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Auto Talk: Electric vehicle technology focus of workshop

Experts from around the world will gather in the new Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation at the University of Windsor later this week to discuss the latest developments in electric vehicle technology.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers will host an international workshop on electrified vehicle components and systems Thursday and Friday.

“Recent advancemen More

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Electric-motorcycle pioneer ‘pushes limits’ on cross-country rides

Terry Hershner made what he calls first coast-to-coast run on electric bike, and he’s on road again

Less than two weeks after completing what he called the first coast-to-coast run on an electric motorcycle, clean-energy advocate Terry Hershner left Orlando Monday on a more ambitious gasoline-free journey: a 15,000-mile ride throughout the U.S.

“It’s about pushing More

Terry Hershner made what he calls first coast-to-coast run on electric bike, and he’s on road again

Less than two weeks after completing what he called the first coast-to-coast run on an electric motorcycle, clean-energy advocate Terry Hershner left Orlando Monday on a more ambitious gasoline-free journey: a 15,000-mile ride throughout the U.S.

“It’s about pushing More

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USA: The Electric Drive Conference: Report From the Front

Driving a Chinese-made car around the streets of Washington’s quiet Adams-Morgan neighborhood was just one of the opportunities afforded me during the conference and annual meeting of the Electric Drive Transportation Association, where I was a speaker on a panel with the Wall Street Journal’s Dan Neil.

E.D.T.A. (representing 110 stakeholders) is the Eveready battery of the EV world, a More

Driving a Chinese-made car around the streets of Washington’s quiet Adams-Morgan neighborhood was just one of the opportunities afforded me during the conference and annual meeting of the Electric Drive Transportation Association, where I was a speaker on a panel with the Wall Street Journal’s Dan Neil.

E.D.T.A. (representing 110 stakeholders) is the Eveready battery of the EV world, a More

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Video: Mitsubishi Presents 400-kW Pikes Peak Racer MiEV Evolution II

Mitsubishi unveiled its new four-motor racing machine, the MiEV Evolution II, which will start in the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs in late June.

Mitsubishi is sending to the US two copies of its MiEV Evolution II with the aim of winnin More

Mitsubishi unveiled its new four-motor racing machine, the MiEV Evolution II, which will start in the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs in late June.

Mitsubishi is sending to the US two copies of its MiEV Evolution II with the aim of winnin More

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Alternative Fueled Vehicle Roadshow stops in Augusta

Joy Kramer wants as many people as possible to see the changing face of American transportation.
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A Ram 2500, the only pickup made by Chrysler to use compressed natural gas, is displayed at the third annual Georgia Alternative Fueled Vehicle Roadshow in Augusta. JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF
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Joy Kramer wants as many people as possible to see the changing face of American transportation.
Back | Next
A Ram 2500, the only pickup made by Chrysler to use compressed natural gas, is displayed at the third annual Georgia Alternative Fueled Vehicle Roadshow in Augusta. JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF
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A Ram 2500, the only pickup made by Chrysler to More

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USA: Car Show June 16 in Ft.Worth

Just a heads up on this. Every year Pantego Bible Church hosts a car show on
father’s day in the parking lot. I’ve brought our EVs the last 2 years and
they’ve been a pretty big hit. Last year our Volt won a trophy for “Best new
Car.”

This year we’ll have 3 EVs:

My Nissan Leaf
My wife’s Chevy Volt
Jerry Jorgenso More

Just a heads up on this. Every year Pantego Bible Church hosts a car show on
father’s day in the parking lot. I’ve brought our EVs the last 2 years and
they’ve been a pretty big hit. Last year our Volt won a trophy for “Best new
Car.”

This year we’ll have 3 EVs:

My Nissan Leaf
My wife’s Chevy Volt
Jerry Jorgenso More

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USA: City to host conference on electric vehicles

INDIANAPOLIS – A day after announcing that the country’s largest electric car sharing program would come to Indianapolis, the city revealed that it would host a national conference on electric drive technologies.

The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) chose Indianapolis as the host city for its three-day Conference & Annual Meeting. The event is expected to draw about More

INDIANAPOLIS – A day after announcing that the country’s largest electric car sharing program would come to Indianapolis, the city revealed that it would host a national conference on electric drive technologies.

The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) chose Indianapolis as the host city for its three-day Conference & Annual Meeting. The event is expected to draw about More

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BMW i3 electric car to debut at London’s free-to-visit motor show

BMW’s highly anticipated electric car will be just one of the highlights of the forthcoming free-to-attend London Motorexpo, which opens later this month.

