Alliant Energy's Solar Power Research Program Includes PowerPost Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Oct 7, 2015
Telefonix Inc., a leading developer of cord reel technology and manufacturer of PowerPost® commercial electric vehicle charging stations (EVSEs), announces the installation of 13 L2 PowerPost⢠EV chargers at Alliant Energy headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin as part of a solar power technology research program. ... Continue reading
ISL G Near Zero Natural Gas Engine Certified to Near Zero Emissions
Oct 6, 2015
~First MidRange engine in North America to reduce NOx emissions by 90% from EPA 2010~ Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) today announced the new ISL G Near Zero (NZ) NOx natural gas engine is the first MidRange engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and ... Continue reading
New Swedish Electric City Car to Challenge the Global Automotive Industry + VIDEO
Oct 6, 2015
The social, environmental and economic impacts of the automotive industry are part of the motivation for the development of an ingenious and unique electric city car, Uniti. With a philosophy that challenges current business practices, the usage of fossil fuels, and 'old mechanics', as well as questioning the entire lo ... Continue reading
Toyota Mirai Flies Out of Showrooms
Oct 2, 2015
While the Toyota Mirai cannot literally fly, it is flying off the virtual shelf! Nearly 1,900 people have raised their hand for a Toyota Mirai, exceeding the expected initial production run of the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. The Mirai order request portal, which went live just two months ago, is now directing ... Continue reading
Honda to Unveil All New Fuel Cell Vehicle at Tokyo Auto Show
Sep 30, 2015
Honda to display future mobility solutions, including the global debut of all new fuel cell vehicle (FCV) Innovative new production models are accompanied by futuristic concepts Versatile and varied line-up is united under the principle of âThe Power of Dreamsâ BRACKNELL, UK -- Sept. 30, 2015: Honda has annou ... Continue reading
VW and Audi Returning Green Car Of The Year Awards, Vehicles Deemed Ineligible
Sep 30, 2015
Green Car Journal is rescinding the Green Car of the Year® awards previously honoring the 2009 VW Jetta TDI and 2010 Audi A3 TDI, the first time this has occurred in the award program's decade-long history. Audi of America President Scott Keogh has informed Green Car Journal that Audi will return its 2010 Green Car of ... Continue reading
Business Leaders Announce Formation of Clean Fuels Michigan
Sep 30, 2015
A coalition dedicated to growing a high tech, clean transportation industry in Michigan LANSING, MI -- Sept. 30, 2015: Nearly 30 leading companies and organizations in Michigan today announced the formation of Clean Fuels Michigan. The new 501(c)(6) organization aims to maintain Michigan's position as a global leader i ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: "We are working full speed on a solution."
Sep 28, 2015
In the press release dated September 22, 2015, the Volkswagen Group announced that Volkswagen Group vehicles worldwide are affected by the current issues regarding emissions. The internal evaluation revealed that approximately five million Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand vehicles are affected worldwide. Certain models ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2015
Station Supports Need for Enhanced CNG Infrastructure WALL, NJ -- Sept. 25, 2015: New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) today announced the opening of Ocean County, New Jerseyâs first public-access compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station at the Waste Management, Inc. facility in Toms River. âThroughout our histo ... Continue reading
EPA Update on Recent Volkswagen Announcement
Sep 25, 2015
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a letter sent to vehicle manufacturers notifying them that the agency is adding to its confirmatory testing additional evaluations designed to look for potential defeat devices. View the letter below. Last Friday, EPA sent a Notice of Violation of the Clean ... Continue reading
BMW Group Statement Concerning the Current Discussion of Diesel Engines
Sep 25, 2015
BMW Group is committed to observing the legal requirements in each country and fulfilling all local testing requirements. In other words, our exhaust treatment systems are active whether rolling on the test bench or driving on the road. Clear, binding specifications and processes are in place through all phases of deve ... Continue reading
IDTechEx: $33 Billion Market for Small Electric Vehicles +VIDEO
Sep 21, 2015
Small manned electric vehicles will reach over $33 billion in 2026 according to the new report from IDTechEx research âMicro EVs, e-Bikes, e-Scooters, e-Motorbikes, Mobility for Disabled 2016-2026â. BOSTON -- Sept. 21, 2015: Small manned electric vehicles - e-bikes to car-like micro EVs - often sell in the la ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Responds to the EPA
Sep 21, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board (EPA and CARB) revealed their findings that while testing diesel cars of the Volkswagen Group they have detected manipulations that violate American environmental standards. The Board of Management at Volkswagen AG takes these findings very ... Continue reading
2015 Toyota Prius C WOW MPG Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Sep 20, 2015
2015 Toyota Prius c by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3052) Back in 1995, Toyotaâs hybrid car was a development project. And today, 20 years later, over 8 million Toyota hybrid vehicles have been sold around the world. Toyota offers the choice of hybrid power in a number of ... Continue reading
Bosch Has Groundbreaking Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles
Sep 17, 2015
Acquisition in California: Seeo Inc. to be part of Bosch Pure lithium anodes: an innovative leap in cell construction More than twice the range possible with solid-state cells Bosch is debuting a new battery technology for electric cars that could be production-ready in as little as five years. âBosch is using its ... Continue reading
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