First Thailand Orders for Long-range BYD e6 EV
Sep 10, 2012
One of Thailand's top power companies, Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), placed orders for 3 long-range, all-electric, 5-passenger BYD e6s and charging pedestals. This is BYD's first new energy vehicle business in Thailand, opening a new country for global business expansions. MEA is one of the three largest po ... Continue reading
Sep 8, 2012
The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, will host a diverse panel of experts on Sept. 11 that will discuss the current realities facing EV owners, automakers and infrastructure providers, as well as what's next for the electric car. MPG's September meeting will be held at ... Continue reading
POD Point Launches New Electric Vehicle Charging Technology That Brings us Closer to the Smart Grid
Sep 7, 2012
POD Point, the UK's leading electric vehicle charging company, is launching an innovative new charging technology - a communicating charge point that turns the charging location into a smart energy hub, by providing local energy management. The Solo2 communicating charge point will be unveiled this week at the Low Carb ... Continue reading
Some Hybrids Now Cost-Effective - Vincentric Alternative Fuel Analysis
Sep 7, 2012
The Vincentric 2012 Hybrid Analysis showed that of the 25 hybrids measured, 11 had a total cost of ownership that was lower than their all-gasoline powered counterparts. The average price premium for a hybrid was $5,243, with an average fuel cost savings of $3,583. When all costs to own and operate a hybrid were taken ... Continue reading
Sep 6, 2012
In 2012, enormous attention is being drawn to the development of new energy vehicles. With the increasing global demand and China's new incentive policies, investment has rushed into the Li-battery separator industry in China. According to China's 12th Five-year Planning for dynamic sectors, the capacity and sales volu ... Continue reading
Nissan Brings Ideas to Life by Kick-Starting Next Great Innovation
Sep 5, 2012
Computers, the electric car, music --some of the world's best ideas have been born in garages. To celebrate "everyday ideas" and inspire the creation of the next great innovation, Nissan is launching "Nissan Innovation Garage," a social movement that offers everyone an opportunity to showcase th ... Continue reading
SAE International Global Technology Library-Electric Vehicle Adds News Books, Content Partners
Sep 5, 2012
Launched in June, as the industry's premier online resource for vehicle electrification, SAE International has updated its Global Technology Library -- Electric Vehicle database. The enhancements to the Library include the addition of adding three new books and four content publishing partners. The new book titles incl ... Continue reading
2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Specs
Sep 5, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif. September 5, 2012; The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan will provide the athleticism and craftsmanship of the all-new Accord platform, charged with a remarkable dose of hybrid efficiency and electric torque. Set to go on sale in early 2013, the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan will offer p ... Continue reading
Inspired Performance Meets Zero Emissions at the Paris Motor Show
Aug 30, 2012
Representing a bold next stage in Infiniti's quest for performance luxury motoring in the most sustainable way possible, the Infiniti LE Concept is a true Infiniti with just one thing missing - a tailpipe. Making its European debut at the Paris Motor Show on September 27 in Hall 1, stand 224, the LE Concept will line u ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2012
Explorer Sport to deliver class-leading fuel economy Ford's new Explorer Sport will stand in a class of one when it goes on sale next month with an EPA-certified 22 mpg highway rating --the only seven-passenger, high-performance SUV on the market to do so. more... ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2012
Xatori Inc. today announced that PlugShare, the community-driven electric vehicle (EV) mobile and web application to find and share public and private EV charging stations, has further expanded its leadership in the electric vehicle market, growing its charging network to more than 100,000 users and 11,000 charging sta ... Continue reading
Ricardo to Demonstrate the Latest in Low Carbon Vehicle Technology at LCV2012
Aug 29, 2012
A range of demonstrator vehicles and exhibits will provide insights into some of the advanced research projects in which Ricardo is involved, as the company helps to develop technologies that will enable the next generation of low carbon vehicles. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is Awarded Environmental Certificate
Aug 28, 2012
At the same time as it celebrates its market launch, the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID has now also obtained its Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard 14062. This award is based on a Life Cycle Assessment, in which the independent inspectors of TÜV Süd subject the vehicle to comprehensive tests covering th ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2012
Faced with pressure to reduce both the costs and the environmental impacts of their vehicles, fleet managers are seeking the most cost-effective ways to green" their vehicle fleets while ensuring that operations continue to run smoothly. While a wide array of alternative vehicle options are now available on the marke ... Continue reading
Eaton to Develop Predictive Battery Management Technology for Hybrid Vehicles
Aug 27, 2012
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it is strengthening its commitment to hybrid vehicle technology by developing a cost-effective power control system to reduce the size of the system battery without a loss of battery life or vehicle performance. The fuel-efficient application is inte ... Continue reading
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