GE Capital Fleet Services Launches Eco Website Dedicated to Alternative Vehicles
May 23, 2011
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--GE Capital Fleet Services today announced it launched a new interactive eco website, dedicated to alternative vehicles and services. The website provides information, tools and educational materials to serve as a resource to help companies with greening their vehicle fleets. As part of the website, ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepares for Production Boost, Exports
May 21, 2011
DETROIT General Motorsâ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, home of the Chevrolet Volt, will close for four weeks beginning in June for planned upgrades to prepare for a significant increase in the rate of Volt production, along with assembly of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan. Already in tight supply, the n ... Continue reading
ClipperCreek Ships its 5,000th Charge Station
May 21, 2011
ClipperCreek, Inc. announced today that it shipped its 5,000th electric vehicle charging station, clearly maintaining its leadership position in the market. The company has seen a significant increase in shipments as new vehicles hit the market. âThe customer base is varied and broad basedâ, said David Packar ... Continue reading
Low Speed Electric Vehicles Provide Better Alternative To Cars
May 21, 2011
GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 18, 2011 -- Karl Benz knew what he was doing when he produced the first gasoline engine. Cars have revolutionized the way we get from Point A to Point B, but with more than 125 million cars (and counting) on U.S. roads, our cities, climate and environment are getting hit hard because of the moder ... Continue reading
Tesla Unveils High Power Charging Network From Lands End to John o'Groats
May 19, 2011
LONDON, May 19, 2011--Tesla Roadster to be the First Electric car to Traverse Great Britain on Historic Drive Electric carmaker Tesla Motors announced today that it has partnered with UK hotels and tourist destinations to install a high power charging network, comprised of ten charge stations throughout Great Britain. ... Continue reading
Tesla Owner Drives Roadster More Than 100,000 Kilometers
May 19, 2011
KARLSRUHE, Germany, May 19, 2011 -- - German Owner Sets an Electric Vehicle Milestone Driving his Roadster Year-Round Hansjorg von Gemmingen, owner of the 83rd Tesla Roadster delivered in Europe, has racked up 100,000 zero-emissions kilometers - the greatest distance covered by any Tesla customer to date. Proving that ... Continue reading
May 18, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, May 18, 2011 DETROIT, May 18, 2011 -- Collaboration between industry participants will be essential to bring alternative fuel applications to market, according to PwC's latest publication Charging Forward: Electric Vehicle Survey. While automakers continue to bring electric vehicles (EVs) to the ma ... Continue reading
Pike Research Names Coulomb Technologies Top Company in Electric Vehicle Supply Market
May 18, 2011
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies received the top industry ranking today as the industryââ¬â¢s top electric vehicle supply equipment provider by Pike Research. Coulomb attained the highest overall score in the report due to the companyââ¬â¢s ââ¬Ësuccessful technology partnerships, ... Continue reading
May 18, 2011
MONROVIA, Calif.--AeroVironment today announced that the BMW Group has selected it as the preferred provider of electric vehicle charging equipment, accessories and installation services supporting the introduction of the all-electric BMW ActiveE. âTogether, we can expand boundaries in providing practical, emissio ... Continue reading
May 18, 2011
HALF MOON BAY, CALIF. ââ¬â May 18, 2011 ââ¬â Given the overwhelming success of last monthââ¬â¢s Tesla Test Drive Weekend at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Tesla Motors and the oceanfront resort are planning another special weekend for resort guests. ââ¬ÅOur Club Level gues ... Continue reading
May 18, 2011
OAKLAND, Calif.--The Port of Oakland and Coulomb Technologies today announced that electric vehicle (EV) driver services have arrived at Oakland International Airport (OAK) with the installation of eight ChargePointî Network charging stations for EVs in the Premier Parking Lot. âThis is another example of t ... Continue reading
5,000th EV Charge Station Shipped By Number One Supplier
May 18, 2011
5,000th electric vehicle charging station shiped, clearly maintaining its leadership position in the market. The company has seen a significant increase in shipments as new vehicles hit the market. designed to operate with all Plug-In cars and trucks coming to market. ... Continue reading
Study Finds Majority of Consumers Ready to Consider Buying Plug-in Electric Vehicles
May 18, 2011
consumers would consider buying a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) for their next car purchase, study of over 7000 people in 13 countries,60 percent of consumers would consider buying a PEV for their next car purchase. 68 percent would probably or certainly do so within the next three years (23 percent certainly, 45 perc ... Continue reading
Green Automotive To Begin All-Electric SUV Impact Testing
May 17, 2011
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) last night confirmed its initiation of a 20 MPH FMVSS 214 Oblique Pole Side Impact test on its All-Electric SUV, and plans to continue testing as part of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards testing required before the Companyââ¬â¢s planned launch ... Continue reading
May 17, 2011
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 17, 2011 -- Today, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood toured the construction site where Nissan is building a state-of-the-art facility to manufacture advanced lithium-ion batteries. The plant, which will be the largest in the country capable of manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for auto ... Continue reading
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