Apr 27, 2011
Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf earn the highest safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the first-ever U.S. crash test evaluations of plug-in electric cars. The milestone demonstrates that automakers are using the same safety engineering in new electric cars as they do in gasoline-powered vehi ... Continue reading
BMW i Brand A $100 Million Venture
Apr 26, 2011
German automaker BMW recently announced the formation of BMW i Ventures, a capital company that aims to develop individual mobility solutions for the world's biggest cities. With an investment fund of up to $100 million, the new venture will exist alongside BMW's recently announced BMW i secondary brand, which is the n ... Continue reading
Epyon Starts Deliveries for Lyse's EV Fast-Charging Network in Norway
Apr 26, 2011
RIJSWIJK, The Netherlands, April 26, 2011 -- - Leading Utility to Build Norwegian Infrastructure of Commercial Charging Stations Epyon BV, the leading European supplier of intelligent charging solutions for electric vehicles, today announced that it started delivering multiple EV fast-charging systems to Lyse Energi in ... Continue reading
Most U.S. Consumers Want to Buy an Electric Vehicle
Apr 26, 2011
BOULDER, Colo., April 26, 2011 BOULDER, Colo., April 26, 2011 -- Plug-in electric vehicles may just be entering the market, but most U.S. consumers are ready to buy them. E Source recently analyzed data from the Nielsen Energy Survey and found that 85 percent of U.S. consumers say they would purchase a battery-driven c ... Continue reading
Polaris to Acquire Chrysler's GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) Subsidiary
Apr 26, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced an agreement to acquire Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly owned Fargo, N.D. based subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC and manufacturer of premium electric-powered vehicles. GEM is the recognized leader within the low-speed vehicle market, with a well-respect ... Continue reading
2011 Nissan LEAF Earns Top Safety Pick From IIHS - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 26, 2011
IIHS awarded the 2011 Nissan LEAF a "Top Safety Pick" rating. The rating is given to vehicles that achieve the Institute's highest rating of Good in front, rear and side impact protection as well as being equipped with electronic stability control and earn a good rating in roof strength. The Nissan LEAF joins the Nissa ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Volt Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 26, 2011
2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, achieving "good" scores in four types of crash tests and offering crash-avoiding electronic stability control. The IIHS tests vehicles to determine how well they protect occupa ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2011
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies, the leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, today announced new advancements to the ChargePointî Network--the industryââ¬â¢s first charging station reservation system designed for EV drivers. The ChargePoint Network now makes available the eas ... Continue reading
Find Greenest Vehicles Here On The Auto Channel
Apr 25, 2011
Search and find the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicles HERE Search and find your perfect automotive match - HERE Search and find Car and Truck Reviews 1993-2012 - HERE The Green Vehicle Guide will help you find the most fuel-efficient vehicle for your needs. Select the state where you plan to use the vehicle or ... Continue reading
CARZ FOR GIRLZ: Understanding Alternative Fuels & Carbon Footprints
Apr 25, 2011
By Ilsye Gordon & Friends What's all this talk about hydrogen fuel cell? And E85 â is that short for some kind of new texting phrase? Don't feel out of the green loop if you don't understand new vehicle tech lingo. Changes are happening so fast on the transportation front, it's easy to mistake your dioxides from y ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls-Saft to Supply Advanced Batteries to the Beijing Electric Vehicle Company
Apr 24, 2011
SHANGHAI, April 19, 2011 SHANGHAI, April 19, 2011 -- Johnson Controls-Saft, a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles, will supply the complete battery system for two electric vehicles which will be launched by the Beijing Electric Vehicle Comp ... Continue reading
Suzuki Reveals Kizashi EcoCharge Concept at 2011 New York International Auto Show
Apr 24, 2011
NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gas-electric concept variant of its Kizashi sedan at the company's 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) press conference this evening. With the moniker Kizashi EcoCharge Concept, this innovative and eye-cat ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2011
HONOLULU, April 22, 2011 HONOLULU, April 22, 2011 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has selected Hawaii to be the first state to receive the North American version of the company's groundbreaking 100% electric-powered Mitsubishi i production vehicle beginning in November of this year. With a Manufacturer' ... Continue reading
Wheego Delivers first LiFe Full-Speed Electric Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 22, 2011
ATLANTA, GA (April 22, 2011) - Coinciding with Earth Day, WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, a U.S. manufacturer of all-electric cars, today delivered the first Wheego LiFe, a highway-speed 100% electric car. "We are very proud of this car and the American spirit that it represents," said Mike McQuary, CEO of Wheego Electric Cars. ... Continue reading
Navistar Solidifies Its Environmental Leadership Commitment on Earth Day 2011
Apr 22, 2011
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--On Earth Day, Navistar is marking that it is seeing a growing demand for sustainable technology across its business divisions. Navistar founded its environmental platform on the total vehicle concept, which focuses on components meeting a high level of internal standards from the beginning of their d ... Continue reading
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