Small Batteries Power Biggest Growth in the Electric Vehicle Market
Apr 12, 2011
BOSTON--The overall market for energy storage technologies that power electric vehicles is set to grow from $13 billion in 2011 to $30 billion in 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%. But, while prominent plug-in passenger cars like the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf grab most of the headlines, the bulk of fut ... Continue reading
Freescale Semiconductor and Fuji Electric Partner to Increase Efficiency of Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Apr 11, 2011
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor has entered into a strategic alliance with Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fuji Electric Holdings Co., Ltd., to collaborate on insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) technology and products for hybrid electric and electric vehicles (HEV and EV). Wor ... Continue reading
Ryder to Participate in National Natural Gas Vehicle Education Event
Apr 11, 2011
MIAMI--Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced that it will participate in the ââ¬ÅNGVs Take the Hillââ¬??? public display event on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, a few blocks from the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The event, ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2011
PR Newswire HOUSTON, April 4, 2011 HOUSTON, April 4, 2011 -- While many students spent the weeks and months leading up to spring break preparing for papers and midterm exams, five ambitious student teams from Houston geared up for another important test taking place April 14-17, 2011 on the streets of downtown at Disco ... Continue reading
Apr 8, 2011
DALLAS--AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) today announced that it has joined forces with NRG Energy, Inc. to expand the privately funded, comprehensive eVgosm electric vehicle (EV) charging ââ¬Åecosystemââ ;¬??? launched first in Houston to EV drivers in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) market, the fourth-largest me ... Continue reading
Apr 8, 2011
DEERFIELD, Ill.--Walgreens today helped launch the nationââ¬â¢s first privately funded and comprehensive electric vehicle charging network with an initial station at the Walgreens drugstore at Belt Line Road and Montfort Drive in Dallas. The drugstore retailer is working with NRG Energy to install high-power ... Continue reading
TXU Energy Customers Take Charge at First eVgo Charging Station
Apr 8, 2011
DALLAS--TXU Energy customers can now take charge of rising prices at the pump thanks to a brand new Dallas-area charging station for electric vehicles (EVs). The first eVgoSM network charging location is now live in North Texas, and TXU Energy customers Victoria and Paul Craig were the first to use it to power an EV to ... Continue reading
Inaugural A World In Motion Fuel Cell Olympics Slated for SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit
Apr 7, 2011
PR Newswire WARRENDALE, Pa., April 7, 2011 WARRENDALE, Pa., April 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SAE International will host the first-ever A World In Motion® (AWIM) Fuel Cell Olympics on Thursday, April 14, during the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit. The event features SAE International's AWIM curriculum, and ... Continue reading
B3C Fuel Solutions Expands Efforts to Promote Ethanol Education
Apr 7, 2011
CONWAY, S.C.--B3C Fuel Solutions, LLC, a manufacturer of environmentally friendly products and solutions for ethanol and bio-fuel related problems, announces its expanded efforts to promote ethanol education. B3C is dedicated to helping the public understand what ethanol is, the negative effects it may have on outdoor ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles Summit to Power Industry towards Obama Target
Apr 7, 2011
LOS ANGELES--Barack Obama wants one million Electric Vehicles on the road by 2015, and after decades of spluttering starts and stalled hopes, the Electric Vehicles market is sparking global interest ahead of entering the mainstream. âââ¬Â¦ As we make our cars and trucks more efficient, weââ¬â¢v ... Continue reading
Behr To Discuss Latest Electric and Hybrid-Electric Technologies at SAE 2011
Apr 7, 2011
PR Newswire Apr. 7 WHAT: Behr America is hosting a media briefing during the 2011 SAE World Congress to discuss its latest electric and hybrid-electric vehicle technologies along with a variety of new engine-mounted components for downsized engines. WHO: Dr. Uwe Krueger, vice president of engineering for Behr America's ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2011
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/abe40b/next_generation_bi) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Next Generation Biofuels: Strategic Portfolio Management - Technical Insights" to their offering. âNext Generation Biofuels: Strategic Portfolio Managemen ... Continue reading
ECTunes APS: Electric Cars Need Artificial Engine Sounds
Apr 7, 2011
HORSENS, Denmark--Sounds for electric cars should have the characteristics of engine sounds which alternate in pitch, frequency and volume in relation to speed and acceleration. These are just some of the conclusions found in ââ¬ÅWhite paper on external sounds for electric carsââ¬???, the first report ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric Launches Power Module for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Apr 6, 2011
TOKYO--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today the launch of a new transfer molded power module (T-PM) mainly designed for hybrid and electric vehicle applications. The company's J Series T-PM, whose lifespan is 30 times longer than that of industrial power modules and is completely lead-free, prov ... Continue reading
EPA Selects AVL for Establishing Automotive Electrification Standards
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 6, 2011 PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 6, 2011 -- AVL has announced that it has been chosen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a critical, industry-changing initiative related to fuel economy and establishing electrification standards for hybrid and electric vehicles. The initia ... Continue reading
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