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A few months after the Tesla Model S first went on sale in Europe, the Californian automaker is still proving popular with European EV buyers, outselling all other plug-in cars in some European countries. But it isn’t just European consumers who can’t get enough of Tesla: it turns out that some automakers can’t get enough [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/31/as-competition-heats-up-daimler
The ProdecoTech Phantom X3 with a large 36V 16ah LiFePO4 battery and a solid mix of brand name components (SRAM, AVID, Rock Shox, Truvativ, Continential, etc.) has arrived for testing and review! In this first part of the review there are a BUNCH of detailed pictures and specifications to get you familiar with this electric bike. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/prodecotech-phantom-x3-electric-bike-pic
Do you hate finding parking in a busy shopping centre car park? We do, but if Honda’s vision of the future comes reality, we’ll soon be able to leave our cars at the entrance while they go and park themselves. Demonstrated recently at the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) World Congress in Tokyo, Honda’s system isn’t quite [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/31/honda-demonstrates-networked-se
Yesterday, I published a blog on media reports on the Ford C-Max Energi having the worst reliability of all vehicles covered by ConsumerReports. According to a member on the Ford C-Max Energi Forum, the Energi had the largest percent of … Continue reading → ...
Just under a week ago, Tesla opened its London Store with a gala event at the Westfield Mall, London. We were there live-blogging from the event, produced a Storify record of our live-tweets, and even managed to squeeze in an interview with EV advocate and actor Robert Llewellyn, and Vauxhall Amepra driver Richard Goldsmith. who [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/30/transport-evolved-tesla-store-l
With a little planning, it’s fairly easy to make a road trip of a few hundred miles in an electric car, provided of course you’ve got somewhere to charge on the way. Even if you happen to own a car equipped with rapid charging technology like the CHAdeMO connectors found on the Nissan LEAF and [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/30/san-diego-to-vancouver-now-easy
Forgive us for saying so, but BMW isn’t the first automaker we think of when it comes to sustainable, green motoring, at least historically speaking. Even with its i-range of plug-in cars — the soon-to-launch i3 electric hatch and i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupe — we hadn’t seen anything to indicate that BMW’s enviornmentally-concious plug-in [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/30/trendsetting-how-the-i3-and-i8-
Tesla and Panasonic announced earlier today that a battery partnership first announced in 2011 to supply Tesla with battery cells for its Model S Sedan has been expanded and updated, securing Tesla an ongoing supply of lithium-ion battery cells for at least the next four years. As part of the agreement, Panasonic will supply Tesla [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/30/tesla-signs-deal-with-panasonic
We've been having a lot of stormy weather in the UK over the past three to four days with recorded wind speeds of nearly 100mph and flooding happening across large parts of the UK. There has been a lot of talk about people getting stuck at home, not being able to get to work and [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/29/transport-evolveds-guide-to-aut
Lots of e-bike news: The new folding, chainless electric Jive Bike, e-bike share in London, LeBron James and Millennial's commuting by bike, bikes outsell cars, video of Toyota i-ROAD, belt drives and e-bikes, & more! ...
http://electricbikereport.com/e-bike-news-jive-bike-london-e-bike-shar
If you haven’t heard, ConsumerReports has given the Ford C-Max Energi the worse rating of all vehicles. My favorite car is being trashed. The media is giving it lots of coverage. I haven’t paid the $6.95 to subscribe for one … Continue reading → ...
It would be fair to say that Consumer Reports loves the Tesla Motors Model S. When they tested the car back in may they said it was ‘the best car they have ever tested' and gave it their highest rating of any car they have tested: 99 out of 100. At the time, the Model [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/29/tesla-model-s-gains-consumer-re
On today’s Transport Evolved: Tesla tunes the Model S for the autobahn, Mitsubishi delivers the Outlander PHEV, and we head to London These, and many other stories, on this week’s Transport Evolved, with Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Mark Chatterley, Robert Llewellyn and Richard Goldsmith Click beyond the break to see our full show notes, including timings of [… ...
