Here is a quick look at what is happening worldwide with electric cars and related topics.
- Using Old Car Batteries As Backups. We toyed around with the notion to use your electric vehicle, EV old battery pack as a backup for your home and why not, use it to store electricity and sell it back next day here. DesignNews quotes David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research as saying it can be possible.
- Gordon Murray T.27, World’s Most Efficient? Apparently, Gordon Murray says his electric T.27 is the most efficient EV in the world, according to GreenMuze. After all, he is one of the greatest F1 designer.
- Kangoo Express LCV To Be Built In Maubeuge. Renault’s Kangoo Express LCV will be built in Maubeuge, according to AutomotiveWorld. Why is this important? If you live in France in that region, it is…
- Nissan And The City of Saitama. Nissan signed a zero emission partnership with the City of Saitama, Japan, according to AutomotiveWorld. Nissan is taking a clue from Better Place’s many partnerships and has worked hard to develop its own.
- Brazilian Wind Energy Picks Up. Brazil is boosting its wind energy capacity according to the NYTimes. By adding wind energy to its hydro-energy plants, the country aims to have a more stable grid.
That’s it for now. Stay tuned for more.
