Top Electric Vehicle News from the USA
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The USA’s largest motor club rolled out their roadside assist program to reduce range anxiety of electric vehicle owners back in 2011. AAA’s online triptiks update nightly and depict EV charging locations along the route. AAA motor club helps calm range anxiety of electric vehicle owners and getting EVs back on the road is the [Continue]
Did you know that you can be part of the digital future? get to see self driving cars and the new features available. Tesla delivered an eXtra surprise when they opened their 42nd Tesla store in the USA by putting their new Model X electric family car on public display. The new retail store and [Continue]
Telsa announced that it was going to upgrade all those customers that ordered the 40kwh version of their Model S EV to the 60kwh model, which also upgrades their acceleration performance and gives them the ability to access their free fuel for life Supercharger network. According to a Tesla press release only 4% of Telsa [Continue]
1 cent per mile fuel costs—how does that compare to your current ride? Brammo electric motorcycles is now taking online-orders for the Brammp Enertia and the 100 MPH/100 Mile range electric motorcycle versions of the Brammo Empulse and Empulse R. Brammo electric motorcycles have made it possible to travel or commute for 1 cent per [Continue]
Honda introduces 5-passenger EV at LA Motor Show and will arrive in the USA in 2012 Those attending the LA Motor Show can see the electric concept version of Honda’s popular Fit hatchback. This electric vehicle is designed to meet the daily driving needs of an average commuter. The Fit EV will have a range [Continue]
The Smart fortwo electric drive (smart EDs) vehicles look just like its combustion engine counterpart with the same exterior footprint but is fully electric and powered by a 30 kW drive motor and 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery. Using a standard 220V outlet, it takes only three and a half hours to charge the battery from [Continue]
Why is the USA behind in the global EV adoption race? Tesla gave the USA a good head start but the rest of the world seems way more keen about electric cars. Many people are scratching their heads in wonder…how can it be that the rest of the world (even in fairly remote places like Australia) are [Continue]
As part of a U.S. test program, two of the R1e Subaru electric cars will join the New York Power Authority (NYPA) fleet starting in March 2008. The Subaru R1e electric cars might be zero emission replacement vehicles for some police duties, such as patrolling central park. A full electric charge should cost only $1.50 [Continue]