Key Smart Grid Tech Issues Addressed by IEEE
Jul 21, 2011
To convert a critical mass of drivers to electric vehicle (EVs), we must first drive market penetration by establishing policies to reduce ownership cost of (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). This is according to an update on the challenges to Smart Grid in a new issue of Proceedings of the IEEE. Elect ... Continue reading
Pick Up Some Shaving Cream and Charge Your Car--Walgreens Plans 800 Electric Charging Stations
Jul 21, 2011
Walgreens plans to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at approximately 800 locations across the country by the end of the year, making it the nation's largest retail host. The company's neighborhood stores will provide convenient locations for EV drivers to recharge near home or work. The charging stations w ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2011
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes was named one of just three recipients in the inaugural CollisionWeek Innovation Awards. One of the industry's leaders, the automotive refinishes manufacturer and distributor was recently honored in the Repair Operations category for its groundbreaking HP Process refinish system wit ... Continue reading
Safe Families Expo is Sponsored by Dodge at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum
Jul 21, 2011
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is proudly partnering with the Auburn Hills, Mich. campus of Oakland Community College and the Combined Regional Emergency Services Training (CREST) program for a Safe Families Expo ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Will Expand Strong Position in South America with New Campus in Brazil
Jul 21, 2011
Propelled by growing demand in the rapidly expanding Brazilian automotive market, BorgWarner will build a new larger production facility and engineering center in Itatiba City, Brazil (about 70 km northwest of Sao Paulo). The new 204,500-square-foot (19,000-square-meter) facility will replace the current plant in Campi ... Continue reading
Stainless Steel Wire Mesh by Banker Wire Adds Seamless Beauty to Multi-Level Parking Deck
Jul 21, 2011
Banker Wire, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based leading manufacturer of pre-crimped woven wire and welded wire fabrics for worldwide architectural and industrial applications, was selected to provide a stainless steel wire mesh for the Randhurst Village Parking Garage, a multi-level parking deck located in Mount Prospect, Il ... Continue reading
July 2011 New-Vehicle Retail Sales Improve-Remains Below Previous Recovery Pace
Jul 21, 2011
Month-to-date new-vehicle retail sales for July are stronger than the past two months, but remain below the recovery pace set earlier this year, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout the United States. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz U.S. Plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Gets $2 Billion Infusion
Jul 21, 2011
Investments for the production of current and future model lines and capacity expansions First all-new M-Class customer vehicle produced Dr. Dieter Zetsche: "We're continuing to write new chapters of the Tuscaloosa plant's success story with significant investments into the future." On the occasion of the production of ... Continue reading
Toyota Donates Vehicles to the L.A. Region Disaster Fleet
Jul 20, 2011
The Red Cross L.A. Region will begin updating its aging fleet of disaster response vehicles, thanks to a generous donation of two vehicles Prius and a Tundra presented to Red Cross representatives on July 14 at Toyota's Torrance-based headquarters. ... Continue reading
DETROIT IN OVERDRIVE--The Story of 21st Century Detroit
Jul 19, 2011
Detroit was once known for dominating the world's automotive production, creating the Motown Sound, and its one-of-a-kind blue-collar work ethic. Currently, however, the Motor City finds itself at a crossroads. Global competition, a global recession, and a declining population have taken a severe toll on what was once ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Chosen as Catalyst Supplier to Fisker Automotive
Jul 19, 2011
Fisker Karma, the world's first premium plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, to use Clean Diesel's patented mixed phase catalyst technology to help achieve low emission output -- Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. ("Clean Diesel"), a cleantech emissions reduction company, announced today that it has been chosen as a catalyst ... Continue reading
Augmented Reality Navigation app Wikitude Drive launches in the USA
Jul 19, 2011
After the highly anticipated launch of the multiple award winning app in Europe earlier this year, Wikitude Drive is now ready to revolutionize how Americans navigate to their summer vacation destination. All-American car road trips are a big tradition and those who own an Android device can now purchase the world's fi ... Continue reading
Los Gatos Police Department Streamlines Vehicle Video Uploads with Firetide Wireless Network
Jul 19, 2011
Based on the performance of its existing Firetide-based wireless network, the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department has expanded its network to include a new wireless system for use in its fleet of police cruisers along with Wi-Fi access for the police operations building. The new system delivers greater reliability ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2011
Coulomb Technologies, the creator of the ChargePoint Network, the largest online network of electric vehicle charging stations and drivers, today announced a new family of cloud-based solutions for managing electric vehicle (EV) charging operations. Each service plan provides a turnkey solution that includes granular c ... Continue reading
GM to Launch First Real-World Smart Grid Pilot
Jul 19, 2011
Smart grid solutions enable utilities to manage electric vehicle energy demands OnStar will be the lone telematics provider able to create wireless bridge between electric vehicles and the grid Regional utility employees will drive Volts as every day vehicles in Q3 General Motors and OnStar will launch the first real-w ... Continue reading
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