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According to Smith Electric Vehicles, A123's battery technology will be first implemented in the Smith NewtonTM truck, an all-electric, 7.5 ton (16,535 GVWR)-15 ton (33,000 GVWR) vehicle that has been commercialized globally. Smith's customers include Frito-Lay (a division of PepsiCo), Staples, Coca-Cola, Sainsbury's and Dairy Crest, as well as the U.S. Marine Corps.

The study emphasizes that electric vehicles are attractive if they are powered by a clean energy source

American Custom GolfCars (ACG), a company that develops custom vehicles, golf carts, and low-speed electric vehicles (EVs), has introduced the new neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV), Golf Cart, and Estate Vehicle model: The '39.

Batteries for all-electric vehicles must deliver high power densities in addition to high energy densities, Koatkar said. These vehicles today use supercapacitors to perform power-intensive functions, such as starting the vehicle and rapid acceleration, in conjunction with conventional batteries that deliver high energy density for normal cruise driving and other operations. Koratkar said the invention of nanoscoops may enable these two separate systems to be combined into a single, more efficient battery unit.

The proliferation of portable consumer electronics such as computers, cell phones and e-book readers combined with expected expanded production of hybrid and all-electric vehicles has placed significant new demands upon manufacturers for low-cost, energy efficient and environmentally-friendly batteries.

Canada Post added the first all-electric step vans in Canada to its fleet.With zero tailpipe emissions, each electric truck can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 10 tons annually. The windshield design provides nearly 180-degree visibility, the low-floor design allows easy loading/unloading and the noise level is nearly non-existent.

The performance of vehicles with fuel cells is twice as high as those with combustion engines. So we reduce fuel consumption by a factor of 2. What's more, it's possible to significantly reduce CO2 emissions, or green gas emissions due to road traffic.

The fuel cell generates the electrical power on board the vehicle, from a chemical reaction between oxygen and hydrogen - producing only pure water and zero emissions.

Balqon, a developer and manufacturer of heavy-duty electric vehicles and drive systems, has partnered with T&K Logistics, a provider of switching, shuttle and yard management services, to provide electric yard tractors for Ford Motor Company at its Wayne Assembly Plant in Michigan.

GE plans to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2015 for its own fleet through its Capital Fleet Services business as part of its ecomagination business strategy to accelerate the development and deployment of clean energy technology through novelty and R&D investment.

Ford Motor Company has collaborated with the New York Power Authority (NYPA), an electric utility, to help the state of New York prepare for the operation of electric vehicles (EVs).

The eco-friendly bus designed for Namsan travel measures 11.05 meters in length. It can travel at up to 100 kilometers an hour and traverse a distance of 83 kilometers with a full charge. The vehicle can be fully recharged in 30 minutes.

The bus is fitted with an electric-motor hybrid system powered by batteries and fuel cells, and is fueled with high-pressure hydrogen gas. During operation, the vehicle does not emit carbon dioxide, said to be a cause of global warming, or any other atmospheric pollutant such as nitrogen oxide; it is both highly energy-efficient and very quiet.

China has signalled plans to invest $16bn into its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, a move that could stimulate massive growth in EV sales and help the country cut carbon emissions. We take a look at the project and find out what impact an EV revolution could have on the power grid.