An electric car is a type of alternative fuel car that utilizes electric motors and motor controllers instead of an internal combustion engine (ICE). Currently, in most cases, electrical power is derived from battery packs carried on board the vehicle. Other energy storage methods that may come into use in the future include the use of ultracapacitors, or storage of energy in a spinning flywheel.
Vehicles that make use of both electric motors and other types of engine are known as hybrid electric vehicles and are not considered pure electric vehicles (EVs) because they operate in a charge-sustaining mode. Hybrid vehicles with batteries that can be charged externally from an external source are called plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and become pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) during their charge-depleting mode. Other types of electric vehicles besides cars include light trucks and neighborhood electric vehicles.
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Car News about electric cars
AT&T agrees to buy at least two Ford Transit Connect Electric vans
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AutoblogGreen | 11 hour(s) ago | 
KAIST's On Line Electric Vehicle draws energy from the road, now in use in S. Korea
(0)AutoblogGreen | 11 hour(s) ago | 
Work Truck 2010: Nissan working to bring NV200 to U.S., electric version possible, too
(0)AutoblogGreen | 11 hour(s) ago | 
California homebuilder offers to pre-wire homes for electric vehicle charging
(0)AutoblogGreen | 11 hour(s) ago | California homebuilder offers to pre-wire homes for electric vehicle charging
(0)AutoblogGreen | 21 hour(s) ago | Work Truck 2010: Nissan working to bring NV200 to U.S., electric version possible, too
(2)AutoblogGreen | 1 day(s) ago | KAIST's On Line Electric Vehicle draws energy from the road, now in use in S. Korea
(2)AutoblogGreen | 1 day(s) ago | 
eBay find of the Day: all-electric 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa conversion
(2)AutoblogGreen | 2 day(s) ago | 
Bright Automotive latest to get USPS contract for electric truck conversion
(3)AutoblogGreen | 6 day(s) ago | 
Report: BMW will offer up to 700 urbanites an electric 1 series lease
(3)AutoblogGreen | 6 day(s) ago | 
Geneva 2010: Lumeneo Smera Concept is a lean(ing), possibly hyper-mean, electric machine
(2)AutoblogGreen | 7 day(s) ago | 
Europcar pre-orders 500 electric vehicles from Renault, coming to rental fleets in 2011
(1)AutoblogGreen | 7 day(s) ago | 
Zero charges forward: Electric motorcycle company hires top talent from Buell
(3)AutoblogGreen | 9 day(s) ago | 
A canary? CA electric vehicle dealership closes as market gets tough for NEVs
(1)AutoblogGreen | 9 day(s) ago | 
Geneva 10': Audi A1 e-tron Concept Hints at a Future Small Electric Car
(1)The Torque Report | 9 day(s) ago | 
Volkswagen Lays Out Electric Vehicle Strategy, Confirms Jetta Hybrid For 2012
(5)MotorAuthority | 9 day(s) ago | A canary? CA electric vehicle dealership closes as market gets tough for NEVs
(3)AutoblogGreen | 10 day(s) ago | 
Zap announces order for 100 electric SUVs in Korea; will they deliver?
(4)AutoblogGreen | 13 day(s) ago | 
AMP Electric Vehicles announces all-electric (con)version of the Chevy Equinox *UPDATE
(1)AutoblogGreen | 13 day(s) ago | 
AMP Electric Vehicles announces all-electric (con)version of the Chevy Equinox
(5)AutoblogGreen | 14 day(s) ago | Zap announces order for 100 electric SUVs in Korea; will they deliver?
