Teijin Unveils Futuristic Electric Concept Car
Apr 25, 2010
Tokyo, Apr 9, 2010; The Teijin Group unveiled on March 30 a super-lightweight electric concept car made with proprietary materials and technologies including carbon fiber composites, polycarbonate resins and bio-derived polyester. Weighing only 437 kg, less than half that of conventional electric vehicles, the PU_PA EV ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2010
Summit scheduled for October 19-20 DETROIT, April 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the SAE International will be co-sponsoring the U.S. National Electric Vehicles Safety Standards Summit on October 19-20, 2010, at the Cobo Convention Center in Detroit, Mich. The purpose ... Continue reading
BMW Group: Megacity Vehicle to Launch in 2013 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 24, 2010
With the launch of its Megacity Vehicle in 2013, the BMW Group will be bringing its first series-production electric-drive model to market ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2010
Media Watch: Second Wind for Hydrogen In the Eco-car Race? CBS NEWS Apr. 19, 2010 --Hydrogen energy was defeated by a mountain of obstacles - the fear of explosion by the highly flammable gas, the difficulty of carrying the fuel in large, heavy tanks in the vehicle, and the lack of a refueling network. Automakers turne ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Electric Concept Unveiled At Auto China 2010
Apr 23, 2010
Chevrolet has made a major commitment to providing world-class, fuel-efficient vehicles to its customers around the world. In recent months, through GM's Shanghai GM joint venture, Chevrolet has introduced the fuel-efficient Cruze in China. It will introduce the Volt electric vehicle with extended range capability in 2 ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EARTH DAY COMPILATION REPORT from The Auto Channel
Apr 22, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - April 22, 2010: In celebration of this year's Earth Day, we would like to re-present for your consideration some of what we believe is our best work in reporting and commenting on alternative fuels, energy and technology. In addition, while we strongly believe in the economic viability and healthful bene ... Continue reading
Panasonic Presents First Electric Vehicle Battery to Tesla
Apr 22, 2010
SUMINOE, Japan--Tesla officials today visited Panasonic's new Lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in Suminoe, Japan. Panasonic Energy Company President Naoto Noguchi presented Tesla Chief Technology Officer JB Straubel with the first production Lithium-ion cells manufactured at the new facility. âThese ... Continue reading
element14 Celebrates Earth Day Sponsoring the Power of One Solar Car
Apr 22, 2010
LONDON--element14, the new online technology resource and collaborative community for electronic design engineers, in recognition of Earth Day, announces its sponsorship of The Power of One Solar Car Project. âelement14 gives electronic design engineers from around the world the chance to participate and share the ... Continue reading
THINK Goes Myth Busting for Earth Day: Top 10 Myths About Electric Vehicles--Busted!
Apr 22, 2010
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- On the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Richard Canny, CEO of pioneering electric car company THINK, is setting the record straight on electric vehicles. Here are Canny's top 10 EV myths, busted: 1. "You are just moving the pollution out of the cities to the countryside." - Busted: Electric vehicl ... Continue reading
Tesla Announces Japan Will Be First Destination in Asia
Apr 21, 2010
PORT HUENEME, Calif.--Responding to growing demand, Tesla Motors - the Silicon Valley-basedà automaker of the worldââ¬â¢s fastest highway-capable electric vehicle - today shipped a dozen Japan Signature Series Roadsters from Port Hueneme, California. The well-appointed right-hand drive Roadsters will arri ... Continue reading
ZAP Introduces Electric Taxi at Beijing Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 21, 2010
Production Set for China BEIJING, April 21 -- ZAP (OTC: ZAAP), the U.S. electric vehicle pioneer, today introduced its design and engineering expertise to the Chinese media and outlined production plans to bring all-electric vehicles to the Chinese market. The company is displaying its all-electric ZAP Taxi targeting t ... Continue reading
Peugeot Demonstrates Excellence in Eco2fficiency
Apr 21, 2010
Peugeot is running a unique event at Durham University (Queens Campus) to showcase its prowess in eco-efficient technology, design and expertise in electric and hybrid vehicles. ... Continue reading
ZAP Introducing Electric Taxi at Beijing Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 20, 2010
BEIJING, April 20 -- ZAP, a U.S. electric vehicle pioneer, is hosting a press conference on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 2 PM to introduce its design and engineering expertise to the Chinese media as well as outline production plans to bring all-electric vehicles to the Chinese market. ZAP will exhibit two EVs at the B ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2010
MCLEAN, Va.--Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, a new survey by Capital One Auto Finance (www.capitalone.com/auto) finds that when it comes to Americansââ¬â¢ auto preferences, bigger may not always be better and fuel efficiency is in the driverââ¬â¢s seat. The survey, which examined driversà ... Continue reading
Market for Plug-in Vehicle Chargers to reach $11.75 Billion by 2015, According to ABI Research
Apr 19, 2010
NEW YORK--Plug-in vehicles are set to hit the consumer market at the end of 2010, and will achieve widespread distribution in 2011. But will drivers of these vehicles, which need to be plugged into the electrical grid to recharge, find themselves running on empty when it comes to finding a robust charging infrastructur ... Continue reading
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