Sep 28, 2011
Ten plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority as part of a demonstration project by Chrysler Group LLC Real world city miles to be accumulated on demonstration vehicles over the next three years. ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2011
America's largest motor club demonstrates leadership in electric vehicle industry once again with installation of charging station at national office Today, AAA launched the second phase of their industry-leading electric vehicle initiative with the installation of a charging station at the AAA National office. The sta ... Continue reading
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
Force Protection Receives $16.9 Million Award for Fuel Tank Protection Kits
Sep 26, 2011
Force Protection Industries, Inc., a Force Protection, Inc. group company, today announced that it has received a firm fixed price modification to existing contract M67854-07-C-5031 from U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command with a total value of approximately $16.9 million. The award is for 961 fuel tank protection modern ... 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
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
Bright Idea Wins Toyota Hybrid for Local Man
Sep 24, 2011
WHO: Local resident Tim Witmer WHAT: Winner of a new Toyota Highlander Hybrid in the automaker's "Ideas for Good" contest. HIS BRIGHT IDEA: Adapting the Prius' Solar Powered Ventilation System to exhaust cooking/heating smoke from huts in developing nations. WHERE: York Toyota, 315 North St. ... 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
Electric Vehicle Penetration Rates to be Highest in Smaller States, Forecasts Pike Research
Sep 23, 2011
Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are expected to accelerate rapidly over the next several years, posting a compound annual growth rate of 43% between 2011 and 2017, with annual sales reaching almost 360,000 vehicles by 2017. Adoption of PEVs will vary significantly by geography. Unsurprisingly, the most populo ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2011
Speaking today in favor of H.R. 1380 -- the NAT GAS Act introduced on April 6, 2011 by Rep. John Sullivan (R-Okla.), Clean Energy Fuels Corp. President and CEO Andrew J. Littlefair stated that he believes passage of legislation supporting the accelerated development of the natural gas vehicle industry in the United Sta ... 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
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