Frank M. Rinderknecht Supports 'The Electric Avenue' Expo in Friedrichshafen
Jan 20, 2010
The small electric two-seater is making big headlines and will soon make its world debut. The Rinspeed UC? was conceived by Frank M. Rinderknecht and his company, Rinspeed, and should be darting through large cities in the very near future. The Swiss auto expert has been working on sustainability issues in the area of ... Continue reading
Green Car Summit Coming to Capitol Hill
Jan 20, 2010
Industry Leaders to Discuss Pathways to Electric and Advanced Vehicles WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- The Washington Auto Show (WAS) and Green Car Journal will host the third annual Green Car Summit(TM) on Monday, January 25, sharing important insights from industry and environmental leaders including Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Vol ... Continue reading
Quantum's Affiliate Fisker Automotive Secures Additional $115 Million Funding for Plug-In-Hybrids
Jan 20, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 19 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that Fisker Automotive, the new American manufacturer of green automobiles which it co-founded, has secured access to an additional $115.3 million in private equity funding to develop plug-in hybrid cars. This funding is nece ... Continue reading
Complexities of Designing Electric Cars - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 19, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor AMSTERDAM - January 19, 2010: Due to the huge publicity on electric vehicles, people might think that it is the car of the future. But letâs not forget that this publicity was initially generated because of the financial crisis. When GM was doing bad and had to seek bail out ... Continue reading
EDTA Announces Keynote Speakers and Themes for 2010 Annual Conference and Auto Show
Jan 19, 2010
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19-- The following is being issued by the Electric Drive Transportation Association: When: Tuesday, January 26-Thursday, January 28, 2010 What: 2010 Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) Conference and Annual Meeting Where: The Washington Auto Show, Walter E. Washington Convention Center (80 ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - January 18, 2010: In October 2008, we journeyed down to Santa Monica to cover the Alt Car Expo 2008, an annual exposition that always features leading alternative energy proponents and practitioners. At this yearâs event one of the exhibitors was Paul Pearson, a former Hollywood special effects guy, ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle Week - EDTA Media Watch
Jan 17, 2010
Media Watch: New offerings include course on hybrid cars Times Daily (Alabama) January 15, 2010 --"We've received a $77,000 grant to allow the automotive program students to work on hybrid automobiles," said Trent Randolph, Northwest-Shoals spokesman. "The majority of it will go toward the purchase of equipment, while ... Continue reading
Quantum's All-Wheel-Drive Diesel Hybrid Military Vehicle Highlighted by US Army at Detroit Auto Show
Jan 15, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 15 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that its Clandestine Electric Reconnaissance Vehicle (CERV) all-wheel-drive diesel hybrid electric vehicle was proudly displayed by the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) at the 201 ... Continue reading
The Detroit News Gives Away Electric Vehicle
Jan 15, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- The Detroit News announced earlier this week that it will be giving away a Harvey Coachworks BugE(TM) electric personal mobility vehicle in a promotion coinciding with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). This exclusive offer is available only in The Detroit News and entries may be ma ... Continue reading
Are US Drivers Beginning to Get Switched on to Electric Cars? Almost 10% Are (10% Huh?)
Jan 14, 2010
10% would consider investing in new technology - Ernst & Young DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- Over 10% of US drivers surveyed said they would consider purchasing a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle, according to a survey by Ernst & Young's Global Automotive Center. The report canvassed the views of a thousand American licensed d ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show - Electric Fiat 500 EV "Just an Exercise"
Jan 14, 2010
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Detroit January 12, 2010; Chrysler/Fiat hired a couple of good looking young ladies to stay close to the two 500s that are on display at the Italian part of the Chrysler stand. </p>The girls looked pretty much of Italian descent and did not have to do much, except for being nice t ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2010
DETROIT--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure and Shocking Solutions, the Midwestâs leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure deployment, today announced the first networked charging stations for electric vehicles in Michigan are now available. Six C ... Continue reading
Pelosi Post Electrification Press Conference At 2010 Detroit Auto Show
Jan 13, 2010
Transcript of Bipartisan Delegation Press Conference at Detroit Auto Show Yesterday Washington, D.C. January 12, 2010; Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Chairman Emeritus John Dingell, and Congressman Fred Upton held a press conference yesterday afternoon at the North American International Auto Show i ... Continue reading
House Speaker Pelosi Gets EV'd
Jan 13, 2010
By Martha Hindes The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau House Speaker Pelosi takes test rides in advanced green cars If seeing is believing, American car makers at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit finally got a chance to try to put that belief to a test. During the first day of the show's press preview Mo ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2010
In order to achieve these goals, Peugeot is relying on a new product strategy, new style lines, new mobility services and a new visual identity ... Continue reading
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