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Media Watch:
Obama unveils $2.4-billion grant program to aid electric
cars
Los Angeles Times
March 19, 2009
--On the second day of his tour of Southern California, President Obama
highlighted his environmental jobs agenda with a visit to an
electric-vehicle testing facility in Pomona, where he announced a
$2.4-billion competitive grant program to make the electric vehicles more
widely available.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obama-pomona20-2009mar20,0,4688845.story
Ford's ready-made electric car
CNNMoney.com
March 20, 2009
--Ford is preparing to sell an electric car developed almost entirely by
an outside supplier. While that may cut down on bragging rights, Ford says
it also cut down on costs and risk.
http://money.cnn.com/2009/03/20/autos/ford_electric/index.htm?postversion=2009032005
Nissan plans big bet on electric cars
McClatchy Newspapers
March 20, 2009
--When Nissan Motor Co. in mid-May publicly committed to selling
mass-produced electric cars for use in corporate fleets by 2010 and
consumers by 2012, it raised hopes about vehicles that are no longer
powered by gasoline.
http://www.newsobserver.com/1573/story/1388265.html
Obama pitches for electric cars
Detroit News
March 19, 2009
--President Barack Obama renewed a campaign pledge to push for 1
million plug-in electric hybrid vehicles on U.S. roads by 2015, and
promoted a $2 billion battery research program that is part of the economic
stimulus program. Speaking at an electric vehicle development facility in
California, Obama said the $2 billion grant program "will spark the
manufacturing of the batteries and parts that run these cars, build or
upgrade the factories that will produce them, and in the process, create
thousands
of jobs right here in America."
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090319/AUTO01/903190460/1020/NATION
FERC moves to accelerate 'smart grid' deployment
Greenwire
March 19, 2009
--The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a proposed
policy statement aimed at accelerating deployment of "smart grid"
technology, including an interim rate policy for recovering costs and
prioritizing which grid components should get the first standards.
http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument∨gId=101846&topicId=104970025&docId=l:943599572
GM Updates Media on Volt Battery Development Status
Global Insight
March 19, 2009
--General Motors held a conference call to update the media on
the status of its Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. According
to the company, development of the new vehicle's battery packs is reaching
its final stage, and the company currently has 30 Chevrolet Cruze "mule"
vehicles running with test packs for evaluation.
http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument∨gId=101846&topicId=104970025&docId=l:943599568
A Huge Cash Infusion in Tough Times
U.S. News & World Report
April 1, 2009
--With about $50 billion in spending and $20 billion in tax
provisions, energy won big in the stimulus package. Spending projects
include $11 billion for the electrical grid and $2 billion for advanced
battery technology. An additional $300 million funds state and municipal
purchases of electric and hybrid cars.
http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument∨gId=101846&topicId=104970025&docId=l:943598349
Ford celebrates green milestone
The Hamilton Spectator (Ontario, Canada)
March 19, 2009
--Ford recently celebrated the production of its 100,000th hybrid SUV
and reinforced its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles
this year. Ford launched the Ford Escape and (US only) Mercury Mariner
hybrids five years ago and the vehicles remain the most fuel-efficient SUVs
on the market.
http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument∨gId=101846&topicId=104970025&docId=l:942915412
AT&T to Deploy More Than 15,000 Alternative-Fuel
Vehicles
Global Warming Focus
March 23, 2009
--In 2009, AT & T will deploy nearly 800 of the CNG and hybrid
electric vehicles.
http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument∨gId=101846&topicId=104970025&docId=l:942915026
Daimler Researching U.S. Locations for Hybrid Vehicle
Research Centre
Global Insight
March 18, 2009
--German automaker Daimler is reportedly scouting locations in the
United States for a hybrid vehicle research centre, according to a report
by the Detroit Free Press. A subsidiary called Mercedes-Benz Hybrid has a
small presence in Michigan already, but the company is reportedly also
considering North Carolina, South Carolina, and California for a larger,
200-plus-employee research center.