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http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/28/transport-evolved-episode-171-o
I'm spending the year in Hamburg, Germany with my family -- hence, the relative lack of new entries on SolarChargedDriving.Com.We're carless here, actually! So, I can't write from first-hand experience about an EV, or even having a solar system (we're living in a pretty tiny apartment in Hamburg, in a building that does not have solar on it).But that doesn't mean that I'm not paying attention to solar and EVs here in the global king of solar. I'v ...
http://solarchargeddriving.com/editors-blog/on-evs-a-phevs/1189-hambur
Nissan have promised to subsidize the installation of over 100 quick charging stations at Nissan dealers. They have been fairly coy as to which cities they are targeting with this initiative. A pilot study was undertaken in California where 27 … Continue reading → ...
http://jpwhitenissanleaf.com/2013/10/26/first-tn-dealer-quick-charge-s
Welcome to episode five of T.E.N! Short for Transport Evolved News, T.E.N. is recorded every Friday to help your weekend get off to a flying start by making sure you haven’t missed the big EV news stories of the week. Just ten minutes in length, T.E.N. delivers the EV news in a bite-sized format, and [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/25/t-e-n-episode-5-tesla-high-spee
Tesla Motors is opening a new store in the UK and Mark and Nikki from the Transport Evolved team have gone along to see what the new store has to offer. The official start of proceedings is 7pm BST and in attendance will be CEO of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, who – with any luck [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/24/tesla-uk-store-official-opening
Wireless charging is safe, it has a promising future, and implementing it in future cars could make them more appealable to buyers. That’s the conclusion of a study conducted by Swedish automaker Volvo, which has just finished its first ever study into the technology. Conducted in collaboration with a consortium of other companies in the [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/24/volvo-concludes-study-into-wire
The FlyKly Smart Wheel makes an easy (replace rear wheel), economical ($550 - $700), and relatively light (9 lbs.) way to convert your traditional bike to electric! ...
http://electricbikereport.com/flykly-smart-wheel-easily-convert-your-b
Sleek. Sexy. Futuristic. Efficient. These are just four words that could be used to describe Volkswagen’s limited-production two-seat plug-in XL1 coupe, the €100,000+ fuel-sipping car that makes the Toyota Prius look like a gas-guzzling Humvee But after getting the chance to drive one this morning at Volkswagen’s UK technical centre, do we think the XL1 [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/23/volkswagen-xl1-plug-in-hybrid-d
Transport Evolved has been invited to the opening of the new Tesla Motor’s store in London. As we know you all love your Tesla news, we thought we would live blog the opening. The main event starts at 7pm BST but we will be around before that seeing who in the world of EVs we [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/23/tesla-uk-store-opening-transpor
According to Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Ford began October with 122 days of inventory supply for the C-Max. Inventory rose from 108 days on September 1st. Automakers try to inventory about 60 days of supply per vehicle. The C-Max Hybrid had the … Continue reading → ...
It’s official: the highly-anticipated BMW i3 electric hatchback will be available from just £30,625 before a £5,000 UK government grant when it goes on sale in the UK next year, with its range-extended sibling, the i3-REX, costing just £3,150 more. A quick bit of simple maths shows that the Range Extender will cost you £3150 [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/23/bmw-i3-uk-pricing-unveiled-buil
If Pedego wins, 121 million viewers would learn about Pedego and electric bikes in general! ...
http://electricbikereport.com/help-pedego-electric-bikes-win-a-superbo
Mitsubishi’s first plug-in hybrid — the 2014 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid — may have recently had its U.S. launch date delayed due to a plethora of problems with supply and manufacture of its lithium-ion battery pack, but as of yesterday, the plug-in crossover SUV is finally available in Europe. More months late than we care to [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/22/mitsubishi-outlander-plug-in-hy
WASHINGTON, DC, September 16, 2011 (ENS) -- More Americans today believe that global warming is occurring compared to one year ago, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Stanford University and Reuters news agency and released today. … Continue reading → ...
