Electric Cars and Solar Cells Not as Clean as They Seem According toOzzie Zehner
Aug 2, 2013
The high cost of electric cars and other expensive green technologies reveals their hidden environmental impacts according to two new articles published in IEEE Spectrum. The first report, Unclean at Any Speed, describes how the subsidies for electric cars may cause more harm than good after considering full electric v ... Continue reading
BMW i3 Global Launch Marks Importance of BMW's First Electric Vehicle +VIDEO
Aug 1, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel LONDON, August 31, 2013. The global world premiere of the BMW i3 simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing, indicated the importance of the project to the Bavarian car manufacturer. I was in London, with British colleagues and those from âthe old contine ... Continue reading
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi JV For EV Charging Infrastructure
Jul 30, 2013
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi Agree to Joint Development of Charging Infrastructure for PHVs, PHEVs and EVs in Japan Tokyo, July 29, 2013; Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation jointly announced their agreement to work together to promote the i ... Continue reading
CarCharging Joins National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Jul 30, 2013
Largest Independent Owner of Public EV Charging Stations Supports NEMA's Efforts to Promote EV Technologies and Best Practices ... Continue reading
2014 BMW i3 Specs, Details and Performance Data
Jul 29, 2013
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. July 29, 2013; BMW today introduced the all-new BMW i3 electric car, constructed in a revolutionary way from next-generation materials. 2014 BMW i3 Specs, Details and Performance Data, The BMW i3 will go on sale in the US market in the second quarter of 2014, and starts with a base MSRP of $41,350, ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2013
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Revived Government Incentives Expected to Help Electric Auto-makers Deal with Market Barriers" report to their offering. 'Revived Government Incentives Expected to Help Electric Auto-makers Deal with Market Barriers' Increasing concerns for the environment and ste ... Continue reading
MetLife Unveils Innovative Electric Car Charging Program for Its Employees at 14 U.S. Campuses
Jul 29, 2013
MetLife, Inc. , an official partner of the U.S. Department of Energy's Workplace Charging Challenge, has installed innovative electric car charging stations at company offices for employees to power up their plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) during the workday. ... Continue reading
World Premiere BMW i3, New York City, 29 July 2013
Jul 29, 2013
Statement by Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Ladies and Gentlemen, Innovation drives change. And truly revolutionary innovations can even transform society. There is a powerful idea behind them â and a strong desire to create something better for tomorrow. This is why we are he ... Continue reading
BMW i3 World Premiere in New York, London and Beijing
Jul 29, 2013
Series version of the BMW i3 unveiled simultaneously worldwide - Reithofer: BMW i3 is a great leap forward - BMW i3 sets new benchmark for sustainable mobility - Already more than 90,000 requests for test drives The BMW Group debuted the series version of its innovative electric vehicle, the BMW i3, simultaneously in N ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Fit EV Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Jul 28, 2013
2013 Honda Fit EV Now for less by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_ 2429) BEVs or, if you will, battery electric vehicles have been in the news of late. Not to announce some new technology advancement, or increased driving range, or a new model from one of the manufactures, but to annou ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2013
Multiple advantages to spur end-user investments in advanced brushless technology The intensifying demand for comfort and enhanced control devices in vehicles, fierce competition between automotive manufacturers, the rising appeal of brushless technology, and the growing number of electric motors for a single applicati ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2013
After its Board of Directors meeting in Washington, D.C., the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) today announced its new leaders and additions to its Board. Tanvir Arfi, president of Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, begins his tenure as the association's new chair. "Serving as chairman of EDTA provides ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Adds Electric Vehicles and Charging Station in Northampton
Jul 24, 2013
Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced five new Nissan LEAF electric vehicles (EVs) and a charging station at its Northampton, Mass. location. ... Continue reading
RENAULT-NISSAN SELLS ITS 100,000th ZERO-EMISSION CAR
Jul 23, 2013
American graduate student took delivery of the 100,000th electric vehicle Renault-Nissan EVs outsell all other major automakers combined Nissan LEAF remains world's best-selling EV With its latest EV ZOE, Renault expands its zero-emission lineup and reinforces its leadership in Europe ... Continue reading
BMW i3 U.S. Pricing Announced.
Jul 23, 2013
US Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price just $41,350 Woodcliff Lake, NJ July 22, 2013; BMW today announced pricing for the ground-breaking BMW i3 electric vehicle. The Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (without Destination & Handling) in the US will be $41,350, before any federal or state incentives. The ... Continue reading
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