £400m programme to support ultra-low emission vehicles, ... [more]
Hybrid and electric car in the news
New hybrid electric sports car turning heads
With solar panels on the roof and an electronic hum as the flashy car accelerates, the Fisker Karma is the newest electric vehicle turning heads on metro Tulsa streets and highways.
Electric car network gets first test in Israel
Electric car network gets first test in Israel Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 04:59 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2012 After more than $400 million in outlays and months behind schedule, dozens of electric cars have hit the road in Israel, the test site Agassi chose for his ...
Ready to plug into an electric car?
Weigh the options when considering a hybrid car. If you're considering a new car purchase, an electric car might be worthy of consideration for the first time since the Turkey Trot was a national craze. While the thought of never visiting a gas station again holds appeal, there are things to consider before you take the plunge.
Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid another 1 percent green car
Remember that $980,000 electric sports car we told you about back in April? It definitely isn't the only luxury green car competing for the wallets of the green rich set. read more
Toyota's cumulative hybrid sales hit 4 million
Toyota Motor Corp. has sold 4 million hybrid vehicles since'97 when it introduced its first gas-electric car in Japan.
Car Charging Group, Inc. Provides Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Services for St. Jorge Winery Customers in Northern ...
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. and ACAMPO, Calif. -- Car Charging Group, Inc. , a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, today announced the availability of its electric vehicle ...
Toyota's Global Hybrid Car Sales Top 4 Million
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday its global cumulative sales of hybrid electric-gasoline vehicles have topped 4 million units since its first model debuted in 1997, with the growing popularity of fuel-efficient cars bolstering sales in recent years.
Do hybrid cars kill you with silence?
(Credit: Audi Screenshot Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) The first time you get into a hybrid car, it can be quite eerie. Not merely because of the peculiar sanctimoniousness of its owner, but because when it comes to a halt, there seems to be no engine sound. At first, you think it's stalled. Then you realize that cannot be. So your innards have to train themselves for this odd sensation. However, it ...
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles to Rev European Electric Motors Market, Says Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrification in vehicles is a key trend in the automotive industry. The increase in electric components within vehicles is boosting the market for traction motors.Frost ...
Considering a plug-in, electric car? Consider your lifestyle.
Buying a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle is more than just buying a car. It's choosing a lifestyle.
