Ford Electric Vehicles Plan On Track: New C-Max Plug-In Hybrid To Use Acclaimed Powersplit System
Oct 1, 2010
The drive toward broad commercialisation of low-emission, fuel-efficient electrified vehicles is gaining ground as Ford Motor Company confirmed today it is on track to deliver five electrified vehicles for launch in North America by 2012 and European markets by 2013. ... Continue reading
5th Annual AltCar Expo in Santa Monica This Friday and Saturday
Oct 1, 2010
SEE, RIDE, & DRIVE THE NEWEST ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CARS THAT ARE STREET READY & AVAILABLE NOW FOR PURCHASE SANTA MONICA, CA - September 28, 2010: The 5th Annual AltCar Expo will debut new alternative cars on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1 and 2, 2010 from 10 a.m. â 5 p.m. at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Some will ... Continue reading
The Global Race For Grid-Ready Electric Vehicles Has Started
Sep 30, 2010
MENLO PARK, Calif.--Several grid-ready electric vehicles are scheduled to be introduced to the market from late 2010 to 2012. Boosted by subsidies, several U.S. battery suppliers are expanding their capacity. Lured by the optimistic market forecast, battery producers in Japan, Korea, and China are also expanding. The s ... Continue reading
Honda Jazz Hybrid Makes World Motor Show Debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 30, 2010
PARIS - September 30, 2010: The Jazz Hybrid made its world motor show debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, further demonstrating Honda's continuing commitment to petrol-electric hybrid technology. The launch of the latest addition to the practical Jazz line-up marks the first time a parallel hybrid vehicle has been avai ... Continue reading
Nissan Townpod Introduced at 2010 Paris Motor Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Sep 30, 2010
As our working and living situations evolve with the opportunities afforded by the digital age, our cars must adapt to the way we conduct our lives. Throughout the world, a new breed of entrepreneur has emerged. Preferring to work for themselves from their own homes or small offices, these new professionals do not work ... Continue reading
Toyota Lineup Gets an 18-Month Makeover
Sep 29, 2010
Washington DC September 29, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Autoweek, Toyota plans to move into new product segments over the next 18 months, as well as redesign several mainstream models. By the spring of 2012, Toyota will launch all-new versions of the Camry, Yaris, Tacoma, and RAV4. Also, the n ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Starts Market Launch of Volt With Customer Advisory Board
Sep 29, 2010
Chevrolet Starts Market Launch of Volt With Customer Advisory Board PR Newswire DETROIT, Sept. 28 DETROIT, Sept. 28 -- Chevrolet has hand-picked 15 advanced technology enthusiasts and electric vehicle advocates to be the first consumers to experience the Volt every day under real-world conditions during a three-month v ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2010
AUSTIN, Texas--ActaCell announced today that it is working closely with AVL, the worldââ¬â¢s largest privately owned and independent company for the development of gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, electric and hybrid powertrain systems. The company engaged AVL to test ActaCellââ¬â¢s lithium-ion ... Continue reading
IDC Energy Insights Forecasts Electric Vehicle Market to Reach 2.7 Million Cars By 2015
Sep 28, 2010
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--IDC Energy Insights announced today the availability of two new studies, Business Strategy: The Coming Electric Vehicle Rollout: Forecasting the Market (Document # EI224908) and The Coming Electric Vehicle Rollout Part 2: Challenges and Opportunities for Electric Utilities (Document # EI224910) that ... Continue reading
U.S. Set to Propose New Auto Fuel and Emissions Rules
Sep 28, 2010
WASHINGTON, Sept 27, 2010; John Crawley and Tom Doggett writing for Reuters reorted that the Obama administration this week will propose new fuel efficiency and emissions requirements for cars and light trucks for model years 2017 and beyond. The plan, a centerpiece of President Barack Obama's energy agenda geared towa ... Continue reading
Japan's Big Auto Players Plan a Jolt of Electrics (And More Gasoline Models)
Sep 27, 2010
Washington DC September 26, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Japan's three largest automakers are making a push to extend their alternative-fuel powertrain offerings in the next two years. Automotive News reports that Toyota Motor Corp. will bring two electric and six hybrid-electric models to market in the nex ... Continue reading
GM now says Volt can go 25-50 miles on batteries (50% Less than the 1996 GM EV-1 HUH?)
Sep 25, 2010
DETROIT Sep 24, 2010; The AP reported that General Motors on Thursday altered the expected range that its Chevrolet Volt electric car can travel on battery power alone. The automaker now says the Volt can go 25 to 50 miles on battery power, compared with the 40 miles it had previously said it would travel. The distance ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang 110MPG 400 HP HP2g Inventor Comments on xPrize
Sep 24, 2010
Editors Note: I first met Doug Pelmear in his exhibition booth downstairs (auto journalists you know what that means) at the Detroit Auto Show a few years back. Doug had just driven his HP2g powered 1987 Ford Mustang through a snowstorm from his home base in Napoleon Ohio to Detroit. Doug from a long line of car guys a ... Continue reading
3-D Honda CR-Z Transforms Times Square
Sep 24, 2010
American Honda held the first-ever transformation of Times Square in 3-D technology on Thursday, September 23 to support the launch of the all-new CR-Z sport hybrid coupe. ... Continue reading
BMW Announces Markets for BMW ActiveE Field Trial
Sep 23, 2010
BMW Announces Markets for BMW ActiveE Field Trial PR Newswire WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 23 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 23 -- Later today at Opportunity Green in Los Angeles, BMW will announce the markets which will participate in the BMW ActiveE field trial when it begins in summer 2011. The New York metro market and ... Continue reading
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