GM, Powermat to Put Added 'Charge' in Chevy Volt
Jan 6, 2011
General Motors and Powermat, a pioneer in wireless charging technology, announced a commercial agreement today that will eliminate the need for charging cords for personal electronic devices in many future Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac products beginning mid-2012. GM Ventures, the company's venture capital subsidi ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Electric Vehicle Testing In Japan
Jan 5, 2011
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its ongoing testing of its next-generation products including electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric scooters and electric carts in the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan. ... Continue reading
The Year It Was - A Look At The European Auto Industry in 2010
Dec 30, 2010
Pal Negyesi European Editor Budapest Bureau The Auto Channel Happy New Year to all of our readers around the world, in 2011 we are all looking forward to exciting automotive news and events here in Europeâ¦and we will be there to keep you informed. Looking back at 2010, this was the year when: - An electric car was ... Continue reading
U.S. Projected to Reduce Gasoline Use Levels Just 20% in 20 Years, WTF?
Dec 30, 2010
Washington DC December 21, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that after seven decades of mostly uninterrupted growth, U.S. gasoline demand is at the start of a long-term decline. By 2030, Americans will burn at least 20 percent less gasoline than today, experts say, even as millions of more cars clog the roads. The D ... Continue reading
2011 Will Be a Test of Electric Vehicles' Commercial Viability, Says Pike Research
Dec 28, 2010
BOULDER, Colo.--Electric vehicle (EV) market introductions will get into high gear in 2011, accompanied by the widespread arrival of charging station networks. During the course of this momentous year for the automotive industry, many consumers will form their early impressions of the EV driving experience. According t ... Continue reading
2011 Chevy Volt Builds on Earlier GM Electrification Efforts
Dec 24, 2010
WARREN, Mich., Dec. 23, 2010 WARREN, Mich., Dec. 23, 2010 -- The Chevrolet Volts now being delivered to enthusiastic retail customers would not have been possible without the lessons learned from previous General Motors electrification efforts. Many of the technologies resulting from the development of the ground-break ... Continue reading
Toyota to Reveal Prius Family of Vehicles at Detroit's North American International Auto Show
Dec 23, 2010
premiere of the Prius family of vehicles at a press conference at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in vehicle (PHV), the first all-new addition to the Prius Family will debut along with a Prius concept vehicle. The press confere ... Continue reading
Peugeot's EX1 Electric Car Breaks More Records in China
Dec 23, 2010
Peugeot's all electric EX1 Concept car has already set several records in France in September and now has continued its record breaking streak by setting more records in China. The Chinese city of Chengdu was the location for the car to break its own previous records set back in September at Montlhery, France. ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Signs 10-Year Extension with Zotye as Exclusive US Agency for New All-Electric SUV
Dec 22, 2010
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (Pink Sheets:GACR) announces signing a 10-year extension to their Exclusive Sole Agency Agreement with China-based Zotye. The detailed agreement includes a joint venture target in 2012 whereas Zotye and Green Auto anticipate opening a plant in the States for final assembly o ... Continue reading
Advanced Biofuels Would Receive Critical Support from Proposed Legislation, BIO Says
Dec 22, 2010
advanced biofuel producers secure financing for construction of first-of-a-kind projects. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanked Reps. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) and Mike Castle (R-Del.) for introducing the ââ¬ÅOil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2010,ââ¬??? which will help th ... Continue reading
Hyundai Completes Development Of Tucson ix Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle
Dec 22, 2010
SEOUL, Korea--Hyundai Motor Company has completed development of its next- generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle -- the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle -- and will begin testing next year with an eye toward 2015 mass production. Hyundai's third-generation FCEV is equipped with a 100-kilowatt fuel cell system and t ... Continue reading
The Jaguar C-X75 Comes Home - 4 GREAT VIDEOS
Dec 17, 2010
The show-stopping Jaguar C-X75 concept is now on display at the Jaguar Boutique in the Berkeley Hotel, London, where it will be available to view in the metal until New Years Eve. ... Continue reading
THINK Delivers Its First U.S.-Built Electric Cars
Dec 17, 2010
THINK, the world's leading dedicated electric vehicle maker, has delivered its first U.S.-built cars to the State of Indiana for use in its government fleet. The 15 vehicles, which were shipped from THINK's manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Ind., will be the first electric passenger vehicles with American-made, Lith ... Continue reading
Rick Hendrick Buys First Volt Offered for Public Sale for $225,000
Dec 17, 2010
DETROIT, Dec. 16, 2010 DETROIT, Dec. 16, 2010 -- Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group, has purchased the first Chevrolet Volt offered for sale. Proceeds will benefit science, math, engineering, and technology education initiatives through the Detroit Public Schools Foun ... Continue reading
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