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KLD Energy Technologies Teams up with Global Vehicle Leader Qianjiang

KLD Energy Technologies Teams up with Global Vehicle Leader Qianjiang

KLD Energy Technologies Inc., leaders in electric propulsion and generation systems, announces Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd. (Qianjiang) will serve as a contract manufacturer for the company and intends to leverage KLD Energy Technologies electric motor systems. Qianjiang, based in Wenling, Zhejiang, China, i ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installations to Reach 7.7 Million Worldwide by 2017, Driven by Rapidly Falling Prices, According to Pike Research

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installations to Reach 7.7 Million Worldwide by 2017, Driven by Rapidly Falling Prices, According to Pike Research

Electric vehicles (EVs) are being delivered by the thousands each month. The power delivery infrastructure that enables vehicles to charge at home, at the workplace, and in public spaces is simultaneously being rolled out. By 2017, a new report from Pike Research forecasts that more than 1.5 million locations to charge ... Continue reading

The New Toyota Camry for 2012 ++VIDEO

The New Toyota Camry for 2012 ++VIDEO

Toyota introduced today the all-new, seventh-generation Camry, America's best-selling car for nine years running and 13 of the past 14 years. The 2012 Camry debuts a bold, sophisticated new design with a more spacious interior, improved driving dynamics and an even quieter ride than before. With class leading safety, f ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2012 Toyota Camry and 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid +VIDEO

Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2012 Toyota Camry and 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid +VIDEO

Toyota today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new, seventh-generation Camry, America's best-selling car for nine years running and 13 of the past 14 years. Â The Camry remains an excellent value as all popular models receive either a price decrease or remain flat in comparison to las ... Continue reading

Ford and Toyota Announce Partnership in New Hybrid System

Ford and Toyota Announce Partnership in New Hybrid System

Dearborn, Mich., Aug. 22, 2011 – Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation – the world’s two leading manufacturers of hybrid vehicles – today announced they will equally collaborate on the development of an advanced new hybrid system for light truck and SUV customers. Ford and Toyota have sign ... Continue reading

Fiat Returns To USA With New Fiat 500, Lexus CT 200h Fuel Efficient Winner Says October 2011 Consumer Reports

Fiat Returns To USA With New Fiat 500, Lexus CT 200h Fuel Efficient Winner Says October 2011 Consumer Reports

CONSUMER REPORTS: FIAT RETURNS TO U.S. AFTER NEARLY THREE DECADES WITH A FUN CITY CAR: THE FIAT 500 High-priced hybrid Lexus CT 200h tops tests of fuel-efficient cars; Chevrolet Volt has very low operating costs for short trips YONKERS, NY — After Fiat’s being out of the U.S. car market for nearly 30 years, C ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and SmartEnergy IP Announce Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum

J.D. Power and SmartEnergy IP Announce Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum

J.D. Power and Associates and SmartEnergy IP announced today that they will present The Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum to address growing opportunities and challenges around the increased adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact on the smart grid. The conference will bring together leaders from the ene ... Continue reading

2011 Chevrolet Volt - How Does It Drive? Review By Larry Nutson

2011 Chevrolet Volt - How Does It Drive? Review By Larry Nutson

2011 Chevrolet Volt - It does what it’s supposed to do very well. By Larry Nutson IMG_2052) Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The Chevrolet Volt was named the 2011 North American Car of the Year, and rightfully so. The Volt has won other awards including the 2009 Green Car Vision Award, 2011 Motor Tre ... Continue reading

Westport, CL&P Unveil Town's First Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Westport, CL&P Unveil Town's First Electric Vehicle Charging Station

The Town of Westport officially unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station today and became the first in the nation to offer drivers a pay-by-phone option. "We've worked hard to make Connecticut an early market for EVs Westport is the first municipality to install a charging station as part of Connecticu ... Continue reading

Green Automotive Retains Law Firm and Independent Auditors

Green Automotive Retains Law Firm and Independent Auditors

Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) announced today that it recently retained the law firm of Guzov Ofsink LLP as Securities Counsel and the accounting firm of Anton & Chia, LLP as its independent auditor as the Company moves forward to register its shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and becom ... Continue reading

Cumulative Plug-in Electric Vehicle Sales to Reach 5.2 Million Worldwide by 2017, According to Pike Research

Cumulative Plug-in Electric Vehicle Sales to Reach 5.2 Million Worldwide by 2017, According to Pike Research

Production of electrified vehicles is gearing up all over the world, and automakers are planning to launch an increasing variety of new models over the next few years. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will all share the market stage as elect ... Continue reading

Ford, Toyota to Collaborate on Developing New Hybrid System for Light Trucks, SUVs; Future Telematics Standards

Ford, Toyota to Collaborate on Developing New Hybrid System for Light Trucks, SUVs; Future Telematics Standards

Ford and Toyota are collaborating as equal partners to accelerate consumer availability of a new advanced hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs New co-developed hybrid system ready for use later this decade on Ford and Toyota rear-wheel-drive light trucks and SUVs, delivering greater fuel efficiency while still provi ... Continue reading

Global Market Review of Full Hybrids - Toyota Leads the Way

Global Market Review of Full Hybrids - Toyota Leads the Way

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Full Hybrids - Forecasts to 2017" report to their offering. 'Global Market Review of Full Hybrids - Forecasts to 2017' This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the full hybrids sector, its manufacturers, top markets, t ... Continue reading

The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Industry such as Load, Generation Costs and Emissions

The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Industry such as Load, Generation Costs and Emissions

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Industry - 4th Edition" report to their offering. 'The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Industry - 4th Edition' The 4th Edition of The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicl ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Electric Vehicles - Forecasts to 2017

Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Electric Vehicles - Forecasts to 2017

DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Electric Vehicles - Forecasts to 2017" report to their offering. 'Global Market Review of Electric Vehicles - Forecasts to 2017' This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the electric vehicles sector, its manufa ... Continue reading

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