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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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  • Mithos Electromagnetic Concept Vehicle


    Diseno-art.com — Authority Authority: 460
    The Mithos Electromagnetic Vehicle (EV) is the creation of Portuguese designer Tiago Miguel Inácio. The project was actually started way back in 2006, but in 2011 Inacio revisited the design and created a beautifully edited short video showcasing the concept. The Mithos Electromagnetic Vehicle is a far away glimpse ...
    7 hours ago

  • Battery-swapping service launches in Israel


    Green cars: latest news — Authority Authority: 472
    Electric car infrastructure firm Better Place launched its first programme this week in Israel. The Californian-based firm which approaches the problem of recharging electric cars by using battery swap stations, launched its first wave of electric cars in the country as part of its partnership with Renault. The fleet ...
    1 day ago

  • Demand for range-extended Volt to outstrip supply


    Green cars: latest news — Authority Authority: 472
    The Chevrolet Volt may have become a ‘political punchbag’ (see story) in its native US but over here in the UK, Chevrolet dealers are expecting that demand will far outstrip supply. According to Headlineauto.co.uk, Chevrolet UK has already been contacted by over 2,500 people interested in the Volt, before the ...
    1 day ago

  • PG Elektrus – review


    Hybrid and Electric Cars — Authority Authority: 111
    Tesla Roadster is the most famous electric car inspired by Lotus, but it has a serious competitor in the face of PG Elektrus PG The company argued that the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is in less than 3.0 seconds and top speed is 300 km / h. Autonomy per charge is 350 km. The car is equipped with sound ...
    1 day ago

  • BMW focuses on smart energy


    Green cars: latest news — Authority Authority: 472
    Ahead of the roll-out of the BMW ActiveE electric car, the German carmaker has teamed up with Tendril – a cloud-based energy management platform provider – to demonstrate a smart energy home. The smart energy home, in Mountain View, California, is meant to help refine the charging of the ActiveE – with ...
    2 days ago

  • MITs Folding City Car Is Finally a Reality [Video]


    Gizmodo — Authority Authority: 863
    MITs city car concept has been in the pipeline for a long time , but until now theres been nothing other than illustrations and half-size models. Now, however, the real thing is here, and its about to go into testing in Europe. More »
    2 days ago

  • Mayor Works to Bring Clean Tech to Los Angeles


    Triple Pundit — Authority Authority: 606
    At the VerdeXchange Marketmakers Conference that took place in downtown Los Angeles this week, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa gave a keynote speech to an audience of about 500 industry leaders working to build and shape the green economy of Los Angeles and the nation. In his presentation, Mayor Villaraigosa explained how ...
    2 days ago

  • Chevrolet Volt – a new breed of electric vehicles


    Queen of Easy Green — Authority Authority: 100
    It was only a few years ago, that to many people the thought of owning an electric car was as improbable as eating a full course meal in the shape of a tablet. It was an idea more at home in the storylines of futuristic TV shows than everyday life, however, this is no longer the case. With new government incentives ...
    4 days ago

  • 95% of U.S. Trips Could be Made by EV, Study Finds


    CleanTechnica — Authority Authority: 655
      More evidence that the electric vehicle (EV) really is ready for prime time, and that range anxiety is primarily a manufactured or irrational psychological issue that we should all forget about (well, except for those of us working to show that it’s something we should forget about). Anyway, here’s the recent ...
    1 week ago

  • Central Japan Bent on Developing Electric Micro Cars


    CleanTechnica — Authority Authority: 655
    Automotive World 2012, held this week in Tokyo, has exhibitions from all around the country (but not so many international booths, apparently). One of the prefectural booths is from Gunma, called (by me) the Midwest of Japan. Better known for its strong winds and manufacturing centers than for its technological ...
    1 week ago

