Electricity Related Links
The Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) has compiled a list of electricity related links for additional information. The AFDC and U.S. Department of Energy do not necessarily recommend or endorse these companies (see disclaimer). For a list of links related to other fuels or advanced vehicle technologies, visit the main AFDC Related Links page.
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A123 Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of high-power lithium ion batteries for use in plug-in hybrid electric and all-electric vehicles. | |
AC Propulsion develops, manufactures, and licenses systems and component technology for EV drive systems. | |
The primary goal of the Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity (AVTA) is to benchmark and validate the performance of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles that feature one or more advanced technologies, including: internal combustion engines burning advanced fuels, such as 100% hydrogen and hydrogen/compressed natural gas-blended fuels; hybrid electric, pure electric, and hydraulic drive systems; advanced batteries and engines; and advanced climate control, power electronic, and other ancillary systems. | |
All-Electric Vehicles is a website focused on identifying and researching electric vehicles. | |
Alternative Fuels Equipment is a supplier of electric and propane alternative fuel vehicle components including both Curtis electric vehicle controllers and instruments and IMPCO propane carburetion systems. Their liquefied petroleum gas carburetion department also offers technical assistance and a complete inventory of parts and customized propane conversion kits for all types of engines. Curtis produces electronic vehicle products for material handling, industrial, aerial lift, golf, light-on-road, airport and personal mobility applications. IMPCO is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of advanced fuel storage, fuel delivery, and electronic control systems. | |
Arotech designs, manufactures, and markets zero-emission, zinc-air, fuel cell electric buses for transit and school bus applications. | |
Autotropolis.com offers online reviews of new and used vehicles, automotive research, and buyer's guides as well as a fully interactive New Car Selector Aid. | |
Azure Dynamics Corporation is a leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric commercial vehicles, as well as military vehicles and systems. It is a public company trading on the TSX (AZD) in Canada and on AIM (ADC) in the UK. | |
CalCars is a nonprofit startup formed by entrepreneurs, engineers, environmentalists and consumers to promote plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). | |
Citycom manufactures the CityEl, a low-speed neighborhood electric vehicle produced in Europe. | |
DOE's Clean Cities Program supports public-private partnerships that deploy AFVs and build supporting alternative fuel infrastructure. | |
Clean Fuel Connection sells and installs EV chargers and offers technical consulting for EV, CNG, and LNG projects. | |
ClipperCreek produces high-rate, industry-approved charge stations that are compatible with all major automakers' plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. | |
Coulomb Technologies offers the ChargePoint Network, a family of products and services that provide a smart charging infrastructure for plug-in vehicles. Smartlet charging stations, located in public and private parking areas, are sold to municipalities and parking lot owners. Charging access is a service business that sells electric access to drivers of plug-in vehicles as a subscription service. | |
Creative Bus Sales installs or converts buses to compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, or hybrid systems that meet EPA and CARB certifications. The company also sells new and used GEM all electric vehicles. | |
Currie Technologies manufactures a unique electric bicycle propulsion system called the U.S. Prodrive and several models of electric bikes. | |
Dynasty Electric Car Corp. designs, manufactures, and markets zero emission, electric, low-speed vehicles for urban, recreational, and light commercial markets such as planned or gated communities, destination resorts, industrial complexes, and universities. | |
eGO manufactures a line of electric scooters designed for neighborhood errands, quick trips to the store, and commuting. | |
eTug LLC manufactures electric baggage tractors used to tow luggage carts in airport operations. Models include the eTug DC-20 that can tow up to 20,000 lbs. and the eTug AC-30 that can tow up to 30,000 lbs. Both can be charged on 110v outlets. | |
e-ride Industries manufactures electric transportation and utility vehicles, including the EXV2 Patriot and the EXV4 Low Speed Light Duty Vehicle. | |
EDrive converts 2004 or later year Toyota Prius models from hybrid to plug-in hybrid using a lithium-ion battery system. | |
