NI and JSOL Help Electric Motor Engineers Save Time, Money With HIL Modeling
May 29, 2012
National Instruments today introduced the JMAG-RT add-on for NI VeriStand, which gives engineers the same fidelity provided by proven JMAG models, but in real-time for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing of electric motors. To reduce spending on field-testing physical motors, engineers can use NI VeriStand with the JMAG ... Continue reading
May 29, 2012
Electric utility companies in the state, along with the Clean Cities Coalitions of Connecticut and local co-hosts, will present Electric Car Community Days�? on Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, 2012. The public is invited to visit any of five locations to learn about new models of plug-in electric vehicl ... Continue reading
May 24, 2012
Greener agendas, emission-based taxation, parking charge exemptions, and mass-produced electric vehicles are all working together to increase the sales of microelectric vehicles to a phenomenal 118,000 units by 2017 within the North American market. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.automotive.frost.com), ... Continue reading
May 24, 2012
Ford and Microsoft appearing this week at the Future in Review Conference (FiRe) -- a forum for leading technology experts -- to demonstrate how the new 2012 Focus Electric's technologies can help address future global transportation challenges Customers can charge the Focus Electric in half the time of Nissan Leaf due ... Continue reading
May 23, 2012
Axion Power International Inc (OTC Bulletin Board: AXPW), the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems, announced today that it has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to fund a commercialization plan for the use of its PbC batteries in a "low-cost, ... Continue reading
Nissan to Produce 100% Electric Van in Barcelona
May 23, 2012
Electric Variant of NV200 to Launch in 2013 - - All-new 100% electric e-NV200 to enter production in FY13 - Nissan's second all-electric vehicle allocated to Barcelona Plant - Major project investment by Nissan of EUR100 mn in Spain - More than 700 jobs to be created at Nissan and its Spanish suppliers - Multi-use vehi ... Continue reading
Jim McKelvey Joins Emerald Automotive Board
May 22, 2012
Emerald Automotive (Emerald), the low-emissions, extended-range electric commercial van company, announced today the appointment of Jim McKelvey to its board of directors. He brings an incredible amount of experience and talent for building fast-growing companies with disruptive technologies that define and dominate ne ... Continue reading
May 21, 2012
One of the world's trusted motoring club partners, Club Assist, has unveiled a WORLD FIRST with the "Lithium Mobile EV Charger". The lithium-powered charger is the first clean, green, Level 2 EV charging solution for emergency roadside assistance. The solution developed by Club Assist is an innovation that offers quick ... Continue reading
Eaton to Acquire Cooper Industries to Form Premier Global Power Management Company
May 21, 2012
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation and electrical equipment supplier Cooper Industries plc today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Eaton will acquire Cooper in a transaction that will significantly increase the capabilities and geographic breadth of the combined comp ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles to Rev European Electric Motors Market, Says Frost & Sullivan
May 21, 2012
Electrification in vehicles is a key trend in the automotive industry. The increase in electric components within vehicles is boosting the market for traction motors. Frost & Sullivan anticipates the European traction motor market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50 per cent for hybrid electric vehicl ... Continue reading
May 21, 2012
XL Hybrids, Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use, has signed an agreement with Henley Transmission Services, LLC, the largest franchise holder of AAMCO automotive service centers, to certify AAMCO technicians to install and service hybrid elec ... Continue reading
Ford Begins Taking Orders for 2013 C-MAX Hybrid
May 18, 2012
DEARBORN, Mich., May 17, 2012 â Ford dealers are starting to place orders for Americaâs most affordable and fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle â the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid â with innovative technologies such as a hands-free liftgate, spaciousness for five passengers and cargo as well as the fun-t ... Continue reading
Quantum Signs Supply Agreement for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Traction Motors
May 18, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it has signed a supply agreement with Remy International Inc. for its high performance electric traction motors for the Quantum's Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) F-1 ... Continue reading
GM Donates Chevrolet Volt to Colorado Conservation Trust
May 17, 2012
General Motors will donate a Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range to the nonprofit Colorado Conservation Trust. The vehicle will be presented June 21 to the winner of a silent auction at the annual "Q for Conservation" event that generates revenue for conservation projects throughout the state. "It's a p ... Continue reading
MPG's Completely Green Fleet Alleviates Gasoline Price Worries
May 17, 2012
California gas prices have been hovering at over $4 per gallon for months. To make matters worse, the West Coast was hit with an economic inconvenience last week when 4 California refineries were temporarily closed for maintenance. Because the state requires a special blend of pollution-fighting gasoline that these ref ... Continue reading
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