News By Topic: EV-Motoring - Electrified Vehicles, BEV, PHEV, Hybrid, Hydrogen, Fuel-Cells

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

EVI Launches 500 Zero Emission Medium Duty Truck Deployment Initiative

Mar 29, 2012

Electric Vehicles International (EVI), a leader in electric and hybrid vehicle development and sales, today announced a major initiative that will help implement Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.'s recently issued Executive Order to achieve widespread deployment of zero-emission vehicles throughout California. EVI is launch ... Continue reading

Ford eNews -- March 28, 2012

Mar 28, 2012

Ford Explorer Sport promises performance and fuel efficiency A new top-of-the-line Ford Explorer debuts with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and a complete package of sporty and luxury upgrades. And projected fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 22 highway makes the new Explorer Sport the most fuel-efficient gasoline high-performa ... Continue reading

Li-ion Battery Costs Fall to $397/kWh in 2020; Not Enough for Mass Adoption of Electric Vehicles

Mar 27, 2012

Early demand for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles has fallen short of optimistic projections, as vehicles like the Chevy Volt have missed sales targets. The key to growing the market is reducing the cost of Li-ion batteries, according to a Lux Research report. While larger-scale production will he ... Continue reading

Smart Grid Landscape in Europe - Incentives to Play a Major Role in Driving the Electric Vehicle (EV) Market in Europe

Mar 27, 2012

DALLAS, March 27, 2012 -- ReportsnReports adds new market research report 'Smart Grid Landscape in Europe - Market Size, Key Issues, Regulations, Investment Analysis and Outlook to 2020' to its store. Development of electric vehicles and its market in Europe is dependent on non-financial incentives. Non-financial incen ... Continue reading

Origin and Nissan Announce Electric Vehicle Partnership

Mar 27, 2012

Origin Energy Limited (Origin), Australia's largest energy retailer, and Nissan Motor Company Australia have today announced an agreement which will further the development of the electric vehicles market in Australia. ... Continue reading

T3 Motion Receives Follow-on Order for T3 Electric Vehicles From France

Mar 26, 2012

T3 Motion, Inc. announced that it has received a follow-on order for fourteen T3 Electric Stand-up Vehicles from France. Ten of the vehicles are anticipated to be used by the security team patrols at the Eurosatory tradeshow conference at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, France with over 50,000 attendees from 1 ... Continue reading

Statement: Nissan Applauds California's $120 Million Investment for Creation of 'Electric Expressway'

Mar 23, 2012

"Nissan applauds California Governor Brown's clear vision and strong commitment to electric vehicles through the $120 million investment for the creation of the Electric Expressway. California is leading the way in fostering the growth of electric cars, such as the zero-emissions Nissan LEAF. More than 40 percent of th ... Continue reading

NRG Energy to Build $100 million Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Infrastructure in California

Mar 23, 2012

PRINCETON, N.J.--The California Public Utilities Commission and NRG Energy have entered into an agreement where NRG will build a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network in California, investing approximately $100 million over the next four years. “And we will be helping the State meet its clean car go ... Continue reading