GKN Produces World's First Two-Speed eAxle for Hybrids and EVs
Nov 10, 2014
BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car is first application for new technology AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 10, 2014 -- GKN, the world's leading supplier of automotive driveline components and systems, has produced the industry's first two-speed eAxle. The technology has entered production on the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports ca ... Continue reading
Six new Superchargers and West Midlands-based store continue Tesla's rapid UK expansion
Nov 8, 2014
Tesla has opened a new store and service centre in the UK. A five-minute drive from A45 and A38, the new location features a Model S design studio, a four-bay service area and a purpose-built delivery bay. The Tesla Birmingham retail and service centre is Teslaâs fourth UK store and is perfectly placed to serve po ... Continue reading
Tesla Model S Crash Tested By Euro NCAP
Nov 5, 2014
Brussels November 5, 2014; The electric Executive Tesla Model S is one of the six vehicles published today in the latest set of Euro NCAP's crash tests. The Model S had also received a 5-star rating from NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the U.S. Also released today were the BMW 2 Series Acti ... Continue reading
Double Greenfleet Win for Nissan All Electric e-NV200
Nov 4, 2014
Nissan, the global market leader in electric vehicles, is celebrating a memorable double win after picking up two of the top honours at the prestigious Greenfleet Awards 2014 in Warwickshire. The first success came as the trailblazing e-NV200 100 per cent electric van â a vehicle capable of helping fleet van opera ... Continue reading
Toyota to Test Expansion of EV and PHV Charging Infrastructure in Japan
Oct 31, 2014
Tokyo, Oct 31, 2014; Toyota Motor Corporation announces that it will be testing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Aichi Prefecture from November 1 until March 15, 2015. The tests will involve standard chargers for use with vehicles such as plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The tests ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Sets Annual U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Record -- Again
Oct 30, 2014
With more than two months remaining, Nissan LEAF has shattered the record for the most U.S. electric vehicle sales in a single calendar year, surpassing the previous record of 22,610 that it set in 2013. âWith nearly 20 electric cars or plug-in electric models on the road today, Nissan LEAF remains at the head of ... Continue reading
GM to Announce New Michigan Investments at Detroit Economic Club
Oct 29, 2014
Chevrolet Volt electric drive unit to be built in Warren, Mich. Michigan established as GMâs global center of excellence for vehicle electrification DETROIT âToday at the Detroit Economic Club, General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra will confirm that the companyâs Warren Transmission Plant will build the elec ... Continue reading
Next-Generation Chevrolet Volt Features All-New Voltec Propulsion System for More Efficiency
Oct 29, 2014
When the next-generation Chevrolet Volt debuts at the North American International Auto Show in January, it will feature an all-new Voltec extended range electric vehicle (EREV) propulsion system substantially developed from Volt owners including data collected on their driving behaviors. The Voltec system includes the ... Continue reading
CarCharging to Expand Operations into China
Oct 29, 2014
EV Charging Services Firm Expands into the Largest and Fastest-Growing Automotive Market MIAMI BEACH, FL -- Oct. 29, 2014: Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle ("EV") charging services, announced that it plans to expand its operations into ... Continue reading
GM to Announce New Michigan Investments at Detroit Economic Club
Oct 28, 2014
Chevrolet Volt electric drive unit to be built in Warren, Mich. Michigan established as GMâs global center of excellence for vehicle electrification DETROIT âToday at the Detroit Economic Club, General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra will confirm that the companyâs Warren Transmission Plant will build the elec ... Continue reading
Detroit Electric Reveals Striking Final Design of SP:01
Oct 28, 2014
The final exterior design of Detroit Electricâs all-new, pure electric two-seater sports car, the SP:01, is revealed today as the company gears up for production. The lightweight, limited-edition SP:01 will be the worldâs fastest production electric sports car when it goes on sale in Asia, Europe and North Am ... Continue reading
Alternaltve Fuels Safety Reports, Studies And News Archives
Oct 26, 2014
Auto Central October 26, 2014; Many manufacturers are heavily investing for near future production and marketing of alternative fuel vehicles. These include electric vehicles, hybrids, fuel cells, hydrogen compressed and liquid natural gas, liquid propane, and hydrogen. As these vehicles are deployed in the fleet, thei ... Continue reading
New Tesla Supercharger at Edinburgh Airport
Oct 25, 2014
Tesla today opened a new Supercharger location at Edinburgh Airport, firmly establishing the companyâs presence in Scotland. This location is part of a network expansion that will soon allow Model S owners to drive anywhere in the UK relying only on Superchargers. Supercharging is free for Supercharger-enabled veh ... Continue reading
Oct 23, 2014
A new report from Navigant Research provides a comprehensive overview of the overall light duty vehicle (LDV) market, including global forecasts for annual LDV sales and vehicles in use through 2023. âPlug-in EV markets are expanding rapidly, and are set to grow much more quickly as several major automakers are sl ... Continue reading
Nissan Delivers First All-Electric Taxis to Barcelona and Madrid
Oct 22, 2014
Delivery marks significant milestone in the expansion of zero-emission transportation to Europe's city centres Madrid and Barcelona (Tuesday 21st October) - The era of the 100% electric taxi has arrived to Spain's two largest cities, as Nissan delivered its first 100% electric taxis to Madrid and Barcelona. The introdu ... Continue reading
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