http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument∨gId=101846&topicId=104970025&docId=l:942916176
Hottest Electric Cars Soon To Hit The Roads
Forbes
March 18, 2009
--Thanks to unprecedented tax incentives included in Obama's
$787 billion stimulus package, plug-in electric vehicles are getting closer
to the road than you might expect. Tax credits ranging from $2,500 to
$7,500 for buyers of electric cars, the largest of which start in 2010,
mean the race is on for automakers to produce moderately priced plug-ins
for eager, eco-conscious consumers.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/18/electric-cars-new-lifestyle-vehicles-electric-cars.html
Electric Cars for All! (No, Really This Time)
New York Times
March 19, 2009
--Last Sunday, "CBS News Sunday Morning" broadcast a report about Better Place, a radical, overarching plan to replace the world's gas cars with electric ones—really, really quickly. The nutty thing is, it just might work; the streetside charging outlets for these cars are already under construction in six countries and two U.S. states. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/technology/personaltech/19pogue-email.html
Utilities: Plug-In Cars Could Help Power Grid
MSNBC
March 18, 2009
--Though there's some concern they'd overload the electric grid
in the short-term, big utilities predict that plug-in hybrids could be part
of the long-term solution to California's energy shortage.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29766260/
Battery Breakthroughs: Progress for Electric Cars
Business Week
March 18, 2009
--A breakthrough that could propel electric cars to the mass
market—that's the buzz about a recent study out of Massachusetts Institute
of Technology. Scientists Byoungwoo Kang and Gerbrand Ceder tweaked the
surface structure of lithium ion phosphate, a material commonly used to
make batteries. The tweak allows the material to conduct electricity very
quickly and handle repeated charges without degrading, making it possible
to have smaller, lighter, quick-charging batteries.
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/mar2009/tc20090317_190902.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_technology
Funding Notice:
DOE Issues solicitations for HR 1 Electric Drive Grants
http://www.electricdrive.org/index.php?ht=display/ReleaseDetails/i/11650
Industry Press Releases:
President Obama Previews First Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Utility Truck System Developed By Eaton And EPRI For Southern
California Edison
http://www.electricdrive.org/index.php?ht=display/ReleaseDetails/i/11651
President
Obama Tours Edison Electric Vehicle Technical Center
http://www.electricdrive.org/index.php?ht=display/ReleaseDetails/i/11649
Ford
celebrates green milestone as 100,000th hybrid SUV rolls off line at Kansas
City Plant
http://www.electricdrive.org/index.php?ht=display/ReleaseDetails/i/11641
Coulomb
Technologies CEO Richard Lowenthal Awarded 2009 Citizen of the Year by the
Cupertino Chamber of Commerce
http://www.electricdrive.org/index.php?ht=display/ReleaseDetails/i/11652
Save the Date and Plan to Attend
EDTA's Capitol Hill Briefing
The Green Road Ahead: Electric Drive Today & Tomorrow
Earth Day / April 22, 2009
9:00am-12:00pm
Russell Senate Office Building, Room 325
Panel 1: Electric Drive 2010 and Beyond: The Automotive Perspective
Panel 2: Powering Sustainable Transportation: Batteries and Infrastructure
During this unique, multi-panel briefing, EDTA members will discuss a comprehensive strategy for federal policies to speed the commercialization of clean, efficient electric drive transportation.
Just two months to go! Register now for EVS-24 in Norway from May 13th – 16th.
Event Highlights:
>> Attendees from 35 countries
have already registered.
>> The Exhibition and Ride & Drive feature 100 reputed companies from
40 countries
>> The program boasts over 400 presentations, and five plenary sessions
with 30 keynote speakers
>> May 13 features a full day of Round Tables, Workshops and Tutorials
Register today at www.evs24.org.
Call for Session Chairs:
The organizers of EVS-24 are finalizing the program and are still in need of a handful of qualified session chairs. If you are planning to attend EVS-24 and would like to chair a session, please call Michelle Harris at 202-408-0774 x304 or email mharris@electricdrive.org. Please respond by March 27th and remember that all session chairs must be registered for EVS-24.
Available Sessions Include:
-Passenger Cars
-Modeling and Simulation
-Battery and Energy storage
-Battery and Energy storage
-Fuel Cells
-Public Promotion
Advanced Battery
Manufacturing Conference
April 15-17, 2009
Washington, DC
Join the key stakeholders in the advanced battery value chain at the Advanced Battery Manufacturing Conference as they layout the path for building a successful advanced mobile energy storage industry and Smart Grid infrastructure for the new North American clean energy economy. Key players of the value chain will discuss the opportunities and challenges in developing the North American manufacturing capacity, and the type of partnerships they are looking for. For more information, visit www.infocastinc.com/battery09
EDTA members receive a 20% discount. To register or obtain more information about this outstanding event, please visit http://www.infocastinc.com/battery09or call (818) 888-4444 and mention discount code "092556" when registering.
National Hydrogen
Association Conference & Expo
March 30-April 3, 2009
Columbia, SC
http://www.hydrogenconference.org/
The NHA Conference is the place to meet experts and learn about federal opportunities for hydrogen and fuel cell programs. Hear from the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense, and Members of South Carolina's Congressional Delegation in Washington, DC.
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