Eight global automakers will participate in a charging display and will demonstrate a harmonized single-port DC-fast charging technology at the upcoming EVS26 event in Los Angeles. The system is intended to optimize customer ease of use and to accelerate more affordable deployment of electrified vehicles and fast charging infrastructure. Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche [...]
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8 automakers to demonstrate DC fast charging with Combined Charging System at EVS26
May 13th, 2012 
Aaron Turpen 
Brammo Unveils New Models: Empulse and Empulse R
May 11th, 2012 Aaron Turpen from FutureCars In brief: At a launch party in Los Angeles, the Oregon-based company revealed the new Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles. Vehicle in the news Make/Model: Empulse / Empulse R Manufacturer: Brammo The word The battery-electric motorcycles have a 100 mile range and 100mph top speed thanks to a new generation battery and [...]
Volkswagen E-Bugster Steedster concept car
April 30th, 2012 Aaron Turpen Volkswagen has revealed the first images and details of the new E-Bugster concept car that is being showcased at Auto China in Beijing. It’s an updated, roofless version of the model that was shown earlier this year in Detroit The name is derived from the American nickname for the Beetle, ‘Bug’ and the ‘speedster’ body [...]
Posted in Electric Car, Featured 
Tags: Beijing, Concept car, Lithium-ion battery, Volkswagen 
Comments OffThe hidden benefits of plug-in vehicle ownership
April 24th, 2012 Aaron Turpen While studies have shown that on a dollar-for-dollar plane, plug-in vehicles do not always pan out, other hidden benefits continue to draw drivers to the power outlet as a fuel source. Read more at TorqueNews.
Citroen releases new DS5 with diesel hybrid technology
April 12th, 2012 Aaron Turpen Citroen’s latest DS model goes on sale today in the UK, the DS5, adding the car maker’s first hybrid model to its line-up in the process. The new compact executive model DS5 joins the DS3 supermini and DS4 coupe as the third model in Citroen’s upmarket DS sub-brand but it is the first model available [...]
Posted in Alternative Cars, EV Cars Tags: Citroën, Citroën DS4, diesel electric hybrid, Peugeot 3008 1 Comment »
