Johnson Controls Moves to Dissolve Advanced Battery Joint Venture With Saft
May 18, 2011
MILWAUKEE, May 18, 2011 -- - The Company Takes Action to Strengthen its Commitment to Advanced Batteries Johnson Controls, Inc., today filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Chancery Court to dissolve the Johnson Controls-Saft joint venture. The joint venture was formed in 2006 to develop and manufacture lithium-ion motive ba ... Continue reading
May 18, 2011
MONROVIA, Calif.--AeroVironment today announced that the BMW Group has selected it as the preferred provider of electric vehicle charging equipment, accessories and installation services supporting the introduction of the all-electric BMW ActiveE. âTogether, we can expand boundaries in providing practical, emissio ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Wins Top Automotive Webby Award and Gold IAAA Award for 'Mediocrity' Campaign
May 18, 2011
CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 18, 2011 -- Subaru of America, Inc. has won a 2011 Webby Award in the automotive category, plus the Gold 2010 International Automotive Advertising Award (IAAA), for the company's tongue-in-cheek "Mediocrity" campaign. Playing off of the abundance of bland mid-sized sedans in the marketplace, the ... Continue reading
May 18, 2011
HALF MOON BAY, CALIF. ââ¬â May 18, 2011 ââ¬â Given the overwhelming success of last monthââ¬â¢s Tesla Test Drive Weekend at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Tesla Motors and the oceanfront resort are planning another special weekend for resort guests. ââ¬ÅOur Club Level gues ... Continue reading
May 18, 2011
OAKLAND, Calif.--The Port of Oakland and Coulomb Technologies today announced that electric vehicle (EV) driver services have arrived at Oakland International Airport (OAK) with the installation of eight ChargePointî Network charging stations for EVs in the Premier Parking Lot. âThis is another example of t ... Continue reading
May 18, 2011
BOSTON--The Massachusetts Auto Coalition reports today that data and security information of all vehicles would be compromised if the so-called ââ¬ÅRight to Repairââ¬??? Bill (H.102 / S.104) is passed. Passage of the bill would make key codes and other security information widely available, which is wh ... Continue reading
Your Car Can Keep You Healthy: From the Ford "sci lab"
May 18, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., May 18, 2011 -- Ford researchers demonstrate a series of possible in-car health and wellness connectivity services and apps aimed at helping people with chronic illnesses or medical disorders such as diabetes, asthma or allergies manage their condition while on the go Leveraging Ford SYNC®, research ... Continue reading
Manipulating Fuel Pump Helps Save Gas in Chevrolet Cruze
May 18, 2011
DETROIT, May 18, 2011 -- With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, there are many ways to conserve fuel and save money. The Chevrolet Cruze relies on microprocessors in the brain of the compact car's fuel system to help. The Electronic Returnless Fuel System on the Cruze increases fuel economy by 2 percent compared to vehicle ... Continue reading
5,000th EV Charge Station Shipped By Number One Supplier
May 18, 2011
5,000th electric vehicle charging station shiped, clearly maintaining its leadership position in the market. The company has seen a significant increase in shipments as new vehicles hit the market. designed to operate with all Plug-In cars and trucks coming to market. ... Continue reading
Study Finds Majority of Consumers Ready to Consider Buying Plug-in Electric Vehicles
May 18, 2011
consumers would consider buying a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) for their next car purchase, study of over 7000 people in 13 countries,60 percent of consumers would consider buying a PEV for their next car purchase. 68 percent would probably or certainly do so within the next three years (23 percent certainly, 45 perc ... Continue reading
Audi to Unveil New A6 Avant on May 18 - WATCH IT LIVE HERE
May 17, 2011
BERLIN/INGOLSTADT - May 13, 2011: Audi HOPES TO ONCE AGAIN lead the way with ITS new Audi A6 Avant. On May 18, Audi will unveil the new trendsetter of the business class in the Humboldt Box, opposite Berlin Cathedral. With its lightweight body and many additional innovations, the seventh-generation A6 Avant will write ... Continue reading
May 17, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, May 17, 2011 WASHINGTON, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) today announced that five companies have joined the organization: Albemarle Corporation, BAE Industries, Inc., Energy Design Service System, Inc. (EDSS), GDC Inc. and Haley & Aldri ... Continue reading
May 17, 2011
ATLANTA, May 17, 2011 -- AutoTrader Classics, the classic car marketplace operated by AutoTrader.com, is making strategic changes to its business in an effort to better address the needs of the classic car enthusiast audience and the companies and individuals advertising to that audience. AutoTrader Classics will stop ... Continue reading
Green Automotive To Begin All-Electric SUV Impact Testing
May 17, 2011
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) last night confirmed its initiation of a 20 MPH FMVSS 214 Oblique Pole Side Impact test on its All-Electric SUV, and plans to continue testing as part of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards testing required before the Companyââ¬â¢s planned launch ... Continue reading
May 17, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., May 17, 2011 -- International Automotive Components (IAC) Group, a global tier one supplier, today presented its Ecoblend Environmental Award to Bozenka Shepherd for her outstanding design concept "the beauty of natural woods" that embraced green mobility and renewable materials in vehicle interiors. T ... Continue reading
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