May 19, 2014
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 19, 2014 -- Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, and BMW of North America LLC ("BMW") announced that they have entered into a data licensing agreement. CarCharging will provide detailed station information for al ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids Week of May 12-18, 2014
May 18, 2014
* General Motors will pay $35 million in a civil settlement with the federal government over its failure to report in a timely manner a defective ignition switch in 2.6 million smaller cars, the Department of Transportation announced. In addition, the automaker signed a consent agreement which will require changes to i ... Continue reading
May 16, 2014
Andretti Formula E is further dedicating its commitment to sustainability in motorsports and the automotive realm through a strategic alliance with the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA). In addition to integrating Andretti Formula E with other EDTA member companies, the alliance will allow both organizat ... Continue reading
Tesla Provides Best Connected Vehicle User Experience says Strategy Analytics
May 16, 2014
Tesla provides the most user-friendly connected car experience, according to Strategy Analytics. The Strategy Analytics Automotive Consumer Insights (ACI) service report "Comparing the User Experience of Connected Infotainment Systems" gave the automaker the highest rating among the 19 vehicles evaluated across the US, ... Continue reading
Fuel Cells Yes - Electric No! Toyota Ends Tesla Deal
May 15, 2014
Washinton DC May 14, 2014; The NADA reported that Toyota said on Monday that it would allow a battery-supply deal with Tesla Motors to expire this year and would focus instead on building cars running on hydrogen fuel cells, a next-generation technology that rivals Tesla's all-electric systems. Toyota Motor invested $5 ... Continue reading
May 14, 2014
DETROIT â General Motors will bring all its electric vehicle battery building capabilities in-house with production of battery systems for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV at its battery assembly plant in Brownstown, Mich. âUsing our in-house engineering and manufacturing expertise enabled us to deliver a battery ... Continue reading
Carvana Backs Tesla in Fight against Dealerships by Offering First Pre-Owned Tesla
May 9, 2014
Carvana, the first complete online auto retailer, announces the availability of its first certified pre-owned Tesla. The 2013 Tesla Model S is available for purchase on Carvana.com where interested buyers can take the electric car for a virtual spin, view high-definition 360 degree interior and exterior photos highligh ... Continue reading
BYD Receives Record Bus & Taxi Order
May 9, 2014
BYD Company Ltd. has received a record-setting order for their new energy vehicles. Situated in east China along the Qiantang River lies Hangzhou, a place commonly referred to as one of Chinaâs most beautiful cities. In response to Chinaâs deteriorating air quality and ecological environment, Hangzhouâs ... Continue reading
Automotive Media Execs Unveil Plan for Immediate 500 Miles Per Gallon Gasoline Vehicles
May 8, 2014
Co-Publishers of The Auto Channel are certain to be in line for the Nobel Prize for Physics, Chemistry and Economic Sciences LOUISVILLE, KY â July 19, 2011: At a time when Congress and the President are discussing how to coerce the carmakers to build vehicles that can get about 50 miles per gallon of gasoline, Bob ... Continue reading
May 8, 2014
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is pleased to announce that the Blink HQ, the company's residential EV charging station, is available as an amenity at Hudson Woods homes in New York. Designed by Lang Architecture, Hudson Woods is a ... Continue reading
May 7, 2014
Worldâs first mass-produced fuel cell electric vehicle continues key role in 2014 Hydrogen-powered ix35 Fuel Cell will be driven by European officials Offenbach, 6 May 2014 â Hyundai Motorâs ix35 Fuel Cell has been selected for the third consecutive year by the European Commission-backed Fuel Cells and H ... Continue reading
SemaConnect Chosen by Town of Bethel, CT to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
May 6, 2014
- Connecticut state officials say they are leading the nation when it comes to developing ways to get more zero-emission vehicles on the roads. Since July of last year, the state has given over $175,000 to towns, schools and businesses to provide electric vehicle charging stations across the state. SemaConnect, Inc. an ... Continue reading
Proterra Introduces Second Generation 40-foot EV Transit Bus
May 6, 2014
Leading American EV bus manufacturer Proterra Inc. launched its second generation all-electric bus, The Proterra® Solutionâ¢, at the American Public Transportation Association Bus and Paratransit Conference today. The Proterra Solution, the companyâs first 40 foot model, weighs less than any other transit b ... Continue reading
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