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Interest in electric cars has seemingly dwindled, but Mitsubishi just might have re-ignited the flame by revealing its i MiEV hatchback at the 2009 New York Auto Show. Little is confirmed about the i-MiEV, which stands for “Innovative Mitsubishi Electric Vehicle,” but fleet sales are expected begin in Japan in the coming weeks.

Although details are scarce, rumours today tell us Korean cousins Hyundai and Kia have teamed up with Korean Electric Power Company in order to develop a special EV battery charging system for its upcoming electric models. The vehicle will be developed jointly between the two vehicle manufacturers while the state-run power company develops charging systems and [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Hyundai, Kia join Korean Electric P

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan has revealed the Leaf Electric Vehicle — the first of its zero emission vehicles that it plans to release in the years to come. CEO Carlos Ghosn said that there will definitely be more EVs in the future.He said that the Leaf EV is slated to be launched in early 2010 and that an electric version of the NV200 van will follow later next year. The unnamed source also said that a production version of the Nissan Land Glider Concept is possible as well. In addition, Nis

Sticking with the Green theme, Nissan have, with its alliance partner Renault, displayed its commitment to sustainable motoring showcasing its LEAF zero-emissions concept vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show this afternoon. LEAF is a pure electric vehicle that is charged from a regular domestic power outlet and will be introduced globally from the second half of [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Nissan stand at Tokyo Motor Show

We know that Toyota will have its small electric car go on sale in the US in 2012 but understandably, the carmaker has chosen to keep mum about the details. To get an idea of how it will appear, let’s take a look at the Toyota FT-EV II Concept displayed at the ongoing Tokyo Motor Show for clues. FT-EV II (for Future Toyota Electric Vehicle) is seen to be a compact, glassy, short distance electric commuter. The FT-EV II is clearly based on an iQ but at 2730 mm end to end, the concept car is shor

At this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. announced that Infiniti is currently planning to introduce an electric vehicle that will be true to the brand’s promise of “Inspired Performance.” Ghosn said that a concept is being developed for a stylish, compact, high performance four-seat luxury Infiniti with zero emissions. Related PostsNissan moving Infiniti QX56 production to JapanInfiniti celebrates 20th anniversary with special G37 CoupeTuning: Inf

More and more compact city all electric vehicles are emerging, Subaru has the Stella, Mitsubishi has the i-Miev, Nissan has the Leaf and now Toyota is showing off the FT-EV II. A compact electric vehicle designed primarily to drive short distances in city environments, the FT-EV II is founded on the concept of a “future mobility [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota FT-EV II Concept

Ford Motor Co.’s current hybrid vehicle chief, Nancy Gioia, has been given a new title. She is now known as the director of global electrification. The difference in title signifies the added responsibility of oversight over electric vehicles. Gioia now heads all of Ford’s global hybrid and electric vehicle programs.If you ask us, Ford’s choice is an ideal one. She has worked as Ford’s director of sustainable mobility technologies and hybrid vehicle programs since November 2005. In particular, G

The Il Sole 24 Ore Italian newspaper reports that the Pininfarina Bluecar electric vehicle developed in partnership with French financier Vincent Bollore remains on track. The car was reconfirmed by Pininfarina S.p.A.’s CEO Silvio Pietro Angori who killed in this way the rumors of a possible break up with Bollore. Angori also said that they have received more than 6,000 orders for the Bluecar and that the debut of the new car is set for 2011.”The joint venture is to develop and produce the Blue

Remember when you see a really cool car in a science fiction movie and wonder if they’ll make it? Well, the Nissan Land Glider is not exactly from any particular movie, but it ought to be because its seriously cool. The Land Glider is a tiny electric vehicle that is half way between a car and [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Nissan Land Glider Concept