Dec 26, 2009
Osaka, Dec 25, 2009; Panasonic Corporation today announced the development of two new 18650-type (18 mm in diameter, 65 mm in height) high-capacity lithium-ion battery cells[1] for use in laptop computers and environmentally-friendly energy technologies. The company boosted the capacity of 18650-type battery cells, whi ... Continue reading
Plug-in America's Top 12 Plug-in Electric Vehicle Myths
Dec 24, 2009
Acronyms and definitions: EV: Electric Vehicle, meaning all-electric (no gas) BEV: Battery Electric Vehicle or all-electric vehicle PHEV: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Plug-in or Plug-in electric vehicle: Either a BEV or a PHEV Number of EVs Driven Today: Plug In America estimates that there are 3,000 highway-capable ... Continue reading
Dec 24, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, CA December 23, 2009; Nemo Motors Corporation announced its successful launch of its pilot project to introduce Low Speed Electric Vehicles (LSV) in partnership with the Province of Quebec, Canada. The new pilot project to introduce Low Speed Vehicles was launched in February 2009 with the goal of nurturi ... Continue reading
The Washington Auto Show: A Green Machine
Dec 24, 2009
2010 show to Launch Massive Showcase of Advanced Technology WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- America's greenest "tier-one" auto show just got greener. The Washington Auto Show®, which houses more green cars than any major U.S. auto show, is redoubling its efforts in 2010 with a 65,000-square foot display known as the "Advanced ... Continue reading
Detroit Automakers' USABC Seeks Proposal Info for Hybrid/Plug-In/Electric Battery Development
Dec 24, 2009
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company, is seeking requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for four projects related to advanced battery develop ... Continue reading
BMW at NAIAS: Two World & Two North American Debuts
Dec 23, 2009
Below is the announcement about two World and two North American debuts for BMW at the North American International Auto Show. The BMW press conference will take place on Monday, January 11, 2010 from 11:50 am - 12:15 pm EST. Additional information can be found at www.bmwusanews.com<http://www.bmwusanews.com/> and www. ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2009
As show opening draws near, attention turns to Detroit for unveilings and exciting new features at this global event DETROIT, Dec. 22 -- The North American International Auto Show will open its doors in less than 30 days with excitement and anticipation continuing to build for the auto industry's flagship. On Jan 11th ... Continue reading
Protoscar Unveils its Electric Sports Car Prototype LAMPO2 at the Geneva Motor Show 2010
Dec 22, 2009
LAMPO2 is an electric demonstration sports car conceived by Protoscar, a Swiss company which has been developing CleanCar projects for 23 years including consulting of OEMs, power utilities and governments. The LAMPO2 boasts "quick-charging" capability (up to 100 km range extension in just 10 minutes charging time) and ... Continue reading
The High-Speed Rail Gravy Train - Special Report
Dec 21, 2009
By Matthew Lewis Center for Public Integrity Courtesy of The Cutting Edge News The U.S. High Speed Rail Association's October conference opened like any large Washington gathering. The congressmen were seated in the front row. A powerhouse Beltway law firm laid out prints of its lobbyistsâ biographies on a display ... Continue reading
Panasonic Starts Mass-Production of High-Capacity 3.1 Ah Lithium-ion Battery
Dec 21, 2009
Osaka, Dec 18, 2009; Panasonic Corporation developed a 18650-type high-capacity 3.1 Ah lithium-ion battery and began mass production of the battery this December. The new 3.1 Ah battery has a nickel positive electrode and an energy density of 675 Wh/L. The same type (18 mm in diameter x 65 mm in length) of batteries ar ... Continue reading
Why Global Warming Must Be a Fraud - An Editorial
Dec 19, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Remember a couple of years ago when the tsunami hit southeast Asia and the whole world seemed to become supercharged into action to be able to detect the next similar event in order to save hundreds or thousands of lives? Or remember how local governments (some nationa ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Speaking at the Hopenhagen Climate Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke let the âcat out of the bagâ and inadvertently admitted that we can kiss our economy goodbye for at least the next generation. As the accompanying video ... Continue reading
UK Government Initiatives Aim to Stimulate Electric Vehicle Industry
Dec 18, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas--Two innovative initiatives aimed at encouraging the use of electric vehicles on British roads have been announced recently by the UK Government. These initiatives could benefit customers for Valence Technologyâs advanced lithium ion propulsion solutions. Announced by the UK Chancellor of the Exchequ ... Continue reading
Zipcar Invests in Barcelona-Based Avancar
Dec 18, 2009
BARCELONA, Spain and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 18 -- Zipcar, Inc. ("Zipcar"), the world's leading car sharing service, today announced their participation in a round of financing with the existing owners of Catalunya Carsharing S.A., a Spanish limited liability company, known as Avancar ("Avancar"). Under the terms of the ... Continue reading
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