(2)AutoblogGreen | 14 day(s) ago | 
Geneva 10' Preview: Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid Features Two Electric Motors
(3)The Torque Report | 14 day(s) ago | 
Geneva 10' Preview: Hyundai Reveals Diesel-Electric Hybrid i-Flow
(4)The Torque Report | 14 day(s) ago | 
Living with the Tesla Roadster Sport: One week in an electric light orchestra
(1)AutoblogGreen | 16 day(s) ago | 
Ford, Smith Electric prepping ten Transit vans for test fleet in Germany
(5)AutoblogGreen | 16 day(s) ago | 
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Houston, with lots of single-occupant commuters, wants to go big with electric cars
(4)AutoblogGreen | 17 day(s) ago | ![Revenge of the Electric Car update: Indiana is ready for a close-up [w/video]](http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/screen-shot-2010-02-20-at-10.42.52-am.png){kind=small}
Revenge of the Electric Car update: Indiana is ready for a close-up [w/video]
(1)AutoblogGreen | 18 day(s) ago | 
The future is uncertain: CAP says residual values of electric cars are up in the air
(3)AutoblogGreen | 19 day(s) ago | 
![More details on Zap's all-electric USPS truck conversion [w/video]](http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/zap-usps-woolsey-630c.jpg){kind=small}
More details on Zap's all-electric USPS truck conversion [w/video]
(3)AutoblogGreen | 21 day(s) ago | 
Greenlings: How do hybrids and electric vehicles blend regenerative and friction braking?
(3)AutoblogGreen | 21 day(s) ago | 
AMP will use Remy's electric motors in Saturn Sky, Pontiac Solstice convesions
(3)AutoblogGreen | 21 day(s) ago | 
Detroit News columnist calls electric cars "inferior in every way," which gets a response
(7)AutoblogGreen | 22 day(s) ago | 
Mini E driver pushes his electric car to 20,000 miles in eight months
(9)AutoblogGreen | 23 day(s) ago | 
Mission Motors delays Mission One, announces next electric motorcycle
(11)AutoblogGreen | 23 day(s) ago | 
"Opportunity charging" your electric car or stealing what isn't yours?
(2)AutoblogGreen | 24 day(s) ago | 
Geneva Preview: Rinspeed drops pics galore of the UC? electric commuter
(8)AutoblogGreen | 24 day(s) ago | 
Quick Spin: Ford Transit Connect Electric a good sign of things to come
(2)AutoblogGreen | 26 day(s) ago | 
Mercedes-Benz Vito Battery Electric Vehicle Starts Production in 2010
(2)WorldCarFans | 27 day(s) ago | 
McGill University electric snowmobile carries Olympic torch into Whistler
(5)AutoblogGreen | 27 day(s) ago | 
Green GT Twenty-4 All-Electric Le Mans Racer Set for Geneva Premiere
(10)WorldCarFans | 28 day(s) ago | 
Old Fiat plant in Italy could be retooled to make Reva electric vehicles
(5)AutoblogGreen | 28 day(s) ago | 
2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric, Taxi Live Photos
(10)MotorAuthority | 28 day(s) ago | 
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Ford Transit Connect Electric Vehicle Production Starts Late 2010 [Video]
(9)WorldCarFans | 29 day(s) ago | 
Former Bears coach Mike Ditka promotes electric cars at Chicago Auto Show in Orlando
(2)AutoblogGreen | 29 day(s) ago | 
Seriously off oil: Better Place's first electric vehicle demonstration center in Israel
(11)AutoblogGreen | 29 day(s) ago | 
Ferrari: Hybrids not ready, electrics won't happen; V6 engine possible
(2)AutoblogGreen | 29 day(s) ago | 
Renault-Nissan Alliance finds electric car partner in Massachusetts
(2)AutoblogGreen | 29 day(s) ago | Renault-Nissan Alliance finds electric car partner in Massachusetts
(2)AutoblogGreen | 29 day(s) ago | Ferrari: Hybrids not ready, electrics won't happen; V6 engine possible
(3)AutoblogGreen | 29 day(s) ago | 
Ford Transit Connect Electric Commercial Van Helps Fleet Customers Go Completely Gas-Free
(5)Concept Carz | 29 day(s) ago | Seriously off oil: Better Place's first electric vehicle demonstration center in Israel
(2)AutoblogGreen | 30 day(s) ago | 
2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric Brings All-Electric Driving to Fleet Customers
(7)The Torque Report | 30 day(s) ago | 
Chicago preview: all-electric Ford Connect Transit will make an appearance
