http://www.evworld.com/rss/evworldwire.xml Daily sustainable mobility and renewable energy news headlines EV World RSS Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST The 100-mile range electric car has been operating with Japanese power companies for the last two years. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18856 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18856 Studies have shown that roughly half of golf cart injuries occur on streets or residential property, and injury rates are on the rise - to the tune of 12,000 annually. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18855 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18855 GM's Larry Burns is in the hot seat to develop vehicles that run on renewable energy Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18854 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18854 Abstract Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18853 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18853 The production electric vehicle to be introduced in 2010 will have a unique bodystyle and is not based on any existing Nissan model, unlike the technology 'mule' pictured above. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18852 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18852 Your regular cyclist would be better off spending their 600-1,500 on a conventional bike than on an electric bike, concludes On Yer Bike columnist. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18851 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18851 Franz von Holzhausen is the third recent addition of auto industry veterans to the Tesla Motors management team. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18850 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18850 Taking inspiration from the 'green' Olympics, which begin on Friday, a growing number of Beijing residents are opting [again] for two wheels over four. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18849 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18849 Iranian companies have increased production of dual-fuel vehicles as part of the general plan to manufacture less gasoline-powered cars. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18848 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18848 Nate Vanderschaaf wants to drive Barack Obama to the Pepsi Center in an electric car. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18847 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18847 The plan's biggest hurdle is that city folk aren't as lucky as suburbanites when it comes to parking options where they can plug-in their electric cars. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18846 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18846 Tata Motors recently announced it was developing an electric that would be rolled out in Norway this financial year. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18845 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18845 Obama's proposals are part of an energy plan to spend $150 billion over the next 10 years to meet the need for new energy sources while creating 5 million new jobs. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18844 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18844 In addition to conventional printed drawings and instructions costing $200, the do-it-yourself plans include electronic 3D CAD models, and a DVD that shows the car being built. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18843 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18843 Using a microwave, Professor Manthiram discovered method is cheap and efficient, completing what is usually a five to 24 hour process in just five minutes. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18842 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18842 The next step in this evolution is the PHEV - the plug in hybrid electric vehicle - where batteries on board can be recharged by electricity at home or at work. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18841 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18841 Daimler lists average consumption of both the 52 kW/71 hp and the 45 kW/61 hp engines with a micro-hybrid at 4.3 litres per 100 kilometres Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18840 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18840 Chrysler says the two-mode Hybrid delivers 40% better fuel economy in the city and a 25% overall improvement. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18839 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18839 Mark Maynard found during week-long test drive that the Vue Hybrid averaged 24 to 25 mpg for combined city and highway driving, compared to its EPA rating of 25 mpg city and 32 highway. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18838 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18838 One of the world's largest, most ungainly corporations, GM is trying to retool and reinvent its entire machinery -- its massive bureaucracy, procedures, union and philosophy -- pretty much overnight. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18837 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18837 The Toyota Prius: impatient customers drop away and sales fall, as supply fails to meet a demand pushed up by rising fuel prices and environmental concerns. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18836 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18836 Hybrid could help return Flint, Michigan, to rebirth as powerhouse for green innovation Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18835 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18835 GM, Ford and other American car makers were hurt by their unwillingness to develop newer, more fuel-efficient products a decade ago. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18834 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18834 Profile of people who have adapted a more energy efficiency lifestyle. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:10:37 CST http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18833 http://www.evworld.com/rssnews.cfm?page=news&rssid=18833