ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel to Meet November 17-18 in Arlington, VA
Oct 10, 2011
All Interested Parties Invited to Participate in Development of U.S. Standardization Roadmap -- The ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) will convene its second plenary meeting on November 17-18, 2011, in Arlington, Virginia, to continue work on a strategic roadmap identifying the standards and conformity asse ... Continue reading
Intertek Shale Oil and Gas Services on Display at the DUG Eagle Ford Shale Conference
Oct 10, 2011
Intertek, a leading provider of quality testing, inspection and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, presents technical services and expertise supporting the growing shale oil and gas industry at the DUG Eagle Ford Conference in San Antonio, Texas, October 10-12, 2011. Attendees are welcome t ... Continue reading
Leviton and Ford Receive UL Certification for Focus Electric Home Charging Station
Oct 10, 2011
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, and Ford Motor Company today announced the new Ford Electric Vehicle (EV) Home Charging Station has achieved UL certification for UL 2231, UL 2251 and UL 2594. The new Level 2 EV charging device, designed exclusively for Ford, is also compatible with all add ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2011
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) and the all-new highly efficient and eco-friendly 100% electric 2012 Mitsubishi i will help transform a charming Midwest city into EVTown, USA and share this fascinating story in the Japanese auto manufacturer's latest innovative marketing campaign. Launching October 10th, ... Continue reading
Oct 9, 2011
GE Energy Industrial Solutions announced today that it has reached a partnership agreement to work with Inovateus Solar, a U.S. solar-power distribution and integration company, to build new solar carports with electric vehicle (EV) chargers. ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Pricing of 2012 Mazda3 With SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY +VIDEO
Oct 8, 2011
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing of its refreshed 2012 Mazda3 compact vehicle, including the first application of the brand's all-new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. Available as both a sedan and hatchback, Mazda3 commands more than 40 percent of Mazda's year-t ... Continue reading
Vehicles Fueled by Propane Autogas Hit Pavement in Empire State +VIDEO
Oct 7, 2011
The New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), with support from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), invites transportation professionals to attend one of four upcoming roadshows in New York to learn about the capabilities of vehicles fueled by propane autogas. “Propane autogas is a safe, affordable, readi ... Continue reading
Dejour Reports 78% Q3 Production Gain
Oct 7, 2011
Dejour Energy Inc. (NYSE AMEX: DEJ / TSX: DEJ) announced today rising preliminary sequential oil and gas production results (net of shrinkage, flared gas and site fuel) for the third quarter, ending September 30, 2011. Combined with the recently announced approval for development of the liquids-rich Gibson Gulch proper ... Continue reading
China Will Lead Electric Vehicle Sales in Asia Pacific by 2015, According to Pike Research
Oct 6, 2011
Across the Asia Pacific region, various national-level initiatives and programs are underway to promote the awareness and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), including the establishment of aggressive goals, subsidies for EV purchasers, research and development support, tax incentives, and public education programs. In ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2011
ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced that its subsidiary, ECOtality North America, has been awarded a $26.4 million dollar contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct the DOE's Advanced Vehicle Testing and Evaluation (AVTE) project. The awa ... Continue reading
Wish You Were Charging Here: Ford Names 20 Cool Places to Charge Your Electric Vehicle
Oct 5, 2011
Ford has named its 20 cool places to charge an electric vehicle, including CenturyLink Field in Seattle, wineries in Napa Valley, downtown Chicago and a resort in Hawaii Charging locations were evaluated based on a number of factors including proximity to a scenic view, landmark/attraction, or dining and shopping cente ... Continue reading
Global Consumers Not Plugging Into Electric Vehicles: Deloitte Survey
Oct 4, 2011
Consumers worldwide expect electric vehicles to travel farther, require less charge time and retail for a lower price than automakers are offering, according to a new survey from Deloitte. In fact, consumers' expectations around performance and purchase price are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2011
Fuel economy leadership remains the bull's-eye for Ford's new utility lineup for 2012, addressing the top influencer driving consumers' vehicle purchase decisions Three four-cylinder engines in the all-new Ford Escape deliver improved mileage versus outgoing models; 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine debuting in the U.S. in new ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2011
350Green, a developer of electric vehicle (EV) charging station networks and SemaConnect, a leading developer and producer of smart networked electric vehicle charging stations and sophisticated EV station software, today announced the purchase of 1,500 ChargePro EV charging stations, the largest commercial order of EV ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2011
A new report released today by the National Academies concludes that without continued research and development and the construction of pioneering commercial-scale biorefineries to reduce the cost of cellulosic biofuels, the Renewable Fuel Standard mandates for cellulosic biofuels are unlikely to be met. ... Continue reading
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