Motorexpo in London

It will be the first time the BMW i3 has been seen at a UK motoring event and the battery-powered model will be joined by other debutees including combustion powered models such as the Lotus Exige S, 2014 More

BMW’s highly anticipated electric car will be just one of the highlights of the forthcoming free-to-attend London Motorexpo, which opens later this month.

Motorexpo in London

It will be the first time the BMW i3 has been seen at a UK motoring event and the battery-powered model will be joined by other debutees including combustion powered models such as the Lotus Exige S, 2014 More

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Tips for Electric Car Road Trips This Weekend

Memorial weekend is finally here, which means an extra day to finish that D.I.Y. project, visit family and friends, or take a road trip out of town. For many new EV owners, this weekend will provide an opportunity to leave behind the predictable work commute, and venture into the unknown with their new car for the first time.

With that in mind, here are some tips and must-have items for you More

Memorial weekend is finally here, which means an extra day to finish that D.I.Y. project, visit family and friends, or take a road trip out of town. For many new EV owners, this weekend will provide an opportunity to leave behind the predictable work commute, and venture into the unknown with their new car for the first time.

With that in mind, here are some tips and must-have items for you More

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USA; May EAASV Meeting Video Posted – Indradeep Gosh, EV Owner and Sustainability Advocate

May EAASV Meeting Video Posted – Indradeep Gosh, EV Owner and Sustainability Advocate

Presentation on his passion and comprehensive approach to move his family to become a Energy+ Household starting with the basics of using a Kill-A-Watt through purchase of two plug-in electric vehicles.

Thank you Indradeep for taking the time to document your journey and share it with our m More

May EAASV Meeting Video Posted – Indradeep Gosh, EV Owner and Sustainability Advocate

Presentation on his passion and comprehensive approach to move his family to become a Energy+ Household starting with the basics of using a Kill-A-Watt through purchase of two plug-in electric vehicles.

Thank you Indradeep for taking the time to document your journey and share it with our m More

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China: Top producers of electric cars bring their best to expo

Zhongguancun’s leading companies in the electric vehicle industry will flex their technical muscle at this year’s China Beijing International High-Tech Expo.

Beijing National Battery Technology Co Ltd, a subsidiary of State Power Group Co, has a team with 15 years of experience in battery development and a nearly 20-year history of technological cooperation with international co More

Zhongguancun’s leading companies in the electric vehicle industry will flex their technical muscle at this year’s China Beijing International High-Tech Expo.

Beijing National Battery Technology Co Ltd, a subsidiary of State Power Group Co, has a team with 15 years of experience in battery development and a nearly 20-year history of technological cooperation with international co More

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Top producers of electric cars bring their best to expo

Zhongguancun’s leading companies in the electric vehicle industry will flex their technical muscle at this year’s China Beijing International High-Tech Expo.

Beijing National Battery Technology Co Ltd, a subsidiary of State Power Group Co, has a team with 15 years of experience in battery development and a nearly 20-year history of technological cooperation with international co More

Zhongguancun’s leading companies in the electric vehicle industry will flex their technical muscle at this year’s China Beijing International High-Tech Expo.

Beijing National Battery Technology Co Ltd, a subsidiary of State Power Group Co, has a team with 15 years of experience in battery development and a nearly 20-year history of technological cooperation with international co More

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USA: Lime Rock hosts race for electric cars

SALISBURY, Conn. (AP) — Two flat tires didn’t deflate the enthusiasm of the Housatonic Valley Regional High School team that competed in the Electrathon at Lime Rock Park.

In the school’s first entry into the electric car competition, drivers Wayne Purdy and Brian Saccardi managed to get their entry around the track nine times.

The students are members of the agricultural mecha More

SALISBURY, Conn. (AP) — Two flat tires didn’t deflate the enthusiasm of the Housatonic Valley Regional High School team that competed in the Electrathon at Lime Rock Park.

In the school’s first entry into the electric car competition, drivers Wayne Purdy and Brian Saccardi managed to get their entry around the track nine times.

The students are members of the agricultural mecha More

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Mitsubishi to Race Two All-Electric Cars at 2013 Pikes Peak

Japanese automaker Mitsubishi will race two all-new MiEV Evolution II all-electric four-wheel drive prototype vehicles in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Based off last year’s second-placed MiEV entrant, th More

Japanese automaker Mitsubishi will race two all-new MiEV Evolution II all-electric four-wheel drive prototype vehicles in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Based off last year’s second-placed MiEV entrant, th More

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USA: Gallery: Bike summit attracts 85 riders who mean business


A sea of bikes indicated that, yes, the Portland Employers Bike Summit was underway last Friday. Click through for more pictures from the event.

