News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

Tennessee Blinks in Commercial Charging Stations

Jun 13, 2011

ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced the commercial deployment of the company's Blink Electric Vehicle (EV) Pedestal charging stations in Tennessee. ... Continue reading

Ford eNews - Week Ending June 10, 2011

Jun 11, 2011

EcoBoost will power smallest engine ever for Ford Ford is expanding its industry-leading range of fuel-efficient powertrains in North America with the addition of a new 1.0-liter EcoBoost™ three-cylinder – the smallest engine Ford has ever built – and an all-new eight-speed au ... Continue reading

Ford to Up Electrified Vehicle Production Three Fold by 2013 - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jun 10, 2011

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - June 10, 2011: Ford Motor Company announced today it is tripling production capacity of its electrified vehicle lineup through 2013, further boosting volumes of its all-new C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, which begin production next year. “Customers have come to expect fuel eff ... Continue reading

Cummins to Add 600 Professional Employees in New Building in Downtown Columbus

Jun 10, 2011

In the latest sign of its growth and commitment to southern Indiana, Cummins Inc. today announced that it will add 600 new professional employees in a new office building in downtown Columbus. "These well-paying professional jobs will be crucial as we chart a course for future growth both here and abroad, and also will ... Continue reading

2011 Chevrolet Volt Review and Week Long Live With Road Test

Jun 10, 2011

Chevrolet Volt Review and Road Test Several months ago I had the opportunity to spend enough time with a Chevrolet Volt to get a good first impression of GM's entry in the high-tech automotive field. Based on that, I wrote a first-drive driving impression, not expecting to find one available in the local press fleet. N ... Continue reading

2012 Chevrolet Volt Is Now For Sale

Jun 10, 2011

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price starts at $39,995 before tax credit Expanded customer choice includes two new interior trim and exterior colors Chevrolet dealers in all 50 states will begin taking orders for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt electric car today. ... Continue reading

Largest Electric Vehicle Workplace Charging Installation Now At Google Headquarters

Jun 9, 2011

Coulomb Technologies today announced that Google, Inc. has deployed more than 70 electric vehicle charging stations managed by the ChargePoint Network at its worldwide headquarters in Mountain View, CA. ... Continue reading

Electrified: Ford to Triple Production Capacity of Electrified Vehicles by 2013

Jun 9, 2011

Ford to triple production capacity of electrified vehicles in North America by 2013, investing in even more C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicles Expanding production capacity of electrified C-MAX lineup brings a stronger business case than introducing gasoline-powered seven-passenger vehicle in North A ... Continue reading

ECOtality Electrifies Seattle with Blink Commercial Charging Stations

Jun 9, 2011

ECOTALITY ELECTRIFIES SEATTLE WITH BLINK COMMERCIAL CHARGING STATIONS EV drivers able to charge up with Blink at Qwest Field ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today celebrated the installation of the company's Blink Pedestal charging stations at Qwest Field Stadium, i ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel Responds To GM CEO Promoting Higher Gasoline Taxes

Jun 8, 2011

An Open Letter To GM CEO Dan Akerson From The Auto Channel CEO Bob Gordon Hi Dan; I read your interview in the Detroit News in which you are proposing a gasoline tax increase to push Americans to buy smaller more fuel efficient vehicles. Dan the size of a vehicle is not our problem, which fuel it uses is...there is abs ... Continue reading

Latest EV Battery from Boston-Power

Jun 8, 2011

Boston-Power, Inc., the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells, modules and systems, today announced its new Swing Key blocks. The company is showcasing the new products this week at AABC Europe in Germany, June 6-10, in Booth #39. ... Continue reading

Green Automotive Is On The Move

Jun 7, 2011

Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) completes the relocation of its corporate office from Dallas, Texas to Newport Beach, California, and initiates plans for other facilities. “almost all of our planned re-structuring is now done or about to be competed in within the next 30 days.” Following the C ... Continue reading

Pike Research Launches Electric Vehicles Advisory Service

Jun 7, 2011

Today Pike Research announced the launch of its new Electric Vehicles Advisory Service, a subscription-based information suite that provides independent and objective market intelligence and strategy insights for companies and other organizations engaged in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) industry ecosystem. ... Continue reading

Best New Cars for Fuel Economy from Consumer Reports

Jun 7, 2011

Best gas-sipping vehicles include Honda Fit, Volkswagen Golf TDI & Ford Escape Hybrid; CR's tips on how to save gas before and after you hit the road With high pump prices, Consumer Reports says that the most effective way to cute your gasoline use is to buy a more fuel-efficient car. CR named the best cars for fuel ec ... Continue reading

Telit and SemaConnect Lead the Charge in Powering Electric Vehicles

Jun 7, 2011

Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc., the U.S.-based mobile technology arm of Telit Communications (AIM: TCM), announced today that its CC864-DUAL and GC864-QUAD V2 M2M modules will provide cellular capabilities for SemaConnect's ChargePro, a safe, reliable and convenient charging solution for a new generation of electric ve ... Continue reading