Schoolcraft College showcases electric vehicles today

Livonia -- Organizers hope visitors get a charge out of the second annual Michigan Electric Vehicle Rally & Show today at Schoolcraft College.

The college's Electronic Technology program and the Michigan Electric Auto Association are sponsoring the free event. More than 50 electric and hybrid vehicles will be on display and visitors even can go for rides in or on the vehicles with owners.

Electric vehicles from throughout the years are part of the festivities to show that the concept is not a new one even if many have never seen the vehicles.

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$3M in electric vehicle grants for Hawaii

The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism has nearly $3 million of available grants for business and nonprofits to install electronic vehicle charging equipment.

DBEDT anticipates awarding between two and seven grants throughout the state ranging anywhere from $30,000 to $2 million each.

The money is coming from federal stimulus funds that are allocated for Hawaii’s energy program.

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Nissan unveils prototype of 'Leaf' electric vehicle

Nissan Motor Co.'s "Leaf" electric vehicle is pictured in the Kanagawa Prefecture city of Yokosuka on June 11. (Mainichi)

Nissan Motor Co. has unveiled to the press a prototype of its "Leaf" electric vehicle, which will be released in December in Japan, the United States and Europe.
The five-seater electric car can travel 160 kilometers on a single charge (the recharge time is eight hours with a 200-volt power source). With significant engine noise reduction being typical of electric vehicles, compared to gasoline cars, the Leaf has been fitted with a pseudo car running sound-emitting system to alert pedestrians to its presence.

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EVHUB – Electric Vehicles Hub

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The portal’s objective is to increase awareness in people regarding electric vehicles. Their primary audiences are Indian customers, owners and managers of small to medium-sized Indian EV companies, students, Technologists and EV enthusiasts. 

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