The utility, which serves 1.5 million customers in Ohio and West Virginia, will use the 2012 CODA sedan as part of a demonstration project to learn more about EVs and charging infrastructure.

Electric motor maker Remy International, Inc. announced Tuesday that it has agreed to supply its HVH250 motors to Quantum Fuel Systems, which will use them in its Ford F-150 PHEV conversions.

New legislation would make buying a new EV a little better deal, by allowing car dealers to roll the cost of level 2 chargers, including installation, into new car financing.

With a NetGain DC electric motor and Evnetics Soliton Shiva controller, the custom EV is rumored to pack some 400 hp.

As the Official Automotive Partner for the 2012 Olympics, BMW will supply a fleet of 4,000 vehicles for the London games, which begin July 27.

The latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage tells the story of Mission Motors, a San Francisco-based company that started out making electric motorcycles.

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By Markkus Rovito

The automotive legend turned 80 on February 12, but he still looks and sounds vital. Even better, and in contrast to the typical assumption about octogenarians Lutz is still entirely relevant. 

By Charlie Morris

A continuing series on the electric vehicle charging industry.

By Doug Peck

The prospect of zero emission, near-silent race cars has set moustaches twitching throughout the motorsport fraternity.

By Markkus Rovito

Envia Systems crushed the record for energy density of an automotive rechargeable Li-ion battery at 400Wh/kg.