Oct 14, 2011
While two-wheeled transport remains the primary means of transport for millions of people in China and other parts of Asia Pacific, most consumers in North America and Europe have remained committed to their passenger cars. Now, however, high petroleum costs, improved customer perception, and government incentives are ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports National Plug In Day; Theatrical Premier of 'Revenge of the Electric Car'
Oct 14, 2011
More than 7,200 Nissan LEAF owners around the United States have the opportunity on Oct. 16 to celebrate National Plug In Day. This first-of-its-kind event is a gathering of owners of the Nissan LEAF and other electric cars in 26 cities around the United States. ... Continue reading
US Hybrid's Fuel Cell Power Converter Module Receives UL and NEBS Certifications
Oct 13, 2011
US Hybrid today announced that its Fuel Cell Power Converter is one of a limited number of fuel cell back-up power DC/DC units to receive both UL and NEBS certifications, which are industry standards for safety and performance of information technology and telecommunications equipment. US Hybrid's Power Converter Modul ... Continue reading
IKEA Portland Plugs-in Two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Oct 13, 2011
IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in two Blink Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations at its Portland, Oregon store as part of its partnership with ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies. This initiative is the first such proj ... Continue reading
IBM and EKZ Make Electric Vehicle Charging More Convenient with New Smartphone Application
Oct 13, 2011
IBM Research today announced that it has teamed with EKZ, the electricity utility provider of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland, on a new pilot project that will allow consumers to conveniently charge electric vehicles and monitor their energy costs, using mobile devices. This near real-time information will also hel ... Continue reading
Government-Funded Project Aims to Improve US Fuel Efficiency Standards
Oct 12, 2011
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside), along with partners from several public and private organizations, have received a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to research ways to increase fuel efficiency standards. Specifically, the study will evaluate technologies that ... Continue reading
EV-Motoring - Chevrolet to Produce Spark EV All-Electric Vehicle
Oct 12, 2011
Mini-car joins growing portfolio of electrified vehicles DETROIT October 12, 2011; Chevrolet today announced it will produce an all-electric version of the Chevrolet Spark mini-car â the Spark EV. It will be sold in limited quantities in select U.S. and global markets starting in 2013, including California. â ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies President to Speak At National Combined Heat and Power Conference
Oct 12, 2011
Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that the Company's President, Christopher Nelson, will be speaking at the upcoming Combined Heat and Power Conference and Trade Show -- known as CHP 2011 -- at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18th at the ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2011
The market for electric vehicles for use by the military, police and other security services is growing significantly. Each segment, be it land, air or sea, is expected to achieve a value of over $1 billion by 2021, according to a new report available on companiesandmarkets.com. EVs for use in security and military app ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Comments on the Passing of California's AB 631
Oct 12, 2011
Coulomb Technologies today applauded the passage of California's AB 631 legislation, signed by Governor Jerry Brown. The bill is sponsored by Assemblywoman Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco and San Mateo Counties) and places into law a decision by the California Public Utilities Commission not to regulate electric vehicle (EV) ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Reduced Pricing for Purchase of Nissan LEAF Home Charging System
Oct 12, 2011
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced a reduction in the price of the home charging system for the Nissan LEAF to make it more accessible to drivers. The home charging system, developed by AeroVironment and available with the purchase of a LEAF at Nissan dealers, includes both hardware and installation services at ... Continue reading
Hybrid Retrofit Market in U.S. Will Approach Half Million Total Units by 2020
Oct 12, 2011
An all-new hybrid retrofit market will emerge and grow to a half million vehicles total by 2020, according to Protean Electric, which has developed an in-wheel motor electric drive system for light-duty vehicles. Ken Stewart, Protean's vice president of sales and marketing, will discuss the all-new hybrid market this w ... Continue reading
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana Starts Production of All-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas Model
Oct 11, 2011
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) today marked the start of mass production of the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas as it moves to increase production of the alternative-fuel Civic to support an expanding network of certified Civic Natural Gas dealers across the U.S. Engines for the Civic Natural Gas will contin ... Continue reading
Voith Turbo to Begin Production of DIWAhybrid Drive System for Transit Buses
Oct 11, 2011
Voith Turbo announced it will begin production of its patented DIWAhybrid drive system for transit buses this month. Over the last 18 months, Voith Turbo has fine-tuned and tested DIWAhybrid to better understand how the innovative drive system can best be utilized in municipal transit routes in North America. In recent ... Continue reading
AMP Mercedes ML Electric Vehicle Featured at Michigan Business of Plugging In Conference
Oct 11, 2011
AMP Holding Inc. (OTCBB and OTCQB: AMPD), a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM SUVs, today announced its new AMP Mercedes ML EV, with new Generation 3 Drivetrain will be on-hand for test drives at the Business of Plugging In (BPI) Conference, October 11th and 12th in Dearborn, Michigan. ... Continue reading
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