May 9, 2013
The European transportation market is considerably different from that of other world regions. European fuel prices have been significantly higher than in North America for many years, and therefore small, efficient gasoline- and diesel-engine cars have led European sales figures. In the coming years, national energy p ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Tesla Model S Earns Top Overall Test Score
May 9, 2013
The Tesla Model S, an all-electric luxury sports car, has earned the highest score in Consumer Reports' ratings: a 99 out of 100. The $89,650 EV, built by a small automaker in Palo Alto, California, performed better, or just as well overall, as any other vehicle--of any kind--ever tested by Consumer Reports. "The Tes ... Continue reading
National Technical Systems Selected as Exclusive Test Lab for Tendril Connect Certification Program
May 8, 2013
National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, announced today that it has signed a two-year agreement with Boulderââ¬âbased Tendril that makes NTS the exclusive certification test lab for the Tendril Connect Certified program. In this role, NTS will execute ... Continue reading
May 7, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Now in its third model year, the highly innovative, industry-leading Nissan LEAF pure electric vehicle added another award to its trophy case with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick" designation, which recognizes vehicles for excellent performance in four passenge ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Earns "Top Safety Pick" From IIHS
May 7, 2013
Now in its third model year, the highly innovative, industry-leading Nissan LEAF pure electric vehicle added another award to its trophy case with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick" designation, which recognizes vehicles for excellent performance in four passenger safety tests. ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Collapses - It's What We Have Always Said About Today's Electric Cars
May 6, 2013
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher AUTO CENTRAL - May 6, 2013: CODA Automotive filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection last week. Their electric 4-door 5-passenger sedan was perhaps the least glamorous of all electric vehicles presented over the past few years as illustrative of the promising new gre ... Continue reading
City of Chicago Accepts JNS Power & Control Systems' 350Green Asset Purchase Agreement
May 6, 2013
JNS Holdings Corporation (OTC Markets Group: JNSH) today announced that its subsidiary JNS Power & Control Systems, Inc. ( has received notice from the City of Chicago that the City accepts the terms and conditions set forth in its April 17, 2013 Asset Purchase Agreement with 350Green, LLC . ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News April 29-May 5, 2013 Just In-Case You Were Snoozing
May 5, 2013
*April was a big month for truck sales, which bode well for the D-3 auto makers. Ford's F-series sales jumped 24%. Overall the auto industry was up 8.5%, but pickups moved up a huge 27%. Ford is up 18%, with GM and Chrysler up 11% each. Nissan also did well, up 23%, while Honda jumped 7% and Toyota was down 1%. The SAA ... Continue reading
May 4, 2013
ChargePoint, the worldââ¬â¢s largest network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and the services division of North American lighting leader OSRAM SYLVANIA today announced a reseller agreement. Under terms of the agreement SYLVANIA Lighting Services (SLS), a subsidiary of OSRAM SYLVANIA and leader in ... Continue reading
Tesla Introduces Resale Value Guarantee
May 3, 2013
PALO ALTO, Calif. 03/05/13; Tesla Motors announced today that it is raising the Model S resale value guarantee to be the highest of any premium sedan brand made in volume (excludes rare, low volume or limited edition vehicles). Buying a Model S through the Tesla financing offering now comes with a guarantee that the re ... Continue reading
First Municipality-owned Solar Powered EV Charging Station in the USA
May 2, 2013
The town of Lansing celebrates the Earth Day with the installation at the riverside City Market of the 5 kW solar carport 'Energy-Parking', functioning as EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment), supplied by the Italian company Giulio Barbieri in collaboration with its Canadian partner renewz sustainable solutions inc ... Continue reading
CarCharging Completes Acquisition of 350Green
May 2, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced the closing of its acquisition of 350Green LLC, an owner and operator of EV charging stations throughout the United States. This is the third acquisition in 2013 for CarCharging ... Continue reading
2013 Western Automotive Journalists Media Days
Apr 29, 2013
WAJ's 2013 Media Days are behind us now. I missed the past two years so I am very glad I went this year. When I first joined WAJ, actually before I became a member, I attended my first Media Day Event at what was then Sears Point Raceway and is now Sonoma Raceway. That was in 1999, and I had just started writing for th ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News April 22-28, 2013 Just In-Case You Were Snoozing
Apr 28, 2013
* We've been waiting in great anticipation for GM to announce pricing on the fabulous new Corvette Stingray introduced at the Detroit auto show and due in dealer showrooms later this summer. The base price for the coupe will be a mere $51,995 including the $995 destination charge. The convertible will be $56,995. Price ... Continue reading
In First, Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Sells Power to PJM Power Grid
Apr 26, 2013
Joined by government and industry leaders, the University of Delaware and NRG Energy are celebrating an important milestone for its eV2g project today: becoming an official resource of PJM Interconnection and proving for the first time that electric vehicle-to-grid technology can sell electricity from electric vehicles ... Continue reading
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