Louis Palmer has been organizing zero emission races around the world for years. His mission: to show people that electric cars aren’t the putt-putting vehicles that people think they are. They can really burn some rubber.READ»
Some people worry that the massive energy draw of a fleet of electric cars will bring down the power system. It might, but there are easy fixes to prevent it from happening and make all of our power cleaner and more efficient.READ»
Electric cars might seem soft, but the engineers behind electric racing motorcycles are pushing the boundaries of acceleration and top speeds for electric motors. And their innovations will soon find their way under the hood of a new ...READ»
People need to move around, but we can do it in a less impactful way with these five innovations. Some are new and some are old, but together they could remake transportation.READ»
It's that time again: Next week's Frankfurt Auto Show will preview some of the most exciting hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric vehicles in the pipeline. We take a look at some of the most exciting.READ»
A new law in California would make it legal for Chevy Volts to use parking spots equipped with electric chargers. But does the law actually make it harder for electric car owners? READ»
To really get innovation we need to look at electric batteries in cars as distributed sources of energy for the grid that just happen to be on four wheels. READ»
A new contract will bringing fast-charging access points to Northwest highways, enabling a wave of electric cars to make long-range journeys, with just quick stops for charging along the way.READ»
If your EV stutters to a halt while you're cruising down the highway, call the same people who fix flats on your regular car. And more mobile charging options may soon be coming to your street.READ»
Australian students have welded together a two-wheeled electric vehicle monster that could have come straight out of a surreal eco-remix of Mad Max. It's cheap, efficient, and the future of city commuting. Flame thrower, optional.READ»
Chinese car firm Geely has a surprise for you in the trunk of its McCar vehicle: A tiny electric scooter that charges as you drive. It could be the perfect commuter vehicle.READ»
Google is going to erase your fears of range anxiety. It's adding its voice to the numerous maps and apps that let you find the closest place to plug in.READ»
As gas prices push past $4 a gallon, a new study shows that 78% of Americans would consider purchasing an EV once gas reaches $5 a gallon. Given the unrealistic expectations for EVs, governments will either have to spend a lot subsidizing the technology, or subject Americans to a rude awakening.READ»
