Electric Vehicles - Tesla Makes History With Cross Country Trek +VIDEO
Feb 10, 2014
The Tesla Cross Country Rally team drove from Los Angeles to New York City in 76.5 hours, ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles Now a Grid Resource, Not a Liability
Feb 10, 2014
Greenlots, a global provider of open standards-based technology solutions for electric vehicle (EV) networks, today introduced its SKY Smart Charging⢠platform designed to address the needs of the utility and vehicle-grid integration (VGI) sectors. The company, which has received OpenADR 2.0b certification through ... Continue reading
World's First Large-Scale Power Storage System Made From Reused EV Batteries Completed in Japan
Feb 7, 2014
Sumitomo Corporation (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kuniharu Nakamura) has developed and installed the world's first large-scale power storage system which utilizes used batteries collected from electric vehicles (hereinafter : EV). This commercial scale storage system, built on Yume-shima Island, Osa ... Continue reading
No Falling Leaf In January Sales ConfirmNissan As The Leader Of The Pack
Feb 7, 2014
Another record-breaking month for the family-friendly Nissan LEAF has been capped with news the 100% electric model has continued its market-leader status in the UK. ... Continue reading
Reduced Hydropower Electric Supply In Pacific Northwest
Feb 7, 2014
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Northwest River Forecast CenterNote: Click to enlarge. The Northwest River Forecast Center (a unit of the Department of Commerce) released on January 8 its first water supply projection of 2014 for the Pacific Northwest. The forecast indicates a below-normal runo ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Hybrid A MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award Winner
Feb 6, 2014
CHICAGO IL., Feb. 6, 2014; Today at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show the EPA-rated 50 mpg1 city Accord Hybrid won a 2014 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Eco-Friendly vehicle. The award honors the 2014 Accord Hybrid for its class-leading combination of value, reliability and innovation. Built at the Honda manufacturi ... Continue reading
Evr-Green 320 and 400 offer Kia customers faster, safer electric vehicle charging experience
Feb 6, 2014
Leviton announced today that it has been named by Kia Motors America as a preferred provider of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) for the Kia Soul EV. As part of the agreement, Leviton will utilize its Evr-Green line of EVSE to provide electric vehicle charging solutions for both Kia Soul EV customers and dealer ... Continue reading
Kia's First Mass Market Electric Vehicle Makes World Debut in the Windy City
Feb 6, 2014
New 2015 Kia Soul EV offers an expected 80-100 miles of range State-of-the-art 27kWh lithium polymer battery has 200 Wh/kg energy density EV-specific version of UVO eServices1 includes downloadable apps, EV charger locations and more Set to the sounds of soulful electrified blues music, Kia Motors America (KMA) toda ... Continue reading
2014 Kia Optima Hybrid Shows Off at the Chicago Auto Show
Feb 6, 2014
Kia's Stylish Hybrid Mid-size Sedan Returns with Improved Aerodynamic Design and Technological Enhancements CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2014 / PRNewswire / â Efficiency-focused design updated with restyled front and rear fascias Hybrid version of Kia's best-selling Optima now offers more uplevel features and options to enhan ... Continue reading
Green Automotive's e-Patriot Electric Shuttle Bus Benefits from Attractive Government Incentives
Feb 4, 2014
Green Automotive Company (OTCQB: GACR) announced last week the launch of its all American built 100% electric shuttle bus, the e-Patriot, at the upcoming February 16-18th International LCT Show at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas (www.lctshow.com), one of the largest shuttle and charter events. The company has ... Continue reading
Feb 4, 2014
In Europe, industrial electric motors are responsible for consuming about 70 percent of the energy produced, making them one of the most widely used electrical loads across all industries. The overall power consumption by a motor over its lifespan also accounts for about 85 percent of its lifetime costs. Realizing this ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2014
Two-motor hybrid system that debuted in Honda Accord lineup delivers both class-leading fuel efficiency and excellent performance Powertrain featured on Honda's most fuel efficient gasoline-powered models, the 115 MPGe Accord Plug-In and 50 mpg Accord Hybrid Honda's Earth Dreams Technology two-motor hybrid system that ... Continue reading
AeroVironment Transforms EV Charging with New, Easy and Convenient TurboCord
Jan 31, 2014
Portable plug-in charger increases range confidence, reduces costs to drivers, workplaces, businesses and governments Fits in palm of hand; plugs directly into electrical socket; no charger installation required; weighs less than five pounds, including 20-foot cord Operates on 120 or 240 volts; at 240 volts it charges ... Continue reading
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