Mar 10, 2014
Electric cars are expected to bring with them an array of fundamental benefits to motorists all over the world. This comes as pressure on car manufacturing companies to devise sustainable and environmental friendly automobiles continues to grow. According to latest developments in the automobile sector, although electr ... Continue reading
MITSUBISHI will be flying the eco flag in the world's largest electric vehicle rally with its i-MiEV
Mar 10, 2014
The all-electric car, to be driven by Brian Orr of sustainability consultants EV Matters Ltd, is to take part in the World Advanced Vehicle Expedition (WAVE), which starts in Sindelfingen, Germany, on 31st May and ends at Rigi in Switzerland on 7th June. The event will see up to 70 teams taking in 20-plus towns and cit ... Continue reading
Mar 8, 2014
Taxi Electric first 100 percent Nissan LEAF fleet since November 2011 Pioneering Amsterdam-based company has covered 1.5 million km demonstrating Nissan EVs' quality and reliability Taxi Electric will be the first private taxi company to add the new 100 percent electric Nissan e-NV200 taxi to its green-energy-fuelled, ... Continue reading
ZAP Launches New Small EV Sedan SPARKEE for City Commuters in China
Mar 7, 2014
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that Jonway Auto, its subsidiary in Zhejiang, China is launching a small EV sedan, SPARKEE for city commuters in China. Focusing on the growing demands for electric vehicles (EVs) in China driven by Chinese ... Continue reading
Ride & Drive Vehicles Announced For AltCar Expo March 14-15
Mar 7, 2014
AltCar Expo, the nation's leading forum for green car ride and drive, public education and demonstration of the latest green technology vehicles, will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 14 - 15, 2014, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. Showcasing the area's largest selection of electric, ... Continue reading
Mar 4, 2014
New Supercharger locations and service centers enhance customer experience Tuesday, March 4, 2014 GENEVA, Switzerland â In order to serve a growing customer base in Europe, Tesla will open more than 30 new service centers and stores across the continent, the company announced today at the Geneva Motor Show. Tesla ... Continue reading
CarCharging Resumes Sale of the Blink HQ, Level II Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Mar 4, 2014
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is pleased to announce that through its subsidiary, Blink Network, LLC, the company has resumed sales of the Blink HQ, a Level II residential EV charging station. The Blink HQ is cost-effective, easy ... Continue reading
Mar 4, 2014
Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the 2014 Sonata Hybrid, starting at $26,000 for the extraordinarily well-equipped Sonata Hybrid and $30,750 for the range-topping Sonata Hybrid Limited. Hyundai Motor America will continue to offer an industry-exclusive Hybrid Lifetime Battery Warranty on the 2014 Sonata ... Continue reading
Mar 4, 2014
Zero emissions, best in class refinement and low running costs The Nissan e-NV200 combines all-electric, battery-powered drivetrain from Nissan LEAF, and the class-leading cargo volume from NV200⦠Highlights include⦠New styling reflects 30 percent new components over existing NV200 170 km NEDC homologated dr ... Continue reading
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Selects BYD 40-foot Bus
Feb 28, 2014
The Karnataka State Minister of Transportation - Ramalinga Reddy, representatives from Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), and BYD Company Ltd. all gathered for the launch of a brand new program soon to change the skies of Bangalore, forever. Often referred to as the âSilicon Valleyâ of India ... Continue reading
Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass 300,000 in Annual Sales by 2022
Feb 28, 2014
Wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) offer several advantages over conventional plug-in technology, foremost among them unparalleled convenience for EV owners. Until recently, these systems were in the R&D and pilot stages only, but now products have begun to reach the market, and several major EV manu ... Continue reading
DTechEx Forecast Increasing Adoption of Wide Band Gap Power Semiconductors in EVs
Feb 27, 2014
In the last century, silicon semiconductor-based power electronics - which control or convert electrical energy into usable power - transformed the computing, communication, electric vehicle and energy industries and gave consumers and businesses more powerful laptops, cell phones and motors. Over the coming decade, th ... Continue reading
Volta Industries Charging Forward with Growing Presence in Arizona
Feb 27, 2014
Volta Industries LLC (Volta) today announced the launch of its first 12 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Arizona, serving EV drivers in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson. Volta operates the Volta Network, the largest network of free-to-use EV charging stations nationwide, with free EV charging stations in A ... Continue reading
Reduced Oil Imports Helping Deficit - Imagine If USA Used No Gasoline - WOW!
Feb 25, 2014
Oil net imports have declined since 2011, with their value falling slower than volume Source: U.S. Census Bureau: Foreign Trade Division The drop in net imports of oil (crude and petroleum products combined) was the major contributor to the United States reaching its lowest net trade deficit in November 2013 since 2009 ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2014
RIVERSIDE, Calif.--Green Automotive Companyâs (OTCQB:GACR) Californian subsidiary Newport Coachworks was one of the major exhibitors at last weekâs LCT Show, one of the largest shuttle and charter events, where the company presented its shuttle bus range on a 2500 sq. ft. exhibition space. Newport Coachworkâ ... Continue reading
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