With a 0-60mph time of 4.2 seconds and an electronically-limited top speed of 130 mph, the Tesla Model S is the fastest all-electric car you can buy on the market today. But for those lucky enough to live in Germany and own a Model S, Tesla will offer custom tuning for high-speed driving, ensuring those [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/22/tesla-gives-free-autobahn-tunin
Nissan’s first mass-produced electric car, the five-door LEAF hatchback, has sold more than 83,000 units worldwide since its launch in 2010. Yet its quirky looks, high-gadget appeal, high price, limited range and tree-hugging name put many buyers off. But what would happen if Nissan took the LEAF’s all-electric drivetrain and put it into one of [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/21/is-an-electric-nissan-qashqai-i
On today’s Transport Evolved: Making more i3s, a double-capacity Nissan LEAF, and Elon Musk IS James Bond. These, and many other stories, on this week’s Transport Evolved, with Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Mark Chatterley, Deb Seymour, and Brad Horton. You can watch on the Live page, or listen live with Mixlr. Click beyond the break to see our full [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/20/transport-evolved-episode-170-t
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Welcome to episode four of T.E.N! Short for Transport Evolved News, T.E.N. is recorded every Friday to help your weekend get off to a flying start by making sure you haven’t missed the big EV news stories of the week. Just ten minutes in length, T.E.N. delivers the EV news in a bite-sized format, and [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/18/t-e-n-episode-4-tesla-model-y-m
The ride report of the Haibike AMT Pro 6" travel full suspension mountain bike with the Bosch Performance Line mid drive kit on the rugged mountain bike trails of Sedona Arizona. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/test-riding-the-haibike-xduro-amt-pro-wi
Today appliances require less than half the energy they did four decades ago. Heating systems are now 20 percent more efficient. The past couple of decades have seen a renewed interest in solar and wind power. Global wind power capacity … Continue reading → ...
Full review of the fast (28 mph) A2B Shima that includes an overview of the bike, ride characteristics, results from the range test, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this e-bike. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/a2b-shima-electric-bike-review-video
‘The skeptics who say you can’t get anywhere in an EV are wrong. Look where we are.’ These words were uttered by one of the two people – maybe not the first, but certainly not the last – to drive to the top (ish) of the Swiss Alps in a Nissan Leaf. The pair have [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/17/across-the-swiss-alps-in-a-niss
Imagine you’re an automaker planning to enter your first production car in Spain’s EcoSeries race series. Designed to reward efficient driving rather than just finishing first, the EcoSeries is a great way to see just what’s possible in your car. But how do you ensure that your cars have the best possible chance of winning? [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/16/nissan-quietly-races-longer-ran
When we saw the BMW i3 at the Cenex LCV event this year, it is fair to say we were impressed. Before seeing the car in the flesh (or carbon-fiber reinforced plastic as it is with this car) we had our concerns about its looks putting people off. We were wrong and happily ate our words. [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/16/bmw-considers-i3-production-boo
Do you ever wonder whether you have outstanding recalls or software upgrades for your Ford C-Max Hybrid or Energi? There is a little-known tool, FordEtis, the Online Technical Information and Services website. Although developed for the European market, it works … Continue reading → ...
