Mitsubishi i-MiEV Goes On Sale in 15 European Countries
Jan 18, 2011
Tokyo, Jan 16, 2011; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that sale of the European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle is to commence in 15 European countries(1). As a reminder, MMC began production of the i-MiEVs for Europe from October of last year. Three months after starting shipment, about 2,500 ... Continue reading
EV Cup, First Electric Vehicle Circuit Race Series, To Launch Summer 2011
Jan 17, 2011
LONDON, January 13, 2011: The EV Cup, the world's first circuit race series exclusively featuring zero-emission electric vehicles, unveiled plans today for the launch of its inaugural 2011 season and announced a newly-formed partnership with CAA Sports, a division of Creative Artists Agency. CAA is the world's leading ... Continue reading
BYD's Chairman Receives Equivalent of China's Peace Prize
Jan 14, 2011
CANTON, China--Today, in Chinaââ¬â¢s largest province, BYD Chairman Chuanfu Wang received the equivalent of Chinaââ¬â¢s Peace Prize for his significant contributions in the area of economic and environmental recovery in China. Mr. Wang Yang, Communist Party Secretary for the Provincial Committee, ... Continue reading
Volvo Unveils a Crash-Tested C30 at Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 14, 2011
Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision DETROIT - January 14, 2011: At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way. On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has undergone a fron ... Continue reading
BYD Announces Green Vision at 2011 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 13, 2011
BYD Co., Ltd (BYD) revealed their "Three Green Dreams" Strategy at the 2011 North America International Auto Show. In showcasing their "Green City Solutions", their green electric vehicle series, and a portfolio of eco-friendly products including: solar panels, home energy storage units and energy-saving LED Lighting, ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Technologies Featured on 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year
Jan 13, 2011
Federal-Mogul Corporation , a global leading supplier of automotive technologies, today announced that it is supplying various components for the 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year, revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Federal-Mogul innovations on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt electri ... Continue reading
All-Electric Sikorsky Firefly: Setting the Curve
Jan 13, 2011
<b>By Dale Smith - Rotor And Wing</b> Progress continues on Sikorskyâs Project Firefly. While the manufacturer has not released a timetable for the test program, the modified Schweizer S-300C is nearing its first flight, according to reports. Project Firefly was unveiled at this yearâs Oshkosh AirVenture. But ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 125 years of the Automobile at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2011
"The love of invention never dies" - from the Benz Patent-Motorwagen to the reinvention of the automobile It was on January 29, 1886 that Carl Benz filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car. That day has since come to be considered the official birthday of the automobile, which celebrat ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Approved for Australian Roads
Jan 11, 2011
SYDNEY--The Tesla Roadster, the worldââ¬â¢s only electric supercar, is officially hitting the streets in Australia. Tesla Motors, its California-based maker, announced that the Roadster is now approved for Australian roads and available for purchase. The hand-built, carbon fiber Roadster is the only car that ... Continue reading
IBM Study: Electric Cars Stir Interest But Face Obstacles
Jan 11, 2011
ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2011 ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2011 -- Many automobile industry executives believe that sales of traditional vehicles will peak before 2020 and are looking to electric-only vehicles (EVs) as one of the next hot products, but they will first have to address stringent consumer requirements about EV pe ... Continue reading
2011 Detroit Auto Show - Crash-tested C30 Electric On Display
Jan 11, 2011
Crash-tested C30 Electric on display - Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way.On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has underg ... Continue reading
Teslas Groundbreaking Vehicle Engineering on Display in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2011
Detroit, January 10, 2010 -- Tesla Motors has unveiled the most detailed look yet at the Model S, showcasing Teslas revolutionary approach to vehicle engineering. The Model S, engineered from the ground up as an EV, is meticulously designed for superior aerodynamics, stability and handling, crash safety, performance ... Continue reading
Ener1 Achieves Milestone with Volvo's C30 Electric Vehicle
Jan 11, 2011
Ener1, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage systems for transportation, utility grid and industrial electronics applications, today achieved another significant advance in its growing relationship with Volvo Cars. Â During the North American International Auto Show here, Volvo President and CEO ... Continue reading
Toyota Reveals Prius Family of Vehicles at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 10, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the Prius family of vehicles today at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.  In addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV), the new Prius v midsize hybrid-electric vehicle and the Prius c Concept vehicle joined the icon ... Continue reading
Ford to Add 7,000 U.S. Workers in Next Two Years; Expands Commitment to American Manufacturing
Jan 10, 2011
Ford will add more than 7,000 new hourly and salaried jobs between this year and next in the United States As part of this job growth, Ford will begin recruiting engineers specializing in electrification at the 2011 North American International Auto Show on Wednesday and Thursday Ford Motor Company today announced it w ... Continue reading
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