It’s been a whirlwind of EV news for Hawaii recently. As we already knew, they’ll be getting Better Place’s battery swapping technology, an electric car factory and they were just listed as one of the first areas you’ll be able to buy a Nissan LEAF when it goes on sale at the end of this [...]
Have an American Express? Buy a Ford Fusion Hybrid for Half Price
May 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Yep. If you’re an American Express cardholder, and you’ve had your sights on brand spanking new Ford Fusion Hybrid (and who wouldn’t?), this Thursday, May 20, 2010, could be your day to shine. American Express’ “Daily Wish” website will be offering the car for half price at an as yet unannounced time on a first-come, [...]
The Inaugural TTXGP US Race: a Killed EV1 Motor Makes a Comeback
May 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
While most of San Francisco was running across town in silly outfits, history was being made a few miles north, at Infineon Raceway. The tech industry isn’t just buying naming rights to racetracks, some might say it’s poised to take over racing as we know it. While gas-powered engine technology is mature and only making incremental changes, Azhar Hussain, TTXGP’s founder, has created a whole new game strictly for electronic motors.
Catching Up With TTXGP’s Founder, Azhar Hussain
May 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It’s been an exciting weekend at the Infineon Raceway watching the 2010 eGrandPrix, TTXGP. And, after all the bikes were on course, I had some time sit down and talk with Azhar Hussain about the TTXGP series and its importance. In the following conversation, Hussain talks about how combustion engines are moving towards electric and [...]
A123 Systems' Lithium-Ion Battery to Help Revive U.S. Manufacturing Sector with More Green Jobs
May 17, 2010 By 5 Comments
A123 Systems is bringing more green jobs to Michigan with a gigantic new 300,000 square foot factory for its lithium-ion batteries, thanks to a whopping $249 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The move follows a decision a few years back by A123 to start manufacturing in China. As profiled in the LA [...]
Celebrating Electric Speed at the Mavizen Werkstatt Racing TTXGP Fundraiser Party
May 15, 2010 By 2 Comments
New Day, New Rules, New Game – Be Part of it. TTXGP Race 1 of the inaugural 2010 series will be held tomorrow, Sunday May 16th, 11:00 AM, at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA. Information here. When TTXGP racer Jenn Bromme called organizer Azhar Hussain to tell him she had to bow out of the [...]
So, How Many Electric Cars Will There be in 2020? Analysts are All Over the Place
May 14, 2010 By 10 Comments
Charging an Electric Car at Home: How Many More Solar Panels do I Need?
May 14, 2010 By 27 Comments
Editor’s Note: This article is partially reprinted from 1BOG’s blog (see the original here: Charging an Electric Car at Home: How many more Solar Panels do I need? by Clayton Cornell) For many, buying an electric car isn’t simply a means to an end, it is a whole statement on their lifestyle; it stems from [...]