Less than two weeks after a Tesla Model S hit the headlines after a collision with metallic debris on a Washington freeway caused the front part of its battery pack to catch on fire, the spectre of EV fires is back in the news yet again. This time, the subject of the fire isn’t an [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/15/autolib-car-sharing-fire-is-par
We've all been there: you update your smart phone software and find that a piece of software you've come to rely on no-longer works with the new operating system. From both the end user and the developer point of view, that a nightmarish scenario. Worse still if it an App you rely on daily, like [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/14/fords-my-ford-mobile-app-breaks
Gary Kaye puts the Outdoor Tech Turtle Shell and Buckshot Bluetooth wireless speakers to the test on his electric bike. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/review-outdoor-tech-turtle-shell-bucksho
The Draper University of Heroes has been specifically designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs – so what better way to welcome people to a University reception than with a Model S desk? This photo appeared on Steve Jurvetson’s Flickr stream this week, along with some others showing off the amazingly inspirational surroundings at [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/13/the-perfect-office-gift-for-an-
On today’s Transport Evolved: These, and many other stories, on this week’s Transport Evolved, with Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Mark Chatterley, Michael Thwaite and Kate Walton-Elliott You can watch on the Live page, or listen live with Mixlr. Click beyond the break to see our full show notes, including timings of each story in the show. Introduction Please note: [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/13/transport-evolved-episode-169-i
Welcome to episode three of T.E.N! Short for Transport Evolved News, T.E.N. is recorded every Friday to help your weekend get off to a flying start by making sure you haven’t missed the big EV news stories of the week. Just ten minutes in length, T.E.N. delivers the EV news in a bite-sized format, and [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/12/t-e-n-episode-3-tesla-rapid-cha
After months of speculation, General Motor’s luxury two-door plug-in coupe — the Cadillac ELR — will go on sale in the U.S. next year priced at $75,995, including $995 destination charge, GM confirmed today. Built upon the same drivetrain as the range-extended Chevrolet Volt, the luxury coupe combines Cadillac’s trademark opulence with an expected 35 [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/11/cadillac-elr-priced-at-75995-wo
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This is part 1 of the fast (28 mph) A2B Shima electric bike review and it will give you an idea of what this e-bike is all about with a bunch of pictures and info on the specifications. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/a2b-shima-electric-bike-video-pictures-s
The Nissan LEAF, with more than 83,000 now sold worldwide, is one of the world’s most recognisable and loved EVs. But has all that attention meant that LEAFs are now to shy to charge in public? Based on our own experiences — and those of other LEAF drivers in the UK, that might just be [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/11/does-the-nissan-leaf-have-probl
Those suspicious of the environmental benefits of electric cars often claim that the carbon footprint from the electricity used to power them negates their benefits of not having a tailpipe, but thanks to UK utility company Ecotricity, those buying a Volkswagen EV will know their cars really are powered from low-emissions renewable electricity. The Stroud-based [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/10/volkswagen-ecotricity-sign-deal
Last Sunday, I had a chance to test-ride a Brammo Empulse. This commercially available electric motorcycle is high-performance, boasting up to 100-mile range per charge and over 100 MPH top speed. The day before was National Plug-In Day, promoting all types of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and this cycle was in my area as [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/10/review-of-the-brammo-empulse
Last Sunday, I had a chance to test-ride a Brammo Empulse. This commercially available electric motorcycle is high-performance, boasting up to 100-mile range per charge and over 100 MPH top speed. The day before was National Plug-In Day, promoting all types of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and this cycle was in my area as [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/10/review-of-the-brammo-empulse
What’s faster: a Nissan 370Z Nismo Sports coupe developing 250bhp from a meaty V6 engine, or a Nissan LEAF Nismo RC? It isn’t exactly a fair test of course. On paper, the Nismo-tuned version of Nissan’s popular production sports coupe is far more powerful than the all-eletric race car, supposedly more power at the wheels [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/09/nissan-pits-electric-vs-gasolin
Enjoy this electric bike slideshow from Interbike 2013 with bikes from Optibike, Specialized, Ford, Pedego, Haibike, Gocycle, A2B, OHM, Kreidler, Grace, Motiv, Stromer, Felt, Prodeco, Polaris, Solex, e-Joe, Biruni, and more! ...
http://electricbikereport.com/the-electric-bike-scene-at-interbike-par
We’re not sure about you, but we find that when trying to find a charging station, locating it can be an utter pain. Even once you’ve found the approximate location of your car’s next refill with your satellite navigation or online map, locating the charging station within that parking lot can take forever, especially at [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/09/3d-printed-charging-port-lets-y
C-Max Energi owners should be interested in a little noticed part of the “Fiscal Cliff” legislation passed at the beginning of 2013. There is a tax credit for installing a charger in your home. The tax credit had expired on … Continue reading → ...
