Wireless charging for electric cars inches closer to reality
By James Vincent Wireless charging could be a big deal for electric vehicles, allowing drivers to top up their car’s batteries just by parking in the right spot, but right now the technology simply isn’t available. One of the leaders in the market is Qualcomm, which has fitted its Halo system of inductive chargers to Formula […]
Tesla just did something big in the car world
By Barry Ritholtz. Tesla has rocked the world of high-performance automobiles with the introduction of its new “Ludicrous mode.” The internal-combustion engine business may never be the same. Regular readers of mine usually know at least two things about me: First, I believe that all predictions are silly, more about marketing than actually trying […]
Apple hires Chrysler executive, furthering speculation of its automotive ambitions
By Fred O’Connor. Apple has hired an automotive industry veteran, increasing speculation that the company is working on an electric car. Earlier this month, former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles executive Doug Betts took an operations role at Apple, according to his LinkedIn profile, which didn’t offer additional information on his new job. The Wall Street Journal first […]
Porsche Electric Car, Infiniti Q30, Electric Motorcycle Tour: Today’s Car News
By Stephen Edelstein. Today, we have a report that Porsche will unveil an electric concept car at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, the first official photo of the Infiniti Q30 compact, and details of a three-country electric-motorcycle tour. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We now have the first official photo of the production […]
Zero-emissions London double decker buses en route
By Cecily Liu. Chinese automotive manufacturer BYD has designed and built the world’s first pure electric zero-emission double-decker bus, which will enter service in London in October. London’s red double-decker buses have for years dominated the capital, where nearly 1,000 routes are operated by 8,700 buses, many of them double-deckers. Although there has been a […]
Vector: Auckland’s electric car future
Take a good look at what will be a more common sight in the next year – Aucklanders charging electric vehicles at 35 Vector charging stations round the city. Two free public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations already at the headquarters of the country’s largest energy infrastructure provider are the first glimpse of the future […]
Auckland Council begins replacing petrol cars with electric vehicles
By Maria Slade. Auckland Council is moving to electric cars to help save on its vehicle bills and go easier on the environment. The council has just replaced 10 of its petrol cars with two fully electric Nissan Leafs and eight Toyota Prius hybrids. So far the more environmentally friendly vehicles are only a small […]
Outlook positive for electric vehicle uptake in New Zealand
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, 10:31 am Press Release: Otago University Outlook positive for electric vehicle uptake in New Zealand – Otago research New research out of the University of Otago indicates Kiwis are keen to make the shift to energy efficient electric vehicles (EVs) but some key barriers are holding them back. Dr Rebecca Ford, […]
Network Tasman charge ahead with electric cars
Via: Nelson Live Network Tasman has set up charging stations for it’s new Nissan Leaf electric car and hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander. They are hoping to install more as other businesses invest in electric vehicles. Network Tasman Chief Executive, Wayne Mackey, says the company recognises the environmental, health and economic benefits emerging electric vehicle technologies can […]