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
China's BYD EV's To Cuba For Projected Tourist Boom
Jul 3, 2015
With Biggest Order in Cuba, BYD Leads Countryâs New Tourism Wave Havana - Cuba, as a gate to the Gulf of Mexico, always bustles with tourism. Recent news from this island country is that it plans to purchase a fleet of fuel cars to support its tourism business development, and place an order for its first 719 vehi ... Continue reading
London England's Iconic Double-Decker Buses to go Electric
Jul 3, 2015
London, England selects BYD as builder of next generation double-decker bus LONDON -- July 2, 2015: One of the world's most recognized transportation systems, TFL (Transportation for London), known for their iconic red, double-decker buses, has contracted for the manufacture of a brand new, battery electric replacement ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2015
Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have agreed on key details regarding a new joint support project for the development of hydrogen station infrastructure in Japan. In addition to partially covering the operating costs of hydrogen stations, the three automakers have also agreed ... Continue reading
100 Years Of U.S. Fuel Use - 80% Fossil Fuels
Jul 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review While the energy history of the United States is one of significant change, three fossil fuel sourcesâpetroleum, natural gas, and coalâhave made up at least 80% of total U.S ... Continue reading
It's Official! Toyota Mirai Goes the Distance
Jul 1, 2015
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Sets Record 312 miles = Longest Driving Range of ANY Zero Emission Vehicle on the Market ASPEN, Colo.--The future of mobility is ready to hit the road â and keep goingâ¦and goingâ¦and going. âJust as the Prius introduced hybrid-electric vehicles to millions of custo ... Continue reading
Zero Emissions, 100%: Fuso Canter E-Cell Customer Trials Completed Successfully
Jun 30, 2015
One year after the hand-over of Fuso Canter E-Cell trucks to selected customers, the trials for the battery-electric-powered âZero Emissionâ vehicle were officially completed in Portugal. At an event held in Lisbon, Paulo Portas, Deputy Prime Minister of Portugal, representatives of government authorities, cu ... Continue reading
15th Tech Crawl, On Site Report: The Auto Channel Looks Into Auto Technology's Future
Jun 28, 2015
<p><b>Tech Crawl 2015</b><br> By Thom Cannell and Steve Purdy<br> The Auto Channel<br> Michigan Bureau<br> </p><p>Annually the Detroit press corps is invited to a daylong deep dive into a variety of technologies offered by companies represented by a very active PR firm, AutoCom, which is now in its 20th year. This 15th ... Continue reading
North American Repower and Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. to Deliver First PHEV-RNG Armored Truck
Jun 25, 2015
Collaboration reduces emissions by 99.9 percent Two global leaders in developing and manufacturing advanced transportation vehicles have teamed up to manufacture a first-of-its-kind fleet of Class-5 armored vehicles that combine the benefits of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and zero emission Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehic ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Sells Its 250,000th Electric Vehicle
Jun 24, 2015
he Renault-Nissan Alliance, the world's leader in zero-emission mobility, has sold its 250,000th electric vehicle: a white Renault ZOE sold to a French engineer. The Alliance reached the historic milestone in early June, 4 ½ years after the launch of the Nissan LEAF, the world's first mass-market zero-emission vehicle ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2015
As Nissan unveils its Global Green Program 2016, the company highlights the crucial role of electric vehicles in emissions reduction and protecting the cities environment and life quality. Following the data collected by the car manufacturer they showed that the 41,100 pure electric Nissan LEAFs driven in Europe have a ... Continue reading
Tesla Model S Surpasses One Billion Electric Miles +VIDEO
Jun 23, 2015
Tesla owners drive the equivalent of 40,000 trips around the Earth, emission-free MAIDENHEAD, UK -- June 23, 2015: Tesla, manufacturer of the award-winning Model S all-electric saloon, is today announcing its total vehicle fleet worldwide have driven over a billion miles. In just the three years since Model S hit the r ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2015
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the renewal of its partnership with The Ecology Center, a San Juan Capistrano, California-based non-profit eco-education center dedicated to creating a healthy and abundant future for all of Southern California and beyond. In its third year as a "Visionary" partner, Kia is provi ... Continue reading
GM Invests $245 Million for New Vehicle Program
Jun 22, 2015
Brings total investment at Orion Township plant to $962 million in past five years ORION TOWNSHIP, MI -- June 22, 2015: General Motors will invest $245 million and add 300 new jobs at its Orion Assembly plant to support launching an all-new vehicle program unlike any in the plantâs 32-year history. âOrion Ass ... Continue reading
Tesla Expands UK Supercharger Network
Jun 18, 2015
Expanding the UK Supercharger Network Teslaâs UK Supercharger network continues growing to enable routes to the West of Scotland and Eastern England. Seven Supercharger stations will be added at motorway services with additional UK motorway locations in the works to be announced soon. The Supercharger network exte ... Continue reading
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