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It’s well known that when you buy a Tesla Model S with Supercharger capability, you get free access to Tesla’s proprietary Supercharger network, recharging your high-end all-electric sedan with around 200 miles of range in 30 minutes. Now Tesla has opened up access to existing CHAdeMO rapid charging network with the creation of an adapter [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/08/model-s-plugs-in-to-chademo-rap
QuickTime Share by: vPIP Embed (copy & paste): close A look at the BMW i3 Production Model with an “i genius”. Interior and exterior and a look at how they manage to get that incredible 0,29 drag co-efficiency. Click on the image to view video ...
http://www.dannyscontentment.net/2013/10/around-the-bmw-i3-production-
Should electric cars make a noise to alert pedestrians of their presence? It’s a divisive question which has strong support on both sides, both from electric car drivers, noise pollution experts, and organisations devoted to road safety. Here at Transport Evolved, we’re firmly on the side which believes that requiring EVs to make an artificial noise [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/08/electric-cars-too-quiet-norwegi
Do you get excited when you see someone else driving the same car are you? Do you feel the urge to signal your solidarity with their car-buying choice? And just what is a socially-acceptable thing to do? Here in the UK, seeing another electric car driver is normally enough to make hardened EV nuts explode [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/07/meet-the-tesla-nod-for-when-wav
Ford C-Max vehicles built through April 24, 2013 with push-button start need a dealer installed software update to fix a problem with a chime. The chime warns driver’s when they leave the keyfob in the car. The recall won’t be … Continue reading → ...
When I first rode in an EV, the first thing that struck me was the quiet. It wasn’t the subtlety of speed, the way you can whisper along at 60 or 70 and feel like you’re only doing 30; no. It was the way that you can listen to the radio, or talk to your [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/07/guest-opinion-ev-silence-is-gol
October 5-6, 2013: In a breathtaking ascent to 1640 ft in one minute four seconds, pilot Chip Yates and his now-famous Long-ESA set a new Guinness World Record for speed of climb to altitude in an electric airplane this past weekend at the California Capital Airshow, one of the largest in the nation. Thousands of spectators at the forme ...
http://www.flightofthecentury.com/two-new-world-records-electrify-crow
On today’s Transport Evolved: Norwegian love affairs, a flaming Tesla, Zero leaves the UK, rental demand for EVs, and 0-60 in under 3 seconds. These, and many other stories, on this week’s Transport Evolved, with Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Mark Chatterley, and guest Ben Nelson You can watch on the Live page, or listen live with Mixlr. Click beyond the break to [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/06/transport-evolved-episode-168-s
The EV world has been alight this week with talk of the Tesla Model S fire. In fact, we posted our own thoughts on the fire and how we believe that some perspective was needed. The incident even promoted a blog post from Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk that pointed out that not only did [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/06/elon-musk-gas-diesel-cars-5x-mo
In this 3rd installment of e-bike Interbike coverage there are videos of the new 2014 electric bikes from OHM Cycles, Energie Cycles, Felt Bicycles (Fat tire Bosch kit bike!), the Specialized Turbo, A2B, ProdecoTech, Polaris, Motiv, and the Lectric Cycles Fat e-bike. Plus info on the new e-bike diagnostic software called eSocialBike. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/the-electric-bike-scene-at-interbike-201
Welcome to episode two of T.E.N! Short for Transport Evolved News, T.E.N. is recorded every Friday to help your weekend get off to a flying start by making sure you haven’t missed the big EV news stories of the week. Just ten minutes in length, T.E.N. delivers the EV news in a bite-sized format, [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/05/t-e-n-episode-2-sales-slumps-fi
While electric car rental is gaining popularity in the U.S. with more and more rental companies offering everything from the Nissan LEAF to Tesla Model S as part of their eco-friendly fleet selection, electric car rentals in the UK seems to have run out of charge. Enter Twitter user and Transport Evolved fan @aatheus, who contacted us [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/04/europcar-quietly-removes-electr
If you are looking for an e-bike that looks different than the rest with unique features like an electronic key then I suggest you check out the A2B Alva+! This is part 2 of the A2B Alva+ electric bike review with a video, ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this e-bike. ...
