Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Are Added to the FedEx Fuel Efficient Fleet
Jun 28, 2011
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world's largest express transportation company, continues its holistic fleet approach to fuel efficiency with significant expansion of its lower polluting, energy efficient vehicles. âDifferent vehicles are appropriate for different routesâ Within the next tw ... Continue reading
Study Shows Car Shoppers Don't Know Who Sells the Leaf and the Volt
Jun 28, 2011
While some consumers are curious about the unfamiliar technology behind the all-electric Nissan Leaf and plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt, others are curious about something far more fundamental: Who sells the car? Automotive News reports that an independent market research study has found that people shopping for the new ... Continue reading
ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel Begins Work
Jun 27, 2011
Jim Matthews of Corning and Jim Pauley of Schneider Electric Lead Panel as Co-chairs On June 20-21, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) gathered in Detroit to lay the groundwork for a strategic roadmap that will define the standards and conformance programs needed t ... Continue reading
"Number One" Is Done, Make OPEC "Number Two" - An Open Letter To President Obama
Jun 26, 2011
4-5 dollar gasoline, OPEC screwing up the American economy, oli company getting 10 billion in subsidies from the government... its all gotta stop. ... Continue reading
2011 Vehicle Battery Summit - 14-15 November, in Shanghai
Jun 25, 2011
An explosion of recent research on Li-ion battery development, along with the growing international commitment to the market penetration of battery powered vehicles, has prompted development of the SAE International 2011 Vehicle Battery Summit, November 14-15, 2011 in Shanghai . Designed to integrate the most recent ba ... Continue reading
Research and Markets Highlights Powertrain
Jun 23, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Powertrain - New Technologies & Strategies" report to their offering. This report comprehensively explores the emerging powertrain technology from the conventional, and changes in gasoline and diesel engines, to the new technologies of hybrids, EVs and fuel cells. ... Continue reading
Charge Your Car While Enjoying Whiskey Cake Restaurant's Fare
Jun 23, 2011
Since opening in late 2010, Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar has electrified customers and critics by serving innovative, regional food and drinks made with fresh, cleanly produced ingredients. Now, it's applying that service mantra to fuel its customers' clean transportation. On Wednesday, Whiskey Cake became the first full ... Continue reading
The Networked EV 2011: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles Conference October in San Francisco
Jun 22, 2011
Greentech Media, the industry-leader for news, market research and conferences in the green technology business-to-business market, announces The Networked EV 2011: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles on October 20, 2011 in San Francisco, CA at the PG&E Auditorium. The Networked EV 2011 will bring together the thought-le ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2011
GKN and EVO Electric form Joint Venture to manufacture electric motors and hybrid and electric drive systems London, England - EVO Electric, a pioneer in advanced electric drive solutions for the automotive sector, announces that it has formed a joint venture with GKN Driveline, part of GKN plc (LSE:GKN), to develop, m ... Continue reading
EPA Proposes 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards, 2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume
Jun 21, 2011
**EPA Proposes 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards, 2013 Biomass-Based Diesel Volume * WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency's Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2). EPA continues to support greater use o ... Continue reading
2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro: First Drive Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 21, 2011
First Drive 2012 Audi Q5 hybrid quattro By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MALLORCA, Spain. June 20, 2011. The Q5 is Audi's first model that gets a hybrid drive line. But wait, I have to say: modern hybrid technology, since Audi introduced a hybrid system in 1989 on the Audi 100 Avant Duo Concept. ... Continue reading
Telling The Chevrolet Volt Story Wins SAE An Award
Jun 21, 2011
A digital magazine telling the inside story of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt's development, published by SAE International, has won the 2011 "Best of Internet" award at the 20th International Automotive Media Awards (IAMA). The IAMAs are an annual program to recognize and encourage excellence in all forms of automotive journ ... Continue reading
EV Range Anxiety? Turn off the Air, says the EPGAA
Jun 21, 2011
EPGAA, a glass industry association, says that Advanced Solar Control Glass can significantly reduce the need for air conditioning, extending EV range. The announcement was made in response to a prevalent theme heard while attending the Automotive News Green Car Conference, held in Detroit, Mich. on June 13 & 14, 2011. ... Continue reading
FactCheck.Org: Playing Politics with Gasoline Prices
Jun 20, 2011
FactCheck.org says Democrats and Republicans disagree on energy policy, but this they share: Both shade the facts on the complex issue for political advantage. â Republicans say repealing oil industry tax breaks will drive up costs at the pump. However, nonpartisan congressional analysts and industry experts say hig ... Continue reading
Eco-Smart I Electric Bus Averages Up to 30 miles Per Gallon
Jun 20, 2011
DesignLine Corporation, the leading designer and manufacturer of electric drive systems for the commercial bus market, announced yet another milestone today with its all electric bus, the Eco-Smart I, averaging up to 30 miles per gallon (diesel equivalent) in actual, daily passenger service while maintaining 100% up-ti ... Continue reading
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