Chevrolet Diesel Cruze is Here!
Jul 23, 2011
The availability of a new diesel version of the widely-popular Chevrolet Cruze will be "a huge step forward" in the growth of clean diesel automobile availability in the United States, according to Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum. "In just its first year, the Cruze has proven to b ... Continue reading
Massachusetts Will Get 150 Plus Chargepoint Stations
Jul 22, 2011
BOSTON--Coulomb Technologies, Inc today announced the expansion of the ChargePoint Network into the Boston Metro area with more than 150 stations for electric vehicles. The stations are made available to the State through Coulomb's $37 million ChargePoint America Department of Energy program. ... Continue reading
Key Smart Grid Tech Issues Addressed by IEEE
Jul 21, 2011
To convert a critical mass of drivers to electric vehicle (EVs), we must first drive market penetration by establishing policies to reduce ownership cost of (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). This is according to an update on the challenges to Smart Grid in a new issue of Proceedings of the IEEE. Elect ... Continue reading
Pick Up Some Shaving Cream and Charge Your Car--Walgreens Plans 800 Electric Charging Stations
Jul 21, 2011
Walgreens plans to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at approximately 800 locations across the country by the end of the year, making it the nation's largest retail host. The company's neighborhood stores will provide convenient locations for EV drivers to recharge near home or work. The charging stations w ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2011
Coulomb Technologies, the creator of the ChargePoint Network, the largest online network of electric vehicle charging stations and drivers, today announced a new family of cloud-based solutions for managing electric vehicle (EV) charging operations. Each service plan provides a turnkey solution that includes granular c ... Continue reading
GM to Launch First Real-World Smart Grid Pilot
Jul 19, 2011
Smart grid solutions enable utilities to manage electric vehicle energy demands OnStar will be the lone telematics provider able to create wireless bridge between electric vehicles and the grid Regional utility employees will drive Volts as every day vehicles in Q3 General Motors and OnStar will launch the first real-w ... Continue reading
Nissan All-Electric LEAF Falls Into U.S. Market
Jul 19, 2011
Nissan North America Inc. is expanding availability of the all-electric Nissan LEAF to U.S. consumers for the 2012 model year, with upgrades based on feedback from the thousands of owners who already have driven several millions of miles in the first 100-percent electric car for the mass market. ... Continue reading
Siemens Charges Up the Town of Cary, North Carolina
Jul 18, 2011
18 EV charging solutions offered by Siemens on display in Raleigh, N.C. this week at 2011 Plug-In Conference Orlando, FL and Raleigh, N.C. July 18, 2011 Siemens Energy, Inc. has been commissioned to provide solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging to support the Town of Cary, N.C., at the Town's Public Works and Ut ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2011
GE Energy Industrial Solutions and Lowe's announce today at the Plug-In 2011 Conference and Exposition they will partner to offer consumers the fast-charging, easy-to-use, energy-efficient GE WattStation Wall Mount Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station. ... Continue reading
Dutch Electric Vehicle Charging Station Manufacturer Alfen Joins Coulomb Technologies
Jul 18, 2011
Coulomb Technologies and leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging station manufacturer, Alfen today announced that Alfen's ICU Twin public charging station is the latest to be compatible with Coulomb's ChargePoint Network. ... Continue reading
GM, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Add to the Growth of Electric Vehicles
Jul 18, 2011
In 2010 the combined production of consumer hybrid and electric vehicles totaled about 1.15 million. In 2016, according to ABI Research's forecasts, global production will approach 4.9 million. The big change in the market in 2011 is the introduction of plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles from major manufacturer ... Continue reading
Find the Closest Electric Charging Station Through the GPS
Jul 18, 2011
Coulomb Technologies today announced it will partner with TomTom for an industry-first partnership to extend ChargePoint Network driver services into electric vehicles (EV). The partnership will help to fuel EV adoption by reducing range anxiety, extending driving range and maximizing the EV driving experience by bring ... Continue reading
Stranded? Call AAA and Have Your Electric Vehicle Charged
Jul 16, 2011
What: AAA, the nation's largest motor club, will unveil North America's first roadside assistance truck capable of charging electric vehicles at a news conference during the Plug-In 2011 Conference & Exposition. National AAA Automotive experts will discuss plans to integrate AAA Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging trucks ... Continue reading
Win Up to Five Years of Free Fuel in Shell V-Power "Fuel My Passion" Sweepstakes by Loving Your Car
Jul 15, 2011
Who knew loving your car could pay off, butsixauto enthusiasts throughout the country are now fuelling their favorite rides for free thanks to Shell. With more than 5,000 entrants vying for a chance to win up to five years of free Shell gasoline in the third annual Shell V-Power "Fuel My Passion" Sweepstakes, these six ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Performance SUV: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jul 15, 2011
Offers unique blend of legendary Jeep capability and utility, head-turning SRT performance, luxury and refinement, and innovative advanced technologies Best performing Jeep vehicle ever: 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds; quarter mile in mid-13 second range; top speed of 160 mph; 60-0 mph braking in 116 feet Most powerful Jeep v ... Continue reading
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