THINK's Rapid Expansion Continues with Two New Senior Executive Appointments
Jul 9, 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
Long-Term Strategy for Electromobility Bosch: Working on the Automobile of the Future
Jul 9, 2010
Following the successful launch of Bosch parallel full-hybrid technology, the company is also increasingly investing in the development of powertrain technologies for all-electric vehicles. "In the future, the choice of powertrain will depend on the individual driver's mobility requirements. The electric car will play ... Continue reading
ZAP Acquires Majority Stake in China's Jonway Auto
Jul 8, 2010
New Company Combines EV Expertise with Mass Auto Manufacturing in China SANTA ROSA, Calif. and ZHEJIANG, China, July 8 -- Agreement is US$29 Million in Cash for 51 Percent Commercial Agreement for 31.5 M Shares Valued at US$31.5M Debt-Free Jonway Boosts ZAP's Shareholder Value ISO 9000 Certified Modern Factory ZAP Jonw ... Continue reading
President Obama Speaks at Smith Electric Vehicles Headquarters
Jul 8, 2010
CEO Bryan Hansel Responds to the President's Remarks on the Economy KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Obama today addressed workers at the Smith Electric Vehicles plant to discuss the state of the economy and jobs. Smith Electric Vehicles is the nation's top manufacturer of battery-electric ... Continue reading
Pioneers of GM's EV1 to Join AMP's Advisory Board
Jul 8, 2010
Seasoned Auto Industry Executives Bring Decades of Major OEM Experience BLUE ASH, Ohio, July 8 -- AMP Holding Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMPD), a company engaged in the all-electric, emission-free conversion of GM vehicles, announced today the appointments of Dr. William Wylam and Mr. Dennis Davis to its advisory board. ... Continue reading
Jul 8, 2010
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced it was awarded $3,417,000 from the California Energy Commission through matching funds; this will bring a $12 million project into California, including $5 million of federal funding. The grant will provide funds for the installation of ChargePointî Networke ... Continue reading
Renault Z.E. Roadshow: Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Express Z.E. Available for Road Tests
Jul 8, 2010
With one year to go before the launch of its first two electric vehicles, Renault is to embark on a Europe-wide tour with Kangoo Express Z.E. and Fluence Z.E. The roadshow will give some 2,000 people - media, national and local authorities and opinion leaders - a chance to get behind the wheel of Renault's two prototyp ... Continue reading
Renault Introduces the DeZir Concept Electric Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 5, 2010
DEZIR: THE FIRST EVIDENCE OF RENAULT DESIGN'S NEW VISION FOR THE FUTURE A preview glimpse of its new concept car, DeZir, ahead of this year's Paris Motor Show. DeZir stands out as an illustration of the brand's commitment to more emotional styling. DeZir's sensuous lines and bright red finish express passion. Powered b ... Continue reading
Jul 5, 2010
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/acfb7e/the_impact_of_plug) has announced the addition of the "The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Industry - 3rd Edition" report to their offering. âThe Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Ind ... Continue reading
JFE Engineering Develops Quick Charger for Electric Vehicles
Jul 5, 2010
TOKYO July, 5, 2010; Japan Today reported that JFE Engineering Corp has developed a quick battery charger for electric vehicles, allowing a battery to be charged at about half of its capacity in three minutes, company officials said Monday. This represents substantial progress in shortening the charging time as convent ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels and the Roles They are Destined to Play in the Automotive Scheme of Things
Jul 4, 2010
Alternative Fuels and the Roles They are Destined to Play in the Automotive Scheme of Things What is an alternative fuel? "Alternative fuels" are vehicle fuels that aren't made from petroleum. There are many kinds of fuels that vehicles can run on that aren't made from petroleum. The United States Department of Energy ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2010
New body concepts to meet the challenges of a new mobility. Powering a vehicle electrically means more than just replacing the combustion engine with an electric drive system. The electrification of a vehicle involves far-reaching revisions to the entire body, as the electric drive system components place very differen ... Continue reading
2010 BMW Group Innovation Days Mobility of the Future - The Electric Drivetrain.
Jul 2, 2010
Up to now, driving a car has always meant having a combustion engine for company. However, changes in the environment and within society have shown that using fossil fuels across all areas of daily life comes at an ecological cost. And, of course, the fuels themselves will not be available indefinitely. The BMW Group v ... Continue reading
2010 BMW Group Innovation Days Mobility of the Future - Why electromobility?
Jul 2, 2010
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Thomas Plucinsky BMW Product and Technology Communications Manager Tel. 201-307-3783 Thomas.Plucinsky@bmwna.com David J. Buchko Advanced Powertrain Communications Motorsport & Heritage Communications Tel. 201-307-3709 Dave.Buchko@bmwna.com Matthew Russell BMW Product and Technology Commu ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2010
By Henny Hemmes European Senior Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel MUNICH July 2, 2010; It is no secret that the BMW Group is developing Project-i, an electrical mega city car that is due to arrive on the market in 2013. Electrical drive is not new for the Bavarian car manufacturer, who launched its first EV as e ... Continue reading
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