2011 Geneva Motor Show: Rolls-Royce Phantom 102EX Experimental Electric Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 1, 2011
GENEVA - March 1, 2011: "Today, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars begins an exploration into alternative drive-trains, seeking clarity on which technology may be suitable to drive Rolls-Royce motor cars of the future. The alternative drive-train we choose must deliver an authentic Rolls-Royce experience. It must be a technology t ... Continue reading
Tesla's Groundbreaking Vehicle Engineering on Display in Geneva
Mar 1, 2011
GENEVA--Tesla Motors introduces its excellence in vehicle engineering at the Geneva Auto Show with a detailed look at Model S. Engineered from the ground up as an EV, Model S is meticulously designed for superior aerodynamics, stability and handling, crash safety, performance and range. The expanded view of Model S on ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2011
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced that Posty Cards has installed the first publicly available ChargePointî networked charging station in the Kansas City Metropolitan area at its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations can earn a company LEED ... Continue reading
BMW Plans To Sell At Least 30,000 Units A Year Of Its i3
Feb 27, 2011
According to Harald Hamprecht writing for Automotive News, BMW AG aims to sell at least 30,000 units of its i3 electric vehicle a year beginning in 2014. "We are targeting volume production for the i3," said Ian Robertson, BMWâs global sales and marketing boss. Robertson said sales volume for the i3 could be "comp ... Continue reading
Daimler, Renault Extend Electric Cars Deal
Feb 27, 2011
According to Reuters, Renault and Daimler have reached a new deal under which the Reanult will develop electric motors for the Smart and Twingo brands, while Daimler will supply batteries, a German paper reported. "By doing this we will immediately be able to boost sales," Daimler's head of research and development Tho ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2011
AUSTIN, Texas--Excessive electricity prices under electric deregulation have cost Texans an additional $15.5 billion, according to a comprehensive new report on the deregulated market. âThis report shows that itââ¬â¢s time to fix deregulationâ Judged in terms of increases in average electricity pri ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Announces 2011 Annual Stockholder Meeting
Feb 25, 2011
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Tesla Motors, Inc. announced today that its 2011 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 9:00am Pacific time, at TechMart in Santa Clara, California. What: à à à Tesla Motors 2011 Annual Stockholder Meeting When: June 1, 2011 Time: 9:00am ââ¬â 10 ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles to Take Center Stage at IEEE-USA Workshop in Austin
Feb 25, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2011 WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf will be featured attractions at the IEEE-USA Electric Vehicles & Personal Transportation Workshop on Friday 4 March at the Renaissance Austin (Texas) Hotel. The event will explore the challe ... Continue reading
ANSI Electric Vehicles Workshop to Feature Report on European Electro-Mobility
Feb 23, 2011
PR Newswire NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2011 ISO and IEC Enter into Memorandum of Understanding on Automotive Electrotechnics NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What standards will Europe employ to facilitate the rollout of electric vehicles? That question will be tackled head on at the ANSI Workshop: Standards ... Continue reading
Euro NCAP Now Testing Plug-in Electric Vehicles - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 23, 2011
Euro NCAP now testing plug-in electric vehicles Euro NCAP today publishes the results of seven new vehicles, including its first test of a fully electric car, marking the start of a series of EV tests in 2011. Euro NCAP is announcing the outcome of its first assessment of an electric plug-in vehicle, the Mitsubishi i-M ... Continue reading
Feb 23, 2011
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte today became the first urban hotel in the Southeast to offer a permanently-installed Level II charging station for use by guests driving electric vehicles. The new multi-power station is located in the front drive of the LEEDî Gold-certified property, and supports the ... Continue reading
New Ford Electrified Vehicle Facebook Page Engages Fans
Feb 23, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 -- Ford has developed a Facebook page dedicated to educating consumers about the differences in electrified vehicle technologies and providing the latest information about the five electrified vehicles the company will introduce (www.facebook.com ... Continue reading
Local Governments Get Ready for an Electric Vehicle Future With EV 101 Workshop in Riverside
Feb 23, 2011
PR Newswire RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2011 RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2011 -- With consumer interest in new electric vehicles running high, local governments are gearing up to prepare their communities for the new generation of zero-emission vehicles. To help local governments and other organizations plan for electr ... Continue reading
SAE International's New Vehicle Electrification Website Scoring Big With Industry
Feb 23, 2011
PR Newswire WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 22, 2011 WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Strong initial response to SAE International's new Vehicle Electrification website (http://ev.sae.org/ ) is proving the time was right to launch the industry's most complete source of engineering information related to ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Report on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure with 2012 Forecasts
Feb 22, 2011
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e05c62/electric_vehicle_c) has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure" report to their offering. This report covers the full picture of how electric vehicles by land, water and air will be externally charged. They ... Continue reading
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