All ev articles
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ArticleNissan demonstrates home energy and bi-directional EV charging solutions
Nissan has built a demonstration house at its global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, to show the integration of electric vehicles into domestic energy systems.
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ArticleAudi partners with SMA Solar Technology, Hager Group for connected e-tron charging
Audi wants to seamlessly connect its future e-tron EV to an intelligently connected home (Image: Audi)Audi’s upcoming e-tron electric SUV will be offered with an optional 22kW charging system that connects to a domestic energy management system via the home's wi-fi. This will allow owners to charge on optimized ...
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ArticleDaimler-Hubject trial concluded: digital certificate developed for app-free EV charging
Latest Smart Fortwo EQ supports Plug&Charge [Image: Daimler]Daimler and Hubject have concluded their pilot trial of the Plug&Charge digital certificate system, which enables electric vehicle drivers to access public recharging facilities without the need for a smartphone app or RFID card. The latest Smart EQ Fortwo and Forfour models, ...
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ArticleBMW plans more plug-in hybrids for its core model range
BMW has developed a plug-in hybrid powertrain that can be used across its model range (Photo: BMW)BMW plans to roll out plug-in hybrid versions of all BMW models in the long term. The premium car maker is unveiling a plug-in hybrid 3 Series prototype as well as a range ...
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ArticleDaimler, BYD to show concept EV at 2012 Beijing auto show
In March, 2010, Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche (left) and BYD Chairman Wang Chuan-fu signed their partnership for electric vehicles in China (Photo: Daimler)Daimler and Chinese car and battery maker BYD said they plan to show a concept version of their planned electric vehicle at next year's Beijing auto show.The German ...
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ArticlePeugeot, Deutsche Bahn look into car-sharing
Peugeot and Germany's national railway system, Deutsche Bahn, have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop a car-sharing program in the country. Peugeot is keen to expand its "Mu by Peugeot" car-sharing initiative and the two companies will assess the feasibility of providing cars at around 100 German rail ...
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ArticleHertz to rent EVs in Shanghai
In the US, Hertz’s Green Traveler Collection includes hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full EVs (Photo: Hertz)Hertz has joined a Chinese pilot project to boost electric vehicles.The US car rental group said it will start renting electric vehicles in Shanghai and will cooperate with GE Industrial Solutions China to create an ...
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ArticleGM, LG sign agreement to jointly develop electric vehicles
GM CEO Dan Akerson (left) and LG Corp President Juno Cho sign an agreement on future EV cooperation (Photo: GM)General Motors, eager to strengthen its position in the growing new-mobility race, said it will cooperate withKorea's LG Group to jointly design and engineer future electric vehicles.The US carmaker said the ...
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ArticleConsultant: EVs to grow faster than expected in Germany
Toyota is one of many automakers planning an EV next year (Source: Toyota)A German management consultancy predicts that electric vehicle sales will grow faster in Germany than previously expected.In a study conducted with the SIIE research institute and the EBS business school, consultants Horvath & Partners concluded that Germany may ...
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ArticleEV charging creates opportunity for data connection
Complex electro-magnetic compatibility issues are discussed at the EMV 2011 fair and conference in StuttgartGerman powerline product maker devolo is developing an innovative technology for vehicle2grid communication that uses the battery recharging stations that will be built for a growing fleet of electric vehicles.Devolo is working with the University of ...
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ArticleSurvey: EV range should be 480km, Europeans say
Current EVs such as Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV do not yet have the electric range customers wantA survey of potential European electric-vehicle buyers found that most would expect a battery-powered range of 480km before recharging.The survey, carried out by consultants Deloitte, found that 74 pc of 4,760 Europeans polled in late January ...
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Detroit auto show: Volvo crashes C30 Electric
Detroit ”“ The electric vehicles that seem to dominate this year’s Detroit auto show all look good, with one exception: the Volvo C30 Electric. The Swedish carmaker, now owned by China’s Geely, decided to stay true to its safety image. It brought to the show a severely mangled C30 ...
