BYD and Hertz Partner to Bring the First EV Rentals to China
Aug 26, 2011
BYD, the largest Chinese domestic auto brand and The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest general use car rental brand, today announced a strategic partnership to promote new energy applications to propel the development of the EV markets in China. In addition, as part of the partnership, Hertz will rent BYD's e6 ele ... Continue reading
Aug 26, 2011
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM) expands into the marine hybrid electric market through collaboration with ReGen Nautic USA, Inc. to develop multiple hybrid electric marine propulsion systems. ReGen Nautic is working with several marine original equipment manufacturers to provide these propulsion systems as ener ... Continue reading
Kia Optima Hybrid Gears Up for Fuel Economy Record Attempt +VIDEO
Aug 26, 2011
(SEOUL) August 26, 2011 -- Two motorists are preparing to drive a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid into the pages of the Guinness Book of World Records this week as they aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption (in a gasoline hybrid car) while driving through all 48 adjoining states of America. Taking on the epic 8,00 ... Continue reading
EVI and UPS Announce the Purchase of 100 Zero-Emission, All-Electric, Delivery Vehicles
Aug 25, 2011
Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced that UPS is purchasing 100 fully electric commercial delivery vehicles for deployment in locations throughout California. This purchase marks the largest deployment of zero emission delivery vehicles in California, and one of the largest single deployments of commercial a ... Continue reading
Your (Tire) Future According To Michelin
Aug 24, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, August 10, 2011; Public transport with in- and egress, never again a flat tire, more efficient truck haulage⦠Thatâs what the future has in store for us, thanks to innovative tire technology developed by Michelin. The French manufacturer prese ... Continue reading
KLD Energy Technologies Teams up with Global Vehicle Leader Qianjiang
Aug 24, 2011
KLD Energy Technologies Inc., leaders in electric propulsion and generation systems, announces Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd. (Qianjiang) will serve as a contract manufacturer for the company and intends to leverage KLD Energy Technologies electric motor systems. Qianjiang, based in Wenling, Zhejiang, China, i ... Continue reading
Aug 24, 2011
Electric vehicles (EVs) are being delivered by the thousands each month. The power delivery infrastructure that enables vehicles to charge at home, at the workplace, and in public spaces is simultaneously being rolled out. By 2017, a new report from Pike Research forecasts that more than 1.5 million locations to charge ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2012 Toyota Camry and 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid +VIDEO
Aug 23, 2011
Toyota today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new, seventh-generation Camry, America's best-selling car for nine years running and 13 of the past 14 years. Â The Camry remains an excellent value as all popular models receive either a price decrease or remain flat in comparison to las ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and SmartEnergy IP Announce Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum
Aug 22, 2011
J.D. Power and Associates and SmartEnergy IP announced today that they will present The Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum to address growing opportunities and challenges around the increased adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact on the smart grid. The conference will bring together leaders from the ene ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Volt - How Does It Drive? Review By Larry Nutson
Aug 22, 2011
2011 Chevrolet Volt - It does what itâs supposed to do very well. By Larry Nutson IMG_2052) Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel The Chevrolet Volt was named the 2011 North American Car of the Year, and rightfully so. The Volt has won other awards including the 2009 Green Car Vision Award, 2011 Motor Tre ... Continue reading
Westport, CL&P Unveil Town's First Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Aug 22, 2011
The Town of Westport officially unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station today and became the first in the nation to offer drivers a pay-by-phone option. "We've worked hard to make Connecticut an early market for EVs Westport is the first municipality to install a charging station as part of Connecticu ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Retains Law Firm and Independent Auditors
Aug 22, 2011
Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) announced today that it recently retained the law firm of Guzov Ofsink LLP as Securities Counsel and the accounting firm of Anton & Chia, LLP as its independent auditor as the Company moves forward to register its shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and becom ... Continue reading
Aug 22, 2011
Production of electrified vehicles is gearing up all over the world, and automakers are planning to launch an increasing variety of new models over the next few years. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will all share the market stage as elect ... Continue reading
Aug 22, 2011
Ford and Toyota are collaborating as equal partners to accelerate consumer availability of a new advanced hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs New co-developed hybrid system ready for use later this decade on Ford and Toyota rear-wheel-drive light trucks and SUVs, delivering greater fuel efficiency while still provi ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2011
How is TheAutoChannel.com different and better than all other auto-related websites? Cadillac just announced that they will be producing the Converj electric concept car that they introduced at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. ONLY TheAutoChannel.com gives you FREE access to the complete original Press Conference. If you wa ... Continue reading
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