ZAP Jonway Announces EV Factory and E380 SUV China Type Approval
Mar 12, 2013
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that Jonway Auto, its subsidiary in Zhejiang, China was issued the EV Catalogue License and factory certification for EV production manufacturing, and also received E380 SUV China type approval and Catalogu ... Continue reading
Better Place, OpConnect Ensure Continued Charging Access for Hawaii EV Drivers
Mar 12, 2013
HONOLULU, March 12, 2013 HONOLULU, March 12, 2013 -- Better Place and OpConnect today announced an agreement that ensures hundreds of electric-car drivers will continue to have access to the largest network of charging stations in Hawaii, which has more plug-in vehicles per capita than any state in the U.S. The agreeme ... Continue reading
Scania and Siemens to Develop Electrically Powered Vehicles
Mar 11, 2013
Scania and Siemens have entered into a partnership which involves the integration of Siemens technology to power vehicles with Scania's expertise in the electrification of powertrains in trucks and buses. The partnership means that Sweden may become the world's first country with electrically powered trucks and electri ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2013
MPTF is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with the FIAT brand following the success of this year's "Night Before" event by inviting celebrities to drive and experience the all-new, all-electric 2013 Fiat 500e as part of the new FIAT "Into the Green" Program, culminating at an auction of the celebrit ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2013
AeroVironment, Inc. and the United States Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), managed by Battelle, today announced a commercial license agreement for a technology that supports widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) by helping to stabilize the electrical grid -- the net ... Continue reading
Long-term Cost Savings and Infrastructure Essential to Electric Vehicle Growth
Mar 6, 2013
Charging stations and battery swap locations are the most crucial to developing a sustainable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, according to more than 40 percent of respondents to PwC's Electric Vehicle Survey 2012. Global hybrid and EV market share is forecast to reach 6.3 percent by 2020, according to PwC's Autof ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced the closing of the acquisition of Beam Charging, LLC ("Beam"). Founded in 2010 and based in New York City, Beam is the largest EV charging service provider in the New York City ... Continue reading
CarCharging Awarded Alternative Fuel Station Leader by Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition
Feb 26, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is proud to announce that it has been honored by the Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition ("Coalition") as Alternative Fuel Station Leader. The award was presented at the Coalition's ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Boosts Production Capabilities with Mentor Graphics Electrical Design Software
Feb 23, 2013
Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced that electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors has standardized on the Mentor Graphics Capital toolset for 12-volt electrical systems design. After evaluating alternative solutions, Tesla concluded that the Capital toolset matched the two key selection criteria: strong electrica ... Continue reading
Feb 22, 2013
Highly efficient plug-in hybrid with 150 kW (204 hp) system power and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) system torque From 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 7.6 seconds 1.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (156.81 US mpg) Audi A3 e-tron Audi A3 e-tron Audi is working intently to electrify the drivetrain using plug-in hybrid technology. The br ... Continue reading
FIAT Brand's Fiat 500e 'Into the Green' Program Continues During Oscar Week
Feb 21, 2013
The Fiat 500e "Into the Green" program continues to work the red carpet promoting and raising awareness of the first fully electric FIAT 500 production vehicle Fiat 500e "Into the Green" program benefits the Motion Picture and Television Fund The Fiat 500e "Into the Green" program, which was launched this past November ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO Test Drive By Henny Hemmes
Feb 20, 2013
MORE INFO Chevrolet Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Chevrolet Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Is The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO Your Perfect New Car Match? By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel REDONDO BEACH, February 14, 2013. Even though the new Malibu was out for a while last year, I had not yet ... Continue reading
Former Wal-Mart Stores President and CEO, Bill Fields, Appointed to CarCharging's Board of Directors
Feb 20, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today the appointment of former President and Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart Stores ("Wal-Mart"), William "Bill" Fields, to its Board of Directors. During his 25-year caree ... Continue reading
Newly Formed "Fuels Institute" Names Inaugural Directors
Feb 20, 2013
The Fuels Instituteâs inaugural directors are: Bill Douglass, managing partner, Douglass Distributing Co. (Sherman, TX) Norman Herrera, manager of corporate development, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (Oklahoma City, OK) Jay Ricker, chair/owner, Rickerâs (Anderson, IN) Ron Sabia, president & COO, Gulf Oil, Cum ... Continue reading
McLaren Automotive announces powertrain for the McLaren P1
Feb 20, 2013
IPAS (Instant Power Assist System) and DRS (Drag Reduction System) offer instant boost of power and straight-line speed 916PS (903 bhp) and 900Nm, with emissions of less than 200g/km Substantially revised 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine coupled to low-weight, highly efficient electric motor ensures instant to ... Continue reading
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