Charging Stations

5 Ideas to Charge-up the Electric Car

Susanna Murley | Posted 02.13.2012

Susanna Murley

Maybe we're still looking for the idea that will make EVs really take off. I've put together a few of the best ideas around electric cars that we've received on Planet Forward that could help transform EVs in 2012.

GE, GM Push Electric Vehicle Infrastructure For China

AP | Posted 11.22.2011

SHANGHAI -- General Electric and General Motors Co. agreed Thursday on a pilot installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Shanghai, the lat...

WATCH: Britain's 'First National Electric Highway'

Posted 09.26.2011

In this video, a BBC News correspondent tests a new electric vehicle from Mitsubishi, and visits one of the plug-in charging stations in a growing net...

Tesla: An Electrifying Experience, But Not for Everyman

Jennifer Schwab | Posted 05.25.2011

Jennifer Schwab

I had a chance to drive the fascinating Tesla Roadster this past weekend. In a word, it was, well, electrifying. The power and performance of a Lotus Exige, without the noise and pollution.

How Cities Can Foster Demand for Electric Cars

Ben Holland | Posted 05.25.2011

Ben Holland

Electric vehicles aren't likely to pour into car lots next year. Our current economy will make sure of that. Nevertheless, many cities can position themselves to benefit from the technology.

First McDonald's With Electric Car Charging Station

News & Observer | Sue Stock | Posted 05.25.2011

The station will allow drivers of electric cars to plug them in and charge them while they eat....

China Planning Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

EcoGeek | Peg Fong | Posted 05.25.2011

China is rushing in to build its own network of electric charging stations. Xinhua, the government's official newspaper, announced last week that the ...