Nissan Leaf is a ZERO Emissions Car
Nov 3, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher AUTO CENTRAL - November 3, 2010: A few weeks ago, in an effort to prove that they continue to be the dullest tool in the toolshed, Edmunds felt the need to do a story that claimed that the Chevrolet Volt is not an electric car, but a hybrid. They were wrong, of course ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Sales & Marketing Update: Sr. VP Sales Resigns
Nov 2, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 -- CODA Automotive recently announced that Michael A. Jackson, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing and Distribution, has resigned his post at CODA. Jackson will launch his own firm, Jackson Partners LLC. CODA and Jackson have worked toge ... Continue reading
Plug-in-Vehicles May Make up 22% of US Auto Sales by 2030
Nov 2, 2010
NEW YORK--Plug-in electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles, have the potential to make up 9% of auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030 (1.6 million and 4 million vehicle sales respectively), according to research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Achieving such growth levels, however, ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2010
IBM helps in design of software controls to manage Volt's innovative powertrain; Provides software simulation tools to test Volt's battery systems ARMONK, NY - November 1 2010: IBM today announced its software and simulation tools helped General Motors (GM) engineers design and develop the software in the advanced cont ... Continue reading
Award-winning Li-ion Motors Unveils INIZIO EV Super Car at SEMA
Nov 1, 2010
Mooresville, NCâ Less than a month after their historic $2.5 million win at the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE competition, North Carolina-based Li-ion Motors is making history again with the unveiling of the INIZIO: the worldâs first all American-made, fully-electric, emission-free âsuper carâ. Eng ... Continue reading
Citroëns Survolt Charges into Top Gear Live Arena at The Prestige & Performance Motor Show
Nov 1, 2010
LONDON - November 1, 2010: Survolt, Citroëns stunning all-electric racing car concept, will be one of the star cars in this year's Top Gear Live show at London's Earls Court. Presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, the arena performance will give audience members a rare opportunity to see the st ... Continue reading
Chevrolet To Unveil New Concepts at 2010 SEMA - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 1, 2010
New Concepts Aimed At Visual, High-Performance And Environmental Appeal LAS VEGAS - November 1, 2010: At this weekâs annual SEMA Show, Chevrolet will showcase how new designs, technologies and accessories can inspire aftermarket customizers to elevate the driving, visual and environmental appeal of the brandâ ... Continue reading
Nissan Dealers Install First Charging Stations for All-Electric Nissan LEAF
Nov 1, 2010
Nissan LEAF vehicle deliveries in December, select dealers across the country have completed electric vehicle (EV) readiness training and are among the first to add EV charging infrastructure to their dealership operations. By the end of this week, more than 40 Level 2 (240V) chargers will be installed at dealers. By J ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Invites Students Nationwide to an "Electric" Education
Nov 1, 2010
Chevrolet holds educational presentation live at the home of the Volt - Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant Teachers and students across the country invited to participate online Presentation derived from new lesson plan co-developed by GM and curriculum developer specialists and sent to schools across the country DETROIT ... Continue reading
Electric Motors and Vehicles Company (EMAV) Launches with EV Range Extender
Nov 1, 2010
WAKARUSA, Ind.--Electric Motors and Vehicles Company (EMAV), a global technology, product development and production company focused on rugged electric vehicles and electric vehicle technologies, today announced the expansion of its relationship with Mopar. EMAV will provide investigative R&D, design, and engineering f ... Continue reading
2011 Lexus CT 200h - Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 1, 2010
By David Colman Has Lexus gone all New Age-y on us? You betcha. Call the new CT200h the Lexus Mode Ring. Dash illumination swaps colors depending on your driving mood. Feel relaxed enough to stay in the slow lane, save gas (42 MPG) while saving the planet? Just twirl the oversize dash knob to Normal, EV or ECO Mode and ... Continue reading
Toyota, China's CATARC to Start Plug-in Hybrid Tests in China
Oct 31, 2010
Tianjin, Oct 28, 2010; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that TMC and the Chinese government-affiliated China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) held a ceremony today to mark an agreement to conduct joint verification tests of the "Prius Plug-in Hybrid" in Tianjin. CATARC President Assistant Li W ... Continue reading
Siemens Awarded $466 Million Locomotive Contract by Amtrak - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 29, 2010
Contract Brings Jobs to Three States and New Technology to the Northeast Corridor to Better Serve Passengers on the Busiest Rail Route in the Country SACRAMENTO, Oct. 29, 2010 â Siemens today announced that it has been awarded a $466 million contract to build 70 electric locomotives for Amtrakâs Northeast and ... Continue reading
Can Chicago Go Electric? Ford Taps Experts to Examine Opportunities, Challenges of Electric Cars
Oct 29, 2010
PR Newswire CHICAGO, Oct. 29 CHICAGO, Oct. 29 -- Ford Motor Company brings together local experts to discuss Chicago's electric vehicle future Experts from Ford, ComEd and the Chicago Department of Environment examine what the Windy City is doing to prepare for electric vehicles including infrastructure development and ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 29 DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 28 -- New Ford Web site, http://www.fordvehicles.com/technology/electric/, offers video, text and diagrams to help consumers understand differences in the technologies of electrified vehicles Electrification is an important piece of Ford's overall sustainability strategy d ... Continue reading
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