October 3, 2013: The Conrad Foundation announced today that inventor, entrepreneur and electric vehicle world record-holder Chip Yates is the official spokesman for the Conrad Foundation’s “Spirit of Innovation” Challenge. The partnership is driven by Yates’ dedication to developing innovative global solutions and his commitment to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education for young people. Th ...
http://www.flightofthecentury.com/electric-vehicle-pioneer-chip-yates-
After just four years of UK sales, Californian-based Zero Motorcycles has ceased all operations in the UK with immediate effect, unnamed sources close to the company told Transport Evolved today."We entered the UK market as early as 2009 to test the appeal and acceptance of our electric motorcycles. Despite our increased effort from the beginning of 2012 onwards, we fell far short of realising our goals for the UK. We therefore came to the conclu ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/03/citing-lack-of-support-poor-sal
It’s every EV advocate’s worst nightmare: a short YouTube video showing an electric car in flames at the side of the road. Worse still, the car on fire is a Tesla Model S. On Tuesday, that’s exactly what happened, when a Tesla Model S caught fire at an intersection in Seattle, Washington. As with every [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/03/tesla-fire-why-we-need-to-keep-
Ford continues offering $3000 in bonus customer cash, 0% for 60 months and a $1000 competitive lease conquest for the C-Max Energi. These can be used together. If you don’t qualify for the competitive lease, you can get the $3000 bonus cash … Continue reading → ...
It’s a tricky problem. You need to charge up, but there’s someone else parked at the charging station and they appear to have been there a while. They’ve finished charging and you need to get on your way. Unplug, or find somewhere else to charge. Just what do you do? Of course, it never used [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/02/unplugging-is-uncool-but-so-is-
According to the DetroitNews, over just the last year Ford has increased it’s share of the hybrid and electric vehicle market from just 3% to 15%. Ford vehicles in this market are the Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi (Plug-in Hybrid), Lincoln … Continue reading → ...
Yes. The Ford C-Max Hybrid and Energi are built by United Auto Workers. The vehicles are listed on the UAW website. The C-Max is built in the Michigan Assembly plant in Wayne, Michigan. Related articles Ford C-Max Hybrid and Energi … Continue reading → ...
Checkout electric cargo bike videos from Xtracycle (including an award from Outside Magazine), Yuba Bicycles, Juiced Riders, and NTS Works. Also in the mix are videos on the latest from BionX (D Series motor) and Falco E-Motors electric bike kits. ...
http://electricbikereport.com/the-electric-bike-scene-at-interbike-201
Yesterday, Kia Motors North America officially unveiled its next-generation Soul urban crossover. Larger and more sporty than the previous generation, it will go on sale shortly as a 2014 model year, with a selection of various gasoline engine choices — and one electric drivetrain — to choose from. Unlike the gasoline variant of the Kia [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/02/kia-soul-ev-confirmed-for-u-s-m
Imagine owning an electric car which can not only charge from any power outlet you happen upon, but can charge at a powerful enough rate that stopping for lunch somewhere and charging from the spare outlet in the kitchen adds a meaningful amount of range before you’re ready to leave. No matter what the plug, [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/01/tesla-model-s-the-most-versatil
I’m starting a new blog with the data I’ve been collecting on C-Max Inventory. I don’t know of a source for inventory, so I’ve collected data from Edmunds.com and Cars.com. Since January, I’ve followed C-Max Energi dealer inventory and to … Continue reading → ...
Ford Motor Company said today that September C-Max sales were 2,182 for the Hybrid and Energi models combined. That is a month-over-month loss of 28% from the 3,032 sold in August 2013. It was also the lowest full month sales since … Continue reading → ...
Maybe it’s Monday morning in winter, the sun isn’t even out of bed and you are leaving the warmth of your house and heading out to work in your car. You get into the car, press ‘Work’ on the dash and slip back into a snooze while your car takes you to work. That may [… ...
http://transportevolved.com/2013/10/01/could-your-nissan-leaf-drive-yo
Here is the article with this information that was published by Reuters yesterday ...