2013 LA Auto Show - Via Motors Electric Trucks Press Presentation +VIDEO
Nov 21, 2013
VIA Motors Announces Start of Production on Worldâs First Full Size Electric Pickups and Vans LOS ANGELES, CA November 21st, 2013; In a press conference on the main stage of the LA Auto Show, automotive legend Bob Lutz made history once again to announce the start of production of the worldâs first full size, ... Continue reading
Volkswagen 2013 LA Auto Show Press Presentation +VIDEO
Nov 21, 2013
LOS ANGELES November 21, 2013; Volkswagen is giving a spectacular glimpse at the future and at a new era of SUV design with the U.S. debut of the CrossBlue Coupé concept at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. Klaus Bischoff, Head of Design for the Volkswagen Brand, says: âThe disproportionate growth in the SUV segm ... Continue reading
CarCharging Partners with the Town of Surfside to Provide Electric Vehicle Charging Services
Nov 21, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced a new partnership with the Town of Surfside, a beautiful oceanfront community located in South Florida. Through this relationship, EV charging services are now provided at the Surfside Tow ... Continue reading
Honda FCEV Concept Makes World Debut at Los Angeles International Auto Show +PRESS PASS VIDEO
Nov 20, 2013
Sleek and aerodynamic, 5-passenger Honda FCEV Concept expresses potential styling direction for next-generation Honda fuel cell-electric vehicle launching in 2015 - Next generation Honda FCEV promises significant gains in real-world performance, cost reduction, efficiency, packaging and appeal, including more than 300- ... Continue reading
Self Healing Battery Electrode Likely to Boost Greater Charge Capacity of Lithium-ion Battery
Nov 20, 2013
The lithium-ion battery market has continued to evolve with emphasis on extremely long life, scalability, low cost/kWh, 100 percent safe high energy density and high efficiency. The lithium-ion battery market has shown huge potential with its use in consumer, industrial, automotive and renewable energy/grid storage app ... Continue reading
City of Indianapolis to be recognized as "E-Visionary"
Nov 20, 2013
The City of Indianapolis will be honored today as an "E-Visionary" in recognition of Mayor Gregory Ballard's work to expand electric mobility and reduce the U.S. dependence on gasoline. The award will be presented during the closing session of the 27th Annual Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS27) in Barcelo ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuel Vehicles to Gain Traction Over the Next 10 Years, According to Fuels Institute
Nov 19, 2013
The growth of vehicles running on alternative fuels will accelerate over the next decade, but diesel fuel- and gasoline-powered vehicles will continue to dominate market share, according to "Tomorrow's Vehicles: What Will We Drive in 2023?" a new report released by the Fuels Institute. For light-duty vehicles (passenge ... Continue reading
BYD Wins ATTI Crash Test Facility of the Year
Nov 18, 2013
BYD Ltd Company has been named â2013 Crash Test Facility of the Yearâ by Automotive Testing Technology International, marking a major milestone for BYD Auto. âWhen deciding on BYD for âCrash Test Facility of the Yearâ, the judges were impressed with some of the state-of-the-art equipment, such ... Continue reading
Consumers Have Favorable Views of Electric Vehicles, but Awareness Remains Low
Nov 18, 2013
Alternative fuel vehicles, particularly battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), are a small but fast-growing segment of the automotive market. Since 2010, when these vehicles first reached the market, sales of BEVs and PHEVs have grown at a significant pace, with new manufacturers ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2013
Pace Charging has installed its inaugural electric vehicle charging station at Best Market's Newington Connecticut store, located at 175 Lowrey Place Newington CT. The installation and unveiling coincided with the Best Market grand opening celebration. ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2013
IEEE, the world's largest professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, today announced that the IEEE Power & Energy Society unveiled IEEE Electrification Magazine, a quarterly print and digital publication dedicated to disseminating information on all matters related to microgrids onboard e ... Continue reading
Consumers Like 'Green' Car Options - As Long as Green Means Money
Nov 14, 2013
Consumers want to see more alternative-fueled vehicles emerge over the next decade, and are willing to consider purchasing one of these vehicles, according to the results of a new consumer survey conducted by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Three in five (62%) consumers want to see more hybrid-el ... Continue reading
Recargo's Inaugural PlugInsights Study Presents Unique Intelligence to Accelerate EV Adoption
Nov 14, 2013
Electric vehicle software and information services company Recargo Inc., launches its plug-in vehicle (PEV) research firm PlugInsights today, with an inaugural report addressing the experiences, behaviors and opinions around charging a plug-in vehicle in America. The "2013 U.S. PEV Charging Study" is the most comprehen ... Continue reading
IDTechEx: Industrial and Commercial Electric Vehicles are the Winners
Nov 13, 2013
As the electric vehicle industry grows more than five-fold to over $300 billion in 2024, those e-vehicles not bought primarily on up-front price will continue to dominate. These are the large vehicles such as buses and military vehicles and the heavy lifting or pushing vehicles such as forklifts and earthmovers. Custom ... Continue reading
Barcelona Becomes World Electric Vehicle Capital This November
Nov 13, 2013
With the cleanest bus fleet in Europe Barcelona ranks seventh in the world of cities pioneering electric mobility The city has been chosen by the EVS organisers to host the 27th edition of the Symposium, which will take place from 18 to 20 November Barcelona is on the international sustainable mobility map and will bec ... Continue reading
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