EV World is a Web site dedicated to EVs. It features news events and legislation that affect the EV community, as well as product reviews, reports, and interviews with members of the EV industry. | |
The EVParts Web site provides information about electric vehicles (EVs) and purchasing EV parts and accessories. | |
The Electric Auto Association is a non-profit educational organization that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of Electric Vehicles. The EAA's mission is to act as a public source of information about developments in electric vehicle technology, to encourage experimentation in the building of electric vehicles, and to organize public exhibits and events of electric vehicles to educate the public on the progress and benefits of electric vehicle technology. | |
Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is a U.S. industry association dedicated to the promotion of electric drive as the best means to achieve the highly efficient and clean use of secure energy in the transportation sector. EDTA supports the sustainable commercialization of all electric drive transportation technologies by providing information, education, industry networking, public policy advocacy, conferences, and exhibitions. | |
EPRI is a nonprofit organization committed to providing science and technology-based solutions to global energy customers through a far-reaching program of scientific research, technology development, and product implementation. | |
Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec) was incorporated in 1996 to support the development and installation of battery charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. eTec's sister company, Electric Transportation Applications (ETA), was incorporated in 1989 to provide technical support and testing services for the electric vehicle industry. | |
Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington D.C (EVA/DC) | The Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington, D.C. is a non-profit (501 [c]3) organization of electric vehicle owners, hobbyists, educators and enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) as an environmental and energy alternative. |
EVI offers conversions of Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in operation. | |
Electric Vehicles International manufactures electric and hybrid trucks, trams and shuttle buses that use Valence's lithium iron phosphate cells. | |
Electric-Bikes.com Web site provides information on electric bicycles and other battery-electric forms of transportation. | |
Electricbicycles.net provides discussion, photos, user reports, classifieds, tips and many useful links related to electric bicycles. | |
Electrifying Times is the international magazine of electric vehicles, hybrids, fuel cells, batteries, alternative fuels, electric car racing and exhibitions. | |
Electro Automotive manufactures and sells EV conversion components, kits, books, videos, and provides EV conversion-consulting services. | |
Electrovaya is a Toronto, Canada, based lithium ion battery manufacturer. | |
Ener1 is involved in the North American development and commercialization of advanced, high-performance safe lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in HEVs (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). Ener1 is also developing commercial fuel cell products through its EnerFuel subsidiary and nanotechnology-based materials and manufacturing processes for batteries and other applications through its NanoEner subsidiary. | |
Energy Control Systems Engineering provides consulting, design, and prototyping services for system integration and monitoring of electrochemical energy systems including batteries and fuel cells. | |
EIA is a statistical agency of DOE. It provides policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment as well as alternative fuel production and use. | |
The Energy Management Institute publishes the Alternative Fuels Index, a subscription-based service that focuses on seven alternative fuel products approved by the Department of Energy to meet current alternative fuel U.S. standards. Those fuels include biodiesel, ethanol, propane, methanol, electricity, hydrogen, and natural gas. Coverage includes industry commentary relating to supply, price, policy and news as well as detailed price and trend analysis at the wholesale level. | |
Energy Vision is a national non-profit organization analyzing and promoting ways to make a swift transition to pollution-free renewable energy sources and clean, petroleum-free transportatoin fuels. | |
Energy Vision is a national non-profit organization analyzing and promoting ways to make a swift transition to pollution-free renewable energy sources and clean, petroleum-free transportation fuels for the green cities of the future. | |
Website offers a guide to schools that offer a fire science degree. | |
GGT manufactures neighborhood electric vehicles in passenger, van and utility truck configurations. Highway-capable medium-duty trucks for dropside, dumpbox and box van models are also available. | |
GEM is recognized as a leading manufacturer of low speed NEVs. | |
