With all the buzz surrounding the Chevy Volt these days, it was surprising to hear about the latest scandal linked to the new hybrid vehicle. Apparently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tested three Volt batteries and one of them actually caught fire, with the other two reportedly overheating. During a crash safety test last May, the Volt battery had caught on fire which prompted the…

As most know, Jay Leno has always been a car aficionado – with roughly 190 cars and motorcycles in his possession. He’s never owned an alternative powered vehicle — until now, that is, as he recently made the leap and purchased a Chevy Volt. The comedian drives to and from work every day, around 35 miles each way. Because of the (roughly) 40 mile range on the Volt, Leno is able to…

The Electrical Vehicle (EV) market is set to take off and those fast enough to capitalize on the trend are positioned to make significant profits. An estimated 3 million EVs are expected on the world’s road by 2015 – 1 million alone in the US. To power these cars an estimated 5 million chargers will be needed, including some 1.5 million in the US. But get this – currently there are only 1,500 public charging stations…

AllCell Technologies, a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs, has teamed up with multiple cleantech companies to create a completely off-grid solar EV charging station. Located in Amman, Jordan, the station can charge both a Nissan LEAF and multiple light electric vehicles simultaneously, is off-grid and includes a lithium-ion energy storage system that is protected from the scorching…

Electrics, for as long as they’ve been commercially viable, have always been pretty shocking. The main problem with an electric car is the batteries; they’re just not advanced enough. Until 2009, almost every electric car had a range of around 100-miles, which is, let’s admit it, pretty ridiculous. Sure, if you live in the city, it sounds attractive; you probably only do a few miles…