Renault-Nissan Alliance Electrifies the Alps
Jan 19, 2012
Renault and Nissan electric vehicles available for test driving and powering appliances during World Economic Forum in Davos -- Top business leaders and heads of state will gather next week in the Swiss Alps to debate global social and economic policy. Thanks to the Renault-Nissan Alliance, they will discover cutting-e ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius v Three Ride and Review By Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jan 19, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Toyota Prius v Three Prius is no longer one Toyota model. It's rapidly becoming a complete lineup. The familiar sedan, which has practically defined the gasoline-electric hybrid genre, has been renamed Prius Liftback for clarification and joined by a plug-in hybrid version and ... Continue reading
Green Automotive to Join Forces with Niyato Industries
Jan 17, 2012
Green Automotive Company and Niyato Industries jointly announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent in an effort to accelerate the plans of both companies to bring domestically manufactured all-electric vehicles to the US market this year. ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Names James Hanley Vice President Worldwide Sales and Business Development
Jan 17, 2012
Coulomb Technologies has named James Hanley vice president of worldwide sales and business development. Coulomb is the developer of ChargePoint Network, the largest network of EV drivers and independently owned charging stations worldwide. In his position, Mr. Hanley is responsible for the company's global sales of sof ... Continue reading
Johnson Electric Launches Electric Starter for Walk Behind Lawn Mowers
Jan 17, 2012
Johnson Electric today announced a revolutionary new engine starter system for walk behind lawn mowers. This new addition to the PowerPod TM electric starter product line is designed to provide an alternative to the conventional pull-string starter method, without the cost of adding a battery. This is accomplished by a ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Micro Electric Vehicle Concept for Developing Countries - Micro 7 EV Car Concept" report to their offering. 'Micro Electric Vehicle Concept for Developing Countries - Micro 7 EV Car Concept' This report from S.K. Kangen offers a new micro vehicle concept for the e ... Continue reading
BMW Delivers First All-Electric ActiveE in the US
Jan 13, 2012
The next chapter in BMWâs EV development takes to the road Woodcliff Lake, NJ â January 13, 2012; BMW today delivered the first all-electric ActiveE in the US and began the next chapter in its electromobility strategy. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO of BMW of North America presented the keys to a BMW Acti ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal Announces 2012 Green Car Vision Award Finalists
Jan 12, 2012
Green Car Journal has announced five finalists for its 2012 Green Car Vision Award and will announce the winner on Jan. 26 during The Washington Auto Show's Public Policy Preview Day at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The 2012 finalists are: the BMW i3, using an all-electric powertrain; the Cadillac ELR ext ... Continue reading
2012 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Reveals NS4 Advanced Plug-in Hybrid Concept +VIDEO
Jan 10, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today revealed the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The NS4 signifies Toyota's vision for future mobility with a focus on connectivity and the human interface. To view the multimedia assets associ ... Continue reading
Fisker Chooses TomTom to Power Navigation System for World's First Premium Electric Vehicle
Jan 10, 2012
TomTom today announces a license agreement with Fisker Automotive, the California manufacturer of premium electric vehicles with extended range. Under the three-year agreement, TomTom will provide the Fisker Karma sedan with map and location content covering North America (US and Canada), as well as Europe. The agreeme ... Continue reading
Pioneering Partnership: SK Innovation and Continental Team Up to Power Electric Vehicles Worldwide
Jan 10, 2012
SK Innovation [KS 096770] and Continental Corporation announce at the Detroit Motor Show today their intention to team up for powering electric vehicles worldwide: Both corporations sign a Heads of Agreement that describes the formation of a joint venture with which both companies want to develop, manufacture and marke ... Continue reading
Ford Considered Most Innovative Automaker by Website's Shoppers
Jan 10, 2012
According to a December survey of shoppers on AutoTrader.com, Ford was overwhelmingly selected as the most innovative automaker, with 38% choosing the domestic darling. BMW came in second with 19% and Toyota rounded out the top three at 13%. ( Innovation is a key factor underlying many of the primary drivers of shopper ... Continue reading
BMW Showcases 3 Series Sedan, ActiveHybrid 5, M5 and i-Concepts at NAIAS +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2012
DETROIT - January 9, 2012: BMW brought nearly everything but the kitchen sink to this year's North American International Auto Show, and they did it in high style with a flashy display and the help of Olympic Champions Janet Evans and Apolo Ohno. The new BMW 3 Series Sedan The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series Sedan ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Displays Committment to Hybrid and Electric Mobility at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2012
Press conference features world premieres of the Jetta Hybrid and the E-Bugster concept car DETROIT - January 9, 2012: Volkswagen kicked off the year 2012 with two world premieres today, both of which showcase innovative design and technological progress: the new Jetta Hybrid is powered by a high-tech petrol engine and ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reveals The No Compromise, Compact Hybrid
Jan 9, 2012
Volkswagen is presenting one of the world's most efficient automobiles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit: the Jetta Hybrid. Powering the all-new model is a high-tech turbocharged gasoline engine mated to a zero-emissions electric motor. While this hybrid union enables impressive driving performan ... Continue reading
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