The GreenCar website offers online summaries of articles that appear in the quarterly magazine that focuses on electric vehicles, hybrids, and CNG-powered vehicles. | |
Learn about DOE's role in the research and development of HEVs at the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Web site. | |
This site provides information about hybrid electric vehicle models that are available for consumers to purchase. | |
Illustrated information about how electric cars work and listings of electric cars in development and production. Compare various vehicles online. | |
Hymotion is developing hybrid powertrain and alternative flex-fuel solutions for automobiles. | |
IC Corporation produces a variety of bus and shuttle vehicles including two hybrid school bus models. | |
The goal of DOE's Field Operations Program at INL is to promote the use of EVs in commercial fleets in the United States. To achieve this goal, the Field Operations Program is actively supporting the purchase, operation, and data collection of commercially available EVs in electric utility fleet operations. | |
Idle Free Systems, Inc. is a provider of year-round idle elimination solutions for trucks and school buses.The Idle Free Electric APU offers drivers and fleet operators a flexible, cost-effective alternative to discretionary idling. | |
Miles Electric Vehicles was founded in 2004 with a mission to rapidly develop advanced all electric vehicles to meet the needs of organizations and everyday drivers, while using no gas and producing zero tailpipe emissions. The current Miles line includes low speed all electric vehicles that produce zero tailpipe emissions and deliver strikingly low operating costs. | |
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Energy Storage Project is leading the charge on battery thermal management, modeling, and systems solutions to enhance the performance of fuel cell, hybrid electric, and electric vehicles (FCVs, HEVs, and EVs) for a cleaner, more secure transportation future. | |
The Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Company designs and manufactures the Gizmo low-speed vehicle designed for commuters traveling fewer than 45 miles. | |
OKA AUTO USA is a division of MIROX Corporation, which is the exclusive importer and manufacturer's U.S. representative for "SEAZ" and "KAZ" in Russia, manufacturer of the OKA mini cars. The vehicles are neighborhood electric vehicles and zero emission vehicles. | |
Odyne Corporation is a developer of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrains for Class 6,7 and 8 vehicles. Odyne is working with vehicle manufacturers, vehicle retrofitters and fleet operators who use heavy-duty vehicles that weigh in excess of 20,000 pounds that are used in applications with frequent starts and stops. | |
Phoenix Motorcars combines vintage hot rod vehicle body styles with the all-electric Enova Systems Panther powertrain system to create limited edition zero emission electric vehicles that are both practical and luxurious. | |
Recharge Power provides electric solutions for commercial parking and transportation customers including charging stations for electric vehicles, auxiliary power stations for the trucking industry, and wireless signage systems for driver guidance. | |
Ruff & Tuff manufactures neighborhood electric vehicles (EVs). | |
Southern California Edison, a leading electric utility company, educates users about electric vehicles and EV recharging infrastructure. | |
Triangle Electric Auto Association is a chapter of the Electric Auto Association, a national nonprofit organization formed in 1967 to promote the use of electric vehicles as a viable transportation alternative that is efficient, economical, ecological and available today. It serves the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. | |
Trolley Enterprises designs and manufactures hybrid electric and propane fueled trolleys for municipal transit applications. | |
This EPA Web site provides information on alternative fuels, including fact sheets, certification procedures and emission standards, emission models, and related links. | |
UQM Technologies is a technology leader in the development and manufacture of energy-efficient, power-dense electric motors, generators, and electronic inverters. | |
Xtreme Green Products designs and builds electric-powered land vehicles, such as the X Rider electric motorcycle, and personal watercraft, such as JetBoards and jet skis. | |
ZAP manufactures and markets several battery-powered products including electric bikes and scooters. | |
The ZeroTruck is an all-electric zero emission medium duty truck based on the Isuzu N series chassis. The vehicle is available as a cab chassis in GVWR Classes 4, 5 or 6; an optional crew cab or a walk-in van. The ZeroTruck offers a low cab forward design, a fully automatic transmission, up to 100-mile range with full highway capability. It uses advanced lithium batteries, regenerative braking, and is powered by a UQM PowerPhase 100 advanced electric motor. |