Jul 18, 2011
GE Energy Industrial Solutions and Lowe's announce today at the Plug-In 2011 Conference and Exposition they will partner to offer consumers the fast-charging, easy-to-use, energy-efficient GE WattStation Wall Mount Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station. ... Continue reading
Dutch Electric Vehicle Charging Station Manufacturer Alfen Joins Coulomb Technologies
Jul 18, 2011
Coulomb Technologies and leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging station manufacturer, Alfen today announced that Alfen's ICU Twin public charging station is the latest to be compatible with Coulomb's ChargePoint Network. ... Continue reading
GM, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Add to the Growth of Electric Vehicles
Jul 18, 2011
In 2010 the combined production of consumer hybrid and electric vehicles totaled about 1.15 million. In 2016, according to ABI Research's forecasts, global production will approach 4.9 million. The big change in the market in 2011 is the introduction of plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles from major manufacturer ... Continue reading
Find the Closest Electric Charging Station Through the GPS
Jul 18, 2011
Coulomb Technologies today announced it will partner with TomTom for an industry-first partnership to extend ChargePoint Network driver services into electric vehicles (EV). The partnership will help to fuel EV adoption by reducing range anxiety, extending driving range and maximizing the EV driving experience by bring ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Develops Range Extenders for Electric Cars - Adding 1,000 km Extra Range
Jul 18, 2011
Volvo Car Corporation is now taking the next step in the company's electrification strategy by producing test cars with Range Extenders - electric cars that are fitted with a combustion engine to increase their effective range. ... Continue reading
Charge Your Car At Home with the Help of Leviton
Jul 16, 2011
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, today announced the expansion of its Evr-Green line of residential, commercial and public charging systems with the addition of the 120 Level 1 Portable Charger and 160 Level 2 Home Charging Station. The two devices will be available for purchase by resident ... Continue reading
Stranded? Call AAA and Have Your Electric Vehicle Charged
Jul 16, 2011
What: AAA, the nation's largest motor club, will unveil North America's first roadside assistance truck capable of charging electric vehicles at a news conference during the Plug-In 2011 Conference & Exposition. National AAA Automotive experts will discuss plans to integrate AAA Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging trucks ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius v 'Preview' Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 15, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS To say that the Toyota Prius has been successful is massive understatement. Where I live, it sometimes seems like every other car is a Prius. Prius owns the hybrid market, with over half the hybrids sold in this country and over a million sold here since its debut in 2000. And, acc ... Continue reading
Jackson Michigan's Free Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Jul 15, 2011
Consumers Energy officials today joined federal, state and City of Jackson leaders at the utility's Jackson headquarters to announce the availability of ten plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations located statewide. The PEV charging stations are free and accessible to the public, and are currently installed at ... Continue reading
ECOtality Partners with car2go to Launch First All-Electric Car-Sharing Program in North America
Jul 14, 2011
ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today a partnership with car2go N.A. LLC, a subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support the first 100-percent electric car sharing program in North America. ... Continue reading
New York City Gets Ten Transit Connect Electric Vans
Jul 14, 2011
Azure Dynamics sells 10 Transit Connect Electric vans to New York City in support of Mayor Bloomberg's 'PlaNYC' agenda to create a greener New York City NYC launches educational program to encourage city residents to consider EV vehicles Syosset Ford, in Huntington, New York managed the transaction ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Releases OpenCharge Protocol and ChargePoint On-Ramp Program
Jul 14, 2011
Coulomb Technologies today published its open protocol for communicating with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). The OpenCharge Protocol is a proposed communication standard for charging station networks that defines the communications between a charging network and the charging station. The protocol definition ... Continue reading
car2go Announces First All-Electric Carsharing Fleet in North America - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 14, 2011
SAN DIEGO, July 13, 2011 -- car2go N. A. LLC, a subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, announced that San Diego will be the first North American city to have a 100-percent electric vehicle (EV) carsharing program. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, Nicholas Cole, President and CEO of car2go N. A. LLC, and Jonatha ... Continue reading
High Voltage Cable Protection Makes Hybrids and Electric Vehicles Safer
Jul 13, 2011
Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a protective product for high voltage cables that will help protect occupants of electric and hybrid electric vehicles in the event of a crash. The new material, called CrushShield, surrounds and protects electrical cables, keeping the electrical system isolated from the rest o ... Continue reading
Jul 13, 2011
Registration is now open for the fall plug-in vehicle conference Last year's introduction of mass market plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) marked a significant milestone for the automotive industry and electric utility sector. How will the two industries move forward from early adoption to mass market acceptance? The Bu ... Continue reading
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