Magna E-Car Systems Debuts New Manufacturing Facility
Apr 16, 2012
Magna E-Car Systems, a partnership between Magna International and the Stronach Group, announced today the grand opening of its latest facility, a plant in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, that manufactures components for hybrid and electric vehicles. "For Magna E-Car Systems, today represents an exciting step forward i ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2012
IEEE, the world's largest professional association advancing technology for humanity, today launched the IEEE Transportation Electrification Web Portal as part of its newly formed IEEE Transportation Electrification (TE) Initiative, created by IEEE Future Directions to help accelerate the development and implementation ... Continue reading
IBM, Honda, and PG&E Enable Smarter Charging for Electric Vehicles
Apr 15, 2012
IBM today announced that it has teamed with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on a new pilot project that will allow communication between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. This project will demonstrate and test an electric vehicle's ability to receive and respond to c ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Electriphobia Institute Debuts at Green Living Show
Apr 13, 2012
Innovative Campaign Cures Electric Car Anxiety! Vowing to eradicate any lingering anxieties of electric vehicles, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada (MMSCAN) is launching its tongue-in-cheek Electriphobia Research Institute at the 2012 Green Living Show. The fictitious "Institute" pokes fun at common misperceptions about ... Continue reading
SAE International to Hold Electric Motors Symposium on April 23 in Detroit
Apr 13, 2012
SAE International will hold the 2012 Powertrain Electric Motors Symposium for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles on April 23 at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit in Detroit. This Symposium puts great emphasis on the electric motor, and gives a comprehensive overview on the latest global innovations in the vehicle powertrain e ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2012
Any car enthusiast will say the most important part of the car lives under the hood. A group of Arizona State University students are about to get up close and personal with the Chevrolet Volt, courtesy of Avnet Express, the e-Commerce engine for Avnet, Inc. . On Saturday, April 14, during the Avnet Tech Games at the U ... Continue reading
Ford Launches Focus Electric Online with World's First Digital Road Trips for Facebook Friends
Apr 12, 2012
"Plug N Play in Electric City with the 2012 Focus Electric" game gives Facebook users first Focus Electric driving experience over next six weeks Focus Electric -- certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to offer the equivalent of 110 miles per gallon (MPGe) in the city -- is rated America's most fuel-eff ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Reports Annual Financial Results for 2011
Apr 12, 2012
Green Automotive Company (OTC: GACR) announced today that it timely filed with OTCMarkets.com its Un-Audited Annual Consolidated Financial Statements For The Two Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, which included its three subsidiaries, GAC Automotive Services Inc, GAC EV Motors Inc. and Matter of Time I Inc. ... Continue reading
IR Introduces AUIRGDC0250 1200V Soft Switching IGBT for Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Applications
Apr 12, 2012
International Rectifier, IR , a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of the AUIRGDC0250, an automotive-qualified IGBT optimized for soft switching applications such as Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater applications used in electric and hybrid vehicles. ;The low condu ... Continue reading
IBM, Honda, and PG&E Enable Smarter Charging for Electric Vehicles
Apr 12, 2012
IBM today announced that it has teamed with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on a new pilot project that will allow communication between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. This project will demonstrate and test an electric vehicle's ability to receive and respond to c ... Continue reading
Utilities Prepare to Power Up at Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles
Apr 12, 2012
Innovative utility companies will be featured during the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles at the L.A. Convention Center. Theodore F. Craver, Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Edison International, will be speaking at the opening plenary, along with other utility and infrastructure ... Continue reading
Tesla Expands Its European Footprint
Apr 11, 2012
Tesla Opens Showroom and Service Center in Oslo Norway Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors will open its newest showroom and service center in Norway's largest city, at Verkseier Furulundsvei 16, 0668 Oslo. The Oslo showroom will introduce Europe to a new, highly interactive touchscreen experience designed to sh ... Continue reading
Ford Canada teams up with Best Buy Canada to Help Ford Focus Electric Owners Get Charged Up
Apr 11, 2012
Ford is working with consumer electronics leader Best Buy to offer a 240-volt home charging station for owners of the all-new Ford Focus Electric battery electric vehicle Best Buy intends to supply the charging station, and offer complete consultation and installation services through its Geek Squad tech support servic ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2012
Program to promote new Ford Focus Electric representing unique marketing approach to electric vehicle market Casting is now under way in 10 U.S. cities Ford and Yahoo! , the premier digital media company, today announced a new program to promote the launch of America's most fuel-efficient five-seat car, the Focus Elect ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2012
Coulomb Technologies today announced the completion of more than 2400 shipments of its public and commercial charging stations for electric vehicles through its ChargePoint America program. Coulomb has seen exceptional demand in all 10 regions of the program and is finalizing the installation of charging stations withi ... Continue reading
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