Aug 26, 2014
Audi is to upgrade part of its vehicle electrical system from twelve to 48 volts. The move represents another technical building block for facilitating the integration of new automotive technologies while increasing the power and efficiency of its cars. âWe are using the full bandwidth of electrification in our dr ... Continue reading
Big Strategy Decisions Ahead for Electric Cars
Aug 22, 2014
Those making or intending to make electric cars or their components have big strategy decisions ahead. These decisions must be made in the context of all car-like vehicles, whether homologated as cars or as something else. As the new IDTechEx report, âHybrid and Pure Electric Cars 2014-2024: Technologies, Markets, ... Continue reading
Tesla Opent Nieuw Service Center met Showroom in Antwerpen
Aug 21, 2014
ANTWERPEN, België, August 20, 2014 -- Aanstaande donderdag zal Tesla een nieuw service center met showroom in Antwerpen openen, de derde locatie in België. De vestiging, die gelegen is aan de Boomsesteenweg, Aartselaar, zal Tesla's huidige en groeiende klantenbestand in de regio gaan bedienen. Tesla heeft al een stor ... Continue reading
Tesla Model S Lowest Daily Rate in the World
Aug 18, 2014
One of the most renowned car rental groups in the area is now offering Tesla Model S Performance at the lowest daily rate in the world. The MPG Car Rental group already has a long standing history of providing locals with reliable services in car rentals at extremely affordable prices. They have a sterling reputation i ... Continue reading
ZAP and Jonway Auto Realigns Resource to Boost EV Production
Aug 14, 2014
ZAP (ZAAP), an Electric Vehicle (EV) automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, and its subsidiary Jonway Auto are realigning its resources to support volume production of their EV product line by putting in three parallel EV production lines in their manufacturing plant ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2014
Today's consumer auto segment is rife with turbulence when it comes to electrification. On the one hand, Elon Musk and Tesla have been producing significant share value since the company's all-electric Model S rolled-out last year. However, while the all-electric product appears to suck most of the air out of most of t ... Continue reading
Ever Wondered How A Fuel Cell Vehicle Works?
Aug 13, 2014
Fuel cell vehicles are powered by amazing technology. They generate electricity from hydrogen through an electrochemical process within a fuel cell stack. These vehicles combine the best attributes of gasoline and battery-powered cars, resulting in a clean, long range vehicle with fast refueling times. As a creative wa ... Continue reading
Tesla Opens 50th Supercharger Site in Europe
Aug 13, 2014
Model S drivers can drive from Stockholm to Cote d'Azur for free Tesla marked the continued rapid expansion of its fast-charging network last week by opening its 50th Supercharging location in Europe. The unveiling of the new site in Narbonne, France, is another step towards an extensive Supercharger network in Tesla's ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2014
While plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are now available in all U.S. states, most Canadian provinces and territories, and in every Western European country, they are not readily accessible in the Asia Pacific region. That will change over the next several years as Asia Pacific becomes the largest market for PEV sales. ... Continue reading
Three Reasons You Should Be Driving a Hybrid
Aug 11, 2014
You donât have to be a pious Prius driver (but it sure helps) to enjoy the benefits of hybrid technology. Help others breathe a little easier. Since 2000, the Prius family of vehicles has saved an estimated 26.5 million tons of CO2 emissions in the U.S. Save gas. Prius family owners could drive around the earth 4. ... Continue reading
Next Generation Volt to debut at 2015 NAIAS
Aug 8, 2014
The next generation Chevrolet Volt will debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Global Chevrolet Chief Marketing Officer Tim Mahoney said today. The 2016 Volt will build on the award-winning originalâs strong foundation of technology innovation. Volt sales were up 13 percent in July an ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Takes Holistic Approach To E-Mobility With Launch For Ultra Low Carbon Car
Aug 6, 2014
Volkswagen partners with 3Degrees® to purchase carbon offsets in California and around the United States to cover certain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with 2015 e-Golf models - SunPower® selected as VW's official solar energy partner, providing eligible e-Golf® owners the opportunity to achieve the elec ... Continue reading
Audi Energy: New Sustainability Program will Add to E-tron Experience
Aug 6, 2014
Comprehensive plan will help support 2015 launch of Audi A3 Sportback e-tron® plug-in hybrid - Audi will balance some greenhouse gas emissions from A3 e-tron production and distribution through 3Degrees® verified carbon offsets - Also with Audi energy: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions® for home charger insta ... Continue reading
Fremont to Host Free Electric Vehicle Test-Drive Event
Aug 5, 2014
The "Experience Electric â The Better Ride" campaign will offer free test drives of the latest electric vehicles (EVs) on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pacific Commons Shopping Center at 43484 Boscell Road in Fremont. The ride-and-drive event will feature the yet-to-be-released Volkswagen E-Gol ... Continue reading
Rethinking the Future of Biofuels: Leveraging Three Routes Forward - UC Davis
Aug 4, 2014
Back Will a Plug-in Electric Vehicle Save You Money?Rethinking the Future of Biofuels: Leveraging Three Routes ForwardMoving Forward with the Low Carbon Fuel StandardAre Plug-In Vehicles Turning the Corner? By Dr. Lew Fulton | 07/24/2014 The Obama administration is thinking creatively about how to address the 2015 requ ... Continue reading
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