August 14, 2009
As more OEMs ready electric vehicles to launch, including GM' s Volt and Nissan's Leaf, much needs to happen before widescale use of EVs is feasible. The recent Plug-In 2009 coference in Long Beach, Calif., explored the possibilities and the considerable challenges. Commerical fleet use of EVs presents an additional set of obstacles.
Tags: Bob Foster, City of Long Beach, CA, electric car, electric plug-ins, EVs, Gavin Newsom, GM, LEAF, Nissan, Plug-In 2009, San Francisco, Volt