Green Automotive Plans Evaluation of Additional Vehicles
Sep 28, 2011
Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC: GACR) announced today that it is planning to begin testing an all-electric mini-van, also referred to as a multi-purpose vehicle or MPV" to add to its Eco-friendly, Zero Carbon Emission vehicle product line. 'While we analyze the recent test results from the Sport Utility Ve ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2011
Simbol Materials today announced the start of commercial production of the world's highest-purity lithium carbonate for use in electrolytes for electric vehicle batteries and other energy storage applications. The company, with its newly opened facility located near the geologically unique Salton Sea in Imperial Valley ... Continue reading
Reduce CO2 Emissions, Increase Electric Vehicle Range with Saflex S Series Advanced Solar Interlayer
Sep 28, 2011
Solutia Inc. the world's leading producer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers for laminated glass, today announced the commercial availability of its new Saflex S Series Interlayer for automotive applications. ... Continue reading
3M and Umicore Expand Their Nickel, Manganese and Cobalt Cathode Materials Relationship
Sep 28, 2011
3M and Umicore have entered into a second technology license agreement that further expands the use of nickel, manganese and cobalt (NMC) cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries. Under the agreement, 3M grants Umicore license to a family of low cobalt NMC cathode material compositions for manufacture and sales to li ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2011
Sept. 28 What: Chrysler Group LLC will distribute five Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) Ram 1500 pickup trucks to Central Hudson Gas & Electric and National Grid officials as part of a national demonstration program for evaluation and testing of the trucks for three years. When: Thurs., Sept. 29, 2011 Press conf ... Continue reading
SAE International Book Details Development of Chevy Volt
Sep 28, 2011
As one of theautomotive engineering industry's most storied vehicles, the Chevrolet Volt has been the subject of hundreds of articles over the last few years as it went from a concept car to a reality. That car is the subject of a book from SAE International focusing on the incredible story of the vehicle's development ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2011
Ten plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority as part of a demonstration project by Chrysler Group LLC Real world city miles to be accumulated on demonstration vehicles over the next three years. ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2011
America's largest motor club demonstrates leadership in electric vehicle industry once again with installation of charging station at national office Today, AAA launched the second phase of their industry-leading electric vehicle initiative with the installation of a charging station at the AAA National office. The sta ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2011
EVTV, producers of the weekly "Friday Show," announce Ron Adamowicz victor of the "Winner Takes All" EV Cup Drag Race at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention (EVCCON) that was held in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, September 21 -- 25, 2011. Ron, driving his full-bodied 1981 Camaro, aptly named "Warp Factor II," took t ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2011
Autovation: National Harbor, MD - ClipperCreek announced today the introduction of its flagship CS-40 electric vehicle charge station enabled with Silver Spring Direct-to-Grid communications technology. The combined ClipperCreek and Silver Spring solution will allow utilities to seamlessly manage their load at the gran ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels - 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Review +VIDEO
Sep 26, 2011
TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE Youâll have to wait until spring 2012, because just 160 lithium-ion battery powered Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrids, or a PHV, are currently being driven in select cities test the significant âgreenâ enhancements Toyota has made on the Hybrid Synergy Drive system. And as ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2011
NRG Energy, Inc. is partnering with the University of Delaware to take electric vehicles (EVs) to the next level with eV2gsm, a company commercializing new technology that will enable EV owners to sell electric storage services from the batteries of parked EVs to help stabilize the electricity grid. Pioneered by UD pro ... Continue reading
Sep 26, 2011
WHAT: Press event, demonstration and discussion on the state of electric vehicles and clean transportation in Massachusetts In July 2011, the Patrick-Murray administration demonstrated its commitment to clean energy by announcing the installation of 94 electric vehicle charging stations in 25 cities and towns across th ... Continue reading
Nissan Teams Up With Levi Leipheimer's King Ridge GranFondo Event
Sep 26, 2011
As part of the Innovation for Endurance program, Nissan is proud to return for the second year as the official automotive sponsor of Levi Leipheimer's King Ridge GranFondo, a long distance, charity cycling event. The zero-emission Nissan LEAF will be at the Nissan Innovation for Endurance footprint Finley Center during ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2011
Sept. 23 WHAT: AAA will unveil the second phase of their industry-leading electric vehicle (EV) initiative with the installation of a charging station at the AAA National office. The station is a Level II, 240 volt unit that will allow electric vehicle owners to "top off" their vehicle's charge and can accommodate two ... Continue reading
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