Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
NewsAugust 17, 2015

Lithium-ion Batteries Could See Second Life as Electric Utility Tool

Researchers at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory have found that using a plug-in electric vehicle’s lithium-ion battery can help improve utility grid stability, according to a press release by the National Renewal Energy Laboratory.

Read More →
NewsAugust 14, 2015

Tesla, NYC Garages Partner in EV Charging

Tesla Motors is partnering with two dozen parking garages in New York City to offer 240-volt electric vehicle (EV) charging for Tesla owners, reported The New York Times.

Read More →
NewsAugust 12, 2015

West Coast States Launch EV Initiative

The governors of California, Oregon, and Washington and the premier of British Columbia have partnered with fleets in West Coast states to launch a new initiative intended to accelerate adoption of zero-emission vehicles in public and private fleets, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Adam PringleAugust 10, 2015

PG&E Electrifies Its Sustainability Efforts

The San Francisco-based energy provider expanded its electric vehicle charging efforts and released a Class 5 plug-in hybrid electric bucket truck.

Read More →
NewsAugust 7, 2015

VW Launches Entry-Level e-Golf SE

Volkswagen will offer its entry-level e-Golf SE battery-electric vehicle for the 2016 model-year, with a starting price of $29,815 (including $820 destination charge), the automaker announced.

Read More →
NewsAugust 7, 2015

Tesla Model S Hacked, Security Patch Issued

A pair of researchers hacked a Tesla Model S battery-electric vehicle to test its security capabilities, although Tesla has distributed a security patch to all Model S owners, Wired reported.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsAugust 5, 2015

EVs Facing Heavier Depreciation Than Gasoline Counterparts

Mainstream electric vehicles (EV) are depreciating much faster than their gas sister models, according to new data from Black Book.

Read More →
NewsJuly 31, 2015

Tesla Partners with Conn. EV Charging Installer

Tesla Motors has selected Connecticut-based CT Electric Car as one of its electric vehicle (EV) charging installers in the state.

Read More →
NewsJuly 30, 2015

Minn. Company Designs EV Utility Truck

Minnesota-based Universal Tactical Systems has designed a battery-electric medium-duty truck with the capability to be equipped with a bucket and swing arm for use by electric utility workers.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsJuly 28, 2015

Australia Establishes 'Electric Highway'

Seven city councils in West Australia have financed 12 charging stations between Perth and Augusta to create the country’s first “Electric Highway,” according to Circontrol.

Read More →