Last Friday’s Portland Employers Bike Summit was very much a Portland-like gathering.

F More


A sea of bikes indicated that, yes, the Portland Employers Bike Summit was underway last Friday. Click through for more pictures from the event.

Last Friday’s Portland Employers Bike Summit was very much a Portland-like gathering.

F More

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Electric cars spark conversation at Fort Collins breweries


Ben Prochazka, director of strategic initiatives of the Electrification Coalition, looks under the hood of the Nissan L More


Ben Prochazka, director of strategic initiatives of the Electrification Coalition, looks under the hood of the Nissan L More

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USA: Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Workshop Set for VTC

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Workshop Set for VTC
Sunday, May 19, 2013
(Published in print: Sunday, May 19, 2013)

Randolph Center — Vermont Technical College will host a free workshop on maintaining hybrid and electric drive vehicles on Thursday and Friday at its Randolph campus .

The two-day class is open to auto technicians, service personnel and others involved in mai More

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Workshop Set for VTC
Sunday, May 19, 2013
(Published in print: Sunday, May 19, 2013)

Randolph Center — Vermont Technical College will host a free workshop on maintaining hybrid and electric drive vehicles on Thursday and Friday at its Randolph campus .

The two-day class is open to auto technicians, service personnel and others involved in mai More

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USA: Lime Rock hosts race for electric cars

SALISBURY, Conn. – (AP) — Two flat tires didn’t deflate the enthusiasm of the Housatonic Valley Regional High School team that competed in the Electrathon at Lime Rock Park.

In the school’s first entry into the electric car competition, drivers Wayne Purdy and Brian Saccardi managed to get their entry around the track nine times.

The students are members of t More

SALISBURY, Conn. – (AP) — Two flat tires didn’t deflate the enthusiasm of the Housatonic Valley Regional High School team that competed in the Electrathon at Lime Rock Park.

In the school’s first entry into the electric car competition, drivers Wayne Purdy and Brian Saccardi managed to get their entry around the track nine times.

The students are members of t More

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USA: Grand-Am at Kansas Speedway Car Club exclusive

From: “Shobe, Amber”
Subject: Grand-Am at Kansas Speedway Car Club exclusive
Date: May 17, 2013 11:17:05 AM CDT
To: “contact@…”

We here at Kansas Speedway would like to invite you and the members of the Mid-America Electric Auto Association to join us for our inaugural Grand-Am race event on August 16-17th with an More

From: “Shobe, Amber”
Subject: Grand-Am at Kansas Speedway Car Club exclusive
Date: May 17, 2013 11:17:05 AM CDT
To: “contact@…”

We here at Kansas Speedway would like to invite you and the members of the Mid-America Electric Auto Association to join us for our inaugural Grand-Am race event on August 16-17th with an More

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USA: See electric vehicles up close at Schoolcraft show

One of the EV cars at last year’s show was a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid. Look for its return at the fifth annual show More

One of the EV cars at last year’s show was a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid. Look for its return at the fifth annual show More

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Alternative Car Show today at PSU

STATE COLLEGE – The Larson Institute’s Hybrid and Hydrogen Vehicle Research Laboratory is hosting the 21st Century Automotive Challenge at Penn State’s University Park Campus this weekend.

Participating vehicles will represent a broad range of automotive power choices, including electric, hybrid, pluggable hybrid, compressed natural gas, and biodiesel.

On Thursday a More

STATE COLLEGE – The Larson Institute’s Hybrid and Hydrogen Vehicle Research Laboratory is hosting the 21st Century Automotive Challenge at Penn State’s University Park Campus this weekend.

Participating vehicles will represent a broad range of automotive power choices, including electric, hybrid, pluggable hybrid, compressed natural gas, and biodiesel.

On Thursday a More

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Free electric car test drives, beer offered Sunday in Fort Collins

Northern Colorado residents will have the chance to test-drive several electric cars and get free beer on Sunday in Fort Collins.

A group called Drive Electric Northern Colorado is sponsoring the event, in which anyone with a valid driver’s license can for free test out an electric car. Drivers of legal drinking age will also, after their test drive, get a token for a free pint of special More

Northern Colorado residents will have the chance to test-drive several electric cars and get free beer on Sunday in Fort Collins.

A group called Drive Electric Northern Colorado is sponsoring the event, in which anyone with a valid driver’s license can for free test out an electric car. Drivers of legal drinking age will also, after their test drive, get a token for a free pint of special More

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USA: Central charges to third in electric car event

A team from Forsyth Central High School fared well at the Run for the Peaches Electrathon America race.

