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Wondering what EVSE will work for you? We’ve created a chart for that.

As the electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle market continues to grow, more and more companies are starting to offer electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Commonly referred to as electric vehicle charging stations, electric charging point, and even sometimes by the scientifically correct EVSE, these devices supply electric energy  for the recharging of the… Continue reading Wondering what EVSE will work for you? We’ve created a chart for that.

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Audi A3 E-tron to enter production this year, ahead of schedule

Back in March, Audi announced the A3 E-tron Sportback would go on sale in Europe some time in 2014, with the US to follow. Now, Audi says the A3 E-tron Sportback will reach volume production before the end of this year, becoming the first premium compact vehicle with plug-in hybrid technology. The Audi uses basically… Continue reading Audi A3 E-tron to enter production this year, ahead of schedule

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Chevy Spark EV as low as $19,995 after incentives

Chevrolet announced pricing for the Chevy Spark EV today. The new 2013 Spark EV 1lt has an MSRP of $27,495 before tax incentives. After the full $7500 federal tax credit, the total price is $19,995 which includes the $810 destination freight charge. The pricing announcement puts the Chevy Spark EV almost $1000 cheaper than the… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV as low as $19,995 after incentives

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Bosch PowerMax will be cheapest level 2 EV charger

Bosch Automotive Service Solution has now started offering it’s Power Max electric vehicle charging station which is the industries first level 2 stations that costs less than $450, and almost half the cost of other 240-volt EVSEs on the market. Formerly called SPX Service Solutions, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has supplied more than 16,000 EV… Continue reading Bosch PowerMax will be cheapest level 2 EV charger

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Range-saving breakthrough in heating to be test in Ford Focus Electric

Researchers at MIT claim to have a breakthrough HVAC system that needs very little energy to run. This system will first be testing by Ford in the Focus Electric in the next year or two. Funded by a $2.7 millioin grant from Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy, the system uses materials to store a… Continue reading Range-saving breakthrough in heating to be test in Ford Focus Electric

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV battery problems have been identified

Last month, Mitsubishi had to halt production of its i-Miev and Outlander PHEV after a battery pack caught fire and another overheated causing the Outlander plug-in inoperable. The batteries in the Outlander PHEV, and in some of the Mitsubishi i-Miev electric vehicles are made by Lithium Energy Japan.Lithium Energy Japan is owned by a joint-venture… Continue reading Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV battery problems have been identified

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Mercedes Benz C-Class plug-in hybrid confirmed

Last month, Mercedes Benz confirmed that the next generation C-Class will have a hybrid version as part of the C-Class fourth generation line-up. The new generation is expected at “the end of next year or the beginning of the year after [2015]” according to Peter Schmidt, the product development manager at Mercedes Benz. Now, in… Continue reading Mercedes Benz C-Class plug-in hybrid confirmed

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Volkswagen E-Co-Motion concept from Geneva

The boxy-but-cool looking Volkswagen E-Co-Motion debuted at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Featuring a modular underfloor drive unit that consists of a battery, motor and gearbox that can be paired to different cab and/or body configurations, Volkswagen’s concept could be a hint that the compact electric Nissan E-NV200 will have some market competition. The Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen E-Co-Motion concept from Geneva

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Honda Fit EV now available on East Coast

Yesterday Honda sent out an email blast titled ‘Fit EV now on both coasts.’ Last year, the Honda Fit EV was initially launched in Oregon and California markets. Since then, drivers of the Fit EV have “experienced its exceptional range, short charge time, and practical interior.” The Honda Fit EV is rated at 118 MPGe,… Continue reading Honda Fit EV now available on East Coast

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Volkswagen Electric Vehicle chief wants to lead in electrification

At Volkswagen Electronics research Laboratory earlier this month, executives revealed the company’s plan for electric vehicles. “We want to become the leader in electrification,” said Dr. Rudolf Krebs, Volkswagen Group chief officer for electric traction. Although Volkswagen’s gasoline powered vehicles have become more efficient, they aren’t efficient enough to meet the new environmental goals set… Continue reading Volkswagen Electric Vehicle chief wants to lead in electrification

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Volvo V60 plug-in comes with improved app

Later this year, Volvo will start selling the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. In anticipation of the launch, Volvo is busy improving on its Volvo On Call smartphone app specifically for the V60 PHEV. Volva On Call is a free download and includes features such as remote door locking, vehicle location devices and… Continue reading Volvo V60 plug-in comes with improved app

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept at Detroit Auto Show

Unveiled today at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, the Volkswagen Cross Blue is a large three row crossover. Volkswagen designers and engineers have specifically designed the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for Canadian and US Markets. The CrossBlue’s drivetrain consists of a 2.0 liter turbo diesel 4 cylinder engine and 2 electric motors with a combined… Continue reading Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept at Detroit Auto Show

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Ford C-max Energi gets access to NY HOV lanes

The Ford C-max Energi is now allowed to wear the New York carpool lane sticker. Cars with these stickers have access to a 40 mile stretch of the Long Island Expressway for single occupied commuter cars. According to recent studies, workers in New York spend more time driving to and from work than anywhere else… Continue reading Ford C-max Energi gets access to NY HOV lanes

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