Boston-Power Honored for EV Market Innovations And Commitments to Sustainability
Jun 27, 2012
Boston-Power, Inc., the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells, has been named to the Sustainia100, a list of sustainable technologies that bring about economic, social, and environmental benefits and change. The Sustainia Award, presented for the most outstanding performance within susta ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2012
Liberty PlugIns (LPI) has partnered with QuickPay Corp., a premier mobile payment platform provider, to make mobile payments available for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The combined solution will allow drivers to pay for a charging session by mobile phone, via text message or smartphone app, using the QP Qui ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF To Reverse Into The Record Books
Jun 26, 2012
In theory, it goes just as fast backwards as it does forwards. And now comes the proof. ... Continue reading
Lithium Entities Picked to Gain From Shortages Created by AAPL iPad, Smartphones and Electric Cars
Jun 25, 2012
“The lithium market is expanding at a rapid pace and is dominated by a few large companies. These companies are well positioned to take advantage of lithium's growing demand due to its increasing use in batteries for smart mobile devices and electric/hybrid cars." ... Continue reading
Testing Confirms XL Hybrids' 21.2 Percent Fuel Consumption Reduction
Jun 25, 2012
XL Hybrids, Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use, has released vehicle testing results that validate a 21.2 percent reduction in fuel consumption achieved with the company's aftermarket hybrid electric powertrain. The tests determined performa ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2012
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, manufacturer of reliable and affordable forklift trucks for hard-working applications, today announced the new FB16PNT-FB20PNT series of forklifts. Featuring a compact design, these 3-wheel forklifts are equipped with wet disc brakes for improved performance in wet or corrosive environments, ... Continue reading
Vorbeck Team Wins Prestigious R&D 100 Award
Jun 21, 2012
Vorbeck Materials, in partnership with Pacific Northwest National Labs (PNNL) and Princeton University, was recognized today by R&D Magazine for developing one of the 100 most significant scientific and technological products or advances of the year. The R&D 100 Award honors Vorbeck's breakthrough work with PNNL and Pr ... Continue reading
ANSYS Making Electric Vehicle Batteries More Practical And Efficient
Jun 20, 2012
One year into a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funded project, ANSYS , General Motors LLC, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and ESim are leveraging engineering simulation technology to optimize electric and hybrid vehicle battery performance. The team achieved significant milestones during the past year ... Continue reading
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev New Charging Stations for Better Place Cars on Campus
Jun 20, 2012
BEER-SHEVA, Israel, June 20, 2012 -- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU)has installed a charging station for electric cars on the University's Marcus Family Campus, provided by the Better Place electric car company in Israel. This is the first of four planned Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations to be installed ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2012
Coulomb Technologies, Inc, the leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider today announced it has partnered with National Grid and others to extend Coulomb's ChargePoint Network throughout New York State with the installation of more than 160 charging ports. ... Continue reading
Hertz Italy Launches smart fortwo Electric Vehicle in Rome for Italo-NTV Train Customers
Jun 19, 2012
Hertz and Italo-NTV partnership offers sustainable travel solution for Italy's capital city The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced that through its partnership with Italo-NTV, the first European private high speed railway operator, Italo customers will be able to rent st ... Continue reading
Twizy Way by Renault: An Innovative Shared Electric Mobility Service
Jun 19, 2012
A complementary solution to public transport, Twizy Way by Renault is a simple, eco-friendly, practical and completely novel car-sharing service that provides a new way to get around town. ... Continue reading
Quantum Technologies Announces Expiration of Series C Warrants Issued in March 2012 Public Offering
Jun 18, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (the "Company") , announced today that 19,110,000 Series C Warrants issued in connection with the Company's public offering of stock and warrants that was completed in March 2012 have expired in accordance with their terms and are no longer outstanding. About Quantum Qu ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2012
12 June 2012 - this date marks the starting signal for the first real alternative to the usual refuelling stops. With the launch of the new smart fortwo electric drive, in future smart customers can enjoy even more fun at the wheel of an attractively priced vehicle that has the familiar compact dimensions - as a coupé ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2012-2022
Jun 15, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2012-2022" report to their offering. This report covers the full picture of how electric vehicles by land, water and air will be externally charged. They are hugely increasing in number - we give the forecasts by type - and ... Continue reading
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