The Business of Plugging In is back, Oct. 12-14
Jun 4, 2010
Registration is now open for the 2010 conference ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As we move from the horseless carriage to the gasless carriage with several plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) entering the market later this year, we will mark a significant milestone in the history of the automotive ind ... Continue reading
CPUC Commissioner Bohn Dedicates California's First Grid-Connected Solar Farm
Jun 3, 2010
MENDOTA, Calif.--Dedication ceremonies were held today for CalRENEW-1, the first utility-scale photovoltaic solar electricity plant to connect to the California Independent System Operator's (CAISO) transmission grid under the state's Renewables Portfolio Standards program. California Public Utilities Commissioner John ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz and Smart Dealers Take the Lead On EVs
Jun 3, 2010
Mercedes-Benz and smart are preparing for the widespread uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK by beginning the installation of recharging points across their dealer networks. ... Continue reading
Li-ion Motors - Electric Cars New Invention
Jun 3, 2010
*Li-ion Motors - Electric Cars New Invention* ** * * Today, we use several electrical devices such as mobile phones, computer, PDAâs and many more; they all use an electric battery to charge thus eliminating the need of attaching the charger of the device to wall socket. Have you ever think of such a car that can ... Continue reading
Chevrolet and OnStar Prepare First Responders for Electric Vehicle Technology
Jun 2, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2 -- -- Chevrolet and OnStar join with the nation's leading first-responder organizations to educate and train members on electric vehicle technology. -- Chevrolet and OnStar plan multi-city education and training tour later this year in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Detroit and Washington, D.C. -- Fi ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Global President Confirms First Shipment Of i-MiEV Electric Vehicles To Australia
Jun 2, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's global president, Osamu Masuko, today announced the automotive manufacturer would supply i-MiEV electric vehicles to Australia. At a press conference marking his first official visit to Australia, Masuko confirmed Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) will be the first company to re ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2010
BOULDER, Colo.--The next five years will see rapid advances in advanced battery technology, as dozens of manufacturers position themselves to meet the anticipated demands of newly electrified vehicles being launched by nearly every major global automotive company. Despite the support of the federal government, U.S. bat ... Continue reading
NRG Energy Applauds Introduction of Federal Legislation to Electrify U.S. Transportation Network
May 28, 2010
PRINCETON, N.J.--NRG Energy, Inc. issued this statement of support following the introduction of the Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010. Introduced yesterday, the legislation will create the charging infrastructure and incentives needed for large-scale adoption of electric vehicles in key geographic regions. ... Continue reading
Diesel Hybrid Electric Vehicles Join UPS Fleet in Philadelphia
May 28, 2010
PHILADELPHIA--UPS today announced its fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles had expanded with the deployment of 50 next-generation hybrid electric delivery trucks to Philadelphia. âCollectively, this new HEV fleet can yield a 35 percent fuel savings, the equivalent of whatââ¬â¢s used in a year to power 100 ... Continue reading
May 28, 2010
Student-Designed and Built Vehicles Put to the Test, Virginia Tech, Penn State Finish Second and Third SAN DIEGO, May 27 -- Students from Mississippi State University placed first in the 2010 EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge finals in San Diego today after designing and building a biodiesel extended-range electric vehicle (E ... Continue reading
T.27 The World's Most Efficient Electric Vehicle
May 28, 2010
Gordon Murray Design announce the Specification and Performance Targets for the T.27 City Car, a pure electric drive vehicle designed to fully optimise packaging, weight and performance. ... Continue reading
May 27, 2010
TORONTO--Tesla Motors, producer of the Roadster, the only electric highway-capable high performance vehicle announces the delivery of the first Roadsters to Canada. âIt is both a personal and collective statement of optimism for a better future, as well as fun and actually practical transportation.â Customers ... Continue reading
Mahindra Enters High Growth Electric Car Segment; Acquires Majority Stake In Reva
May 27, 2010
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. today strengthened its position in the electric vehicles domain with the acquisition of a majority stake in REVA Electric Car Co Ltd. Bangalore. ... Continue reading
Americans Choose Gas over Alternatives
May 27, 2010
Owners choose lower cost technological solutions over higher priced alternative fuels NEW YORK, May 27 -- According to Harris Interactive's 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between April 6, 2010 - April 26, 2010, there is greater demand for technologies that provide enhanced fuel economy of existing gasoline driven e ... Continue reading
BYD Company Limited and Daimler AG Sign Joint Venture Contract to Develop Electric Vehicles in China
May 27, 2010
-- BYD and Daimler AG to establish 'Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co. Ltd,' a 50:50 research and technology center to develop electric cars in China -- Mr. Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD Company Limited: 'Together with Daimler we are making excellent progress identifying opportunities to utilize the ... Continue reading
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