Toyota Lowers Auris Hybrid CO2 Emissions To Class-Leading 84 G/Km
May 15, 2013
This reduction is achieved by refining the vehicle tuning and adopting various aerodynamic improvements such as new aero-stabilising fins in the rear glazing. ... Continue reading
Volvo Buses: 75% lower fuel consumption: Volvo's plug-in hybrid bus to hit the streets
May 14, 2013
Tomorrow's bus is already here -- silent, cleaner and with dramatically lower fuel consumption. Volvo Buses new plug-in hybrid buses will hit the streets of Gothenburg, Sweden in May as part of a field test. The innovative technology will facilitate a reduction in fuel consumption by a full 75% compared with current di ... Continue reading
Nissan and CarCharging to Expand Electric Vehicle Quick Charger Network
May 14, 2013
Nissan and Car Charging Group, Inc. , a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced a joint initiative to make EV charging more readily available and to expand consumer awareness of the electric car market. CarCharging and Nissan will work together to determine the placement of ... Continue reading
Electric Moto Announces U.S. Government Approval Of Second Patent
May 14, 2013
Electric Moto Corporation, Inc. (OTCMarkets/Pink Sheets: EMOT) announced today that it had received official notification from the U.S. Patent Office that a second application "has been examined and is allowed for issuance as a patent." Brian Belton, Director of R&D for EMOT, explained that this is the second of the in ... Continue reading
GM to Source Small Cargo Vehicle from Nissan for U.S., Canada Markets
May 14, 2013
General Motors Co. and Nissan announced today the companies have signed an agreement for Nissan to produce a small cargo vehicle that GM will sell in the United States and Canada. GM will procure the vehicle from Nissan and distribute it through the Chevrolet dealer network. GM expects the Chevrolet City Express, based ... Continue reading
Proterra Electric Bus Company Selects Garrett Mikita As New CEO
May 10, 2013
Garrett E. Mikita has been selected by the Proterra Board of Directors as the new President and CEO of Proterra Inc., the leading provider of zero-emission commercial transit solutions and the maker of the world's first all-electric fast-charge transit bus. Mikita takes over from David Bennett. "We thank David Bennett ... Continue reading
May 9, 2013
AeroVironment, Inc. today announced its selection by Ford Motor Company as the preferred installation partner and authorized charging station supplier for the Ford Focus Electric, C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in electric vehicles. Ford plug-in customers can now purchase a Ford-approved 240-volt charger and sched ... Continue reading
May 9, 2013
The European transportation market is considerably different from that of other world regions. European fuel prices have been significantly higher than in North America for many years, and therefore small, efficient gasoline- and diesel-engine cars have led European sales figures. In the coming years, national energy p ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Tesla Model S Earns Top Overall Test Score
May 9, 2013
The Tesla Model S, an all-electric luxury sports car, has earned the highest score in Consumer Reports' ratings: a 99 out of 100. The $89,650 EV, built by a small automaker in Palo Alto, California, performed better, or just as well overall, as any other vehicle--of any kind--ever tested by Consumer Reports. "The Tes ... Continue reading
National Technical Systems Selected as Exclusive Test Lab for Tendril Connect Certification Program
May 8, 2013
National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, announced today that it has signed a two-year agreement with Boulderââ¬âbased Tendril that makes NTS the exclusive certification test lab for the Tendril Connect Certified program. In this role, NTS will execute ... Continue reading
Honda CR-Z Hits 100,000 Miles Without Skipping a Beat
May 8, 2013
A 2010 Honda CR-Z has hit the impressive landmark of clocking up 100,000 miles in just three years. The car is part of a ten-strong fleet made up purely of Honda Hybrids, also including Jazz and Insight models, which has racked up an amazing half a million miles since 2010. The fleet is owned and run by Renewable Solut ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Earns "Top Safety Pick" From IIHS
May 7, 2013
Now in its third model year, the highly innovative, industry-leading Nissan LEAF pure electric vehicle added another award to its trophy case with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick" designation, which recognizes vehicles for excellent performance in four passenger safety tests. ... Continue reading
City of Chicago Accepts JNS Power & Control Systems' 350Green Asset Purchase Agreement
May 6, 2013
JNS Holdings Corporation (OTC Markets Group: JNSH) today announced that its subsidiary JNS Power & Control Systems, Inc. ( has received notice from the City of Chicago that the City accepts the terms and conditions set forth in its April 17, 2013 Asset Purchase Agreement with 350Green, LLC . ... Continue reading
May 4, 2013
ChargePoint, the worldââ¬â¢s largest network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and the services division of North American lighting leader OSRAM SYLVANIA today announced a reseller agreement. Under terms of the agreement SYLVANIA Lighting Services (SLS), a subsidiary of OSRAM SYLVANIA and leader in ... Continue reading
First Municipality-owned Solar Powered EV Charging Station in the USA
May 2, 2013
The town of Lansing celebrates the Earth Day with the installation at the riverside City Market of the 5 kW solar carport 'Energy-Parking', functioning as EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment), supplied by the Italian company Giulio Barbieri in collaboration with its Canadian partner renewz sustainable solutions inc ... Continue reading
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