UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 Powering Zero Emission Taxicabs During London 2012 Summer Olympics
Aug 7, 2012
During the London 2012 Summer Olympics, many athletes and dignitaries are experiencing the efficient power of UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) electric drive systems in a fleet of specially prepared London taxicabs. We are excited that our PowerPhase Pro 100 electric drive system was selected to power a fleet of ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2012
Green Automotive Company, having recently acquired Liberty Electric Cars Ltd., is pleased to announce the addition of 2 new Board members, Ian Hobday and Darren West. âIan Hobday and Darren West bring a wealth of business experience gained from the management of a company that provides cutting edge automotive tech ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2012
While electric bicycles are highly popular in many rapidly growing economies -- particularly China, which accounts for some 92 percent of e-bike sales in the world today -- they have yet to catch on in a significant way in North America. Only around 89,000 e-bikes will be sold this year in the United States, for exampl ... Continue reading
Jul 31, 2012
During the London 2012 Summer Olympics, one of the vehicles people will see is an Audi A1 e-tron dressed in German colors and propelled by the efficient power of an UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) electric drive system. ... Continue reading
BMW Partners with Green Mountain Energy Company to Support Clean Energy
Jul 31, 2012
BMW and Green Mountain Energy Company today announced their partnership to offer drivers of the BMW ActiveE the choice to support renewable energy for their cars. The ActiveE drivers, known as Electronauts,' now have the opportunity to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Green Mountain to cover the est ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2012
When using a 240-volt charger -- what most public stations deliver -- Ford Focus Electric can fully charge in four hours and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid can fully charge in two-and-a-half hours The MyFord Mobile app -- available through the App Store -- was developed by Ford engineers for Ford vehicles; it includes ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 CHEVROLET VOLT REVIEW
Jul 29, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE VOLT VEHICLE The four-passenger Chevrolet Volt sedan is a sportier and faster version of a hybrid with propulsion coming mainly from an electric motor. Still, it does use gas, with fuel efficiency numbers largely controlled by the driv ... Continue reading
Ford eNews - Week of July 28th, 2012
Jul 28, 2012
C-MAX Energi -- America's most affordable plug-in hybrid Ford's new C-MAX Energi, expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features, 550-mile total range, and more than 20 miles of electric-only range -- at least triple the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid's EPA-tested range -- will also be America's most affordable plug-in h ... Continue reading
Mahindra Reva Receives Prestigious IGBC 'Platinum' Rating
Jul 26, 2012
First Automobile Manufacturing Plant in India to Receive This Certification Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (Mahindra Reva), a global pioneer of electric vehicle technology, today announced that it has been awarded the 'Platinum' Rating from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The Mahindra Reva plant wa ... Continue reading
GE Scientists Successfully Test World-Class Traction Motor For Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Jul 26, 2012
Engineers at GE Global Research are advancing motor technology that could have a substantial impact on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) of the future. 'We have built a motor that is substantially more powerful than what's commercially available now, all while improving efficiency by up to 5%.â GE recently tested ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2012
Qualcomm Incorporated and Renault s.a.s. today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning their intended cooperation on the London trial of Qualcomm Halo Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) technology, and their intent with respect to conducting preliminary studies of the integration of this technol ... Continue reading
BMW i Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in Coulomb Technologies
Jul 24, 2012
BMW i Ventures today announced that it is making a strategic investment in Coulomb Technologies. Coulomb's ChargePoint is the largest online global charging network, connecting electric vehicle drivers to charging stations in more than 14 countries. The investment by BMW supports the development of infrastructure for p ... Continue reading
Global Hybrid Car Market Expected to Grow at a Rate of 18.92 Percent in the Next 3 Years
Jul 24, 2012
The Global Hybrid Car market to grow at a CAGR of 18.92 percent in terms of units sold over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors for this growth is the increasing global oil consumption. The Global Hybrid Car market has also been witnessing an increase in initiatives by governments to create awareness and accep ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2012
Coulomb Technologies today announced the release of their ChargePoint 4.0 platform for electric vehicle drivers and charging station owners. With a new streamlined and updated look, ChargePoint 4.0 provides sophisticated features including: patent-pending ChargePoint Connections, intuitive dashboards, support for multi ... Continue reading
Honda Delivers First Fit EV to California Customer
Jul 21, 2012
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., delivered the first all-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV to a couple in Southern California, the company announced today. The 2013 Honda Fit EV is the latest in Honda's diverse and expansive portfolio of alternative-fuel vehicles, earning a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EP ... Continue reading
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