Volkswagen V-Charge Automated Parking and Charging
Jul 15, 2015
Volkswagen AG aspires to holding the leading position in the field of automated parking. A look into the near future of automated parking is given by 'V-Charge', an EU research project, in which six national and international partners are jointly developing new technologies. Its focus is on automating the search for a ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls Certain 2012 - 2014 Prius v
Jul 15, 2015
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 109,000 Model Year 2012-2014 Prius v hybrid vehicles. In the involved vehicles, the current software settings for the motor/generator control ECU and hybrid control ECU could result in higher thermal stress in certain t ... Continue reading
MAHLE Adapts GPS Solutions For Plug-in Hybrids
Jul 14, 2015
As part of the continuing development of MAHLE's range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) initiative, the company's Powertrain division has developed control software which can manage the consumption of battery energy for plug-in hybrids through a combination of GPS (global positioning systems) and topographical road dat ... Continue reading
The Bolder Hybrid: Lexus ES 300h Gets New Look and Luxury for 2016
Jul 13, 2015
Lexus did not become the luxury hybrid leader overnight, but rather as a result of a focused strategy begun more than a decade ago. Today, the 2016 ES 300h is one of a family of six Lexus hybrid models, which recently grew with the new NX 200h hybrid crossover. Compellingly efficient, the Lexus ES 300h becomes more all ... Continue reading
EV Charging USA Enters National & International Sector
Jul 8, 2015
EV Charging (OTCQB: EVUS) today announced its entrance into the EV Charging marketplace. The company after extensive research has elected to launch an EV charging support related services division. The company reviewed a multitude of research and announcements by some of the top automobile producers and researchers in ... Continue reading
TI Half-Bridge Gate Driver Improves Power System Performance in Hybrid Vehicles
Jul 8, 2015
Fastest 120-V high-side/low-side gate driver reduces switching loss and minimizes noise for greater efficiency and longer mileage DALLAS -- July 8, 2015: Texas Instruments (TI) today introduced the industry's fastest 120-V automotive grade half-bridge gate driver with robust handling features. This driver provides a pr ... Continue reading
UEFA Champions League Final Embraces a Carbon Free Future With Nissan
Jul 7, 2015
The first year of Nissan's four-year partnership with the UEFA Champions League ended by leaving a lasting legacy of Nissan's commitment to a carbon free future. Over one hundred electric cars were deployed around Berlin, the site of the Champions League Final, and 129 charging points installed to support these vehicle ... Continue reading
Norway Leads Global Electric Vehicle Market
Jul 7, 2015
Norway continues to lead the global electric vehicle/plug-in hybrid vehicle (EV/PHEV) market, according to recent analysis by IHS Automotive, a global provider of critical information and insight to the automotive industry and part of IHS Inc. . âIn addition, low fuel pump prices are adversely influencing EV/PHEV ... Continue reading
15th Tech Crawl, On Site Report: The Auto Channel Looks Into Auto Technology's Future
Jun 28, 2015
<p><b>Tech Crawl 2015</b><br> By Thom Cannell and Steve Purdy<br> The Auto Channel<br> Michigan Bureau<br> </p><p>Annually the Detroit press corps is invited to a daylong deep dive into a variety of technologies offered by companies represented by a very active PR firm, AutoCom, which is now in its 20th year. This 15th ... Continue reading
8th Generation Volkswagen Passat - The Business Class Passats +VIDEO
Jun 20, 2015
Debuting at the Volkswagen Design Center in Potsdam, Germany, the new Passat will enter the markets worldwide with new engines and the latest driver assistance and convenience systems. By Henny Hemmes Sr. European Editor The Auto Channel BERLIN - July 14, 2014: With nearly 22 million units built over seven generations, ... Continue reading
GKN develops all-new flywheel hybrid system for Audi Sport
Jun 17, 2015
GKN Hybrid Powerâs Gyrodrive flywheel hybrid energy storage system has helped power the hybrid Audi R18 e-tron quattro to third place at the Le Mans 24 Hours, the fourth consecutive podium result for the technology with Audi Sport. Audi driver André Lotterer set a new record lap time of 3m 17.47swith GKNâs ... Continue reading
Nissan Extends Sponsorship of National Drive Electric Week through 2017
Jun 11, 2015
Plug In America announced today that Nissan will serve as the exclusive automotive sponsor for National Drive Electric Week through 2017. National Drive Electric Week, the largest annual organized gathering of plug-in vehicle drivers, celebrates its fifth anniversary this September with test drives and other activities ... Continue reading
Chicago Area Clean Cities Members Saved More than 25 Million Gallons of Petroleum in 2014
May 28, 2015
Coalition of Chicago-area commercial fleets and municipalities work to reduce fuel consumption and improve air quality CHICAGO, May 28, 2015 â The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition today announced that in 2014 its member fleets saved more than 25 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs) of petroleum and nearly ... Continue reading
Ford Follows Tesla's Lead and Opens the Door to its EV Patents
May 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company is offering competitors access to its electrified vehicle technology patents a move to help accelerate industry-wide research and development of electrified vehicles. In 2014, Ford filed more than 400 patents dedicated to electrified vehicle technologies. This is more than 20 percent of the patent ... Continue reading
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