Honda Delivers 2013 Fit EV to Google and Stanford University
Feb 8, 2012
Honda recently delivered 2013 Fit EV battery-electric vehicles to Google Inc. and Stanford University as a part of the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program. Along with the city of Torrance, Calif., each participant is now conducting general testing as well as providing specific feedback related to the future in ... Continue reading
Honda's 2012 Geneva Motor Show Line-Up to Include NSX and Euro CR-V Concepts +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
BERKSHIRE, England - February 7, 2012: Honda has revealed its 2012 Geneva Motor Show line-up with 2 Sports Car Concepts, a prototype of the European CR-V as well as the debut of the all-new 1.6 Diesel engine all appearing on the Honda stand. Honda NSX Concept The stunning Honda NSX Concept will make its European debut ... Continue reading
Volvo: 25 hybrid buses for Gothenburg
Feb 6, 2012
'It's very satisfying that Gothenburg is committing to vehicles designed for environmentally efficient public transport. This order brings our total sales of hybrid buses in the Nordic countries to 100, and interest on the part of operators and traffic authorities continues to grow rapidly' Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2012
The electric vehicle (EV) battery industry is entering a mature phase. While some companies have been developing products for as long as 15 years, others are less than a decade old. The earliest development efforts focused on nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) and lead-acid batteries, but today companies and automakers have s ... Continue reading
Clemson University to Trial Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Technology
Feb 6, 2012
Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) announced today that it will participate in the 2012 Apollo Launch Program hosted by Evatran, the developer of Plugless Power wireless electric vehicle recharging systems. The Apollo Program aims to encourage electric vehicle adoption across th ... Continue reading
2012 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
Feb 3, 2012
2012 Lexus CT 200h Engine: 1.8-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 134 (total) hp @ 5,200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: Electronically6 controlled CVT Wheelbase: 102.4 in. Length x Width x Height: 170.1 x 69.5 x 56.7 in. Tires: P215/45R17 (mini spare) Cargo: 14.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2012 NISSAN LEAF REVIEW
Feb 3, 2012
SEE ALSO: Electric Vehicles - Solution or Diversion? SEE ALSO: EV-MOTORING.COM HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEAF VEHICLE The Nissan Leaf is the first one-hundred percent electric vehicle to be mass marketed to American consumers. Thatâs correct: Zero gas. Thi ... Continue reading
The Toyota Hybrid Monopoly Ride Experience Coming to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 2, 2012
Toyota and Hasbro are teaming up to bring the Toyota Hybrid MONOPOLY Ride Experience to the Chicago Auto Show, February 8-19. The program will allow auto show attendees to experience the capabilities and advantages of the third-generation Prius, all-new Prius v, Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid models. Teams of profe ... Continue reading
Jan 30, 2012
ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today the company's support of the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) unanimous decision to adopt a strong suite of Clean Cars Standards designed to further the deployment of advanced vehicle technology, cut air polluti ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (January 23-29, 2012) In Case You Were Not Paying Attention
Jan 29, 2012
* GM is running full page newspaper ads in a reputation-rebuilding effort for the Chevy Volt. This followed in the wake of the Volt being cleared by the NHTSA in the recent battery fire investigation. * Our friend and colleague, Bryan Laviolette posted a well-written and insightful commentary about the Volt battery fir ... Continue reading
Smart City San Diego Delivers Results
Jan 29, 2012
With a focus on the San Diego region's job growth, smarter technology development, solar energy storage integration and increased electric vehicle infrastructure and deployment, Smart City San Diego is delivering results. The collaborative is made up of City of San Diego, GE, UC San Diego, CleanTECH San Diego and San D ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2012
A Midwest-based plug-in hybrid electric vehicle manufacturer is calling on Congressional and media critics to put their partisanship aside and heed President Obama's call to create American jobs and spur the development of alternative energy technology by swiftly processing its loan application under the Department of ... Continue reading
London to be European Electromobility Capital
Jan 27, 2012
By Christoph Hammerschmidt Special report from TheCuttingEdgeNews.com and EE Times The British government and a number of private-public initiatives are successfully building the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, says Frost & Sullivan. "London has over 500 public charging stations and is dynamically adding ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2012
WHAT: The G2, a new plug-in electric hybrid automobile designed by Rockville, Md.-based Genovation Cars Inc., will be tested at the University of Maryland's Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel. Designed to be one of the most aerodynamic cars on the market, the G2 will be tested under varying wind and weight conditions to simul ... Continue reading
EV Connect Expands Electric Vehicle Charging in Santa Monica
Jan 25, 2012
In its effort to help municipalities get EV ready, EV Connect, a leading provider of electric vehicle infrastructure solutions, announced it has expanded modern electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities in Santa Monica, California with its installation of new, publicly-accessible EV charging stations at seven sites and ... Continue reading
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