Toyota Recalls Certain 2012 - 2014 Prius v
Jul 15, 2015
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 109,000 Model Year 2012-2014 Prius v hybrid vehicles. In the involved vehicles, the current software settings for the motor/generator control ECU and hybrid control ECU could result in higher thermal stress in certain t ... Continue reading
Got Your Eye on Toyota Mirai? Let the Countdown Begin!
Jul 14, 2015
Customer Request Portal Opens July 20th Itâs almost here, and California customers will soon be able to request their own Mirai. And why wouldnât they? The Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle uses no gasoline and emits nothing but water vapor. Itâs the only zero emission electric vehicle on the mar ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2015
Division of Fortune 100 Leader Demonstrates Commitment to Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Through EV Chargers MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 14, 2015 -- Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today that it ... Continue reading
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery Becomes a Tesla Driving Destination Partner
Jul 14, 2015
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery is happy to announce the installation of its new Tesla electric-vehicle charging station, which is available complimentary to guests of the winery. As an early adopter Tesla Driving Destination Partner, Spottswoode is within the single-charge driving range for Tesla owners in the Ba ... Continue reading
Kettering University Researchers Working on Next Generation Charger for HELLA
Jul 13, 2015
Researchers in Kettering University's Advanced Power Electronics Lab (APEL) have become a go-to resource for global companies seeking innovations in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. The lab's latest collaboration is with HELLA, a globally positioned company that develops and manufactures automotive lighting a ... Continue reading
Genovation Cars Nearing Completion of High-Performance All-Electric Corvette, the GXE
Jul 13, 2015
Genovation Cars is nearing the completion of a prototype high-performance all-electric Corvette called the Genovation Extreme Electric or GXE. Assembly of the GXE will be completed by the end of July, followed by a three-week testing phase. The GXE is based on a 2006 Z06 Corvette. âWe are using state of the art in ... Continue reading
Kia Soul EV Winds Best Small Family Car Award
Jul 10, 2015
Best Small Family Car awarded by AutoVolt Magazine Soul EVâs beats rivals Nissan and Volkswagon to the title WALTON-ON THAMES, UK -- July 10, 2015: Kiaâs first all-electric car, the Soul EV, has been awarded Best Small Family Car by AutoVolt in its annual awards. The Soul EV finished ahead of competing finali ... Continue reading
Jul 8, 2015
All-new Kia Soul EV being used for wireless charging development - Wireless power transfer system being integrated and tested using fleet of Kia Soul EVs - Technology would improve charging times and convenience SUPERIOR TWP., MI -- July 8, 2015: Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc., (HATCI) and Mojo Mobility, In ... Continue reading
EV Charging USA Enters National & International Sector
Jul 8, 2015
EV Charging (OTCQB: EVUS) today announced its entrance into the EV Charging marketplace. The company after extensive research has elected to launch an EV charging support related services division. The company reviewed a multitude of research and announcements by some of the top automobile producers and researchers in ... Continue reading
Detroit Electric Extends its Global Distributor Network to Four New Countries
Jul 7, 2015
Detroit Electric is continuing to establish its global dealer network with the announcement this week of four new distributors for the EMEA region, as the company prepares for the launch of the exciting SP:01 electric sportscar. The new distributor relationships will pave the way for the sale of Detroit Electric vehicl ... Continue reading
UEFA Champions League Final Embraces a Carbon Free Future With Nissan
Jul 7, 2015
The first year of Nissan's four-year partnership with the UEFA Champions League ended by leaving a lasting legacy of Nissan's commitment to a carbon free future. Over one hundred electric cars were deployed around Berlin, the site of the Champions League Final, and 129 charging points installed to support these vehicle ... Continue reading
Norway Leads Global Electric Vehicle Market
Jul 7, 2015
Norway continues to lead the global electric vehicle/plug-in hybrid vehicle (EV/PHEV) market, according to recent analysis by IHS Automotive, a global provider of critical information and insight to the automotive industry and part of IHS Inc. . âIn addition, low fuel pump prices are adversely influencing EV/PHEV ... Continue reading
Calling All Bostonians: Nissan's 'No Charge to Charge' Program Arrives in Bean Town
Jul 6, 2015
Nissan is launching its âNo Charge to Chargeâ promotion for Boston-area Nissan LEAF buyers, providing two years complimentary public charging with the purchase of the all-electric car from LEAF-certified dealers in the Boston market. âNissan LEAF is an attractive option for Boston car buyers because it i ... Continue reading
Nissan Celebrates 10,000 Leaf Sales in the UK
Jul 6, 2015
Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd is today celebrating a significant milestone as figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturing and Traders (SMMT) confirm that more than 10,000 Nissan LEAFs have been sold in the UK since the vehicle came to market. Launching in 2011, the Nissan LEAF quickly established itself as the nations pu ... Continue reading
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