Apr 8, 2010
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2010; The Electrification Coalition (EC) today released a long-term macroeconomic analysis of the policy proposals put forward in its November 2009 Electrification Roadmap. The paper finds that the U.S. economy would benefit substantially over the long term from implementation of the EC policy pack ... Continue reading
Nissan Chooses Pre-Construction Contractor for New Nissan Battery Plant
Apr 8, 2010
FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 7 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) has selected W.G. Yates of Philadelphia, Miss., as the general contractor supporting the pre-construction services phase for Nissan's new battery plant that will be built at the automaker's vehicle assembly plant in Smyrna, Tenn. The battery plant will sup ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2010
Release of Comprehensive Macroeconomic Analysis of Electrification Policy Proposals WASHINGTON - On Thursday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m. in the National Press Club's Zenger Room, NRG Energy President & CEO David Crane, a member of the Electrification Coalition (EC), will release the results of a detailed macroeconomic anal ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG Announce Wide-Ranging Strategic Cooperation - COMPLETE VIDEO
Apr 7, 2010
BRUSSELS, Belgium - April 7, 2010: The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG today announced a broad strategic cooperation that will enable both groups to already realize benefits quickly from a range of concrete projects as well as sharing of best practices. The two groups also announced an equity exchange that will ... Continue reading
Valence Technology Ready To Power Mercedes-Benz eVito Plug-in Taxi Fleet
Apr 7, 2010
AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology today announced it is pleased to provide the safe lithium phosphate energy storage systems for the new plug-in electric Mercedes eVito Taxi. This prototype is a tailpipe-free cab designed to fulfill the zero pollution vision of London mayor Boris Johnson. Road testing will begin immedi ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2010
Thought this might be something that interests you. I can arrange for you to test ride the bike. It is quite amazing! Let me know if this interests you. Hope to see you at the show. I can be reached at the numbers listed below Colleen Canadian Debut of the new 2010 Zero Electric Motorcycles April 2010 (Toronto) - "Zero ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's i-MiEV Electric Vehicle - on Track in Australia
Apr 7, 2010
Mitsubishi's innovative electric vehicle, the i-MiEV, has been the centre of attention for the company over the last twelve months, both here in Australia and on the global automotive stage. ... Continue reading
UPS Deploys 200 Hybrid Electric Vehicles - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 6, 2010
ATLANTA--UPS today announced its fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles had expanded with the deployment of 200 next-generation hybrid electric delivery trucks in eight U.S. cities. The wide variety of technologies in our green fleet is indicative of UPS "rolling laboratory" philosophy to energy efficiency and reduced fuel ... Continue reading
First U.S. Demonstration of Honda U3-X Personal Mobility Prototype in New York - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 6, 2010
NEW YORK--Honda today held the first U.S. demonstration of the company's U3-X personal mobility prototype, first introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in October of last year. The three-day debut event will run through April 8 at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square. A second demonstration will be held Apri ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2010
NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 6 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in safety testing and certification, was recently named the exclusive Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory for The EV Project, a groundbreaking study of electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure. The company signed a memorandum ... Continue reading
Divergent Opinions Abound Over New Fuel Economy Rules - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 3, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - April 3, 2010: Will it be good for consumers and car makers or will it be bad? How will it affect the struggling U.S. car makers? Is this simply another charade at addressing our gasoline problems? These are just a few of the many questions surrounding the new mandated fuel economy rules. Here's two diff ... Continue reading
Test Drive Alternative Fuel Vehicles at First So Cal Green Solutions Expo
Apr 2, 2010
IRVINE, Calif.--Orange Countyââ¬â¢s Great Park will host the first So Cal Green Solutions Expo June 5-6, 2010. The nationââ¬â¢s premier green expo for all-things green including transportation selected the Great Park based on its sustainable design, expansive area and the diversity of the communit ... Continue reading
EV Pricing Demonstrates Viability of Electrification
Apr 1, 2010
WASHINGTON, April 1 - Nissan North America announced yesterday the pricing on its 2011 all-electric LEAF. Once federal tax rebates are taken into account, the LEAF will cost approximately $25,000; with some states offering additional rebates, some consumers will be able to purchase Nissan's electric vehicle for only $2 ... Continue reading
National Clean Car Standards Rev Up State Programs
Apr 1, 2010
New Yorkers will save thousands of dollars at the pump NEW YORK, April 1 The Obama administration today announced new fuel economy benchmarks for automobiles and the first national standards for greenhouse gas emissions in U.S. history that will save New York car owners approximately $3,000 in fuel costs over the life ... Continue reading
THINK to Begin Selling City Electric Car in New York
Apr 1, 2010
NEW YORK, April 1 -- Today, pioneering electric car company THINK announced plans to begin selling the THINK City, one of the world's first highway-capable electric vehicles (EVs), in New York and other select cities later this year. THINK and the U.S. Department of Energy's local Clean Cities chapter are working toget ... Continue reading
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