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
ECOtality and AEP Ohio Unveil First Blink Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Ohio
Jul 13, 2011
ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today a collaboration with American Electric Power to unveil Ohio's first Blink electric-vehicle charging stations. The Blink Pedestal chargers were installed at the Walmart/Sam's Club in Columbus and are part of AEP Ohio's ... Continue reading
Cummins Increases Dividend by More Than 50 Percent
Jul 12, 2011
COLUMBUS, Ind.--The Cummins Inc. Board of Directors today increased the Company's quarterly cash dividend on common stock by 52 percent to 40 cents per share from 26.25 cents per share. "As a result, we are further rewarding our shareholders for their support." The dividend is payable on Sept. 1, 2011 to shareholders o ... Continue reading
Jul 12, 2011
Under current utility electric vehicle (EV) tariffs, it is always cheaper to recharge an EV than to fuel a conventional gas-powered vehicle, according to a new study released today by Northeast Group, LLC. The study benchmarked and analyzed the first wave of EV-specific tariffs launched by electric utilities across the ... Continue reading
Unregulated Plugging In of One Million EV's Could Add $750 Million in Annual Wholesale Energy Costs
Jul 12, 2011
WASHINGTON D.C.--one million electric cars could add $750 million in annual wholesale energy costs unless "smart charging" is adopted, according to a joint study conducted by PJM and Better Place, released by Better Place today. Similarly, consumers who choose to leverage time-of-use pricing can see some The study mode ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2011
Kandi Technologies, Corp. , a leading Chinese supplier of off-road vehicles and developer of pure electric vehicles (EV), recently announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Hangzhou Electric Vehicle Service Co., Ltd., effective July 5, 2011. Hangzhou Electric Vehicle Service Co., a professional se ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2011
AeroVironment today announced that with the recent certification of its EV fast charging system, it now has received certification and listing from the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for six groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, a significant milestone for the expanding EV industry. UL is one of the mo ... Continue reading
As Seen On TV - What Is The Future of Fuel? Featuring The Lexus LF-Gh Concept
Jul 11, 2011
Auto Central July 11, 2011; As I watched TV this weekend I saw lots of commercials for Lexus. no not for production models but for a hybrid concept the Lexus LF-Gh Concept. Below you can find out exactly what the LF-Gh is all about, including video of its unveiling at the 2011 New York Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Citroen C-Zero - All-Electric Benefits For Scottish Borders Council
Jul 11, 2011
As part of a cost saving, 'green' initiative, Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has set up a pilot electric car pool scheme using the newly-launched Citroen C-Zero ... Continue reading
ChargePoint Android App For Electric Vehicle Owners
Jul 8, 2011
Coulomb Technologies today introduced its latest ChargePoint smart phone app, for Android smart phones. Now available for free in the Android Market for the US, the ChargePoint App joins Coulomb's mobile app product family, which includes apps for the Blackberry and iPhone. ... Continue reading
Jul 8, 2011
Nissan North America Inc. is bringing test drives of the all-electric Nissan LEAF to 26 cities across the United States, as part of Nissan's "Drive Electric Tour." The second phase tour kicks off today in Long Island, N.Y., on the heels of the Nissan LEAF achieving the milestone of 4,000 U.S. deliveries. ... Continue reading
GE's Electric Vehicle Experience Tour Accelerates into Minneapolis
Jul 8, 2011
GE announced today that its national electric vehicle tour will stop in Minneapolis for an event on July 11 that will bring GE experts together with local businesses, industry leaders, and public sector stakeholders for educational workshops, test drives, and dialogue on the business case for EV ecosystems. ... Continue reading
Distribution Automation Revenue for Smart Grid Has Increased Significantly
Jul 8, 2011
According to a recent report from Pike Research, worldwide Distribution Automation revenues have increased significantly in the past few years, rising from $1.2 billion in 2008 to $2.7 billion in 2010. By 2014, the cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts that revenues in the sector will reach $10.4 billion annuall ... Continue reading
Volvo Drives Into a Greener Future with the C30 E and V60 PHEV - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 8, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor BERLIN, July 5, 2011. This past May, at the Michelin Bibendum Challenge, the international event for green mobility, Volvo had its first two models available for driving. They mark the company's first steps towards a greener future. Two years ago, I had the opportunity to test dri ... Continue reading
User-Friendly Electric Vehicle Chargers for Residential Market From Legrand/Pass & Seymour
Jul 7, 2011
PR Newswire SYRACUSE, N.Y., July 7, 2011 SYRACUSE, N.Y., July 7, 2011 -- Legrand, the world specialist in products and systems for electrical installations and information networks, introduces its new electric vehicle chargers for residential and light commercial applications. The charging stations are weatherproof rat ... Continue reading
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