2010 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Presents Big Steps for Its Small-Car Lineup
Jan 11, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Aveo RS show car features European-inspired hot hatch design -- Cruze delivers spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car with the fuel economy of a compact -- Spark mini-car offers style, roominess and fuel efficiency -- Chevrolet announces another launch market and utility partnership for Volt ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars
Jan 10, 2010
Correction/additions are in RED. Yes, on reviewing the new book. The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher This past week Ford Motor Company's president and CEO Alan Mulally gave the opening keynote speech at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The p ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2010
Tokyo, Jan 8, 2010; We are pleased to announce that we have been successful in developing and launching our new product, comprising a system combining a photovoltaic power generation facility with a rapid charger for EVs, and have received our first order from Chigasaki City. What we at ULVAC have developed and launche ... Continue reading
Battery Costs Likely to Limit Widespread Adoption of Electric Cars Over the Next Decade
Jan 9, 2010
New Study Challenges the Cost Target that Many Manufacturers Use in Planning Their Future Fleets; Cost and Technological Challenges Make a Mass Market for Fully Electric Vehicles Unlikely by 2020 DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Although electric-car battery costs are expected to fall sharply over the coming decade, they are unlikel ... Continue reading
Tesla Wraps Up Historic EV Roadster Road Trip on Schedule
Jan 8, 2010
DETROIT--Tesla Motors concludes its historic Roadster Road Trip today when the electric sports car arrives in Detroit on schedule and in advance of the North American International Auto Show. Starting at Tesla's retail store in sunny Los Angeles, the 2,700-mile journey was designed to raise awareness about electric car ... Continue reading
EV Media Watch This Week From EDTA
Jan 8, 2010
GM, government backers show off first Volt battery Reuters January 7, 2010 --General Motors showed off the first battery pack for its electric Chevy Volt. "We will just see if the American public is ready for this," GM Chairman and Chief Executive Ed Whitacre said at a new Detroit-area facility that has started to buil ... Continue reading
Ford Reveals Biggest, Most Experiential Display at 2010 North American International Auto Show
Jan 8, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- -- The Ford display at the 2010 North American International Auto Show is more than 54,000 square feet, 48 percent bigger than last year, making it the largest Ford stand ever -- Additional space will be used to showcase 24 interactive displays, engaging consumers in experiential and educational exer ... Continue reading
National AF&V Conference Speakers Announced
Jan 8, 2010
FINAL-logo--AFVI2010 For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org National AF&V Conference Speakers Announced The Latest Information on Funding, Policies, Vehicles & Technologies Las Vegas, NV - January 7, 2010: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) hosts the sixteenth Alternative Fu ... Continue reading
Cars Shrink Under Pressure from Government, Consumers
Jan 7, 2010
Washington DC January 7, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that it's a small world after all. That is one message automakers are sending, loud and clear, to consumers and politicians judging by the vehicles that will be on display at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit. According to The Detr ... Continue reading
Ford President-CEO to Kick Off 2010 CES with LIVE Keynote at 11:30AM EST - WATCH IT HERE
Jan 7, 2010
LAS VEGAS - January 7, 2010: Ford is starting off the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in a big way. Ford President and Chief Executive Officer, Alan Mulally, will deliver the opening keynote address at the event, and youâll be able to watch the speech live right here. As the worldâs largest consumer technolog ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2010
Execs cite fuel efficiency as extremely important to new car buyers DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- In response to consumer demand, senior automotive executives are expected to increase their investment in new technologies to produce more environmentally-friendly, fuel-efficient vehicles, according to the 11th annual global automot ... Continue reading
All Electric Volvo C30 Makes its Official Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 7, 2010
It looks like a regular Volvo C30 and it features the very same safety, comfort and space as the standard car. The difference is that it is powered solely by electricity, entirely without exhaust emissions, and has a range of up to 150 kilometres. GOTHENBURG - January 7, 2010: Volvo Cars' ambitious electrification stra ... Continue reading
Tesla and Panasonic Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Battery Cell Technology
Jan 7, 2010
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Tesla Motors and Panasonic today announced that they will collaborate to develop next-generation battery cells for electric vehicles. âOur collaboration with Panasonic will accelerate the development of next generation EV cells, enabling Tesla to further improve our battery pack performanceâ ... Continue reading
GM Builds First Lithium-ion Battery for Chevrolet Volt - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 7, 2010
-- GM is the first major automaker to manufacture an advanced lithium-ion battery pack in the U.S. -- Brownstown Township to be first high-volume U.S. automotive lithium-ion battery manufacturing site -- Plant's battery cell processing, module and pack manufacturing capabilities strengthen GM's in-house battery experti ... Continue reading
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