Electric Cars

NC Taskforce Prepares Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan

Leoneda Inge — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:21:55 +0000

A new readiness plan aims to help the state of North Carolina prepare for hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles on the road in the next decade. The state’s first Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) readiness plan was created through the 'NC PEV Readiness Initiative: Plugging-in from Mountains to Sea (M2S).'

Raleigh Pilots Wireless Charging For Electric Cars

Leoneda Inge — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:45:00 +0000

The City of Raleigh will be one of the first US cities to try out new wireless technology for electric vehicles.

Just like everything else – even electric vehicle charging stations are going wireless.

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Accelerating Electric Cars Into More Cities

Asma Khalid — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:05:00 +0000

Transportation officials from eight states are meeting in Raleigh today to brainstorm how to accelerate the use of electric cars.

Asma Khalid: If you drive around Raleigh-Durham, you've probably noticed a few electric car charging stations. But, that's not typical for most states. Since January 2011, approximately 30,000 electric vehicles have been sold in the entire country. So, clearly the Triangle is ahead of the curve. Judi Greenwald is with the center for Climate and Energy Solutions. Her group is cosponsoring the Raleigh meetings.

Charging Stations Open at Rest Stops

Catherine Brand — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:20:00 +0000

Drivers of electric vehicles in the Triangle and Triad will be able to take advantage of new charging stations in Alamance County. There are two on either side of I-40-I-85, at a rest area near Burlington. Julia Casadonte is a spokeswoman for the state Department of Transportation.

Julia Casadonte: Part of the idea of establishing this infrastructure is to make people more comfortable driving electric vehicles cuz people have to be confident they can be charged and remain charged and make sure they're not stranded anywhere.

Electric Car Chargers Coming

Jeremy Loeb — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:35:00 +0000

Electric cars like the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf are coming onto the market. And charging stations for them are starting to pop up as well. The state Department of Commerce awarded Raleigh-based Praxis Technologies a 240-thousand dollar grant. Praxis has partnered with Silicon Valley-based Coulomb Technologies to install around 20 electric car charge stations across the state. Praxis CEO Skip Kurz says their goal is to raise awareness about the technology.

It's Electric

Amber Nimocks and Frank Stasio — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:17:00 +0000

The Plug-In electric car conference wrapped up its four-day run this week in Raleigh. It's the first time the conference, which draws car makers and utility planners from around the country, has been held on the East Coast. Conference planners were drawn to North Carolina's capital by the growing demand for electric vehicles in the Triangle.

Electric Cars Hit the Streets in Raleigh

Leoneda Inge — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

If you are in downtown Raleigh this week you may see some small, brightly painted cars on the road that look out of place. They’re likely electric cars on display for the national electric car conference – “Plug-In 2011.” But there are also some sporty electric cars on display that will make your head turn in disbelief. It’s a sign of the times and just how far the industry has come.

NCSU Students Vying for Best Environmental Car

Eric Hodge — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:00:00 +0000

A team from N.C. State could win a national competition today to design an environmentally friendly car. There are sixteen teams in the finals of the Eco Car contest being held in Washington this week. The winner will be announced later today. Jonathan Lohr is an assistant team leader for the Wolfpack. He says their car uses electricity and a bio-diesel engine.