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Electric Vehicle Sales in Asia Pacific to Total 1.4 Million by 2015, Forecasts Pike Research

Electric Vehicle Sales in Asia Pacific to Total 1.4 Million by 2015, Forecasts Pike Research

BOULDER, Colo.--In the Asia Pacific region, there are various national-level initiatives and programs to promote the awareness of electric vehicles (EVs). These programs include the establishment of aggressive goals, subsidies for EV purchasers, research and development support and demonstration projects, tax incentive ... Continue reading

Eltek Valere EV Powercharger 3000 Chosen by Leading German Auto Manufacturer for New Line of Electric Vehicles

Eltek Valere EV Powercharger 3000 Chosen by Leading German Auto Manufacturer for New Line of Electric Vehicles

DRAMMEN, Norway--Eltek Valere, the industry’s leader in green, high-efficiency power technology, today announced it has been awarded a contract from a leading German automobile manufacturer to provide its EV Powercharger™ 3000 high-efficiency battery charger for a high volume concept line of ... Continue reading

Valence Technology-Powered eVito Taxi Takes Home a Win in the United Kingdom's RAC Future Car Challenge

Valence Technology-Powered eVito Taxi Takes Home a Win in the United Kingdom's RAC Future Car Challenge

AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology, Inc. , a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced energy storage solutions, announced today that the Mercedes Electric Vito (eVito) Taxi – a seven-seat electric vehicle powered by Valence batteries – was awarded Most Economic & Environment Friendly Mul ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Under-the-hood Automotive Electronic Systems - 2011 Edition

Research and Markets: Under-the-hood Automotive Electronic Systems - 2011 Edition

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a0bd86/underthehood_aut) has announced the addition of the "Under-the-hood Automotive Electronic Systems - 2011 Edition" report to their offering. “Under-the-hood Automotive Electronic Systems - 2011 Edition” Global and regional trends f ... Continue reading

2010 LA Auto Show - Still Big Oils' Best Friend

2010 LA Auto Show - Still Big Oils' Best Friend

By Bob Gordon Co-publisher Los Angeles November 17, 2010; In what the official press release from the LA Auto Show is being touted as the “historic arrival” of the modern electric car, this year’s edition of the LA Auto Show seems to be just continuing the status-quo big oil loves and profits from. Sprin ... Continue reading

2010 LA Auto Show: Jaguar C-X75 Makes Its North American Show Debut - COMPLETE VIDEO

2010 LA Auto Show: Jaguar C-X75 Makes Its North American Show Debut - COMPLETE VIDEO

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2010 -- Jaguar's stunning range-extended electric supercar concept – the C-X75 - makes its North American Debut at this year's 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Also on display at the Jaguar stand are the 2011 XJ, XK and XF. This 2011 Model Year lineup will be o ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Volt Named 2011 Green Car of the Year at LA Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

Chevrolet Volt Named 2011 Green Car of the Year at LA Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO

LOS ANGELES - November 18, 2010: The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability today was named Green Car Journal’s Green Car of the Year. The Volt is the first electric vehicle to win the award. "This has been a long time coming," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and ... Continue reading

ZAP Provides Update on Jonway Automobile Acquisition

ZAP Provides Update on Jonway Automobile Acquisition

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) completed its initial down payment of US$10 million towards the 51% acquisition of Jonway Automobile. Jonway Automobile plans to complete an audit of its financial statements by December 31, 2010 and thereafter, ZAP intends to finalize the acquisition with ... Continue reading

Walgreens and NRG Energy Work to Bring First Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Infrastructure to Houston

Walgreens and NRG Energy Work to Bring First Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Infrastructure to Houston

DEERFIELD, Ill.--Walgreens is participating in the nation’s first privately funded and comprehensive electric vehicle support solution in Houston, where NRG Energy will install high-powered rapid charging stations for electric vehicles at 18 initial Walgreens locations. Walgreens is the largest retailer ... Continue reading

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Mitsubishi Unveils North American Version of New 'i' Electric Vehicle - COMPLETE VIDEO

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Mitsubishi Unveils North American Version of New 'i' Electric Vehicle - COMPLETE VIDEO

PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Building on the company's more than 35 years of involvement in advanced electric vehicle development, Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled its first all-electric production vehicle bound for the North American market. Based on the very popular gasoline-powe ... Continue reading

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Kia Motors Shares a Vision for the Future of Urban Electric Transportation - VIDEO ENHANCED

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Kia Motors Shares a Vision for the Future of Urban Electric Transportation - VIDEO ENHANCED

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2010 IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2010 -- Making its North American debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show alongside Kia Motors' first-ever hybrid for the U.S. – the 2011 Optima Hybrid (arriving early next year) – the all-electric Kia POP concept vehicle provides a gl ... Continue reading

2010 LA AUTO SHOW - Electric Concepts Generate Plenty of Buzz

2010 LA AUTO SHOW - Electric Concepts Generate Plenty of Buzz

Washington DC November 18, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Detroit News reports that the L.A. Auto Show bills itself as the green stop on the circuit, and that theme continues with at least six electric vehicles vying for attention this year. But environmentally friendly cars are not overpowering the show ... Continue reading

2010 LA Auto Show Is Getting Back to Business

2010 LA Auto Show Is Getting Back to Business

SEE ALSO: 2010 LA Auto Show-Press Pass Coverage By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel Some twenty years ago, I first visited the LA Auto Show and came back every year. Way back then, the show was very laid back and the show in Detroit was the exhibition to go to. Indeed, Detroit start ... Continue reading

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Toyota Debuts 100-Mile Range, RAV4 EV Demonstration Vehicle

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Toyota Debuts 100-Mile Range, RAV4 EV Demonstration Vehicle

PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) debuted today the second-generation Toyota RAV4 EV at a news conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Â A total of 35 vehicles will be built for a demonstration and evaluation program through 2011, aiming ... Continue reading

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Kia Motors Unveils First-Ever Hybrid for U.S. Market - COMPLETE VIDEO

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Kia Motors Unveils First-Ever Hybrid for U.S. Market - COMPLETE VIDEO

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 -- As the latest model in Kia's design-led transformation, the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan lineup expanded today with Kia Motors America's (KMA) introduction of the all-new Optima Hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Â With a stunning design, roomy interior, ... Continue reading

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