Sep 27, 2011
WiTricity Corporation (WiTricity), IHI Corporation (IHI) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) have agreed to join forces to research and develop easily deployable electric vehicle (EV) wireless charging systems readily compatible with electric grids which will make life easier for EV users in the future. The partner ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2011
Autovation: National Harbor, MD - ClipperCreek announced today the introduction of its flagship CS-40 electric vehicle charge station enabled with Silver Spring Direct-to-Grid communications technology. The combined ClipperCreek and Silver Spring solution will allow utilities to seamlessly manage their load at the gran ... Continue reading
AVL Smoothly Transitions Leadership for Powertrain Engineering Business in North America
Sep 27, 2011
Today AVL announced that Dimitri Kazarinoff has joined AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc. (PEI), as the executive director of sales and marketing where he will focus on the profitable growth of the commercial and large engine business. Previously Vice President and General Manager of the Hybrid Power Systems Division of ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2011
NRG Energy, Inc. is partnering with the University of Delaware to take electric vehicles (EVs) to the next level with eV2gsm, a company commercializing new technology that will enable EV owners to sell electric storage services from the batteries of parked EVs to help stabilize the electricity grid. Pioneered by UD pro ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2011
WHAT: Press event, demonstration and discussion on the state of electric vehicles and clean transportation in Massachusetts In July 2011, the Patrick-Murray administration demonstrated its commitment to clean energy by announcing the installation of 94 electric vehicle charging stations in 25 cities and towns across th ... Continue reading
New England Cab Company Shrinks Global Footprint by Adding 35 CNG-Powered Ford Transit Connect Taxis
Sep 26, 2011
Metro Taxi of West Haven, Conn. adds 35 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Ford Transit Connect Taxis to its cab fleet West Haven joins growing list of cities to offer CNG-powered Transit Connect Taxis that also includes Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis and Las Vegas CNG burns cleaner than gasoline and can result in 3 ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Brings Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles to Oklahoma State University
Sep 26, 2011
The Hertz Corporation announced today the expansion of its Hertz On Demand University program to Oklahoma State University with the introduction of an all-Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fleet. Initially, Hertz On Demand will offer students, faculty, staff and the neighboring community access to two Honda Civic GX sedans, ... Continue reading
GT Exhaust Launches New A201 Silencer Platform
Sep 25, 2011
GT Exhaust is excited to announce the release of its new A201 Silencer Platform series. The 201-7100 Silencer Platform has improved size and competitiveness that lead the industry and all models have been reduced a minimum of 10 percent off of list price. This provides our customers a very high attenuation solution but ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2011
Sept. 23 WHAT: AAA will unveil the second phase of their industry-leading electric vehicle (EV) initiative with the installation of a charging station at the AAA National office. The station is a Level II, 240 volt unit that will allow electric vehicle owners to "top off" their vehicle's charge and can accommodate two ... Continue reading
Nissan Canada delivers first 100% electric Nissan LEAF to Canadian consumer
Sep 24, 2011
Ottawa Resident Receives Keys to 2011 Nissan LEAF from President of Nissan Today Nissan Canada made history when it delivered the first all-electric Nissan LEAF to a Canadian consumer at an event in Ottawa. Ricardo Borba, an Ottawa resident and the first person in Canada to place a Nissan LEAF order, received the keys ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit Sets New Performance Benchmarks In Police Vehicle Segment
Sep 23, 2011
2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit V-8 records fastest lap time ever in Michigan State Police's Vehicle Evaluation Test history (1:33.70) Fastest-ever lap time at Grattan Raceway highlights Dodge Charger Pursuit V-8 as the police sedan with the best combination of acceleration, braking, handling and dynamics Dodge Charger Purs ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches 'Prius v Creation Station' Tour This Fall
Sep 22, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. along with FILTER Creative Group are taking Prius v on an experiential tour across the U.S. The largest member of the Prius Family, the Prius v arrives in dealerships this fall. Leading up to the vehicle's arrival, the “Prius v Creation Station Tour will be stopping at select festivals ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2011
GE Capital Fleet Services broke ground today on a customer experience and learning center that will showcase GE's comprehensive portfolio of electric vehicle deployment solutions and help GE commercial customers evaluate EVs and other alternative fuel vehicles for their fleets. ... Continue reading
EV Drivers Will Prefer to Charge Their Vehicles at Home, Reveals a New Chartwell Survey
Sep 21, 2011
Utilities will need to ensure their distribution systems are ready for electric vehicles (EVs) because an overwhelming number of drivers envision they will charge their EVs at home, new Chartwell research shows. Coinciding with the launch of its EV Customer Strategy Research Council and Electric Vehicle Programs Summit ... Continue reading
Sep 21, 2011
What: Chrysler Group LLC will distribute 10 Plug-In Electric Hybrid (PHEV) Ram 1500 pickup trucks to Duke Energy officials as part of a national demonstration program for evaluation and testing of the trucks for three years. When: Thursday, Sept. 22 Press conference to start promptly at 11:00 a.m. followed by limited v ... Continue reading
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