electric vehicles
Anchor Thalia Assuras talks with Jeremy Anwyl , CEO of car rating website Edmunds.com and Mary Beth Stanek, Director of Environment and Energy at General Motors to explore if electric plug-in and alternative fuel vehicles could replace internal combustion engines.
General Motors (NYSE: GM), the world’s second largest auto-manufacturer has made a $6 million investment in Proterra, a company that makes electric buses.
Although electric vehicles (EVs) provide numerous benefits, running out of electricity and being stranded on the road is a concern for some potential EV owners. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recently announced a new project that may help alleviate that obstacle and offer peace of mind as well.
Our Mix panelists, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Michael Burgess (R-TX), discuss whether alternative fuel vehicles and increased use of mass transit will have an effect on volatile gasoline prices.
Like many other companies, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) (NYSE:TM) is jumping on the social networking bandwagon in a whole new way.
Imagine combining the power of the sun to help power electric vehicles. Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy recently flipped the switch on a new carport that can do just that.
Earlier this week, United States Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu and other government officials announced the launching of the first Federal Electric Vehicle Pilot Program.
Better Place founder and CEO Shai Agassi takes energyNOW! Chief Correspondent Tyler Suiters on a tour of the charging infrastructure his company is installing in Israel, and demonstrates how battery replacement can increase electric vehicle efficiency.
Secretary Steven Chu noted that over 1,800 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed under the Recovery Act to date -- a statistic designed to address growing concerns over rising fuel costs and dependency on foreign oil.
Not only are electric vehicles better for the environment than gas-guzzling cars, EVs can be just as safe as well. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently performed the first crash test evaluations on plug-in electric cars.
