City of Houston Installs Coulomb Technologies Networked Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
Nov 17, 2009
HOUSTON--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, today announced the first networked charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles are available for use in the city of Houston, Texas. The ten charging stations available for consumer and City fleet use are part of a public ... Continue reading
Electrification Coalition Praises U.S.-China Electric Vehicles Initiative, And Why Not?
Nov 17, 2009
Coalition Urges Administration to be Ambitious In Goals WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Electrification Coalition today applauded the announcement of the U.S.-China Electric Vehicles Initiative, and urged the Obama administration to go even further in its efforts to support an electrified transportat ... Continue reading
The storage battery that answers YESS to Your Energy Storage Solutions!
Nov 16, 2009
ERRA Incorporated, San Antonio, TX, USA has acquired all rights and patents to a breakthrough battery technology to be marketed as the YESS Battery from ERRA, Inc. ââ¬ÅOur acquisition of this battery technology for all fields of use enables us to deploy the battery in hundreds of existing applications that wi ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2009
BOULDER, Colo.--Hybrid electric vehicles represent a growing percentage of total vehicle purchases by corporate and government fleets around the world, as fleet managers strive to reduce both the costs and the carbon footprints of their cars, vans, buses, and trucks. According to a recent report from Pike Research, cum ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Debuts ML450 HYBRID 4MATIC
Nov 13, 2009
First European Full Hybrid Offered in the U.S. MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 13 -- On November 16, Mercedes-Benz will launch the innovative ML450 HYBRID, the first European full hybrid vehicle to be offered in the U.S. Featuring V8-like power with four-cylinder fuel economy, the ML450 HYBRID features two electric motors and a 2 ... Continue reading
EDTA - This Week in EV-Motoring
Nov 13, 2009
Detroit auto show to feature electric cars the auto channel November 12, 2009 --During the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, car lovers can expect a new attraction to showcase the industry's electric cars: a 37,000-square-foot feature, called Electric Avenue. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE ARTICLE Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Lexus HS 250h Gasoline-electric hybrids are, at this point in time, nothing new. And luxury cars are definitely nothing new. Even luxury hybrids are old news, at least with Lexus, which has been selling hybrid versions of its GS sports sedan, RX luxury crossover, and LS flagsh ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2009
'One-Size-Fits-All' Approach to Alternative Propulsion Won't Work MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 12 -- As the debate on climate change and transportation continues to widen, encompassing suggestions ranging from the increased use of mini commuter cars to vehicle-free cities, a Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) executive stated that ther ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2009
All-new feature presented by The Dow Chemical Company TROY, Mich., Nov. 12 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced the debut of Electric Avenue, a 37,000 square foot feature on the main floor of the 2010 show. The new showcase will spotlight electric vehicles and technology of both tradition ... Continue reading
Sion Power Receives DOE Grant to Enhance Lithium Sulfur Batteries
Nov 12, 2009
TUCSON, Ariz.--Sion Power Corporation has received a three-year, $800,000 research grant from the United States Department of Energy (DOE). The monies are being used to support Sionâs ongoing work to develop a new class of electrolytes used in lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries for electric vehicle (EV) applications. ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2009
MESA, Ariz.--Clean Air Cab, Arizonaâs first completely carbon neutral taxicab service, has released their first pink Komen for the Cure cab on the streets of Metropolitan Phoenix today. Clean Air Cab will be donating one dollar of every fare to Susan G. Komen for the Cure over the next year. âWe are pleased t ... Continue reading
Dana Develops Industry-First Battery Cooling Technology for Electric Vehicles
Nov 12, 2009
System featured on 2010 Tesla Motors' Roadster Sport MAUMEE, Ohio, Nov. 11 -- Dana Holding Corporation has developed a Long® heat exchanger designed to extend battery life in hybrid and electric vehicles. The technology, the first of its kind, recently debuted on Tesla Motors' 2010 all-electric Roadster Sport. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Top Designers Debate the Future of the Automobile at 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 11, 2009
Design LA Panel - Tomorrow's Cars: Practical Transportation or Revolutionary Design? LOS ANGELES - November 11, 2009: Are cars becoming mundane transportation or does the future hold an exciting and innovative new era in auto design? This is one of many questions being addressed by a panel of prominent auto designers d ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Receives U.S. Patent on Rotor Geometry for Permanent Magnet Electric Motors
Nov 10, 2009
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has been granted United States patent number 7,598,645 entitled âStress distributing permanent magnet rotor geometry for electric machines.â The patent covers a novel rotor geomet ... Continue reading
ENER1 Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Results
Nov 9, 2009
-- Q3 2009 revenue $8.1 million -- Announced contract with U.S. Army for Humvee platform -- Announced program with Volvo for C30 BEV platform -- New exclusive supply agreement with Norwegian EV supplier Think NEW YORK, Nov. 9 -- Ener1, Inc. , today announced financial results for its 2009 third quarter, which ended Sep ... Continue reading
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