Sep 19, 2012
The first ABB DC fast charger for electric vehicles in the United States is now installed and operational in New Berlin, Wisconsin. ABB employs approximately 500 people in Wisconsin, where production for the chargers began in early September. Called the Terra 51 direct current (DC) fast charger, the unit reduces EV cha ... Continue reading
SAE International Talks Vehicle Electrification
Sep 18, 2012
Vehicle electrification -- an evolving technology that is helping to revolutionize mobility engineering. Andrew Smart, director of industry development and business development for SAE International recently talked with Bill Hampton, publisher of AutoBeat Insider, about the current state of vehicle electrification, wha ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2012
The likelihood that a North American consumer will choose to buy a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is based on a variety of factors: age, race, gender, income, attitudes toward renewable energy, and so on. One other factor serves as an important indicator: geography, i.e. in which state or province and in which city the ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2012
In honor of National Plug In Day 2012, ChargePoint today announced it is offering free ChargePoint cards to electric vehicle drivers from Tuesday, September 18 through National Plug In Day Sunday, September 23, 2012. ChargePoint is the largest network of independently owned charging stations in the world, and using a C ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2012
The 2013 Honda Insight provides a roomy interior, versatile hatchback design, fun-to-drive nature and an award-winning low cost of ownership. The Honda Insight received a 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Award from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com1, with a key contributor being the 5-door Insight's impressive city/highway/combin ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hybrid/electric and hydrogen vehicle technologies, today announced that it will demonstrate its clean, fuel efficient, Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) F-150 pickup truck to nation's leading fleets at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) C ... Continue reading
Eaton Supporting Deep Incentive Program for Hybrid Vehicles in California
Sep 17, 2012
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has aligned with the California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) to assist California-based fleets wanting to purchase low-emission, fuel efficient medium- and heavy-duty hybrid vehicles. These hybrid vehicles will result in a reduction of green ... Continue reading
Zipcar San Francisco Fleet Now Includes New Honda Fit EV
Sep 13, 2012
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced the introduction of 2013 Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicles (BEV) into the Zipcar fleet, starting in San Francisco. The addition of the new electric vehicles comes as a result of the program announced by Honda ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2012
New projected 47-mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid and EPA-certified 47-mpg C-MAX Hybrid feature lighter, more efficient, more powerful lithium-ion batteries that are expected to reduce Ford's use of expensive, rare earth metals by up to 500,000 pounds annually Dysprosium, the most expensive rare earth metal used in Ford vehicles ... Continue reading
Toyota All-Electric 2012 RAV4 EV Rolls Into California
Sep 13, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) announced today special financing and a customer lease option for the 2012 RAV4 EV. The all-new, all-electric RAV4 EV receives an EPA rated range of 103 miles, 78 city miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), 74 highway MPGe and 76 combined MPGe. The RAV4 EV will go on sale the week of Se ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle (EV) Week to Open in San Francisco
Sep 12, 2012
San Francisco's first ever EV Week will open at Justin Herman Plaza, September 17-18, and will feature all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from major car manufacturers and car sharing companies, EV charging solutions, including clean energy EV charging, and the opportunity to ride and drive select electric vehicle ... Continue reading
Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Fuels LilyPad EV's Growth
Sep 12, 2012
LilyPad EV, a provider of electric vehicle charging station products and services, has recently increased its geographic reach to serve customers across the U.S. LilyPad EV's recent growth stems from a robust electric vehicle market and the need for reliable and convenient charging options. ... Continue reading
TideSmart Global Installs One of Maine's First Electric Car Charging Stations
Sep 12, 2012
TideSmart Global, a collective of creative businesses focused primarily on experiential marketing announced today the completion of a first-of-its-kind solar-powered public electric vehicle charging station located on its Falmouth corporate campus. Starting Monday, September 17, TideSmart will open the charging station ... Continue reading
Ford's Electrification Man Sets out EV and Hybrid Strategy
Sep 12, 2012
"I've never got love emails and notes like I get for this BEV - it brings many absolute joy," says Kevin Layden, Ford's director, Electrification Programmes and Engineering, on the customer response received from the Focus Electric. As Ford are set to bring out five new electrified vehicles to market in 2012, just-auto ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Will Display All-new PowerPhase HD Drive System at 2012 HTUF
Sep 11, 2012
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) will display its newest product for vehicle electrification September 18-19, 2012, at the Hybrid, Electric and Advanced Truck Users Forum (HTUF) national conference and expo in Charlotte, NC. The PowerPhase HD 220 is the most powerful electric motor UQM has ever manufactured, and ... Continue reading
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