Oct 19, 2010
Tokyo, Oct 19, 2010; Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (Yamato Transport) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that they have started field testing for parcel collection and delivery operations with the use of a prototype light commercial electric vehicle (EV) built by MMC. Yamato Transport is working to reduce e ... Continue reading
Audi Launches Competition To Inspire New Production Ideas In The Age Of Electric Mobility
Oct 19, 2010
In mid 2010, Audi launched a competition to inspire new ideas: the Audi Production Award. The subject is car making in the age of electric mobility. ... Continue reading
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review
Oct 18, 2010
<p><b><small>SEE ALSO:<a href="http://lincoln.theautochannel.com"> Lincoln Buyers Guide</a><br> SEE ALSO:<a href="http://www.perfectnewcarmatch.com/index.php"> E-Carmony: Is the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Your Perfect Match?</a></small></b></p> <p>DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS</p> <p><b>2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid ... Continue reading
WSJ Reports Bumpy Road for Electrics - A Story That Is a Little Late But Still Welcomed By TACH
Oct 18, 2010
EDITORS NOTE: The auto industry is about to embark on a multibillion-dollar gamble: that battery-powered cars will become big sellers. The Wall Street Journal reports that more than 20 electric models are set to arrive at dealerships over the next three years, led by the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt due by December. ... Continue reading
Oct 18, 2010
Mitsubishi's i-MiEV Sport concept car has made its much anticipated Australian debut at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show, providing a glimpse of the future direction of Mitsubishi's electric car line up. The i-MiEV Sport embodies Mitsubishi Motor's (MMC's) environmental technology while maximising the sport ... Continue reading
Oct 16, 2010
Detroit October 15, 2010; At the monthly APA (Automotive Press Association) meeting held at the Detroit Athletic Club Don Esmond, Toyota Motor Corp.âs North American sales chief, Don Esmond said that Toyota Motor Corp. will reveal the next model in what will become a family of Prius hybrid cars at the Detroit auto ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Taps Fleet Industry Experts to Lead Fleet and Commercial Sales
Oct 15, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 14 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 14 -- CODA Automotive, a California-based electric car and battery company, announced the hire of Marc Sears, Vice President, Fleet Sales Washington D.C. and Brian Patnoe, Vice President, Fleet Sales Southern California. Â In their new roles, Sears and Patnoe ar ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 14 TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 14 -- For the 10th year, Toyota and Lexus are proud presenting sponsors of the Environmental Media Awards. This event honors film and television productions that communicate environmental messages in the most creative and influential ways. This year's nominees include fe ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Lets Consumers Test Drive Volt Electric Car - VIDEO STORY
Oct 14, 2010
DETROIT - October 14, 2010: In anticipation of the official launch this November, Chevrolet is offering drivers a sneak-peek at what the Volt is all about. Volt Unplugged, a 12 city coast-to-coast tour, gives consumers a chance to kick the tires, grip the steering wheel and take the extended-range electric vehicle for ... Continue reading
Wheego Electric Cars to Debut Full-Speed LiFe at Los Angeles Auto Show
Oct 14, 2010
Media Contact: Susan Nicholson, VP- PR and Corporate Communications Wheego Electric Cars Cell 404-285-8988 susan@wheego.net WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS TO DEBUT FULL-SPEED LiFe AT LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW ATLANTA (October 13, 2010) - WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, a U.S. manufacturer of all-electric cars, today announced it will unveil t ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2010
SHANGHAI and GRAZ, Austria, October 14, 2010 -- At the Austria Tec Week within the scope of Expo Shanghai 2010, AVL presents an electric vehicle with a fuel cell range extender. The substantial advantage of the AVL Fuel Cell Commuter (AVL FCC) is its continuous availability due to the significantly reduced charging tim ... Continue reading
OnStar Extends Chevy Volt Owners Connected Customer Experience
Oct 14, 2010
PR Newswire DETROIT, Oct. 13 DETROIT, Oct. 13 -- MyVolt.com Allows Owners to Take Charge with 24/7 Access to their Vehicle OnStar Technology Readies Chevrolet Volt for Smart Grid Connectivity MyVolt.com, a new website that will give Chevrolet Volt owners the ability to remotely access operational information specific t ... Continue reading
ECOtality Introduces Blink DC Fast Charger, The Fastest, Intuitive EV Charging Station Available
Oct 14, 2010
DETROIT--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today unveiled the newest addition to the Blink Network product line of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, the Blink DC Fast Charger. The DC Fast Charger delivers the fastest EV charging rate currently available and is ... Continue reading
ECOtality to Create a Pilot Network of Blink DC Fast Charging Stations
Oct 14, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced that BP Products North America Inc., a partner in The EV Project, will install ECOtalityââ¬â¢s Blink electric vehicle (EV) DC Fast Chargers at 45 BP and ARCO locations. Blink DC Fast Chargers ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - October 9, 2010: On Friday, October 15th, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) is staging their biennial National AFV Day Odyssey event at select college and training centers across America. This free event provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to discover how the ... Continue reading
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