Opoli Partners with BYD, Supplying Electric Car Fleet to San Diego
Jul 24, 2015
Opoli Technologies, the transportation app revolutionizing the rideshare industry in Southern California, announces its new partnership with BYD Motors Inc, a world leader in the automotive industry, including high-efficiency automobiles. In efforts to not only reduce traffic congestion through ridesharing in San Diego ... Continue reading
Ford Dunton Hosts Student Electric Race-Car Trials
Jul 22, 2015
Ford Dunton Technical Centre hosted the Essex regional heat of the Greenpower IET Formula 24 on Saturday, July 18, which attracted around 250 students and more than 20 cars. The IET annual Formula 24 competition provides teenage students with the opportunity to build an electric car from scratch, and then push it to it ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2015
Grants from San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District to improve Central Valley air quality through clean bus rapid transit SAN BRUNO, CA -- July 21, 2015: Proterra, the leading provider of zero-emission battery-electric buses, today announced that the cities of Stockton and Porterville have each placed ... Continue reading
Longing for a Mirai? Take the First Step Today
Jul 21, 2015
Three, two, one ..liftoff! The Toyota Mirai customer order request portal is live and California customers should beam themselves to www.toyota.com/mirai to seek to claim their place in automotive history. The Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle combines hydrogen and oxygen to make electricity onboard, while emi ... Continue reading
Strong Economy and Low Gas Prices Drove CPO Shoppers to Trucks and Large SUVs in June
Jul 16, 2015
Large trucks and SUVs made up half of the most-popular CPO vehicles on Autotrader in June ATLANTA -- July 16, 2015: With summer gas prices at a five-year low and the economy going strong, shoppers looking for certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles on Autotrader.com flocked to trucks and big SUVs last month. These insights ... Continue reading
Kettering University Researchers Working on Next Generation Charger for HELLA
Jul 13, 2015
Researchers in Kettering University's Advanced Power Electronics Lab (APEL) have become a go-to resource for global companies seeking innovations in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. The lab's latest collaboration is with HELLA, a globally positioned company that develops and manufactures automotive lighting a ... Continue reading
Genovation Cars Nearing Completion of High-Performance All-Electric Corvette, the GXE
Jul 13, 2015
Genovation Cars is nearing the completion of a prototype high-performance all-electric Corvette called the Genovation Extreme Electric or GXE. Assembly of the GXE will be completed by the end of July, followed by a three-week testing phase. The GXE is based on a 2006 Z06 Corvette. âWe are using state of the art in ... Continue reading
Jul 8, 2015
All-new Kia Soul EV being used for wireless charging development - Wireless power transfer system being integrated and tested using fleet of Kia Soul EVs - Technology would improve charging times and convenience SUPERIOR TWP., MI -- July 8, 2015: Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc., (HATCI) and Mojo Mobility, In ... Continue reading
EV Charging USA Enters National & International Sector
Jul 8, 2015
EV Charging (OTCQB: EVUS) today announced its entrance into the EV Charging marketplace. The company after extensive research has elected to launch an EV charging support related services division. The company reviewed a multitude of research and announcements by some of the top automobile producers and researchers in ... Continue reading
UEFA Champions League Final Embraces a Carbon Free Future With Nissan
Jul 7, 2015
The first year of Nissan's four-year partnership with the UEFA Champions League ended by leaving a lasting legacy of Nissan's commitment to a carbon free future. Over one hundred electric cars were deployed around Berlin, the site of the Champions League Final, and 129 charging points installed to support these vehicle ... Continue reading
Honda Sets New GUINNESS WORLD RECORD Title
Jul 7, 2015
Honda sets new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for fuel efficiency, averaging 100.31 miles per gallon in 8,387 mile drive across 24 EU countries Honda has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Lowest fuel consumption all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars), recording an average 100.31 miles per gallon over ... Continue reading
Norway Leads Global Electric Vehicle Market
Jul 7, 2015
Norway continues to lead the global electric vehicle/plug-in hybrid vehicle (EV/PHEV) market, according to recent analysis by IHS Automotive, a global provider of critical information and insight to the automotive industry and part of IHS Inc. . âIn addition, low fuel pump prices are adversely influencing EV/PHEV ... Continue reading
Calling All Bostonians: Nissan's 'No Charge to Charge' Program Arrives in Bean Town
Jul 6, 2015
Nissan is launching its âNo Charge to Chargeâ promotion for Boston-area Nissan LEAF buyers, providing two years complimentary public charging with the purchase of the all-electric car from LEAF-certified dealers in the Boston market. âNissan LEAF is an attractive option for Boston car buyers because it i ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz OM 471: The Latest Generation of Lower Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions
Jul 5, 2015
1100 litres of fuel savings a year and about three tonnes of CO2 less two of the key benchmark figures for a long-distance transport semitrailer tractor unit fitted with the latest-generation OM 471 heavy-duty engine from Mercedes-Benz, assuming an annual mileage of 130,000 km. Four years on from the debut of this r ... Continue reading
Ford Issues Safety Recall For 435,096 Vehicles In North America
Jul 2, 2015
DEARBORN, Mich., July 2, 2015 â Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 433,000 vehicles in North America, including certain 2015 Focus, C-MAX and Escape vehicles, for an issue with the body control module. In these vehicles, it could be possible for the engine to continue to run ... Continue reading
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