Jul 30, 2012
When using a 240-volt charger -- what most public stations deliver -- Ford Focus Electric can fully charge in four hours and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid can fully charge in two-and-a-half hours The MyFord Mobile app -- available through the App Store -- was developed by Ford engineers for Ford vehicles; it includes ... Continue reading
Ford eNews - Week of July 28th, 2012
Jul 28, 2012
C-MAX Energi -- America's most affordable plug-in hybrid Ford's new C-MAX Energi, expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features, 550-mile total range, and more than 20 miles of electric-only range -- at least triple the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid's EPA-tested range -- will also be America's most affordable plug-in h ... Continue reading
Mahindra Reva Receives Prestigious IGBC 'Platinum' Rating
Jul 26, 2012
First Automobile Manufacturing Plant in India to Receive This Certification Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (Mahindra Reva), a global pioneer of electric vehicle technology, today announced that it has been awarded the 'Platinum' Rating from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The Mahindra Reva plant wa ... Continue reading
GE Scientists Successfully Test World-Class Traction Motor For Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Jul 26, 2012
Engineers at GE Global Research are advancing motor technology that could have a substantial impact on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) of the future. 'We have built a motor that is substantially more powerful than what's commercially available now, all while improving efficiency by up to 5%.â GE recently tested ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2012
Ford's "Random Acts of Fusion" program announces a week-long contest in partnership with the Steve Harvey Morning Show to award one person with $25,000 to benefit a local community of the winner's choice Individuals can enter the contest now through July 27 by visiting www.RandomActsofFusion.com and submitting an entry ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2012
Qualcomm Incorporated and Renault s.a.s. today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning their intended cooperation on the London trial of Qualcomm Halo Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) technology, and their intent with respect to conducting preliminary studies of the integration of this technol ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2012
C-MAX Energi -- available this fall -- is Ford's first production plug-in hybrid, part of Ford's first hybrid-only dedicated line of vehicles and now America's most affordable plug-in hybrid The build-and-price website for C-MAX Energi launches July 24, providing customers the opportunity to build a virtual version of ... Continue reading
BMW i Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in Coulomb Technologies
Jul 24, 2012
BMW i Ventures today announced that it is making a strategic investment in Coulomb Technologies. Coulomb's ChargePoint is the largest online global charging network, connecting electric vehicle drivers to charging stations in more than 14 countries. The investment by BMW supports the development of infrastructure for p ... Continue reading
Global Hybrid Car Market Expected to Grow at a Rate of 18.92 Percent in the Next 3 Years
Jul 24, 2012
The Global Hybrid Car market to grow at a CAGR of 18.92 percent in terms of units sold over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors for this growth is the increasing global oil consumption. The Global Hybrid Car market has also been witnessing an increase in initiatives by governments to create awareness and accep ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2012
Coulomb Technologies today announced the release of their ChargePoint 4.0 platform for electric vehicle drivers and charging station owners. With a new streamlined and updated look, ChargePoint 4.0 provides sophisticated features including: patent-pending ChargePoint Connections, intuitive dashboards, support for multi ... Continue reading
DHL Express Launches 100 Propane Autogas Vans for Pickup and Delivery Fleet
Jul 23, 2012
DHL Express Launches 100 Propane Autogas Vans for Pickup and Delivery Fleet Alternative fuel delivery vans will reduce fuel costs and emissions in markets across U.S. DHL Express, the world's leading international express services provider, today announced the launch of 100 pickup and delivery vans fueled by clean, saf ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2012
Trillium CNG, a business unit of Integrys Energy Group , and AMP Americas announced today a joint venture, AMP Trillium, focused on building a network of CNG stations across the US. Initially, AMP Trillium will construct stations along the I-65 and I-75 trucking corridors and major routes in Texas, with the first stati ... Continue reading
Honda Delivers First Fit EV to California Customer
Jul 21, 2012
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., delivered the first all-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV to a couple in Southern California, the company announced today. The 2013 Honda Fit EV is the latest in Honda's diverse and expansive portfolio of alternative-fuel vehicles, earning a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EP ... Continue reading
Hybrid And Electric Car Sales Surge 164 Percent In June
Jul 20, 2012
With gas prices declining, sales of hybrid and electric cars have remained surprisingly resilient. In fact, sales of dedicated hybrid and alternative-energy vehicles surged more than 164 percent in June, according to Kelley Blue Book's Blue Book Market Report for July 2012. With gas prices expected to continue their de ... Continue reading
Jul 20, 2012
Ford's first-ever plug-in hybrid -- the all-new C-MAX Energi utility -- is the only vehicle of its kind that customers can drive from Sacramento to San Diego on a tank of gas and make the average commute on electricity alone Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid is projected to deliver 550 miles of total range, including mo ... Continue reading
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