GE Demonstrates Electric Bus of the Future
Dec 2, 2010
NISKAYUNA, N.Y.--The hybrid systems research team at GE Global Research, the companyââ¬â¢s central technology development arm, announced a significant breakthrough that could help accelerate the electrification of bus fleets, delivery trucks and other larger, heavy-duty vehicle fleets. âWeââ¬â ... Continue reading
Australia's First Ever Electric Vehicle Fast Charger to be Installed at Mitsubishi
Dec 2, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) will unveil Australia's first ever fast charge electric vehicle recharging station later this month in Adelaide to service Mitsubishi's innovative electric i-MiEV. ... Continue reading
Pole Position for Peugeot iOn as Electric Car Orders Build
Dec 1, 2010
Pioneering UK firms are switching on to the benefits of electric vehicles and turning to Peugeot's all-electric iOn. ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2010
Chevrolet Volt available for retail sale will be offered at public auction with the proceeds benefiting math and sciences education in the Detroit Public Schools. "Every aspect of the Volt ââ¬â from its aerodynamic shape to its battery chemistry ââ¬â is a testament to the importance of math and ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2010
only seven percent of car shoppers say they are likely to consider an electric vehicle for their next new-vehicle purchase or lease. For the majority of survey respondents, the primary concerns about electric vehicles included the drivable range on a single charge (87 percent) and availability of charging stations (84 ... Continue reading
Nissan Land Glider Zero Emission Concept Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 30, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - November 30, 2010: One of the amazing concept cars introduced at last year's Tokyo Motor Show was the Nissan Land Glider, a sleek single-occupant vehicle. Nissan's planning and design team were given a challenge: to explore new forms of zero emission mobility that redefined existing segments. The result ... Continue reading
Northern Lights Energy Commits to Purchase 1,000 AMP Electric Vehicles
Nov 29, 2010
AMP Holding Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMPD), a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Northern Lights Energy (NLE) to introduce all-electric SUVs to Iceland as part of its national electric vehicle (EV) project. Under terms of the lett ... Continue reading
Energy Vision Presents Energy Vision Awards at Its Fourth Anniversary Celebration
Nov 26, 2010
NEW YORK--Energy Vision, a national non-profit organization that promotes the benefits of clean, renewable petroleum-free transportation fuels, presented its 2010 Energy Vision Leadership Awards to Andrew J. Littlefair, President and CEO of Clean Energy , and to Smithtown, New Yorkââ¬â¢s Environmental Direct ... Continue reading
Wheego Electric Cars Give LiFe to a new Electric Car - VIDEO STORY
Nov 24, 2010
LOS ANGELES - November 24, 2010: Wheego CEO Mike McQuary presented the new Wheego LiFe at a Los Angeles Auto Show press conference last Thursday and The Auto Channel - along with Steve Ford, the Cat Guy - were on hand to talk with Mike about his company and it's new electric vehicle. The full-speed Wheego LiFe travels ... Continue reading
CODA and Essex Credit Corporation Team-Up to Finance CODA Electric Vehicles
Nov 24, 2010
CODA Automotive, a California-based electric car and battery company, and Essex Credit Corporation, a subsidiary of Bank of the West, have reached a preliminary agreement to provide financing for customers of the 2011 CODAâ⢠Sedan. (Logo: à http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100830/LA56525LOGO-b) "CODA' ... Continue reading
6,348 Get Behind Wheel During Chevrolet Volt Unplugged Tour
Nov 24, 2010
Chevrolet Volt Unplugged Tour, 6,348 consumers climbed in and took the electric vehicle with extended-range capability for a spin. In shopping mall parking lots, on corporate campuses and on city streets, praise for the driving experience was nearly unanimous. ... Continue reading
Nov 23, 2010
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: RZTI), an energy technology company, announced today that it has finalized a transaction with a group of private investors lead by California investor Carl E. Berg to form a new electric automotive company focused initially on trucks and SUVs for fleet customers. âWe h ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Reviews the Jaguar C-X75 Concept - 4 VIDEOS
Nov 22, 2010
LOS ANGELES - November 21, 2010: No spotlights. No evocative music. No video walls playing carefully crafted videos. Unlike its world premiere on the stage at the Paris Motor Show, the first time Jaguarâs celebratory (75 years of heritage) and celebrated (the media and public reaction has been stupendous) C-X75 se ... Continue reading
Toyota Advances ECO-CAR Development With Electric Vehicle, Hybrids and New Battery Technology
Nov 22, 2010
Toyota is to undertake European road trials of an electric-powered version of its iQ city car from next year. It announced the study this week in a progress report on its product and technology strategies to use electricity and alternative power sources to develop low carbon vehicles that are less dependant on fossil f ... Continue reading
Rants, Raves and Kudos in This Month's Letter from Europe
Nov 21, 2010
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief THe Auto Channel Had an interesting experience the other day. Our adorable neighbor wanted to buy a new car. So we got into his 1956 Bentley to see what Marin Countyâs finest dealers had to offer. It was illuminating. The first thing that struck me was that none of them offer ... Continue reading
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