News By Topic: EV-Motoring - Electrified Vehicles, BEV, PHEV, Hybrid, Hydrogen, Fuel-Cells

EVCARCO Goes Public and is Approved for Trading as It Launches Its First Alternative Fuel Car Dealership in Fort Worth, Texas

Dec 15, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas & DETROIT--EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) is pioneering a new way to meet the demands of 21st century car buyers. Bringing to market eco-friendly vehicles with an emphasis on performance and affordability, EVCARCO has created a model for a customer-centric, streamlined dealership with low overhead and high ROI ... Continue reading

Toyota Introduces 'Prius Plug-in Hybrid' into Key Markets

Dec 15, 2009

Tokyo, Dec 14, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the introduction of the "Prius Plug-in Hybrid", a plug-in version of the third-generation "Prius" gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle, into key markets. Approximately 600 units will be introduced in Japan, the United States, and Europe over th ... Continue reading

"Plugless Power" Advances Toward Production Readiness with Syncroness

Dec 15, 2009

Industrial Design Firm to Develop Plan for Product Commercialization WYTHEVILLE, Va., Dec. 15 -- Evatran, LLC, a clean technology company producing innovative charging solutions for electric vehicles and extended-range hybrids, announced today that it has contracted with Syncroness, a product development and design con ... Continue reading

Azure Dynamics Receives Record Hybrid Electric Truck Order From Purolator Couriers

Dec 15, 2009

OAK PARK, MI, Dec. 14 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure") or (the "Company"), a leading developer of state-of-the-art green technologies that address environmental and cost issues for the commercial transportation industry, announced today that Purolator Courier Ltd. ("Purolator") has placed an order f ... Continue reading

Coulomb Technologies Expands into Canada with First Electric Vehicle Networked Charging Stations

Dec 14, 2009

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, today announced the first networked charging stations for electric vehicles are now available in Canada. The ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations available for consumer and fleet use are now install ... Continue reading

Toyota to Debut Dedicated Hybrid Concept at 2010 North American International Auto Show

Dec 14, 2009

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 14 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will stage the world debut of a new dedicated hybrid concept vehicle during the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle will be revealed during a news conference held on Monday, January 11th in the Riverview Ballroom at COBO Hall. Ne ... Continue reading

Vinci Energies United Kingdom and Elektromotive Unite to Install First Complete EV Recharging Network

Dec 14, 2009

Infrastructure experts VINCI Energies United Kingdom has today announced a partnership with Brighton-based Elektromotive, pioneers of the Elektrobay charging station, to install the world's first fully-connected recharging infrastructure for pure electric and plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi I-Miev Launches UK's Largest Public Electric Car Trial In West Midlands

Dec 14, 2009

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has today become the first zero emissions fully electric city car to be used on the government funded Technology Strategy Board user trials. ... Continue reading

A Photographic Look At The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show

Dec 13, 2009

© 2009 by Carey Russ After a few years of the usual modus operandi at the LA Auto Show press preview days -- running with the herd to all the various new car and concept vehicle presentations, and dealing with trampling crowds worthy of a soccer riot to get press kits afterwards -- I decided to take a more relaxed app ... Continue reading

2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Press Conferences - COMPLETE VIDEO COVERAGE

Dec 12, 2009

The Auto Channel presents exclusive video coverage of all press conferences from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. ... Continue reading

Henkel Sponsors University of Michigan Solar Car Team

Dec 12, 2009

Henkel Technologies donated for Infinium solar-powered car MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Dec. 11 -- Henkel Corporation has announced its continued sponsorship of the University of Michigan Solar Car Team. As part of being a Silver Sponsor, Henkel continues to lend its technology and expertise to this project. (Logo: http://w ... Continue reading

The Spanish Inquisition Rises Up to Kill Israeli Students' Chances in Solar Technology Competition

Dec 11, 2009

Just when I thought it was safe to back to Spain By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Spain is a beautiful country; in fact it may be the biggest surprise of Western Europe. It’s exciting; it’s serene; it’s majestic; it’s low key; it’s old-time quaint; it’s super modern. Grea ... Continue reading

A Few Glitches for Electric Cars

Dec 11, 2009

According to CNNMoney.com, if you're looking forward to parking a brand-new electric car in your garage soon, be prepared to spend some money getting that garage in shape. Electric cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt ideally use special "quick chargers" that have to be hardwired directly into high-power lines. ... Continue reading

Electric Car Company, Inc. Finalizes Agreement with Electric Vehicle Performance Conversions, LLC.

Dec 11, 2009

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Electric Car Company, Inc. (OTCBB:ELCR), a vehicle conversion Company that specializes in electric conversions and manufacturing for the Livery and Fleet Markets, today announces that it has finalized the Agreement with Electric Vehicle Performance Conversions, LLC. (EVPC) of West Palm Beach, Florida. ... Continue reading

Mini E Switched On

Dec 11, 2009

Today at MINI's Oxford plant, forty electric MINI E cars were handed over to their test drivers, who are all members of the public. This marks the start of two consecutive six-month field trial periods which will evaluate the psychological, social and technical aspects of living with an electric car. The findings will ... Continue reading