At the Washington Auto Show today, Nissan outlined its strategy for tripling the current electric vehicle quick-charging infrastructure in the United States with the addition of at least 500 quick-charging stations in the next 18 months, including the greater Washington D.C. area's first fast-charge network.
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Innovative lithium-air batteries will hopefully extend the range of tomorrow’s electrically powered automobiles by several times. The SCHOTT technology group is currently developing an innovative ion-conducting material for this purpose as part of the publicly funded research project GLANZ (“SHINE”), which stands for “anodes and cells protected by glass.”
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
        While sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have fallen short of projections to date, interest in these vehicles is growing, particularly in large metropolitan areas. Cities like New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle combine large population areas with early rollout schedules from vehicle manufacturers, and positive attitudes toward PEVs among residents, making them fertile ground for PEV manufacturers in the coming years.
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Electrovaya Inc. today announced that it has received an initial contract to produce prototypes to deliver complete electric vehicle battery systems for DongFeng Motors' two electric vehicle platforms. DongFeng Motors (DFM) plans to commercially launch these two electric vehicles by late 2013. 
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
        You've seen the reviews and now it's time to experience the thrill of driving Tesla’s  Model S for yourself! Attendees of the 9th Annual Clean-Tech Investor  Summit will receive an exclusive opportunity to drive the Tesla Model S. Model S is the world's first premium sedan to be engineered from the ground up as an electric vehicle. Since beginning deliveries, to U.S. customers in June of this year, Model S has been awarded multiple accolades including, Motor Trends2013 Car of the Year ® AUTOMOBILE Magazine2013 Automobile of the Year.
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Automakers in Japan are working towards the electrification of Kei Cars as a market for future expansion due to the increased awareness and orientation towards environment protection, says Frost & Sullivan.
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Rapid urbanization and the consequent rise in the demand for public transit systems could well make China the largest market for transit buses in the world. Being a largely state-driven market, it is expected to benefit the most from the upcoming hybridization and electrification programs. This provides global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers with opportunities to develop strong and sustainable partnerships with Chinese OEMs and suppliers.
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
        The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2013 today announced that Tier One automotive supplier, AISIN, has been named presenting sponsor of the "Drive Green Experience" at the upcoming event, January 14-27, 2013.
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
        Chicago city streets are set to be the first in the nation with all-electric, zero-emission garbage trucks thanks to the $13.4 million contract granted the San Francisco Bay Area startup Motiv Power Systems.  The scalability and flexibility of the Motiv electric Powertrain Control System (ePCS) made the company the most cost-effective choice for the exclusive 5-year contract.  
     
 
 
    
                    
                
                
                    
    
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