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A123 Systems Prismatic Cell

Battery Maker A123 Systems Announces New Li-Ion Battery Technology

When it comes to building battery packs for electric cars, temperature extremes are the enemy of battery range. To deliver optimum results, electric car batteries need to be kept within a fairly narrow band of ideal operating temperatures. To get around this, thermal conditioning is used to...

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"Powerdecal" illuminated sticker

Powerdecal: The Sticker That Turns On And Off With Your Car

Fed up with bumper stickers and window stickers that nobody else can see at night? Want to show off your allegiance to a particular sports team or college even in the darkest... April 21, 2011 by 


 
Mercedes SLS AMG Carrera Panamericana drive

Automobile Looks In-Depth At The SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype

It seems that as soon as a supercar gets built today, the company will turn around and make a install a hybrid or electric drive train into the car, like Audi’s E-tron... June 21, 2010 by 


 
2009 Toyota FT-86 Concept

Akio Toyoda Wants Affordable, Fun and Green Cars

It’s no surprise that there is a serious lack of affordable sporty cars in Toyota’s lineup. The Lexus LFA is sold out, the ISF is over $50,000 out of reach of many car... June 4, 2010 by 


 
Radical SR8LM

Going The Distance In Electric Radical Sports Car

Most electric cars are decent for in-town errands, or even short commutes. Go beyond anything past more than 100 miles, and you will either have to tow the EV back home, or... May 27, 2010 by 


 
2009 Tesla Roadster, Skyline Boulevard, San Mateo, CA

Driven: 2009 Tesla Roadster Will Make You An Electric-Car Believer

We can't even count the number of performance-car owners and drivers who sneer at electric cars. Usually the phrase "golf carts" comes up. Well, we guarantee that if you put... October 26, 2009 by 


 
Coda Automotive sedan

Coda Automotive launches in U.S. with new electric sedan

A brand new electric car company has been established and plans to start selling its cars in the U.S. by the second half of next year. The new company is Coda Automotive, the... June 3, 2009 by 


 
Toshiba's SCiB battery

Toshiba's SCiB batteries leap forward to 90-sec recharge time

Solving the problem of storing enough energy in a dense enough package without undue cost, weight or danger is the primary hurdle facing hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs)... April 16, 2009 by 


 
Nissan Denki cube concept car

U.S. consumers may be able to buy Nissan EVs by next year

It's not often that major automakers push production dates ahead in time rather than back, especially with the current economic conditions, but Nissan might be doing just... March 24, 2009 by 


 
nissan zev prototype 003

Nissan to show off new-generation zero-emissions vehicle in San Diego

As the traditional car industry struggles against a lack of consumer credit, economic instability and its own growing pains, several of the major players are forging ahead... March 23, 2009 by 


 
Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid test vehicle

Prius plug-in hybrid conversion kit promises 40mi range on electricity, 100mpg

With figures that equal the proposed Chevrolet Volt without the wait and with the familiarity of the highly successful Toyota Prius platform, California outfit Jungle Motors... December 8, 2008 by 


 
2008 nyias nissan denki ev motorauthority 001

Nissan electric car will require batteries to be leased

Previously we reported on Nissan's electric car, which it plans to release in several markets in 2010 followed by global roll out in 2012. But the expensive nature of the... November 14, 2008 by 


 
2011 Chevrolet Volt

Report: GM picks Volt battery supplier

Just a month or so ago, the automotive world spent a frenzied several weeks feeding over the production Chevrolet Volt, unveiled for General Motors' centennial. This week a... October 24, 2008 by 


 
Zipcar Prius

Toyota cuts price on replacement Prius batteries

Those most critical of the hybrid and electric vehicle segment often highlight the huge expense of battery replacement as a primary reason to avoid the electron-peddling... September 29, 2008 by 


 
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