We already knew that Daimler was looking in Tesla's direction for electric vehicle batteries, but we certainly didn't know that those passing glances were only the beginning of an underground battle for supply chain supremacy. As automakers struggle to move cars from lots, it's being reported tha…… For full content click here
Archive for January, 2009
Battery wars: automakers seek profits in supplying EV parts
Posted: 29th January 2009 by Nicr in Articles0
Daimler taps Tesla's battery know-how for electric Smart
Posted: 15th January 2009 by Nicr in ArticlesDaimler has been talking about electric Smart cars for about 10 years now, but the closest you’ve ever been able to come to a production model has been to go all KIRF-style and buy a knock-off CMEC City Smart. At the North American International Auto Show this past week the company again confirmed that a…… [...]
Team hopes to build 200 eight-wheeled Eliica electric cars
Posted: 1st January 2009 by Nicr in ArticlesDr. Hiroshi Shimizu of Tokyo’s Keio University has been working on his Eliica eight-wheeled electric car since 2003, but the Japanese government’s interest in fuel-efficient vehicles has rekindled his efforts, and he’s currently, um… on a roll. The current Eliicas, of which there are currently …… For full content    click here
Oregon governor looking at GPS-based mileage tax to fund roads
Posted: 1st January 2009 by Nicr in ArticlesElectric cars and other fuel-efficient vehicles certainly have plenty going for them, but all that reduction in fuel consumption also has the side effect of reducing the money earned from gas taxes, which has prompted folks like Oregon governor Ted Kulongoski to turn to some some alternative solutions to keep…… For full content click here