Seoul to Install Over 100 EV Chargers to Promote Eco-Friendly Electric Vehicles
Jul 28, 2010
SEOUL, South Korea, July 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to install more than 100 EV charging points until the end of this year. "We are establishing advanced operation system to compete with EV charging infrastructure established in other advanced cities," said Director Lee In-Keun for ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Sales Begin; Pricing Announced - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 27, 2010
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27 -- -- Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price starts at $41,000 ($33,500 net of full federal income tax credit, which ranges from $0 to $7,500); Lease payment on a 36-month lease at MSRP as low as $350 per month with $2,500 due at lease signing including security deposit -- OnStar provides unpre ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2010
Nine Vehicles from Seven Teams Continue in their Pursuit of a Multimillion Dollar Prize for Super Fuel-Efficient Cars BROOKLYN, Mich., July 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a $10 million competition to inspire a new generation of super fuel efficient vehicles, announced today ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces Pricing of Volt; Edmunds Comments
Jul 27, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Today, during the Plug-In 2010 Conference in San Jose, Calif., General Motors announced the pricing for the Chevy Volt, the extended-range electric vehicle which is expected to be released by year-end. It will be initially sold in California, Michigan, Washington, D.C. along with Austin, Texas and ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces National Market Roll-Out Plan for Zero-Emission Nissan LEAF
Jul 27, 2010
- More than half of 17,000 reservations located in initial launch markets - SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27 -- Today, nearly 17,000 future Nissan LEAF drivers are learning when the world's first affordable all-electric, zero-emission vehicle will be available in their markets. Consumers who have placed reservations for the N ... Continue reading
Itochu and THINK Holdings AS, Norwegian Electric Vehicle Manufacturer, Agree to Business Tie-up
Jul 26, 2010
Tokyo, July 22, 2010; Itochu Corporation recently concluded an agreement to enter into a capital and business alliance with THINK Holdings AS, a Norwegian manufacturer dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs). Under the agreement, ITOCHU will be investing THINK at the same time as acquiring the right to sell EVs and Drive ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2010
OSAKA, Japan & LOUGHBOROUGH, England--Intelligent Energy, the global clean power systems company, today announced the appointment of Masataka Yamakawa as General Manager, Sales and Business Development for Japan and Asia. Yamakawa joins having worked for many years at leading Japanese trading firm, Mitsui & Co., where ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2010
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced the availability of its residential charging stations for electric vehicles. Coulombââ¬â¢s new CT500 Level II ChargePointî Networked Charging Stations are designed for home and light commercial use. The announcement expands Coulombââ¬â¢ ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Arrives in Australia
Jul 26, 2010
SYDNEY--Tesla Motors (TSLA), producer of the Roadster, the only highway-capable electric performance vehicle, announces the delivery of the first Roadster in Australia. The Tesla Roadster is now approved for Australian roadways and available for purchase. âIn a Tesla Roadster, you know you're driving the future.â ... Continue reading
Leo Motors Develops Improved EV Battery Management Technology
Jul 26, 2010
LAS VEGAS--Leo Motors, Inc. (Pink Sheets:LEOM) announced that it has developed a more innovative Battery Management System (BMS), to solve the safety and quick charging problems often experienced with Electric Vehicles (EVs). âOur BMS technology is the key to our Companyââ¬â¢s continuing development, as ... Continue reading
Porsche Develops Research Cars With Electric Drive
Jul 26, 2010
Electric drive will take on an increasingly important role in the further enhancement of Porsche Intelligent Performance. To combine greater efficiency with even lower fuel consumption and emissions, Porsche is working consistently not only on the ongoing development of hybrid concepts already in production, but also u ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Presents Worldwide Research Alliance On Electric Mobility
Jul 26, 2010
The Volkswagen Group invests over five billion Euros a year in research and development; 23,000 employees are active in this area worldwide. In terms of research, e-mobility has a key function for the automobile of tomorrow ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle News This Week - EDTA Media Watch
Jul 23, 2010
Media Watch With Subsidies, Electric Cars Gaining Foothold in Texas Texas Tribune July 23, 2010 -- By the end of this year, Austinites should be able to buy the new electric car from Chevrolet, called the Volt. By next February, hundreds of Leafs, Nissan's plug-in car, will be on the roads around Houston, which also an ... Continue reading
Anaheim Transportation Network Selected to Test Bus Conversion from Diesel to Electric
Jul 23, 2010
ANAHEIM, Calif.--The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) announced a partnership with NexGen Power Group Inc., based in San Clemente, CA, to test a fully functional heavy-duty, zero-emission, battery-powered transit bus for one year beginning December 2010. NexGen Power will retrofit two buses from diesel to an electr ... Continue reading
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