Audi e-tron Spyder Hybrid Study Goes Live In Paris - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 2, 2010
One of the real live wires at the 2010 Paris Motor Show will undoubtedly be the Audi e-tron Spyder, a two-seat open sports car study with plug-in hybrid drive capable of delivering 128mpg economy and 59g/km emissions from its 300PS twin-turbo V6 TDI engine and twin electric motors. ... Continue reading
Tesla Initiates Voluntary Recall After Single Customer Incident
Oct 2, 2010
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Tesla Motors has launched a voluntary safety recall on Roadster models 2.0 and 2.5. The recall involves the 12v low voltage auxiliary cable from a redundant back up system that provides power to various systems, including the headlamps, taillights, turn signals and hazard lights, and airbags in the u ... Continue reading
Renault at the Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 1, 2010
⢠THE ALL-ELECTRIC RENAULT Z.E. RANGE ⢠âDEZIRâ AND EMOTION ⢠CHANGES TO RENAULTâS HIGH-END LINE-UP Renaultâs comprehensive line-up of electric vehicles represents a significant step forward in the world of automotive design and driving habits, since all-electric vehicles are the only ... Continue reading
President Obama Eyes Fuel Economy Target Near 60 mpg (of what?)
Oct 1, 2010
Washington DC October 1, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that automotive News reports that the Obama administration may recommend that automakers increase the fuel economy of their vehicles to as much as 62 miles per gallon, almost double the current goals, by 2025. The U.S. may announce as soon as Friday a goal to ... Continue reading
Conventional Engines Still Going Strong at Paris Motor Show
Oct 1, 2010
Washington DC October 1, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that hybrids and electric cars may get top billing. But at the Paris Motor Show, conventional engines are showing they have plenty of mileage left. The Detroit News reports that new gas and diesel models have carbon emissions very close to leading hybrids, an ... Continue reading
GE Introduces Residential Smart Grid-Compatible Electric Vehicle Charger
Oct 1, 2010
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--GE today unveiled the residential GE WattStation, an easy-to-use electric vehicle (EV) charger. Following the announcement of the public charger in July, the residential GE WattStation is designed to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles by significantly decreasing time needed for ... Continue reading
5th Annual AltCar Expo in Santa Monica This Friday and Saturday
Oct 1, 2010
SEE, RIDE, & DRIVE THE NEWEST ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CARS THAT ARE STREET READY & AVAILABLE NOW FOR PURCHASE SANTA MONICA, CA - September 28, 2010: The 5th Annual AltCar Expo will debut new alternative cars on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1 and 2, 2010 from 10 a.m. â 5 p.m. at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Some will ... Continue reading
Better Place, Sheraton Waikiki and Hawaiian Electric Partner on EV Charge Network in Hawaii
Sep 30, 2010
HONOLULU--Better Place announced today the start of its initial deployment of EV infrastructure in Hawaii, with the launch of a project to incorporate its electric-vehicle infrastructure in Honolulu, in partnership with Kyo-ya Hotels & Resortsââ¬â¢ Sheraton Waikiki Resort and Hawaiian Electric Company. The p ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2010
PARIS, September 30, 2010 -- Valeo is presenting an electric show car at the Paris Motor Show. This demonstration vehicle showcases a wide range of innovative technologies that increase the autonomy of electric vehicles. Valeo's ambition is to become the preferred partner of automakers in reducing CO2 emissions, and th ... Continue reading
The Global Race For Grid-Ready Electric Vehicles Has Started
Sep 30, 2010
MENLO PARK, Calif.--Several grid-ready electric vehicles are scheduled to be introduced to the market from late 2010 to 2012. Boosted by subsidies, several U.S. battery suppliers are expanding their capacity. Lured by the optimistic market forecast, battery producers in Japan, Korea, and China are also expanding. The s ... Continue reading
Only We Could Create Pop - Explain Kia Designers - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 30, 2010
Being given its world debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show the Kia POP is a striking vision of future urban electric transport created by the company's European Design Centre in Frankfurt led by Guillaume under the direction of Peter Schreyer, Kia Motors Chief Design Officer. ... Continue reading
Four Chevrolet World Premieres at 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 30, 2010
⢠Orlando, Aveo and Captiva world debuts ⢠Premiere of new Cruze hatchback show car ⢠Volt electric car due for imminent launch ⢠Racing expertise put on show PARIS - September 30, 2010: Chevrolet has news to tell in just about every segment and corner of the market with world debuts of the new Aveo ... Continue reading
MINI at the 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 30, 2010
MINI is bringing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, driving fun and individuality to the Mondial de l'Automobile 2010 in Paris. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Press Conference from the 2010 Paris Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 30, 2010
PARIS - September 30, 2010: Performance through innovation has always been a Jaguar hallmark. From the beginning, cars such as the C-Type and D-Type pioneered aluminium construction, aerodynamic design, racing monocoques and disc brakes. Jaguar will be presenting a live press conference at the 2010 Paris Motorshow this ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2010
Jaguar C-X75 Concept Four-Wheel Drive Electric Supercar Unveiled at Paris PARIS, Sept. 29 PARIS, Sept. 29 -- Stunning range-extended electric supercar concept A celebration of 75 years of beautiful, fast Jaguars, points the way to a new design language Capable of reaching 205mph (330km/h), sprinting from 0-62mph (100km ... Continue reading
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