Automakers Lobby Works to Stall Higher MPG Standards
Jul 21, 2011
Washington DC July 21, 2011; The NADA newsletter reported that the auto industry is pressing the Obama administration for a promise to reevaluate rules that may more than double U.S. fuel economy standards by 2025 before they become final. The White House agrees that a review during the transition period is needed, sai ... 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
Nissan's DOE Funded Plant To Build U.S. Built Electric Vehicle Assemblies
Jul 20, 2011
Nissan Americas today confirmed that, starting in early 2013, it will produce the electric motor for the Nissan LEAF the world's first all-electric, zero-emission vehicle designed for the mass market at its Decherd, Tenn., powertrain assembly plant. Preparation of the plant for electric motor production, facilitated by ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Chosen as Catalyst Supplier to Fisker Automotive
Jul 19, 2011
Fisker Karma, the world's first premium plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, to use Clean Diesel's patented mixed phase catalyst technology to help achieve low emission output -- Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. ("Clean Diesel"), a cleantech emissions reduction company, announced today that it has been chosen as a catalyst ... 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
SAE International Book Focuses on Hybrid Vehicle Design
Jul 19, 2011
With more than 20 different hybrid cars available from most major automakers, hybrid vehicles are a crucial and growing market segment. Additionally, with several high profile plug-in hybrids coming out now or within the next year, innovation and development of hybrid vehicles is continuing at an ever-growing pace. Con ... 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
Charge Your Car At Home with the Help of Leviton
Jul 16, 2011
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, today announced the expansion of its Evr-Green line of residential, commercial and public charging systems with the addition of the 120 Level 1 Portable Charger and 160 Level 2 Home Charging Station. The two devices will be available for purchase by resident ... 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
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