The First Of 20 Battery Switch Stations In Denmark
Jun 28, 2011
In preparation for commercial launch later this year, Better Place today unveiled the company's first Battery Switch station in Europe at an event in Gladsaxe, just outside Copenhagen. The station, which showcased the company's Battery Switch technology, switching a Renault Fluence Z.E., is the first of 20 Battery Swit ... Continue reading
2012 Prius v (nee Toyota Prius) First Drive
Jun 28, 2011
Not a Toyota Prius Anymore, Just a Prius v By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The smart folks at Toyota have decided that they will make a separate breed of the popular Prius hybrid and add a family of other hybrid vehicles to that stable. Much like Lexus luxury division and Scion youth division the new P ... Continue reading
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Are Added to the FedEx Fuel Efficient Fleet
Jun 28, 2011
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world's largest express transportation company, continues its holistic fleet approach to fuel efficiency with significant expansion of its lower polluting, energy efficient vehicles. âDifferent vehicles are appropriate for different routesâ Within the next tw ... Continue reading
Study Shows Car Shoppers Don't Know Who Sells the Leaf and the Volt
Jun 28, 2011
While some consumers are curious about the unfamiliar technology behind the all-electric Nissan Leaf and plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt, others are curious about something far more fundamental: Who sells the car? Automotive News reports that an independent market research study has found that people shopping for the new ... Continue reading
ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel Begins Work
Jun 27, 2011
Jim Matthews of Corning and Jim Pauley of Schneider Electric Lead Panel as Co-chairs On June 20-21, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) gathered in Detroit to lay the groundwork for a strategic roadmap that will define the standards and conformance programs needed t ... Continue reading
2011 Vehicle Battery Summit - 14-15 November, in Shanghai
Jun 25, 2011
An explosion of recent research on Li-ion battery development, along with the growing international commitment to the market penetration of battery powered vehicles, has prompted development of the SAE International 2011 Vehicle Battery Summit, November 14-15, 2011 in Shanghai . Designed to integrate the most recent ba ... Continue reading
As A Matter Of Business, Is The EV Value Prop Viable, Or Nothing More Than A Nextgen Unicorn?
Jun 23, 2011
<b>By Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</b> <p> Wednesday the 22nd of June 2011 was a bad day for the green car business. That morning, Norwegian-owned Think Global AS, executed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding after first surrending its corporate assets to a court-assigned trustee in Oslo, who was subsequently ... Continue reading
Research and Markets Highlights Powertrain
Jun 23, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Powertrain - New Technologies & Strategies" report to their offering. This report comprehensively explores the emerging powertrain technology from the conventional, and changes in gasoline and diesel engines, to the new technologies of hybrids, EVs and fuel cells. ... Continue reading
Charge Your Car While Enjoying Whiskey Cake Restaurant's Fare
Jun 23, 2011
Since opening in late 2010, Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar has electrified customers and critics by serving innovative, regional food and drinks made with fresh, cleanly produced ingredients. Now, it's applying that service mantra to fuel its customers' clean transportation. On Wednesday, Whiskey Cake became the first full ... Continue reading
The Networked EV 2011: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles Conference October in San Francisco
Jun 22, 2011
Greentech Media, the industry-leader for news, market research and conferences in the green technology business-to-business market, announces The Networked EV 2011: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles on October 20, 2011 in San Francisco, CA at the PG&E Auditorium. The Networked EV 2011 will bring together the thought-le ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2011
GKN and EVO Electric form Joint Venture to manufacture electric motors and hybrid and electric drive systems London, England - EVO Electric, a pioneer in advanced electric drive solutions for the automotive sector, announces that it has formed a joint venture with GKN Driveline, part of GKN plc (LSE:GKN), to develop, m ... Continue reading
Israeli Better Place, Renault Sign Deal for EV In Australia
Jun 22, 2011
Better Place and Renault announced on Monday that the French car company will import its electric car with switchable battery â the Fluence Z.E. â into Australia, where the Israeli group will be providing the charging network and commercial infrastructure, Better Place announced in a statement. ... Continue reading
Renault Set To Electrify Australia
Jun 22, 2011
Renault Australia today announces it will introduce electric vehicles to Australia in 2012. ... Continue reading
Telling The Chevrolet Volt Story Wins SAE An Award
Jun 21, 2011
A digital magazine telling the inside story of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt's development, published by SAE International, has won the 2011 "Best of Internet" award at the 20th International Automotive Media Awards (IAMA). The IAMAs are an annual program to recognize and encourage excellence in all forms of automotive journ ... Continue reading
EV Range Anxiety? Turn off the Air, says the EPGAA
Jun 21, 2011
EPGAA, a glass industry association, says that Advanced Solar Control Glass can significantly reduce the need for air conditioning, extending EV range. The announcement was made in response to a prevalent theme heard while attending the Automotive News Green Car Conference, held in Detroit, Mich. on June 13 & 14, 2011. ... Continue reading
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