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California Orders Automakers to Sell More Nonpolluting Cars

California will require automakers to sell millions of “zero-emission” vehicles -- battery- electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen-powered -- setting new standards followed by states from New York to Oregon.

California Orders Automakers to Sell More Non-Polluting Vehicles in State

California will require automakers to sell millions of “zero emission” vehicles -- battery- electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen-powered -- setting new standards followed by states from New York to Oregon.

Foldable electric car debuts in Europe

The commercial version of two-seater foldable electric car that driver and passenger enter through a pop-out windshield was officially unveiled this week in Europe. The car, called Hiriko, is powered by four in-wheel motors that each turn a full 90 degrees.

Could Generation Y Lead Hybrid, Electric Vehicle Push?

A new survey conducted by Deloitte suggested Gen Y consumers, generally between the ages of 19 and 31, prefer hybrids or electric vehicles -- vehicles with some "electrified" elements.

Canada's First Electric-Powered Aircraft Refueling Truck Goes Into Full Service At Vancouver International Airport

This week PLH Aviation Services begins refueling aircraft with a new electric-powered 3-ton truck. The truck chassis was developed by Canadian Electric Vehicles (CEV) of Errington BC on Vancouver Island.

Shelby Farms Park to install solar-powered station for electric vehicles

Laura Adams foresees a time when visitors can steer their electric vehicles to Shelby Farms Park, tug up to a solar-powered station and go for a run while their cars receive recharged. A station with spaces for 10 vehicles is expected to be completed by tardy June.

Electric Vehicles: NHTSA Closes Chevy Volt Investigation, Says Plug-In Vehicles are Safe

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has declared General Motor’s Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle is safe after concerns over the car’s lithium battery. “Based on the available data, NHTSA does not believe that Chevy Volts or other electric vehicles pose a greater risk of flame than gasoline-powered vehicles. Generally every vehicles have some risk of [...] Electric Vehicles: NHTSA ...

Electric Cars No More Prone to Fires Than Gas Autos, U.S. Says

U.S. regulators, who ended their investigation yesterday into the Chevrolet Volt, said electric- powered vehicles do not pose a greater risk of flame than gasoline cars.

Electric Cars No More Prone to Fires Than Gas-Powered Vehicles, U.S. Says

U.S. regulators, who ended their investigation yesterday into the Chevrolet Volt, said electric- powered vehicles do not pose a greater risk of flame than gasoline cars.

Range Extenders for Electric Vehicles 2012-2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Range Extenders for Electric Vehicles 2012-2022 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0573672/Range-Extenders-for-Electric-Vehicles-2012-2022.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Clean_VehicleWe ...