Tag: "electric car"
Ford Focus Electric Hits the Market With Faster Charging Times
The all-electric Nissan Leaf first went on sale in December 2010. Until a couple of weeks ago, the Leaf had been the only EV available to U.S. consumers from a major automaker. That changed in mid-May when, according to a report by Reuters, Ford started shipping the 2012 Focus Electric to dealers.
Post on Jun 06, 2012 by Bradley Berman from QUEST Northern California
Clean Car Diaries: Revenge is Sweet
The electric car's comeback is chronicled in a new film, "Revenge of the Electric Car", which is now out on DVD.
Post on Mar 16, 2012 by Andrea Kissack from QUEST Northern California
Clean Car Diaries: Could Tesla's 'Brick Problem' Happen To Other EVS?
Some Tesla owners have found that leaving an electric car parked for too long could become a serious problem.
Post on Feb 24, 2012 by Andrea Kissack from QUEST Northern California
Life With The Leaf: Missing Out On The Federal Tax Credit
It's best to plan ahead when buying an electric car or you might miss out on important tax credits. Find out more from QUEST's new blog series, "Life With The Leaf."
Post on Jan 19, 2012 by Andrea Kissack from QUEST Northern California
Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf Star at San Jose Electric Car Convention
After years of stops and starts, electric cars and plug-in hybrids are on the cusp of a new era of mainstream acceptance, starting this year.
Post on Jul 28, 2010 by Sheraz Sadiq
Reporter's Notes: Smart Grid at Home
I've never paid much attention to my electric meter. For most of us, it's just that box on the side of the house with a small white disk spinning inside, keeping track of our energy use. But over the next three years, all the meters for PG&E customers will be getting a major upgrade to a new, digital SmartMeter.
Post on Apr 10, 2009 by Lauren Sommer
Reporter's Notes: Who Will Revive the Electric Car?
One of the best parts of working on this story was stumbling upon a subculture of electric car fanatics, like Darell Dickey, many of whom drive incredibly rare, full-size all-electric cars that were available for a blink of an eye in the late '90s and early 2000s. There are just hundreds of these cars left [...]
Post on Jun 09, 2008 by Amy Standen
