Record Sales in May for Hybrid and Plug-In Cars in U.S.
Jun 8, 2013
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) today released the May 2013 Electric Drive Sales Dashboard, showing a record number of hybrid and plug-in vehicle sales in the U.S., continuing the steady market rollout. Automakers reported that 48,796 hybrids were sold last month, showing a larger increase than the ... Continue reading
Jun 6, 2013
Johnson Controls, the world's leading manufacturer of automotive batteries, will supply Lithium-ion batteries to power large plug-in hybrid trucks as part of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) electrification initiative. About 120 work trucks, to be used by publicly owned utilities and municipal electric companies, will ... Continue reading
Empower Energies Builds Solar Charging Station for McCluskey Chevrolet in Cincinnati, Ohio
Jun 5, 2013
Empower Energies announced the completion and commissioning of a new Solar Electric-Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at McCluskey Chevrolet at the King's Automall in Cincinnati, Ohio. The eight-space installation has the capacity to charge about 3000 electric vehicles per year -- from completely empty to full -- directly ... Continue reading
Ford Hybrid Vehicle Sales Break Full-Year Record in First Five Months of 2013
May 31, 2013
Ford surpassed its previous full-year hybrid sales record set in 2010 of 35,496 vehicles in just the first five months of 2013 Ford is projected to sell approximately 37,000 hybrid vehicles through May, for around a 375 percent increase over the same period last year Ford Fusion Hybrid is projected to deliver its best ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Charges Through 10,000 European Sales Milestone
May 30, 2013
10,000th Nissan LEAF delivered in Europe Paris-based nurse, Sylvie Lailler was the 10,000th customer Sales milestone hit as new Nissan LEAF sales about to start ROLLE, Switzerland - Sylvie Lailler became the 10,000th Nissan LEAF customer in Europe this week, further cementing the ground-breaking zero emission car's sta ... Continue reading
May 30, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is pleased to announce its partnership with J.P. Morgan, a leader in financial services. J.P. Morgan provides the world's most prestigious corporations with exceptional environments that ... Continue reading
Honda Reduces the Cost to Take Home a Fit EV - $259 Per Month
May 30, 2013
Honda today announced an attractive new price package for the highly efficient and fun-to-drive all-electric Fit EV including the new competitive lease price of $259 a month beginning June 1. Reduced from $389 a month, the new three-year lease term stretches customer's electric dollar even further with no down payment, ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces 2013 Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge
May 29, 2013
Toyota announced today the launch of the first Prius MPG Challenge rewarding environmentally-conscious, charitable organizations in the tri-state area with contributions totaling $20,000. The Challenge --which consists of five separate waves of competition, each with up to eight challengers --awards those participants ... Continue reading
May 29, 2013
Market to be bolstered by improved strategic access to charging stations and development of robust business models The electric vehicle (EV) charging industry in Europe is in the midst of transformation, with the focus on ramping up EV charging infrastructure for the rapidly expanding EV market. Significant growth is o ... Continue reading
Toyota Drives Environmental Awareness in U.S. Hispanic Community
May 28, 2013
Toyota's commitment to the environment is a way of life, extending across operations and epitomized by the Toyota Prius Family of vehicles. Hispanics across the country are increasingly becoming environmentally aware and in an effort to help the Hispanic community further embrace sustainability, Toyota is providing the ... Continue reading
BETTER PLACE Electric Car Company Files for Liquidation - BK List Gets Longer
May 26, 2013
AUTO CENTRAL - May 26, 2013: News from Tel AvivLatest in growing list of electric car companies to fizzle out proves The Auto Channelâs position against electric cars TEL AVIV, Israel - May 26, 2013: Better Place, the innovative initiative founded by Shai Shai Agassi, has filed for liquidation this morning in Isra ... Continue reading
Uruguay Launches First "ZERO EMISSIONS" Pure-Electric Buses
May 26, 2013
BUQUEBUS and CTS Auto S.A. in partnership with Chinese automaker, BYD Ltd unveiled the first 12 meter rapid transit bus powered 100% by electricity in Uruguay and the region today. The ceremony was the culmination of an Electric Bus contract announced last year and was attended by President Mujica, Roberto Kreimerman M ... Continue reading
Leaders, Experts from Electric Drive Supply Chain to Gather at EDTA Conference
May 25, 2013
It's certainly an exciting time for the electric drive industry with record breaking sales, new models hitting the streets, expanding charging options and technological advances marching forward. These trends will make for a dynamic experience at the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) 2013 Conference and ... Continue reading
EcoCAR 2 Competition Announces Year Two Winner: Penn State University
May 24, 2013
EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future today named Pennsylvania State University its Year Two winner at the EcoCAR 2013 Competition in San Diego. The 15 universities competing in EcoCAR 2 gathered in Yuma, Arizona last week for six days of rigorous vehicle testing and evaluation on drive quality and environmental impact a ... Continue reading
May 24, 2013
The Future of Luxury will be the theme of a Querciabella wine tasting in Copenhagen that breaks with convention in more ways than one. On May 31st, a small group of fine wine connoisseurs will gather at Tesla Motors' showroom in the Danish capital for an exclusive sneak peek of the Silicon Valley electric car company's ... Continue reading
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