(2)AutoblogGreen | 30 day(s) ago | 
Chicago area gets first wind-powered electric vehicle charging station
(2)AutoblogGreen | 30 day(s) ago | 
Chicago Preview: Ford Transit Connect Electric and CNG-powered taxi van
(3)AutoblogGreen | 30 day(s) ago | Chicago Preview: Ford Transit Connect Electric and CNG-powered taxi van
(3)AutoblogGreen | 30 day(s) ago | Chicago area gets first wind-powered electric vehicle charging station
(2)AutoblogGreen | 31 day(s) ago | Chicago preview: all-electric Ford Connect Transit will make an appearance
(2)AutoblogGreen | 32 day(s) ago | 
Video: Maui high school students complete second electric vehicle conversion
(5)AutoblogGreen | 33 day(s) ago | 
Protoscar unveils its electric sports car prototype LAMPO2 at the Geneva Motor Show 2010
(2)Concept Carz | 33 day(s) ago | Video: Maui high school students complete second electric vehicle conversion
(3)AutoblogGreen | 34 day(s) ago | 
GSA approves Smith Electric Vehicles for U.S. government agency purchases
(7)AutoblogGreen | 36 day(s) ago | 
Nissan and Orlando, Florida team up on electric vehicle infrastructure promotion
(4)AutoblogGreen | 36 day(s) ago | 
Quantum gets deal to provide USPS with electric vehicle for testing
(3)AutoblogGreen | 36 day(s) ago | 
Renault-Nissan partners with 18,000 Japanese hotels on electric vehicle charging stations
(2)AutoblogGreen | 36 day(s) ago | 
Project Evie getting ready to go 'round the world in an electric car
(2)AutoblogGreen | 36 day(s) ago | Project Evie getting ready to go 'round the world in an electric car
(2)AutoblogGreen | 37 day(s) ago | Renault-Nissan partners with 18,000 Japanese hotels on electric vehicle charging stations
(2)AutoblogGreen | 37 day(s) ago | Quantum gets deal to provide USPS with electric vehicle for testing
(2)AutoblogGreen | 37 day(s) ago | 
DOE reduced loan total for Leaf electric vehicle at Nissan's request
(15)AutoblogGreen | 40 day(s) ago | 
Despite a revealing sketch, Volvo shoots down rumors about a possible compact electric car
(10)Car News - Top Speed | 41 day(s) ago | 
Tajima shows off EV Mini Sport, a really expensive single-seat electric vehicle
(4)AutoblogGreen | 41 day(s) ago | 
DC 2010: EVA/DC displays tasty home-brewed electric car collection
(2)AutoblogGreen | 41 day(s) ago | 
DC 2010: Ford's Nancy Gioia talks electrification progress, status of Leno's Focus Electrics
(3)AutoblogGreen | 41 day(s) ago | 
DC 2010: DOE Secretary Chu announces closing of Nissan's $1.4 billion loan for Leaf electric vehicle
(3)AutoblogGreen | 42 day(s) ago | 
General Motors Baltimore transmission plant to build electric motors
(12)AutoblogGreen | 42 day(s) ago | 
DC 2010: BMW says Mini E drivers "delighted" with their electric cars
(2)AutoblogGreen | 42 day(s) ago | 
DC 2010: Columbia's Crossline low-speed electric vehicle due later this year
(4)AutoblogGreen | 42 day(s) ago | 
DC 2010: George Pataki calls for 40% (!) electric vehicle market penetration by 2020
(2)AutoblogGreen | 42 day(s) ago | DC 2010: George Pataki calls for 40% (!) electric vehicle market penetration by 2020
(2)AutoblogGreen | 42 day(s) ago | 
BMW Reports First Feedback From MINI E Electric Vehicle Participants
(12)WorldCarFans | 42 day(s) ago | DC 2010: Columbia's Crossline low-speed electric vehicle due later this year
(3)AutoblogGreen | 43 day(s) ago | DC 2010: BMW says Mini E drivers "delighted" with their electric cars
(6)AutoblogGreen | 43 day(s) ago | General Motors Baltimore transmission plant to build electric motors
(14)AutoblogGreen | 43 day(s) ago | 
General Motors announces that it will build electric motors in-house
(3)AutoblogGreen | 43 day(s) ago | 
Green Car Summit: all hands (almost) on deck for electric vehicles
(2)AutoblogGreen | 43 day(s) ago | 
GM Building Electric Motors In-House For New Rear-Wheel Drive Hybrids
(7)MotorAuthority | 43 day(s) ago | 
Green Car Summit: all hands (almost) on deck for electric vehicles
(2)AutoblogGreen | 44 day(s) ago | General Motors announces that it will build electric motors in-house
(3)AutoblogGreen | 44 day(s) ago | 
Audi USA Boss De Nysschen Vindicated: Electricity IS for Idiots!
