Dec 16, 2010
TROY, Mich., Dec. 16, 2010 TROY, Mich., Dec. 16, 2010 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today released its initial press conference schedule for the 2011 world-premier event to be held at Detroit's Cobo Center Jan. 10-23. The 2011 NAIAS will feature press events by more than 15 manufacturers as more ... Continue reading
Honda Launched Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program
Dec 16, 2010
Honda launched an Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program today with Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO, Tetsuo Iwamura, conducting the first public test drive of a Fit EV prototype and an Accord Sedan test vehicle outfitted with a new two-motor plug-in hybrid system. The ci ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2010
LEAD Customer Program concludes after surpassing sales target to marquee customers in government, utilities, couriers and commercial fleets in the U.S. and Canada Ninth LEAD customer is a Washington D.C. based governmental organization Tenth LEAD customer places record order of 30 units LEAD program attracted nearly 15 ... Continue reading
Fisker Automotive and China Grand Automotive Group to Bring Premium Electric Vehicles to China
Dec 16, 2010
LONDON & SHANGHAI--Fisker Automotive, the California manufacturer of premium electric vehicles with extended range, has partnered with the China Grand Automotive Group, the number one passenger car trader in China, to have its vehicles distributed, marketed and serviced in the region. âWe are extremely proud to be ... Continue reading
Green Automotive CEO Discusses the Zotye All-Electric SUV Compared to a Traditional SUV
Dec 16, 2010
DALLAS--Green Automotive Company Corporation (Pink Sheets:GACR) announces CEO Dan Elliott's recent radio interview for the Tampa and Little Rock markets will be aired Thursday, December 16. Elliott compares the new Zotye all-electric SUV with traditional gas-guzzling SUVs and explains how any driver can easily charge u ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Delivers First Customer Zero-Emission F-CELL Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 15, 2010
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2010 -- The first new Mercedes-Benz F-CELL hydrogen-powered B-Class vehicles are now available to California residents, making emission-free driving a reality. Mr. Vance Van Petten took the keys to the very first Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL vehicle available to U.S. cus ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Charity Auction Closed at $225,000
Dec 14, 2010
The online auction for the Chevrolet Volt closed at 6 p.m. today at $225,000. Chevrolet will announce the auction winner, and present the auction proceeds to the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, after verifying the final bid. The vehicle offered in the charity auction was the first Chevrolet Volt available for sale, ... Continue reading
Dec 14, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and the government of Thailand announced today that they agreed to start joint study for fleet testing of electric vehicles (EV). ... Continue reading
CARB Approves THINK City Zero-emission Vehicle
Dec 14, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 13, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 13, 2010 -- The California Air Resources Board has approved the THINK City as a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV). Â The approval paves the way for THINK to sell the all-electric THINK City in California, 12 other states and the District of Columbia that have adopted Cal ... Continue reading
Nissan Delivers Southern California's First 100% Electric Nissan LEAF to San Diego Consumer
Dec 14, 2010
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13, 2010 SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13, 2010 -- On the heels of the world's first Nissan LEAF delivery, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) is bringing sustainable mobility to Southern California with the region's first delivery of the all-electric Nissan LEAF. Thomas Franklin, a patent attorney with a specialization ... Continue reading
Uncommon Alliance to Accelerate Plug-in Cars in California
Dec 13, 2010
With plug-in cars arriving in showrooms this month, a new plan outlines steps to be ready for up to 1 million plug-in hybrid and battery-powered cars by 2020. The report was unveiled at Universal Studios Hollywood where Back to the Future's electric car was first introduced 25 years ago. "It's a bright, clean new world ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volts Begin Shipping to Dealerships
Dec 13, 2010
The first Chevrolet Volts left the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant on Monday destined for initial retail launch markets. Customers in California, Texas, Washington D.C. and New York could receive the world's first-and-only electric vehicle with extended-range capability in the next few days. These are the first of an ... Continue reading
China's BYD Looks to Charge its U.S. Business
Dec 13, 2010
Washington DC December 13, 2010; Chinese battery and car maker BYD Co. plans to start test-marketing an all-electric battery car in the U.S. next year, after almost a year's delay, and is in talks with officials in Los Angeles to supply e-buses that could eventually lead to a manufacturing plant in the city. The Wall S ... Continue reading
Citroën C-ZERO Becomes the First All-Electric Production Car to Use Eurotunnel
Dec 13, 2010
Citroën's C-ZERO, the Company's new battery-powered city car, braved snow and sub-zero temperatures earlier this month to become the very first all-electric production vehicle to use the Eurotunnel's shuttle service. ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2010
SEE ALSO: New Car Buyers Guide WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2010;- This holiday season, it's never been easier to put a fuel-efficient auto on your shopping list. New government data released recently shows that automakers are offering more models that run on alternative fuels and use less gasoline. "The good news for consumer ... Continue reading
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