electric cars

Electric cars have become an increasingly important topic in the blogosphere as they've moved from niche blogs into mainstream discourse. Why? Because electric vehicles could be the next major technological step for transportation, assuming a variety of hurdles (government support, infrastructure, battery technology, and consumer confidence) are overcome.

Most of the major automotive blogs have at least nominal coverage of so-called "green car technology", and some sites are dedicated to just a single model, like the Chevy Volt.

While many electric car models are already available, the technology is developing at a rapid pace. There's more than just making sure the car will get you to and from the office: they could also become pivotal in our new energy infrastructure by storing wind and solar power.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “electric cars”

• US and China join forces: Good news for electric cars? The Green Piece

  
  Green cars: latest news — Authority: 483
  The Green Piece Article, Tuesday 24 2009 The Chinese government and businesses have been making a big deal about electric cars over the last few years with a number of upstart companies emerging that could yet put China on the automotive manufacturing map. Meanwhile, the US is determined to play catch-up after its ...
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• Mitsubishi considering gasoline powered i MiEV for the U.S.

  
  egmCarTech — Authority: 594
  Mitsubishi is considering giving its U.S. dealerships a gasoline version of its new i MiEV electric minicar. The Japanese automaker already has plans to import an electric-version of the car to the United States in approximately 18 months. During a dealer and media preview of the i MiEV in California last week, ...
  12 hours ago

• EVs surge as Nissan taps China’s market, U.S. gov. lobbied for green car subsidies

  
  Gadget Reviews — Authority: 153
  In addition to Tesla Motors‘ potential IPO, there’s two more big pieces of news coming out of the electric vehicle world. Nissan is opening talks about electric cars in China, and the Electrification Coalition has started lobbying for tax credits and loan guarantees to get battery-powered cars on the roads ...
  13 hours ago

• No MPGs for EVs

  
  The Big Money — Authority: 708
  Jeremy Anwyl, the CEO of Edmunds.com, a consumer auto site that also offers industry analysis, has suggested that the EPA revise how it measures fuel-efficiency for cars and trucks. With new electric vehicles coming to market, he argues that rather than develop complex formulas for translating EV MPGs into gas ...
  14 hours ago

• Best & Worst EVs

  
  The Alternative Consumer — Authority: 526
  This year, the automotive industry has been abuzz, unveiling big plans for electric vehicles set to debut in 2010 and beyond. While some of the cars prove promising, others have left us with an eyebrow raised. Here’s a round-up of the top newsmakers expected to launch in the New Year: Best:(photo above) Chevrolet ...
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• Battery Electric Cars and Hybrids: Which One Should You Choose

  
  Water Powered Car — Authority: 142
  Brought to you by cheap car insurance quote . A lot of people today are now asking the question about hybrid and Battery Powered Vehicles. Most of them are wondering which one is more practical for their use and which one is more efficient. In order for you to know which type of Vehicle you should choose, you first ...
  15 hours ago

• Battery Powered Automobiles and the Advantages It Can Give When You Drive One

  
  Water Powered Car — Authority: 142
  Brought to you by compare online auto insurance quotes . Although fuel prices weren’t as high as it was before a couple of years ago, you have to consider that with the looming global financial crisis, the low gasoline prices will really not last that long. This is why more and more people are looking for an ...
  15 hours ago

• Chevrolet Volt stars in show-and-tell for middle school students

  
  egmCarTech — Authority: 594
  In what may become the world’s largest school show-and-tell event, about 800 middle school students and teachers in Los Angeles will join a web cast to learn more about the Chevrolet Volt electric-vehicle with extended range. The assembly will run from 9:40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PST on Nov. 30th and is open to middle ...
  16 hours ago

• Nissan Agrees to Consider Building Electric-Vehicle Plant in Guangzhou, China

  
  Car Reviews & Car Buying Blog — Authority: 460
  Nissan Motor Co. said it will weigh plans to make all-electric cars in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, as the Japanese automaker steps up its electric-vehicle activity in Chinas fast-growing car market. ———- Nissan says it will offer Leaf EV, right. ———- A senior Nissan executive disclosed the possible ...
  17 hours ago

• Mitsubishi May Bring Fuel Efficient Gas Version of i-MiEV to U.S.