(13)MotorAuthority | 45 day(s) ago | 
Nissan and Japanese post office to sell electric vehicle history stamps
(8)AutoblogGreen | 46 day(s) ago | 
New York City early adopter demand to far outstrip electric vehicle supply
(5)AutoblogGreen | 47 day(s) ago | 
Project Get Ready Rhode Island looking for 10,000 electric vehicles in five years
(2)AutoblogGreen | 47 day(s) ago | Projest Get Ready Rhode Island looking for 10,000 electric vehicles in five years
(3)AutoblogGreen | 48 day(s) ago | 
Motor Trend details 2013 Mitsubishi Evolution XI's plug-in electric drivetrain
(3)AutoblogGreen | 48 day(s) ago | Motor Trend details 2013 Mitsubishi Evolution XI's plug-in electric drivetrain
(4)AutoblogGreen | 49 day(s) ago | 
French president Sarkozy signs letter of intent for electric vehicle test using renewable energy
(2)AutoblogGreen | 49 day(s) ago | 
One plugged-in hatch: Hyundai i10 electric coming to South Korea in 2010
(9)AutoblogGreen | 49 day(s) ago | 
One plugged-in hatch: Hyundai i10 electric coming to South Korea in 2010
(2)AutoblogGreen | 51 day(s) ago | French president Sarkozy signs letter of intent for electric vehicle test using renewable energy
(4)AutoblogGreen | 51 day(s) ago | 
Got cells? Battery supplier CEO warns of limited battery supply for electric vehicles
(2)AutoblogGreen | 52 day(s) ago | 
Coulomb's "gas" pump ChargePoint ups the ante with 30-minute electric car refills
(5)AutoblogGreen | 53 day(s) ago | 
Canada's largest electric vehicle project? Mitsubishi's 50 i-MiEVs in Boucherville
(11)AutoblogGreen | 54 day(s) ago | 
Hirsch Design develops Comoto electric bike, plans production later this year
(13)AutoblogGreen | 55 day(s) ago | 
Radical SRZero electric supercar "unveiled" at Autosport International 2010
(11)AutoblogGreen | 55 day(s) ago | 
Detroit 2010: Green Vehicles presents Electric Avenue with upgraded Triac
(14)AutoblogGreen | 56 day(s) ago | 
Surprise: Study finds electric cars a good fit for urban environments
(12)AutoblogGreen | 57 day(s) ago | 
Detroit 2010: BYD's plans to bring the all-electric E6 to the U.S. slightly detailed
(3)AutoblogGreen | 57 day(s) ago | 
The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron shows another variant of an electric vehicle developed by Audi
(5)Concept Carz | 59 day(s) ago | 
Detroit 2010: 2012 Ford Focus Electric could be both sedan and hatch
(5)AutoblogGreen | 59 day(s) ago | 
![Westfield readying lightweight electric iRacer [w/video]](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/westfield-iracer.jpg){kind=small}
Think CEO Richard Canny talks about Indiana plant deal, electric car plans for the U.S.
(5)AutoblogGreen | 63 day(s) ago | 
New Delhi 2010: Chevrolet e-Spark, an electric car for the average Indian car buyer
(18)AutoblogGreen | 63 day(s) ago | 
Rumormill: Aston Martin could build hybrid Lagonda, all-electric Cygnet
(7)AutoblogGreen | 63 day(s) ago | 
Renault unveils 2010 electric vehicle ad, says Twizy EV is coming to India
(5)AutoblogGreen | 64 day(s) ago | 
Officially, official: Think will build City electric car in Elkhart, Indiana
(3)AutoblogGreen | 65 day(s) ago | 
Mahindra & Mahindra bringing all-electric car to New Delhi Auto Expo
(3)AutoblogGreen | 65 day(s) ago | 
UPS' hybrid-electric vans reduce fuel use by 29%, cost per mile by 15%
(4)AutoblogGreen | 66 day(s) ago | 
Gas To Electric, City of Santa Monica make up in plug-in vehicle conversion fight
(3)AutoblogGreen | 70 day(s) ago |