Public invited to attend electric vehicle forum in Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | Experts in alternative energies will present best practices and recommendations to increase the use of electric motor vehicles at a May 22 forum.

Utility getting people in line for IN-Charge

MERRILLVILLE | Although there is much debate about the pace American drivers will adopt electric vehicles, Northern Indiana Public Service Co. is investing money in a program to boost the ranks within its service territory.

NIPSCO selects residential charging station administrator

The Northern Indiana Public Service Co. is expected Thursday to name 350Green LLC as the administrator of a pilot program providing electric vehicle charging stations for residential customers.

Dealers want electric Leaf to generate demand

Nissan automobile dealers are hoping the automaker's Leaf plug-in electric vehicle will capture interest from motorists who may want to wean themselves off the gasoline diet.

Dealers want electric Leaf to generate demand

Nissan automobile dealers are hoping the automaker's Leaf plug-in electric vehicle will capture interest from motorists who may want to wean themselves off the gasoline diet. Rob Coffey of Bob Rohrman Nissan in Burns Harbor says that if gas prices continue to rise, it could drive more people…

L.A. firm to lead NWI electric vehicle market study

A national developer of electric vehicle charging station networks said Thursday it received a contract from NIPSCO to lead a market study that will help determine ideal locations for publicly available charging posts.

Utility working to spark interest in electric vehicles, installation of charging stations

Electric vehicles are as few and far between in Northwest Indiana as the charging stations that power them.

All charged up, but nowhere to plug

After Valparaiso resident David Garfin finished whipping a white plug-in hybrid sedan around curves in Northfield, Ill., he wondered what took so long.

NIPSCO works to spark interest in electric vehicles

Electric vehicles like the new Chevy Volt are as few and far between in Northwest Indiana as the charging stations that power them. But environmental advocates and the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. are prepping for time when greener vehicles will be on region roadways.

Ten local towns to receive electric cars

Ten local municipalities will be among 13 in the state to receive electric vehicles manufactured in Elkhart this week.

The Buzz Behind the Volt

Years in development and just now reaching dealers' showrooms, the high-tech Chevrolet Volt is arguably one of the most anticipated new vehicles in years. It's been revered as a symbol of General Motors' resurgence after emerging from bankruptcy, a shining example of what the restructured co…