2009 LA Auto Show: BMW-MINI Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO
Dec 2, 2009
The Auto Channel presents the entire combined BMW-MINI Press Conference from Media Days at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Click PLAY to watch the complete video LOS ANGELES - December 2, 2009: The BMW Group used the days longest time slot to present a combined BMW-MINI Press Conference featuring news about the hybrid X6 and 7 ... Continue reading
Elektromotive Launches Danish Ev Charging Infrastructure in Time For COP15
Dec 1, 2009
BRIGHTON, UNITED KINGDOM December 01, 2009 : Brighton-based Elektromotive is to play a pivotal role in the introduction of an electric vehicle (EV) recharging infrastructure in Denmark, with the installation of the first Elektrobay roadside charging stations scheduled for completion in time for this month�s COP1 ... Continue reading
2010 Washington Auto Show: Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2010 Green Car Vision Award
Nov 30, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC November 30, 2009; The auto enthusiast magazine Green Car Journal has announced five finalists for its 2010 Green Car Vision Award(TM), which will be presented at The Washington Auto Show�, "Change Happens Here" on January 26. The 2010 finalists include the Nissan Leaf, Coda Sedan, Ford Focus BEV, ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2009
WHAT: Plug-In Electric Vehicles (PEV) are expected on the market in 2010. With them come important changes required to power these vehicles using alternative fuel sources. Where will these new vehicles get the necessary electricity? What are the anticipated rate and charging options? How is Southern California Edison ( ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2009
Tokyo,; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) jointly delivered 4 units of the new-generation electric vehicle (EV) i-MiEV to the Principality of Monaco on November 25th. A number of related parties including His Serene Highness Prince Albert II were present at the delivery ceremony held a ... Continue reading
Delta Develops Electric Vehicle Propulsion System: Test Vehicle Now On the Road
Nov 27, 2009
TAIPEI, Taiwan--Rather than entering the automobile electronics sector through onboard IT devices like other electronics companies, Delta Electronics has now successfully integrated existing automation, motor, servo-motor and electrical electronics technologies to develop its own petrol-electric hybrid propulsion syste ... Continue reading
BMW Comes Clean With Three North American Premiers at LA Auto Show
Nov 26, 2009
Below is the announcement of three US premiers for BMW at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Additional information can be found at www.bmwusanews.com<http://www.bmwusanews.com/> and www.press.bmwgroup.com/us.html<http://www.press.bmwgroup.com/us.html >. Best regards, THREE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERES FOR BMW AT L.A. AUTO SHOW Wo ... Continue reading
Elektromotive Extends European Recharging Network to Belgium and Luxembourg
Nov 26, 2009
Brighton, Based Elektromotive has appointed green mobility experts, The PluginCompany, to install networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Belgium and Luxembourg. Pilot schemes will see the installation of 20 Elektrobay units in the two countries by the end of this year, ahead of significant further p ... Continue reading
GM To Incorporate A Safe Sound Alert For Electric Vehicles And Hybrids
Nov 26, 2009
DETROIT November 25, 2009; Chevrolet, General Motors and the National Federation of the Blind are cooperating to identify a safe level of sound to alert the blind and other pedestrians to the presence of near silent-running electric and hybrid vehicles. âWe are confident electric vehicles can produce a safe and ac ... Continue reading
BMW to Supply 4,000 Green Vehicles to London Olympics in 2012 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 25, 2009
BMW becomes a Tier One Partner and exclusive automotive sponsor of the 2012 Games LONDON - November 25, 2009: Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has today announced that BMW has become the Automotive Partner of London 2012. BMW will provide ... Continue reading
Nov 25, 2009
MONACO--Tesla Motors has opened a regional sales and service center in Monaco on 24 November 2009. The Monaco store, located in the Golden Square of the State, le âCarré dâOrâ, will serve all of Southern Europe. The Monaco store is the third in Europe following stores in London and Munich. Tesla has a ... Continue reading
Aptera Electric Vehicle Makes Houston Debut at Monday Night Football
Nov 25, 2009
HOUSTON--Highlighting that electric vehicles can come in many shapes and sizes, Reliant Energy, an NRG Energy company , teamed up with the Houston Texans and electric vehicle manufacturer Aptera to bring Apteraâs prototype electric vehicle to Houston for Monday Night Football. Texans fans had the opportunity to ex ... Continue reading
Volvo Group is Launching an Online Service for Green Commuting - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 24, 2009
The Volvo Group is launching Commute Greener, a new online service which helps commuters become more environmentally aware. The service is accessed through a mobile phone or a web site on the internet, enabling a commuter quickly to see by how much carbon dioxide emissions are reduced, for example by car pooling. Volvo ... Continue reading
Nov 24, 2009
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 24 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced the lease of a X-TRAIL Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) to Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc. Nissan, which began development of fuel cell vehicle technology in 1996, has previously used FCVs in demonstration fleets in Japan and in California t ... Continue reading
Nov 23, 2009
ALLENTOWN, Pa.--International Battery (www.internationalbattery.com), a U.S. manufacturer and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, today announced that it will supply the battery plant for the super fuel-efficient car that team BDCOTSRUS has built for the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZ ... Continue reading
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