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
Halla Visteon Climate Control Supports First Mass-Produced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Feb 21, 2014
Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. (KS: 018880) is supplying an array of technologies to support the world's first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle manufactured by Hyundai Motor Group. Introduced in Europe in 2013, the ix35, also known as the Tucson, is slated for a limited U.S. distribution this spri ... Continue reading
IKEA Plugs-in 4 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Chicago-Area Store in Bolingbrook, IL
Feb 20, 2014
IKEA, the worldâs leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in four Blink® electric vehicle charging stations at one of its Chicago-area stores as part of its partnership with Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB:CCGI), the new owner of the Blink Network and Blink charging stations, and the largest ... Continue reading
Local Motors Signs Contract to Deliver First 3D-Printed Electric Vehicle at IMTS 2014
Feb 20, 2014
Local Motors, Inc. today announced that AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology will be the first customer for its previously announced 3D-printed production vehicle. Local Motors will build and deliver the first direct digital manufactured vehicle at IMTS â The International Manufacturing Technology Sh ... Continue reading
Elon Musk's Net Worth Rises To US$9.7 Billion After Tesla's Stocks Soar On Q4 Profits
Feb 20, 2014
Tesla Motors Inc founder and CEO Elon Musk's net worth rose by 7.8% to US$9.7 billion after stocks of the electric car company jumped 12.6% in extended trading following the announcement of its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results on Wednesday. The Palo Alto, California-based company reported better-than-expe ... Continue reading
"Future of Fuels" Report - Americans To Continue Their Gasoline Addiction
Feb 19, 2014
NACS âFuture of Fuel ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius is best-selling vehicle line in California
Feb 19, 2014
The Prius took home the gold in 2013 as the most popular vehicle-line in California for the second year in a row. The Prius Family (Prius Liftback, Prius v, Prius c and Prius Plug-in) took the podium in both 2012 and 2013 as the best-selling California vehicle name plate. 69,728 drivers hit the road in 2013, according ... Continue reading
Toshiba Launches Audio Power Amplifier ICs for Electric Vehicle Warning Sound System
Feb 18, 2014
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of âTB2909FNGâ, an audio power amplifier IC that supports external audible outputs from vehicles, allowing use of electric vehicle warning sound systems in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). Mass production shipments will st ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2014
Fleet operators planning for the future can save time this year by trying out 23 sustainable technology vehicles in one place during the Green Truck Ride-and-Drive at The Work Truck Show® 2014. Every vehicle is available for test-drives on city streets and in a new closed-access course, providing Show attendees with ... Continue reading
Chevy Buys Carbon Credits from U.S. Colleges Going Green
Feb 13, 2014
Chevrolet is investing in clean energy efficiency initiatives of U.S. colleges and universities through its voluntary carbon-reduction initiative. The brand helped develop a formula where campuses can earn money for certain upgrades that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This marks the first time college campuses can us ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Unveils Seven New Technologies at Annual R&D Open House
Feb 13, 2014
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced seven new technologies, outlined below, at its annual Research and Development Open House held today at its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. No. 2817 Mitsubishi Electric Develops New Manufacturing Technologies for Lightweight, High-strength CFRP Materials World-leadin ... Continue reading
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