The students returned from Quitman with a third place trophy for the electric car race, which teacher David Johnson called “quite an experience for this rookie team.”

It was the school’s first venture into electric car racing and “not understanding the finer nuances of batt More

A team from Forsyth Central High School fared well at the Run for the Peaches Electrathon America race.

The students returned from Quitman with a third place trophy for the electric car race, which teacher David Johnson called “quite an experience for this rookie team.”

It was the school’s first venture into electric car racing and “not understanding the finer nuances of batt More

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Central charges to third in electric car event

A team from Forsyth Central High School fared well at the Run for the Peaches Electrathon America race.

The students returned from Quitman with a third place trophy for the electric car race, which teacher David Johnson called “quite an e More

A team from Forsyth Central High School fared well at the Run for the Peaches Electrathon America race.

The students returned from Quitman with a third place trophy for the electric car race, which teacher David Johnson called “quite an e More

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Huntsville students to showcase electric car they will race in England this summer


Students at the Huntsville Center for Technology look over a mockup of their electric car in this February 2012 photo. The students on Friday will showcase the completed car that they plan to race this summer in England for the Greenpower Education Trust’s Centra More


Students at the Huntsville Center for Technology look over a mockup of their electric car in this February 2012 photo. The students on Friday will showcase the completed car that they plan to race this summer in England for the Greenpower Education Trust’s Centra More

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Cool Cars from the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show: the Dongfeng-Nissan Venucia Viwa Concept

The Dongfeng-Nissan Venucia Viwa Concept is a small, affordable electric car that represents the next step in the Dongfeng-Nissan partnership. This partnership has culminated in a few electric cars that are already in production, like the Dongfeng-Nissan E30 which is based upon a Nissan Leaf. The Dongfeng-Nissan Venucia Viwa Concept is smaller than the Leaf/E30 and will, most likely, be more affor More

The Dongfeng-Nissan Venucia Viwa Concept is a small, affordable electric car that represents the next step in the Dongfeng-Nissan partnership. This partnership has culminated in a few electric cars that are already in production, like the Dongfeng-Nissan E30 which is based upon a Nissan Leaf. The Dongfeng-Nissan Venucia Viwa Concept is smaller than the Leaf/E30 and will, most likely, be more affor More

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OHS Built Electric Car Enters Competition

OSWEGO, NY – Oswego High School was well-represented at the “Electrathon Challenge” at Watkins Glen International Speedway.

Teacher Matt Bock brought his Engineering, Development and Design class on a road trip to d More

OSWEGO, NY – Oswego High School was well-represented at the “Electrathon Challenge” at Watkins Glen International Speedway.

Teacher Matt Bock brought his Engineering, Development and Design class on a road trip to d More

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Purdue International Electric Vehicle Grand Prix

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Dozens of electric-powered go-karts will be racing Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The third Purdue International Electric Vehicle Grand Prix is part of opening weekend festivities at the IMS this year.

The teams are from colleges and universities in the US and Great Britain.

Pre-race events start at 12:30 on the east side of the Speedw More

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Dozens of electric-powered go-karts will be racing Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The third Purdue International Electric Vehicle Grand Prix is part of opening weekend festivities at the IMS this year.

The teams are from colleges and universities in the US and Great Britain.

Pre-race events start at 12:30 on the east side of the Speedw More

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SolarImpulse: A Message

With each of their great “firsts”, the adventurers of the last century constantly pushed back the limits of the impossible. Today, the drive to make new discoveries must go on, with the aim of improving the quality of life on our planet. By writing the next pages in aviation history with solar energy, and voyaging around the world without fuel or pollution, Solar Impulse’s ambiti More

With each of their great “firsts”, the adventurers of the last century constantly pushed back the limits of the impossible. Today, the drive to make new discoveries must go on, with the aim of improving the quality of life on our planet. By writing the next pages in aviation history with solar energy, and voyaging around the world without fuel or pollution, Solar Impulse’s ambiti More

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Neb. students compete with electric car designs

LA VISTA, Neb. (AP) — High school teams from Elkhorn and Wayne have won scholarships with their electric car designs.

Those two schools prevailed in the finals of the annual Power Drive competition.

Elkhorn won the standard class because their vehicle won the most points for endurance, design and documentation. Elkhorn’s vehicle completed 42 laps around the track.

The More

LA VISTA, Neb. (AP) — High school teams from Elkhorn and Wayne have won scholarships with their electric car designs.

Those two schools prevailed in the finals of the annual Power Drive competition.

Elkhorn won the standard class because their vehicle won the most points for endurance, design and documentation. Elkhorn’s vehicle completed 42 laps around the track.

The More

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