Nissan eNV200 Wins What Van? Award
Dec 17, 2014
Nissanâs trailblazing all-electric e-NV200 van rounded off its fabulous first year in spectacular style earlier today when it was named winner of What Van? magazineâs Green Award at a high profile lunch in London. Awards judges found the e-NV200, which costs just two pence per mile to run, a worthy winner of ... Continue reading
Dec 17, 2014
Today the consortium officially announces the common project ELECTRIC, which is co-funded by the EU and supports the installation of a corridor of high-quality fast chargers along key European motorways until the end of 2015. Together the partners expect that this corridor will help accelerate electric vehicle uptake i ... Continue reading
ZAP and Jonway Auto Exhibits EV Products in Peru Auto Show
Dec 14, 2014
ZAP (ZAAP), an Electric Vehicle (EV) automotive company incorporated in California Bay Area, and Jonway Auto exhibited in Peru from November 20th to 30th, with their dealership partner Dai-Ichi Motors, showing the Urbee and ZAP Jonway's new model, the Falcon A-380 SUV. ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2014
First Time a FCEV Engine is honoured in annual accolade High Wycombe, 12 December 2014 - Hyundai Motorâs zero-emission fuel cell engine, which debuted on the ix35 Fuel Cell, has been recognised as the first engine of its kind in the annual Wardâs 10 Best Engines by WardsAuto World. The WardsAuto World editors ... Continue reading
Renault Lifts the Lid on Two Innovative Mobility Ideas
Dec 12, 2014
New Renault compact electric motor to improve EV efficiency Small petrol/LPG turbo engine to lower fuel bills by 25 per cent Innovations for urban deliveries and electrification âHYDIVUâ prototype: Mild-Diesel Hybrid for LCVs âPOWERFULâ prototype: two-stroke, two-cylinder super-charged and turbo-cha ... Continue reading
CarCharging Introduces Remote Start Functionality for its Blink Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Dec 10, 2014
Largest EV Charging Services Provider Expands Methods for Initiating Electric Car Charging Sessions MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Dec. 10, 2014 -- Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced that it now offers remote start ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2014
BorgWarner produces its advanced technologies for the 2015 Green Car of the Year®, the BMW i3, as well as four of the Green Car Journal's Top 5 for 2015. For the Audi A3 TDI, BMW i3, Honda Fit and Volkswagen Golf, BorgWarner provides one or more of the following technologies: silent chains for engines and oil pump dri ... Continue reading
Interest in Alternative Fuel Vehicles Declines with Gas Prices - NACS Report
Dec 9, 2014
NACS survey shows correlation between lower gas prices and lower interest in alternative fuel cars. ​ALEXANDRIA, Va. December 9, 2014; Consumers are much less likely to consider a non-gasoline powered vehicle as gas prices continue to decline, according to a new consumer survey examining preferences related to al ... Continue reading
All-New Volvo XC90 T8 Introduces Twin Engine Technology
Dec 9, 2014
The first Volvo designed from the ground up for plug-in/electrification compatibility, the XC90 T8 delivers all the performance of a luxury SUV, but with emission levels that even small hybrid cars struggle to match. When designing the XC90 T8, Volvo Cars chose not to compromise on performance, driving pleasure, effici ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2014
International Rectifier, IR® , a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of the AUIRGP66524D0 and AUIRGF66524D0 automotive-qualified 600V IGBTs optimized for small auxiliary motor drive applications including air conditioning compressors for electric and hybrid vehicles. ... Continue reading
Siemens and Duke Energy Demonstrate Lower Cost Smart Charging Technology for Electric Vehicles
Dec 5, 2014
Demonstration proved new residential smart electric vehicle charging technologies can lower charging costs, assure grid reliability and provide greater customer awareness Completed as part of grant from the U.S. Department of Energyâs Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability ... Continue reading
Nissan Says 'Thanks a Billion' to LEAF Owners
Dec 4, 2014
Nissan LEAF drivers registered on CarWings telematics have collectively driven ONE BILLION KILOMETRES worldwide* Globally, Nissan LEAF drivers have saved more than 180 MILLION kilograms of CO₂ emissions* Over 147,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles have been sold globally to date ROLLE, SWITZERLAND -- dECEMBER 3, 2014: Niss ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for Refreshed and Renewed 2015 Prius c
Dec 3, 2014
Aggressive, Sportier Look With LED Headlights and Newly Designed Taillights Upgraded Interiors and Available Technology Features New Eye-catching Exterior Colors TORRANCE, CA -- December 03, 2014: The 2015 Toyota Prius c (c for city) rings in the new year with an aggressive, sportier look, upgraded interior features an ... Continue reading
Nissan’s “Self-Cleaning LEAF” Hits the Streets, Then the Web
Dec 3, 2014
âWorldâs cleanest carâ to be featured in an innovative social media campaign starting today NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The âworldâs cleanest carâ is daring its fans to get it dirty. Starting today, Nissan will launch a social media campaign that will include a series of online videos to showcase a ... Continue reading
ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel Issues Progress Report
Dec 3, 2014
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) announced today the publication of a Progress Report on activity within the standardization community to address the gaps and recommendations described in the ANSI EVSP's Standardization Roadmap for Electric Vehicles â Versio ... Continue reading
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