Jan 6, 2012
A new coalition of executives from blue chip companies in the transportation and utility industries announced today it has come together to design a large-scale electric vehicle (EV) demonstration project that will help create a comprehensive national model for EV deployment. The Electrification Leadership Council (ELC ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Increases Fueling Station Infrastructure Significantly in 2011
Jan 6, 2012
Accelerating its development program to support growing natural gas vehicle fueling demand, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , North America's leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation, significantly increased its fueling station project completions during 2011. During the second half of 2011, Clean Energy receiv ... Continue reading
Greenvity and MegaChips Collaborate on Connectivity Technologies for Smarter Energy Management
Jan 5, 2012
Greenvity Communications has entered into a technology partnership agreement with MegaChips Corporation to jointly develop a series of connectivity technologies for smart energy management and electric vehicle applications. The collaboration aims to deliver products that will enable consumers and utility companies to m ... Continue reading
Consumer Interest in Plug-in Electric Vehicles Declines to 40%, According to Pike Research
Jan 5, 2012
The year 2012 will be an important test of the commercial viability of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). Two automakers, Chevrolet and Nissan, ended 2010 with the launch of their first highway-capable PEVs for the mass market. Many other auto manufacturers are working to electrify their lineups with new models. For exa ... Continue reading
Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu to Keynote Green Truck Summit at The Work Truck Show 2012
Jan 3, 2012
United States Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu will give the keynote address at the 2012 Green Truck Summit on Monday, March 5. The Green Truck Summit is held March 5-6, 2012, in conjunction with The Work Truck Show® 2012 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. ... Continue reading
NHTSA INVESTIGATION: INFINITI M45
Dec 29, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model / Year(s): INFINITI / M45 2003-2004 Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NHTSA Action Number : PE11038 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Component(s) : FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM Date Investigation Opened : December 14, 2011 Date Investigation Closed : Open Summary: The Offi ... Continue reading
NHTSA INVESTIGATION : CHEVROLET EXPRESS
Dec 29, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model/ Year(s): CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2003 CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 1500 2003 CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2500 2003 CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 3500 2003 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS LLC NHTSA Action Number : PE11040 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Date Investigation Opened : December 14, 2011 Date Investigation Closed : O ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2011
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Toyota Motor Corp. , Citigroup Inc. , Bank of America Corp. , Wells Fargo & Co. ... Continue reading
BP Joins GE, Google Ventures, ConocoPhillips, and NRG Energy in Investing in Cool Planet BioFuels
Dec 29, 2011
Cool Planet BioFuels, Inc. today announced that BP Technology Ventures has made an investment in the company's C Round along with follow on investments by the company's current investors, General Electric, Google Ventures, ConocoPhillips, NRG and North Bridge Venture Partners. The C Round was led by Shea Ventures. Cool ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Selects Marvin K. Brown as Exclusive San Diego Dealer
Dec 29, 2011
CODA Automotive, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles, today announced its intention to make Marvin K. Brown its exclusive dealer partner in San Diego County when it initiates consumer sales of CODA sedans. As CODA's first anticipated dealer partner, Marvin K. Brown would open CODA-branded showrooms throughout ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Provides Update on London Low Emission Zone
Dec 27, 2011
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. Provides Update on London Low Emission Zone Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. ("Clean Diesel"), a cleantech emissions reduction company, announced today that Transport for London (TfL), the executive agency responsible for administration and regulation of the Greater London Low Emission Zo ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2011
Eltek has signed an agreement with Volvo Car Corporation regarding deliveries of on-board chargers for a hybrid electrical vehicle program. Under the agreement, Eltek will supply complete water-cooled on-board chargers with volume production starting in 2012. 'We are very pleased to have signed this agreement with Volv ... Continue reading
Source London Expands Network of EV Charge Points
Dec 23, 2011
London Expands Network of EV Charge Points ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The reveal will feature the world premiere of the concept vehicle as well as the North American debut of the Prius c hybrid during Toyota's news conference on Tues ... Continue reading
The Market for Electric Vehicle Telematics Will Reach $1.4 Billion by 2017, Forecasts Pike Research
Dec 19, 2011
For early plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), one of the key features for customers is not a component of the drivetrain, but rather, the telematics package. Giving the driver the ability to check on the battery and the rate of charge, telematics serve as a lifeline of sorts to help alleviate concerns over the limited ra ... Continue reading
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