Nissan breaks 25,000 sales threshold in US for all-electric Leaf
Wednesday, 15 May 2013 Dan McCueNissan announced that its all-electric Leaf has crossed the 25,000 sales threshold in the US, the latest in a series of milestones for the passenger vehicle.
Tesla Motors unveils new battery warranty policy
Friday, 26 April 2013 Dan McCueTesla Motors announced today that it will cover the cost of repairing the batteries on its Model S sedan that are damaged by anything other than a crash or owner tampering.
United States
New York's Mayor Bloomberg, Nissan launch electric taxicab pilot program
Thursday, 25 April 2013 REM New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and the city's Taxi and Limousine Commissioner David Yassky launched six all-electric Nissan LEAF taxicabs as part of a pilot program scheduled to last up to one ye...
Peugeot launches new electric van
Monday, 15 April 2013 Robin WhitlockThe motor giant has announced the launch of an electric version of its successful ‘Partner’ van which will be on sale in the UK from 23rd May 2013
Britain must enhance its EV market says IPPR
Monday, 15 April 2013 Robin Whitlock The Left-leaning think tank Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has warned that demand for electric vehicles (EV’s) has fallen behind the rest of the world despite 30 new types scheduled for...
Report finds electric bicycle market in state of change
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 Dan McCue A new report from Navigant Research finds that while the electric bicycle market remains sharply divided between China and everywhere else, markets like Western Europe and North America are heating up...
Tesla unveils new financing strategy to spur growth of Model S market
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 Dan McCueTesla Motors has created a unique automotive financing product in partnership with Wells Fargo and US Bank that it says provides the best elements of ownership and leasing to Model S customers.
Car Charging Group Inc to acquire EV charging stations in New York
Thursday, 21 March 2013 Robin WhitlockAcquisitions will see this nationwide provider of EV charging services building destination and location networks throughout Central New York and surrounding areas
Global hybrid electric vehicle market will generate 2.07 million sales in 2013, study says
Friday, 15 February 2013 REM The global hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) market will generate 2.07 million sales in 2013, as consumers across the globe seek to lower their fuel expenditure and manufacturers are compelled to decrease...
Global Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) market worth $2.07 million in 2013
Monday, 11 February 2013 Robin WhitlockA new report from Visiongain forecasts rapid growth in the HEV market as consumers seek lower fuel costs and firms are compelled to decrease emissions