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Mercedes-Benz Reportedly Developing Two Fuel Cell Models

Automotive News reports that the second model will likely be a large Sedan or SUV. (Tue, 15 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Will Dropping Fuel Prices Negatively Impact Electric Car Sales?

Despite falling prices and dearth of public charging stations, electric cars like the Volt are still selling in Savannah, Georgia. (Tue, 15 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Hertz, IBM Launch Smart Charging Initiative in Germany

Hertz On Demand in Germany will supply electric vehicles to the car share fleet used by IBM employees to drive between Stuttgart Airport and the company's campus (Tue, 15 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

California Bill Allows Cost of Charger Installation in EV Financing

AB 2502 would allow car dealers to include the cost of accelerated electric vehicle charging stations - including installation into the customer's home - into vehicle purchase financing. (Tue, 15 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Frito-Lay Orders 100 More Electric Trucks

Smith Electric Newton electric trucks have now amassed their first on million miles. (Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Plugging In Instead of Fueling Up is Catching On

View of Mitsubishi's 'i' electric car from the perspective one South Carolina news reporter. (Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Dueling Fast Charge Standards: Who Will Win Out?

Dave Herron reports on the merging 'fued' between the CHAdeMO standard developed in Japan and the new fast charge standard agreed to by US and European automaker consortium. (Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Fisker Responds to Karma Fire Speculations

Fisker contends that the thermal management of its Karma plug-in hybrid adequately diffuses heat in hot-weather and high-load conditions (Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

2012 Honda Civic Hybrid Delivers on Mileage

Week-long test drive of 2012 Civic Hybrid results in average 43.5 miles per gall in combined city and highway driving. (Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Will Anyone Buy a $50K Electric RAV4 EV?

Toyota will build 2,600 of the all-electric RAV4's over the next three years, selling them only in California initially. (Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Brookhaven Researchers Open Door to Hydrogen Fuel Future

Team switches from platinum to two low cost alternatives: nickel and molybdenum. (Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Ferrari Chief Announces Launch of First Hybrid

Famed sports car builder will offer its first hybrid model by end of 2012. (Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Omaha Couple Takes Delivery of First Nissan LEAF in City

State of Nebraska now has two Nissan LEAFs and 76 Chevrolet Volts registered with the DMV, and still no public charging stations. (Mon, 14 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

ApteraUSA Aims to Resurrect 3-Wheel Electric Car

Joint US/China partnership would assemble cars built in China in Santa Rosa, California. (Sat, 12 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

New Schneider DC Fast Charge Designed for Change

EVLink DC Quick Charger currently supports Nissan's CHAdeMO charging standard, but can be upgraded to new J1772-based Combined Charging Standard recently agreed to by US and European carmakers. (Sat, 12 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

2012 Prius PHV Proving Runaway Best Seller

In terms of days on dealership lots, the Prius plug-in hybrid in March and April made it one of the top three fastest selling cars in the USA since its launch in February. (Sat, 12 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Proliferation of USA Charging Networks Leaving Drivers Confused

Consumer Reports investigation of the confusing array of charging networks and subscription plans emerging across the United States. (Sat, 12 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

EV City Casebook: Best Practices From 16 Global Cities

New report published by International Energy Agency highlights what 16 global cities are doing to smooth the introduction of electric drive vehicles. (Sat, 12 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

First Fuel Cell-powered Mining Locomotive Begins Testing

Anglo American Platinum will test five of the hydrogen-fueled locomotives in its Amplats mines in South Africa. (Sat, 12 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

Audi Designers Create E-tron E-Bike

Using carbon fiber, the 26-inch wheel concept is propelled by a 2.3kW motor and 530Wh lithium battery for a total weight of just 46.3 lbs (21kg). (Sat, 12 May 2012 09:15:00 CST)

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