6 Hot New Electric Cars Soon to Hit Showrooms

As I was searching the Internet to bring you something new, I ran across this article regarding green vehicles.

Nissan Leaf

The electrics are coming! By the end of the year, at least six battery-powered vehicles will be on the U.S. market. The cars will finally go from revolving on show stands . . . → Read More: 6 Hot New Electric Cars Soon to Hit Showrooms

Europe moves closer to electric car infrastructure

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Europe’s carmakers moved a step closer creating an infrastructure for electric cars after agreeing on plug and socket standards for slow or overnight charging of the battery-driven vehicles due to hit roads from next year. . . . → Read More: Europe moves closer to electric car infrastructure

China to subsidize hybrid, electric car purchases

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China said on Tuesday that it would launch a pilot program in five cities to provide subsidies to buyers of electric and hybrid cars, as the government steps up efforts to cut emissions in the world’s biggest auto market.

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Electric cars win hype, staying power questioned

LONDON (Reuters) – Electric cars are riding high, as incentives and new models make them a realistic option, but the fresh attention may highlight flaws compared with gasoline and alternatives such as biofuels.

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U.S. gives electric cars initial “0″ emission rating

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The first 200,000 electric cars made by each automaker will be given a “zero” emissions rating under new U.S. fuel efficiency rules, after which the smokestack emissions of power plants will be included.

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Electric cars give power back to grid

NEWARK, Del. (Reuters) – At first glance, the Toyota Scion sitting in the University of Delaware parking lot looks like a normal boxy car.

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