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
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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
Four Honda Vehicles Earn Recognition on ACEEE's List of "Greenest" and "Greener" Vehicles of 2014
Feb 12, 2014
Four Honda vehicles have earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for superior environmental performance, including three that ranked in the top ten among the ACEEE's "greenest vehicles of 2013." In the ACEEE's annual "Green Book® Online" ranking of environmentally responsib ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf is the Best Selling EV in Europe
Feb 12, 2014
2013 was a record-breaking year for the Nissan LEAF in Europe with 11,120 sales, soaring by 204% compared to 2012 Nissan LEAF cements its place as the EV market leader with 25% more sales than the next best-selling EV model Norway propels sales of Nissan LEAF in Europe with January sales increasing by 145% compared to ... Continue reading
All Electric KOMBI Compact Work Truck Unveiled at World Ag Expo
Feb 12, 2014
Cenntro Motor Corporation, an American manufacturer of all-electric vehicles, today announced the debut of its production intent KOMBI, its compact utility vehicle and the launch of production in the United States. The all-electric KOMBI combines Cenntro's advanced vehicle platform technology and features an advanced p ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Company's Subsidiary Liberty Electric Cars Launches Its 'E-Care' Program in France
Feb 11, 2014
Green Automotive Company (OTCQB: GACR), today announced that its UK subsidiary LIBERTY ELECTRIC CARS (www.liberty-ecars.com) has launched its widely acclaimed program for the support of all types of electric vehicles known as Liberty E-Care in France. âSince introducing E-Care, weâve had a number of enquiries ... Continue reading
The Ford Electric Bike Powered by Pedego
Feb 11, 2014
An innovative design won the hearts of Ford dealers at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention in New Orleans last week. It was love at first sight when they discovered the Ford electric bicycle powered by Pedego. The striking black bike attracted a crowd of Ford dealers who lined up for a closer ... Continue reading
Southeast Asia's Largest Zero-Emissions Electric Bus Order Awarded to BYD
Feb 11, 2014
-Malaysia's Prasarana Transit has announced that BYD Co. Ltd. won the bid to supply 15 new battery electric transit buses. As Malaysia first, as well as Southeast Asia's largest electric bus public bidding project, BYD beat out competitors from around the world for this historic project. The 15 electric buses will be o ... Continue reading
Finalists For 2014 "World Car Awards" Announced
Feb 10, 2014
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