Electrification Coalition: Bipartisan Electrification Legislation Remains Best Energy Option
Jul 16, 2010
WASHINGTON, July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Robbie Diamond, president of the Electrification Coalition (EC), released the following statement in response to President Obama's appearance today at Smith Electric Vehicles in Missouri: "President Obama and his administration have made it clear that electric vehicles must ... Continue reading
THINK's Rapid Expansion Continues with Two New Senior Executive Appointments
Jul 16, 2010
THINK announces two senior appointments to its management team today, further strengthening its executive echelons in a time of very rapid growth for the company, with significant business developments across Europe, in the USA and Asia taking shape in the coming months. ... Continue reading
Tesla and Toyota Formalize Agreement to Develop Electric Version of RAV4 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 16, 2010
PALO ALTO, Calif. & TOKYO--TESLA MOTORS, INC. (Tesla) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced that the two companies have signed an agreement to initiate the development of an electric version of the RAV4 as announced in May of this year by Elon Musk and Akio Toyoda. With an aim to market the EV in the Unite ... Continue reading
Leo Motors Exhibits its Zinc Air Fuel Cell Technology at the EV Korea 2010 Expo
Jul 16, 2010
LAS VEGAS--Leo Motors, Inc. presented visitors at the EV Korea 2010 Expo with EV vehicles capable of pulling substantial weight at high speeds, and equipped with a new Zinc Air Fuel Cell capable of extending the journey without recharging. Executives from EV companies in North America were shown two trucks that can tra ... Continue reading
EC Praises WH Support of Electrification
Jul 15, 2010
Growing Consensus in Washington and Beyond Must Lead to Action WASHINGTON, July 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Electrification Coalition (EC) today praised the Obama administration's weeklong series of events at companies producing electric vehicles, components, and infrastructure, including the president's remarks ... Continue reading
The EV Project Expands to Texas
Jul 15, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, has announced its second expansion of The EV Project, culminating in a robust charging infrastructure network in sixteen cities located in six states ââ¬â Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Tennessee a ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2010
<font face="Arial">Chairman Mikulski, Ranking Member Shelby and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the role of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill response. My testimony today will provide you with an overview of EPAâs role and ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Stands Behind Volt With Standard Eight-Year, 100,000-Mile Battery Warranty
Jul 14, 2010
BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 14 -- -- Volt's long-life battery warranty most comprehensive of any electric vehicle -- All 161 battery components validated to withstand extreme temperatures, terrain and driving patterns -- GM's Brownstown Township, Mich., battery plant will begin regular production in August The Che ... Continue reading
Samyang Optics Takes Delivery of First ZAP Jonway Electric SUV for Korea Taxi, Fleet Market
Jul 14, 2010
ZAP Electric Vehicles on Display at EV KOREA 2010 in Seoul - Taxi, Alias and Motorcycles SEOUL, South Korea, July 14 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC:ZAAP) (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) and Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd. delivered the first electric taxi produced through their China venture, ZAP Jonway, to Korean dis ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Unveils ChargePoint Network Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New York City
Jul 14, 2010
NEW YORK--Coulomb Technologies today announced the installation of its first public ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station for electric vehicles (EV) in New York City, part of the $37 million ChargePoint America program. ChargePoint America will offer free stations for both public and home charging to individuals a ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Goes the Distance at European Road Rallies
Jul 14, 2010
LONDON - The Tesla Roadster won first place last weekend in the Bridgestone Eco Rally, an 89-kilometer (55-mile) sprint from Brighton to London. With Britain's racy Energy Secretary Chris Huhne at the wheel, the Tesla Roadster took a detour through a London traffic jam and claimed the chequered flag at Waterloo. Tesla ... Continue reading
Public Invited to See Plug-In Vehicles First-Hand at Plug-In 2010 Public Night in San Jose
Jul 14, 2010
One-Night Event on July 27 Offers Insider's Look at a Plugged-In Transportation Future SAN JOSE, Calif., July 13 -- As major automakers announce plans to bring plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles to market, the public is invited to visit the Plug-In 2010 Conference & Exposition Public Night on July 27 to get a first-h ... Continue reading
Jul 13, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall -- -- Ford selected Compact Power, Inc. (CPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric for the U.S. market -- CPI, based in Troy, Mich., will begin battery pack assembly for the Focus Electric next ... Continue reading
Phoenix Motorcars Introduces Electric AWD Phoenix SUT at FedFleet 2010
Jul 12, 2010
ONTARIO, Calif.--Phoenix Motorcars, a California based electric vehicle company, will present its newly configured Sports Utility Truck at the FedFleet 2010 Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center on July 13-15, 2010. âThe FedFleet 2010 conference provides an ideal o ... Continue reading
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