Baltimore Gas and Electric Company to Launch Electric Vehicle Trial
Jan 27, 2010
ARLINGTON, Va.--GridPoint, Inc., an established leader in smart energy solutions, today announced that Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), a subsidiary of Constellation Energy , has launched a multiyear plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) demonstration project using GridPointâs smart charging software. Wi ... Continue reading
ECOtality to Discuss New EV Technologies
Jan 27, 2010
PHOENIX & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLE), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today that Don Karner, President of ECOtalityâs wholly owned subsidiary, eTec (Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation), will participate in a panel discussion of new te ... Continue reading
Jan 27, 2010
SHELTON, Connecticut, January 26 -- As the world narrows its focus on environmental concerns, interest in eco-friendly cars is broadening, according to a new international study by Survey Sampling International (SSI). SSI conducted an online study October 1-10, 2009, of 1,000 people per country in China, Japan, and the ... Continue reading
ECOtality Unveils Its First Electric Vehicle Networked Software
Jan 26, 2010
PHOENIX--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLE), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, will provide a preview of its first generation of internet-based software for advanced electric vehicle charging. The software, developed by eTec (Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation), a wholly-owned ... Continue reading
Zero to 80 Percent in 15 Minutes: New Benchmark for EV Fast-Charging
Jan 26, 2010
THINK, AeroVironment to pursue projects to promote fast-charging infrastructure EnerDel to be exclusive battery supplier for THINK City in the U.S. WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Electric vehicle manufacturer THINK today announced it will work with AeroVironment, Inc. (AV), a leading developer and supplier of electric vehicle ... Continue reading
GM Invests $246 Million in Electric Motors and Hybrid Components Creating Jobs in Baltimore
Jan 26, 2010
BALTIMORE, Jan. 26 -- -- Baltimore Transmission to be the first high volume U.S. electric motors manufacturing site -- Start of regular production scheduled for 2013 for next generation two-mode rear wheel drive motor -- Investment will create approximately 200 jobs General Motors will invest approximately $246 million ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2010
HENDERSON, Nev.--K2 Energy Solutions (K2), a manufacturer and seller of rechargeable battery systems, has announced two new battery systems that will dramatically alter the way companies design and power their commercial and consumer products. âFrom the beginning, our intent was to create an entirely new source of ... Continue reading
Bladon Jets and Jaguar Land Rover Win Funding for Gas Turbine Electric Vehicle Project
Jan 26, 2010
A consortium led by micro gas turbine company Bladon Jets has secured investment from the Technology Strategy Board to develop an Ultra Lightweight Range Extender (ULRE) for next generation electric vehicles. The objective of the consortium, which includes luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover and leading electrical machi ... Continue reading
GM to Be First Major U.S. Automaker to Manufacture Electric Motors
Jan 26, 2010
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- -- Electric traction motors are 'engines' for electric vehicles and hybrids -- First GM electric motors will debut in next-generation rear-wheel-drive Two-mode Hybrids -- Total investment of $246 million in electric motor and electric drive facilities in the U.S. GM will expand its in-house elect ... Continue reading
IEEE-SA Launches Work on Groundbreaking Electric Sourced Transportation Infrastructure Standards
Jan 26, 2010
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) announced today that the first meeting of the IEEE P1809 Working Group will be on 18 February 2010, and is inviting those involved in electric sourced transportation and vehicles to participate. This includes: Electric power system owners, planners, designers, ... Continue reading
Pepco Energizes First Plug-In Vehicle Charging Stations
Jan 26, 2010
WASHINGTON--Pepco energized its first charging stations for electric vehicles today and gave Chevroletâs new Volt plug-in a quick âfill-upâ before its debut at this weekâs Washington Auto Show. The company will purchase 10 Volts to support a study on the effects of vehicle charging on the electrical ... Continue reading
Connect by Hertz Introduces London's Lowest Cost Electric Club Car to Camden
Jan 26, 2010
LONDON, January 25 -- - Camden Council to Offer Residents Electric Vehicle car Sharing From GBP3 per Hour Connect by Hertz, the global car sharing club from Hertz, has placed the UK's lowest cost electric club car in the London Borough of Camden. A Citroën C1 evie, which runs entirely on renewable energy provided by t ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Global Electric Motorcars LLC Remains Segment Leader in Industry
Jan 25, 2010
Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) has sold more than 40,000 electric vehicles worldwide, logging almost a half billion emissions-free miles -- GEM vehicles have saved more than 19.5 million gallons of gasoline and reduced CO2 emissions by more than 93,000 metric tons -- CO2 reduction is equivalent to planting nearly a ha ... Continue reading
BorgWarner to Showcase Expertise at 2010 EDTA Conference and Exposition
Jan 25, 2010
BorgWarner's eGearDrive(TM) Systems and High-Power Electric Cabin Heaters Boost Performance, Provide Security and Comfort for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 25 -- BorgWarner's electric propulsion expertise in eGearDrive(TM) systems, high-power electric cabin heaters, and coolant pumps will be sh ... Continue reading
Chevrolet at the Washington D.C. Auto Show
Jan 25, 2010
- Washington D.C. joins California and Michigan as a Chevrolet Volt lead retail market - Simultaneous rollout of Volt in lead retail markets - Chevrolet partners with D.C.-area utilities Dominion and Pepco in development and demonstration program - Chevrolet presents growing family of fuel-efficient small and compact c ... Continue reading
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