Tesla Roadster Owner in Germany Logs 65,000 km in One Year
Nov 11, 2010
Tesla Roadster (http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/one-year-one-roadster-40000-miles)in one year, earning him distinction as one of the highest mileage Tesla owners in Europe. The stock broker drives his Electric Blue car almost every day, and he charges it nightly with conventional plugs in his garage. In addition to usi ... Continue reading
Toyota to Debut RAV4 Electric Vehicle at Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 10, 2010
Toyota RAV4 EV during the Los Angeles Auto Show media days, on November 17 at 2:50 PM at the Toyota booth in South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Jim Lentz, president and chief operating officer, TMS, will speak at the news conference. Greg Bernas, chief engineer, Toyota Technical Center, and Shigeki Terash ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2010
TOKYO, Nov. 8, 2010 TOKYO, Nov. 8, 2010 -- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will host the world premiere of the North American version of its i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from Wednesday, November 17 to Sunday November 28 (open to ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Reports Third Quarter 2010 Results
Nov 10, 2010
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Tesla Motors, Inc. today yesterday its preliminary unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. Revenues for the third quarter of 2010 were $31.2 million, a 10% increase from the $28.4 million reported in the prior quarter. Gross margin improved to 30%, up from 22% for the pr ... Continue reading
Micro-Hybrids Drive Growth for Energy Storage
Nov 9, 2010
BOSTON--While makers of grid-connected electric vehicles would be happy with annual sales of tens of thousands of units, micro-hybrid vehicle sales will top three million units this year and rise to 34 million units by mid-decade. This growth spells enormous opportunity for the energy storage technologies that support ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2010
DETROIT - November 8, 2010: This November the Chevrolet Volt will hit both dealership showrooms and classrooms around the country. Once thought of as a science project, the electric car is being used to teach the next generation about the future of transportation, electricity and alternative fuels. The brains behind th ... Continue reading
Nissan's New Electric Leaf Leads New York City Marathon
Nov 8, 2010
By Marty Bernstein Millenniums ago when historians say Pheidippides ran 26+ miles from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce the Persians had been defeated in an epic battle, would be the precursor of a business model marathon metaphor to be the winner of the alternate fuels automobile race. Who knew? But S ... Continue reading
SB LiMotive to Provide Lithium-ion Battery Packs for Fiat 500EV
Nov 8, 2010
Fiat 500EV, which will be launched in the U.S. market in 2012. The Fiat 500EV, which demonstrates the benefits of the Chrysler and Fiat alliance, will be an environmentally friendly, clean, and quiet vehicle for the U.S. subcompact passenger car market. The Fiat 500EV powertrain is comprised of three main systems: high ... Continue reading
Visteon Debuts Its Compact Electric Air Conditioning Compressor for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Nov 8, 2010
new lightweight electric compressor from Visteon Corporation (OTC: VSTO) contributes to the "green" profile of the recently launched BMW ActiveHybrid 7, part of the BMW 7 Series. By utilizing its global expertise with compressors and electronics, Visteon designed an integrated solution that meets the demands of hybrid ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2010 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2010 -- CODA Holdings, a leading developer of Lithium-ion advanced battery systems and all-electric vehicles, today announced the resignation by mutual consent of Kevin Czinger as Chief Executive Officer, the designation of Steven "Mac" Heller as Interim ... Continue reading
ZAP and Remy Electric Motors Sign Strategic Development and Supply Agreement - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 5, 2010
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 4, 2010 SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 4, 2010 -- Remy Electric Motors, LLC, has been named the new electric motor supplier to ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP). Today ZAP Founder Gary Starr and Remy Electric Motors General Manager Kevin Quinn told an audience of exhibitors and participants at this year's Wor ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Partners with World Wildlife Fund to Reduce CO2-emissions - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 4, 2010
STOCKHOLM - November 4, 2010: The Volvo Group will be the world's first vehicle manufacturer to join the World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) Climate Savers Program. As a WWF partner, the Volvo Group's truck companies undertake to reduce the CO2-emissions from vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million ton ... Continue reading
Nov 4, 2010
AUBURN, Calif.--ClipperCreek, Inc. is urging those interested in residential or public Charging Infrastructure to move now to take advantage of the 50% federal tax credit. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 temporarily increased the credit for alternative fuel refueling property for property placed ... Continue reading
Meijer to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Area Stores
Nov 4, 2010
electric vehicle charging stations at several of its Michigan stores, the announcement was made today by Julie Croll, senior vice president of properties and real estate for the retailer. "This is a very exciting step for Meijer as we continue to look for ways to expand our sustainability initiatives," said Croll. "The ... Continue reading
Panasonic Invests $30 Million in Tesla: Companies Strengthen Collaborative Relationship
Nov 4, 2010
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Panasonic Corporation and Tesla Motors today announced that Panasonic has invested $30 million in Tesla. The investment was made through the purchase of Tesla common stock in a private placement at a price of $21.15 per share. The investment builds upon a multi-year collaboration of the two companies ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
