GM Teams Up with EV Industry for a Better Grid
Jul 31, 2014
General Motors is bringing its OnStar-enabled Smart Grid solutions, to one of the largest electric vehicle collaborations to take place within the industry. Eight global automakers, including GM, and 15 electric utilities are working with the Electric Power Research Institute to develop and implement a standardized Sma ... Continue reading
Special Edition Prius Takes on a New Persona for 2015
Jul 31, 2014
The best-selling hybrid in America is taking style to a new level. The 2015 Prius Persona Series Special Edition is tailored with elegant exterior and interior touches that make it unique. The special edition model will begin arriving in dealerships in September. The Prius Persona Series Special Edition model adds exte ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + Award
Jul 30, 2014
The 2014 Chevrolet Volt with available Forward Collision Alert was the only vehicle out of 12 small cars tested to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safetyâs 2014 Top Safety Pick + award. It also received an acceptable overall score in IIHSâ challenging small overlap front crash test. The results in th ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2014
Ford is collaborating with seven global automakers and 15 U.S. utilities to develop technology that would allow plug-in electric vehicles to exchange messages with energy providers This new software-based technology would let plug-in electric vehicles from all participating automakers communicate with the power compani ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2014
Project seeks to develop a streamlined platform for vehicle-grid functionality that can help create value for drivers, improve grid reliability and reduce GHG emissions - Honda pioneered a similar demonstration effort with IBM and PG&E (V1G) - Honda is participating in a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) demonstration with the Uni ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2014
IEEE, the world's largest professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, today announced that it has provided insights to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on a set of priority issues relating to a new White House initiative, the Quadrennial Energy Review (QER). A multi-disciplinary, IEEE-w ... Continue reading
NRG eVgo Partnership with BMW Expands Access to Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network
Jul 29, 2014
NRG eVgo (ee-vee-go), a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. , is further expanding access to the Companyâs electric vehicle (EV) charging network by partnering with BMW on its new ChargeNow DC Fast program. Now, BMW i3 drivers in California can enjoy unlimited, no cost 30 minute DC fast charging, at eVgo Freedom Statio ... Continue reading
2014 Which? Car Survey Shows Strength-in-Depth of Current Toyota Range
Jul 26, 2014
Auris and Auris Hybrid revealed as the most reliable models in the medium car category Verso named most reliable MPV Results secure Toyota fourth spot among the surveyâs best car brands Survey is officially the largest of its kind in the UK, sourcing opinions and experience from more than 49,000 motorists Tens of ... Continue reading
Tesla Opens Store and Service Centre in West London
Jul 26, 2014
West Drayton-based store and service centre continues Teslaâs UK expansion Tesla today opened a new store and service centre in the UK. Accessible from the M4 and M40 in West London, the new location features a Model S design studio, a seven-bay service area, and the UKâs first purpose-built two-bay delivery ... Continue reading
The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron: 176.6 mpg
Jul 26, 2014
Five-seat plug-in hybrid offers zero local emissions driving without sacrificing range or everyday usability A3 Sportback e-tron available to order from early August priced at £34,950 OTR (excluding UK government incentives) â first UK customer deliveries from January 2015 Electric power makes 176.6mpg and CO2 ... Continue reading
Toyota Awards New Prius to Deserving Community Leader
Jul 25, 2014
Little did Audrey Moscosa-Rodriguez know that her answer to the question, âwhere would you go in a new Toyota Prius and why?â would earn her a new hybrid to help her efforts. Moscosa-Rodriguez was attending this yearâs National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Annual Conference, when Toyota invited her â a ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania DEP Extends Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program
Jul 25, 2014
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the extension of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program, which will continue to provide $2,000 rebates for 500 additional large-battery system plug-in hybrid electric and battery-electric vehicles, or until Dec. 31. "The Corbett administration remain ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2014
Today at the San Diego Comic-Con, Harley-Davidson and Marvel Studios will introduce Project LiveWire⢠â Harley-Davidson's first electric motorcycle â to fans gathered at the annual international convention. Project LiveWire, which is featured in Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron, will be the ride of choic ... Continue reading
Verdek Awarded GSA Contract, To Supply EV Stations to Federal Agencies
Jul 23, 2014
Verdek LLC (VERDEK), leading suppliers of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations, CNG Refueling Stations, and LNG Production is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a GSA Schedule 56 contract: (GS-07F-172BA), under the 'Buildings and Building Materials; Industrial Services and Supplies' category. Verdek is ... Continue reading
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