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
Jan 9, 2012
Eaton Corporation and Coulomb Technologies today announced plans to significantly expand the North American footprint of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). Through an agreement between the two companies, Eaton's Level II and DC quick charging Pow-R-Station charging stations can now connect to Coulomb's Char ... Continue reading
Enova Invited to Participate at Freightliner Sponsored Event
Jan 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, has been invited to participate at a Freightliner sponsored clean tech conference in Salem, Oregon. ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2012
Tata Technologies, a leading global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the prestigious Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, beginn ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Announces More Affordable Mileage Range Option for 2012 All-Electric Sedan
Jan 9, 2012
CODA Automotive, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles, today announced that the zero-emission CODA sedan will have two mileage range and price options in 2012. In addition to the original model, offering up to a 150-mile range with a MSRP of $39,900, the new 31kWh battery option will provide a driving range of ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2012
When the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opens tomorrow in Las Vegas, show goers will glimpse into Kia Motors' electrified vehicle future as the Ray production Electric Vehicle (EV) and Naimo EV concept car are displayed for the first time in North America. Both vehicles feature advanced lithium polymer battery ... Continue reading
Nissan e-NV200 Concept Makes World Debut at 2012 North American International Auto Show
Jan 9, 2012
The innovative Nissan e-NV200 Concept makes its world debut today at the 2012 North American Auto Show in Detroit. Based on the popular Nissan NV200 multi-usage vehicle, which is available in Japan, Europe and China, the Nissan e-NV200 Concept previews a near-future production version of a full electric vehicle. It is ... Continue reading
Volvo to Reveal New XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Concept at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2012
By Thom Cannell Volvo is unveiling a novel take on its XC60, a vehicle we in the US call a station wagon. Previously available in a base 3.2-AWD, T6 AWD, and T6 AWD R-Design - the later with more power and tighter suspension for the enthusiast family "man" - the XC60 Plug-In Gasoline Hybrid Concept is said to be the fi ... Continue reading
Enova Systems Announces Completion of Financing and Results from Annual Shareholder Meeting
Jan 8, 2012
Enova Systems, Inc. , a leading developer of proprietary hybrid electric and all-electric drive systems and drive system components for the emerging green commercial vehicle market, announced today completion of a financing and the results from its Annual Meeting held on Friday, December 30, 2011. The Company announced ... Continue reading
Jan 6, 2012
A new coalition of executives from blue chip companies in the transportation and utility industries announced today it has come together to design a large-scale electric vehicle (EV) demonstration project that will help create a comprehensive national model for EV deployment. The Electrification Leadership Council (ELC ... Continue reading
Global Auto Execs Don't See Spark in Electric Vehicle Sales for More Than Decade: KPMG Survey
Jan 6, 2012
However, auto makers expected to pump investment into electric technologies; No clear electrified propulsion winner, execs mixed on consumer demand for e-vehicles by 2025 DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2012; Despite continued heavy investment by auto makers in electric propulsion technologies, global automotive executives don't expe ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2012
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 5, 2012 -- Ford, through the use of REPREVE®, plans to divert about 2 million post-consumer plastic bottles for use in the new Focus Electric and other new vehicles for the next model year. The Focus Electric contains REPREVE-based fabrics that are made from about 22 recycled PET (polyethylene te ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Selects Del Grande Dealer Group as First Northern California Dealer
Jan 5, 2012
CODA Automotive, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles, today announced its intention to make Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) its first dealer partner in Northern California when it initiates consumer sales of its CODA 2012 sedan. ( "DGDG is a true champion for EVs and we'll be thrilled to work with them as our f ... Continue reading
Greenvity and MegaChips Collaborate on Connectivity Technologies for Smarter Energy Management
Jan 5, 2012
Greenvity Communications has entered into a technology partnership agreement with MegaChips Corporation to jointly develop a series of connectivity technologies for smart energy management and electric vehicle applications. The collaboration aims to deliver products that will enable consumers and utility companies to m ... Continue reading
Consumer Interest in Plug-in Electric Vehicles Declines to 40%, According to Pike Research
Jan 5, 2012
The year 2012 will be an important test of the commercial viability of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). Two automakers, Chevrolet and Nissan, ended 2010 with the launch of their first highway-capable PEVs for the mass market. Many other auto manufacturers are working to electrify their lineups with new models. For exa ... Continue reading
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