  
  Renewable Energy News Syndicator — Authority: 163
  The all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV isn’t set to hit U.S. shores for another 18 months, but already the company is considering selling a gas version of the car alongside its battery-powered sibling in the U.S. to compete in the same segment as the Smart Car . Read more of this story »
  17 hours ago

• Mitsubishi May Bring Fuel Efficient Gas Version of i-MiEV to U.S.

  
  Gas 2.0 — Authority: 622
  The all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV isn’t set to hit U.S. shores for another 18 months, but already the company is considering selling a gas version of the car alongside its battery-powered sibling in the U.S. to compete in the same segment as the Smart Car . Read more of this story »
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• VIDEO: Inhabitat Interviews San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom!

  
  INHABITAT — Authority: 741
  Inhabitat readers might remember that we interviewed San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom back in October over a live webcast that was open to any of our readers who wanted to attend. The finale of our Green Talks series of live chats with green thought-leaders , this interview touched on subjects such as mandatory ...
  19 hours ago

• UK Charging Ahead with £30 Million Investment in EV Charging Stations

  
  TreeHugger — Authority: 719
  Apologies for the Bad Wordplay UK Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis (nice alliteration) has announced that his government would be investing £30 million in charging stations for electric cars. The initiative is called "Plugged-In Places" and the stations will be located on streets, in car parks and in commercial, ...
  19 hours ago

• Aptera Postpones Production, HR Biopetroleum and Shell in Biofuel Collaboration, Power Grid Needs Tech Innovation, & More San Diego BizTech News

  
  Xconomy — Authority: 704
  Roundup , cleantech , Biofuels Bruce V. Bigelow wrote: It was a busy week for cleantech news. Local biofuels executives talked about their collaborative partnerships with big energy companies, and Vista, CA-based Aptera disclosed why it has pared back on some operations. Read all about it here. — ...
  21 hours ago

• Smart Power Management for EVs Could Revolutionize Electric Vehicle Design

  
  Green Living Ideas — Authority: 495
  A new research project, ChargeCar, is developing a knowledge base for conversion of gas powered cars to electric vehicles, and the test bed is being prepared by a robotics program. A 2001 Scion xB has been converted to an electric commuter vehicle by Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute to serve as a test [...] [ ...
  22 hours ago

• Top 10 2009 Hybrid-Electric Cars

  
  Best Auto Review — Authority: 130
  Here are the top ten most Green and Hybrid-Electric Cars this 2009 according to the people who have this kind of cars. 1. 2009 Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV 2. 2009 Prius Touring 3. 2009 Tribute Hybrid Grand Touring HEV 2WD 4. 2009 Mariner Hybrid FWD 5. 2009 Escape Hybrid Limited FWD 6. 2009 Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan 7. ...
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• Maruti Suzuki India to Release Van as Substitute of Versa

  
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  Maruti Suzuki India to Release Van as Substitute of Versa – The country’s biggest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) stated that it will release a new van as a substitute of its aging model Versa within this year. It has been also reported that the production of Versa has been stopped. In addition, the ...
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• Electric Vehicles and the Advantages It Can Give When You Drive One

  
  Automotive Journal — Authority: 136
  Brought to you by compare auto insurance quotes . Although fuel prices weren’t as high as it was before a couple of years ago, you have to consider that with the looming global financial crisis, the low gasoline prices will really not last that long. This is why more and more people are looking for an alternative ...
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• I Worked With a Genius

  
  Mysterious Musings — Authority: 119
  Years ago Brian Darovic and I taught at the same school; today he is being lauded in the press for his latest "project," the building of his own electric car--something he did for very little money and which will save him a large amount of it. If you go to this blog , you can read the article about Brian and the car ...
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• The (Slightly) Poorer Man’s Tesla: ECOS Harbinger

  
  War On You: Breaking Alternative News — Authority: 570
  The (Slightly) Poorer Man’s Tesla: ECOS Harbinger 11-21-2009 • PopSi The ECOS Harbinger: Yours for Around $90,000 And a Wall Plug Electric Cars of Springfield (ECOS), whose primary business is electric-car conversions, is taking orders on its new Harbinger electric sports car. For $90,000, ...
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