  • Mercedes-Benz electric vans make fast start


    Green cars: latest news — Authority Authority: 472
    It’s been a strong start to life for the electric Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL vans – which have covered 404,000miles in Berlin and Stuttgart. The electric vans were launched in two projects, each with 50 Vito E-CELL models, expected to run for around four years. They are being used in a number of application areas, ...
    1 week ago

  • Report: Mercedes wants to increase sales by 20% this year, B-Class plug-in hybrid might help


    egmCarTech — Authority Authority: 539
    Many people consider BMWs and Mercedes Benzes to be completely different brands, therefore offering two distinct experiences. MB feels differently. In fact, they feel that there are enough undecided prospective Mercedes customers out there to offer four new compact cars next year. Naturally the A and B Class front ...
    1 week ago

  • GM CEO to address House subcommittee on Volt fires


    Business Finance & Economy - business.marc8.com — Authority Authority: 138
    General Motors CEO Dan Akerson has agreed to testify before a U.S. House subcommittee about battery fires in Chevrolet Volt electric cars.
    1 week ago

  • Toyota 2000GT Becomes A Solar Electric Vehicle


    EarthTechling — Authority Authority: 613
    The Toyota 2000GT is a classic for many reasons. The front-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-seat, hardtop coupé was built between 1967-1970 and only 351 ever saw the street. But those low-slung machines could really move. Powered by a 2.0-liter in-line six cylinder engine, the 2000GT made 150 horsepower and was good ...
    1 week ago

  • VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Inhabitat Gets Electric Vehicle Fever at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show


    INHABITAT — Authority Authority: 693
    Click here to view the embedded video. Inhabitat’s Jill Fehrenbacher recently hit the scene of the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where she toured the laser-filled show to bring you an exclusive look at the world’s hottest new electric vehicles and hybrid cars ! She got the lowdown ...
    1 week ago

  • Analysis: Some call electric cars novelties, gas cars still rule, is that where we stand?


    egmCarTech — Authority Authority: 539
    After egmCarTech’s trip to the 2012 North American International Show, we walked away with a little bit of an epiphany. But before I get to that, we were expecting there to be a huge influx of new cars with alternative powertrains. In other words, I personally was expecting every make to be pitching their push ...
    1 week ago

  • An Electric Car That Could Drive a Continent


    Healthy & Green Living — Authority Authority: 583
    Meet the Joule, a fully electric vehicle being developed in Cape Town that could be a game-changer for Africa, and possibly the world. Tech News by NewsLook var nl_rand = "VgFXjXkUotZXJ1zn", NewsLook = NewsLook || {}; NewsLook.embeds = NewsLook.embeds || {}; NewsLook.embeds[nl_rand] = { video_id : 319675, feed_user_id ...
    1 week ago

  • Electric cars batteries’ prices to drop by 2015


    Sustainable development and much more — Authority Authority: 107
    Now having to commute by car to get to my new job I can’t wait for having an electric car. But current prices are way to high for me to afford one. Luckily, this might change quite quickly. To AutoBlog Green : ” U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu estimates that plug-in vehicle battery costs will have dropped ...
    1 week ago

  • Five Reasons Why Google Gets Plug-In Cars Before You Do


    CheapAutoParts.com Blog — Authority Authority: 114
    Google Gets Plug-In Cars Just before the holidays at the end of last year, Google welcomed the first 2012 Ford Focus Electric to roll off the production lines into its ever-expanding  G Fleet  of plug-in and hybrid cars. Google ’s  G Fleet  now includes the 2012 Nissan Leaf, 2012 Chevrolet Volt, and ...
    1 week ago

  • First BMW ActiveE example in the US gets delivered


    egmCarTech — Authority Authority: 539
    When BMW introduced their first all-electric production car, the 1-Series based ActiveE, we learned that only 700 lucky customers will be able to get their hands on the anticipated BMW electric car. And kicking off the ActiveE’s launch was the delivery of the first ActiveE ever in the US. A couple by the name of ...
    1 week ago

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