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
Enova Systems Delivers Electric Drive Systems to Optare Plc
Apr 9, 2012
Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA) (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS), a leading developer of proprietary hybrid electric and all-electric drive systems and drive system components for the emerging green commercial vehicle market, is pleased to announce that it has delivered 4 incremental 120kW drive systems to Optare Plc for in ... Continue reading
Hot New Prius C is the Latest Hybrid Acquisition at MPG Car Rental
Apr 9, 2012
Located in the heart of Venice, and convenient to LAX via its pickup service, MPG Car Rental is a company to watch this year. Much in the way the Toyota Prius has spent the past few years building a presence on our roads and in our minds as a force to be reckoned with, MPG Car Rental similarly finds itself riding a wav ... Continue reading
IBM and ZSE Create Virtual Green Highway for Electric Vehicles
Apr 9, 2012
IBM today announced it has teamed with Zapadoslovenska energetika, a. s. (ZSE), the largest distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia,on a smart energy "feasibility" study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). For images, please visit: http://bit.ly/H8qNQ0 Using e-mob ... Continue reading
Only 35 Percent of Hybrid Owners Buying Hybrids Again Says Polk Report
Apr 9, 2012
While the selection of hybrid models in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2007, only 35 percent of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk (See Table A). If repurchase behavior among the high volume audience of Toyota Prius owners ... Continue reading
T3 Motion Launches T3 Electric Vehicle into Film Production Industry
Apr 7, 2012
T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:TTTM, www.t3motion.com) a producer of clean/green technology, announced the launch of the T3-MT and T-41 vehicle systems, designed to support and assist camera crews during the film production process. Both products will be unveiled at the National Association of Broadcasters NAB Show in Las ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Selects Mr. Electric as Preferred EV Charging Station Installation Partner
Apr 5, 2012
CODA Automotive, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles, today named electric service and repair company Mr. Electric as its preferred provider of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation services. With nearly 20 years of experience in electrical installation and repair services throughout the U.S. a ... Continue reading
Hyundai Heavy & Magna E-Car Systems to Develop Lithium-ion Battery
Apr 4, 2012
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world's largest shipbuilder and a leading green energy company, and Magna E-Car Systems (Magna E-Car), a global supplier of components and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles, today agreed to form a joint venture named MAHY E-CELL as a platform to co-develop and grow a successfu ... Continue reading
OpConnect Leads the Way With Social Media-Enabled Electric Vehicle Charging System
Apr 4, 2012
In a progressive move, OpConnect, LLC, a visionary leader in the electric vehicle charging station technology, announced today the initiation of its Wireless Valet® program, which includes its mobile applications, web portal and now Facebook integration. Social media integration is an innovative approach to driver/sta ... Continue reading
New models and hybrids power Toyota Canada Inc.'s sales in March 2012
Apr 3, 2012
2012 already shaping up to be the Year of the Hybrid :: Scion sales soar :: Passenger cars strong TORONTO, April 3, 2012 -- Toyota Canada Inc. sales were powered by fuel efficient hybrids and robust passenger car sales in March to cap a strong quarter for all three brands. Sales of 17,342 Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicl ... Continue reading
Hertz Brings Plugless Power EV Charging to the New York Auto Show
Apr 3, 2012
Apr. 3 WHO: Hertz Global EV & Partner Evatran WHAT: Hertz Global EV and its partner Evatran to showcase the first wireless charging system for electric vehicles in the car rental industry. The first car rental company to introduce EVs on three continents, Hertz is on the ground floor of Plugless Power EV recharging ... Continue reading
BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive +VIDEO
Apr 2, 2012
An open-top two-seater embodying a form of personal mobility with equal sporting and emotional appeal Following the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept, the BMW Group introduces the BMW i8 Concept Spyder to the mix. This third BMW i model embodies the future of cutting-edge and emotionally appealing m ... Continue reading
Governor Pat Quinn Rolls Out Nation's Largest Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Network
Mar 30, 2012
Governor Pat Quinn and representatives from the Illinois Tollway, 350Green LLC and 7-Eleven, Inc. announced yesterday the availability of the nation's largest network of fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations. As part of Governor Quinn's commitment to increasing sustainability across Illinois, the initiative will ... Continue reading
Nissan Plans to Charge Up Cities Across Europe
Mar 30, 2012
Nissan sets out to 'turn on' one million people to electric driving and reward one city with help to improve infrastructure - 100-day campaign driven by massive digital social movement - Winning city to be awarded 30 Nissan electric vehicle Quick Chargers for the city to install - Call to action: one million 'eco-consc ... Continue reading
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