FTR Systems, a technology company specializing in electric-powered vehicles, has announced the start of a Kickstarter campaign for its newest product, the Mogobike electric scooter. The Mogobike is a lithium powered electric scooter built for commuters. According to Charlie Palmer, FTR’s Director of Operations, “Commuters, boaters, pilots and RVers see an application for the product.” […]
Greenlots, a global provider of open standards-based technology solutions for electric vehicles, and its partner EVSE LLC, a leading electric vehicle charging manufacturer, have announced support for a California Public Utility Commission-approved workplace EV charging pilot for Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. To conduct the pilot, SCE recently deployed […]
According to a recent analysis, more than 480,000 EVs are expected be sold globally in 2015 with Europe and China projected as particularly strong growth markets. What’s more, total EVs are likely to reach 10 million units by 2020 globally. With the automotive industry exploring magnetless traction motor solutions, potential of AC induction motors will […]
Nissan is taking the concept of a clean car to new heights with the testing of its all-electric, zero-emissions LEAF with a nano-paint technology that actually cleans itself. For real. Created to demonstrate its potential use in future vehicles, this Nissan LEAF’s exterior is treated with a specially engineered “superhydrophobic” and “oleophobic” paint that repels […]
Combining entrepreneurial drive with engineering know-how, Nigerian student Segun Oyeyiola has converted a VW Beetle into a wind- and solar-powered car. Oyeyiola is a student at Obagemi Awolowo University, and completed the project for just $6,000 using mostly scrap parts donated by friends and family. The retrofitted VW sports a giant solar panel on the […]
According to a new report, the market for compressed natural gas vehicles, while still in its infancy despite a growth in sales, especially through 2009 to 2014, shows a high level of concentration in a small number of countries. At issue is a relatively low penetration in the major automotive markets and limited supply of […]
A recent report from the DOT notes that while all Americans are driving fewer miles than they did a decade ago, younger adults are driving much less. Consider the facts: In 2009, Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 drove 21 percent fewer miles than their counterparts a decade prior. Even more shocking, fewer […]
Following a record-breaking sales year in 2014, the Nissan LEAF was named the best Non-Luxury Traditional Compact Car in the annual IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards. What’s more, the all-electric LEAF was the only plug-in vehicle to be included in the IHS Awards at the recent International Auto Show in Detroit. The IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards […]
Kia Motors America is expected to unveil an advanced and capable electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept vehicle at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. It is anticipated to be a bold off-roader, conceived by Kia’s California design studio and built for city dwellers seeking the ultimate urban escape. Intended to enable a wide array of outdoor […]
As Ford ramps up production of the all-new F-150, the company has announced that the all-new model boasts a military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and high-strength steel frame, shedding up to 700 pounds and delivering a lighter, more efficient truck than any previous F-150. These weight savings lead to customer benefits regardless of model configuration or engine […]
