SAE International Standards Among First Chosen for Smart Grid Catalog of Standards
Aug 3, 2011
Two SAE International electric vehicle standards were among the first six standards added by The Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) into its Catalog of Standards. The standards, which gained approval by over 90 percent of SGIP members, reflect the high-priority national standards needed to convey the modern and e ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2011
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM), has updated its product branding strategy, with new product names and classifications for its PowerPhase product line, highlighting growth that includes more production-validated systems, and making it easier for customers to identify which system best fits their electric or hyb ... Continue reading
C.A.R. - Powered-Up Future in Traverse City - Management Briefing Seminars - Day 2
Aug 3, 2011
MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS-DAY 2 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau As promised we start the day with discussions of advanced powertrains. OEM representatives from GM, Toyota and Ford shared the podium with DENSO and Bright Automotive (a start-up company seeking to revolutionize delivery vans) to talk a ... Continue reading
GE's WattStation* Wall Mount Electric Vehicle Charging Station Electrifies EVs at Home and Business
Aug 3, 2011
Electric vehicle owners, fleet managers, home builders, parking lot owners and municipalities will welcome ordering and purchasing opportunities this August for GE's fast, easy-to-use, compact electric vehicle (EV) charging solution called GE WattStation Wall Mount. Easily installed in a variety of residential settings ... Continue reading
BMW i Concept Cars Boost Electric Vehicle Image
Aug 3, 2011
Although currently-available electric vehicles suffer from problems of poor performance and short driving range, the Strategy Analytics report, BMW i: Raising Consumer Appeal for Plug-In Vehicles, presents two electrified concept cars from BMW in a positive light. BMW i: Raising Consumer Appeal for Plug-In Vehicles U ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Apps Keep Owners in Touch With Their Cars
Aug 3, 2011
The Nissan LEAF application ("app") for smartphones which allows LEAF owners to be in direct contact with their vehicle at all times has launched for use on Blackberry and Android operating systems. Following suit with the mission of all Nissan products, the app provides bold and innovative technology for Nissan LEAF o ... Continue reading
Harbin Electric to Report Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results on August 9, 2011
Aug 1, 2011
Harbin Electric, Inc., ("Harbin Electric" or the "Company"; Nasdaq: HRBN), a leading developer and manufacturer in the People's Republic of China of a wide array of electric motors, announced today that it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, after mar ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2011
To demonstrate the manufacturing feasibility of lightweight sealed steel fuel tanks for plug-in hybrid and extended-range electric vehicles, the Strategic Alliance for Steel Fuel Tanks (SASFT), in collaboration with the Auto/Steel Partnership and the United States Automotive Materials Partnership, announced its plans t ... Continue reading
Protean Wheel Motors: 300 Percent Fuel Economy Gain on European Hybrid Commercial Van
Aug 1, 2011
A European-based Vauxhall Vivaro equipped with Protean Electric's fuel-saving electric wheel motors showed a 300 percent fuel economy improvement in hybrid mode on a European drive cycle fuel test. Protean Electric, a leading global supplier of in-wheel electric motors, and Millbrook Proving Ground, one of Europe's lea ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2011
Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, and its licensee, Advent Power Systems, Inc. announced that they have been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army / TACOM (Tank Automotive Command) valued at $1.4 million. With this contract, Cyclone and Advent will dev ... Continue reading
World's First Look: BMW iBrand i3 and i8 Concepts - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 29, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel FRANKFURT, July 29, 2011. Today, BMW i, presented the concepts for its first electric and first plug-in hybrid vehicles. The new sub brand for sustainable mobility of the Bavarian car manufacturer will introduce the production models of the compact electric i3 and ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) and its member companies stood with President Obama today in support of the next phase of proposed greenhouse gas (GHG)/corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017-2025 MY vehicles. ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
"Several automobile manufacturers are already preparing to introduce new fuel efficient clean diesel engine options in the U.S." Allen Schaeffer, DTF Executive Director The new fuel economy standards for automobile and light trucks announced today by the Obama Administration are expected to expand the opportunity for m ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
President Obama Announces Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard **" "**"Consumers will save $1.7 trillion at the pump, $8K per vehicle by 2025 " - President Obama today announced a historic agreement with thirteen major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration's national vehicle program, increasin ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Harnesses Sun to Power Volts and Dealerships
Jul 29, 2011
Capacity to charge a dozen Volts daily; excess energy to supplement dealer's use Two dozen U.S. dealerships pledge to install solar-powered charging stations Chevrolet is harnessing the power of the sun to install solar-powered electric charging stations for its Volts at dealerships in North America. The Green Zone ini ... Continue reading
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