Nov 12, 2009
All-new feature presented by The Dow Chemical Company TROY, Mich., Nov. 12 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced the debut of Electric Avenue, a 37,000 square foot feature on the main floor of the 2010 show. The new showcase will spotlight electric vehicles and technology of both tradition ... Continue reading
SAE International Forms New Committee to Create Vehicle Battery Standards
Nov 12, 2009
WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The continued development of new and advanced battery technologies will play a critical role as vehicle manufacturers increase the availability of hybrid-electric vehicles, move toward the implementation of plug-in hybrid-electric and battery-exclusive vehicles, and c ... Continue reading
Sion Power Receives DOE Grant to Enhance Lithium Sulfur Batteries
Nov 12, 2009
TUCSON, Ariz.--Sion Power Corporation has received a three-year, $800,000 research grant from the United States Department of Energy (DOE). The monies are being used to support Sionâs ongoing work to develop a new class of electrolytes used in lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries for electric vehicle (EV) applications. ... Continue reading
Dana Develops Industry-First Battery Cooling Technology for Electric Vehicles
Nov 12, 2009
System featured on 2010 Tesla Motors' Roadster Sport MAUMEE, Ohio, Nov. 11 -- Dana Holding Corporation has developed a Long® heat exchanger designed to extend battery life in hybrid and electric vehicles. The technology, the first of its kind, recently debuted on Tesla Motors' 2010 all-electric Roadster Sport. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Top Designers Debate the Future of the Automobile at 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 11, 2009
Design LA Panel - Tomorrow's Cars: Practical Transportation or Revolutionary Design? LOS ANGELES - November 11, 2009: Are cars becoming mundane transportation or does the future hold an exciting and innovative new era in auto design? This is one of many questions being addressed by a panel of prominent auto designers d ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Receives U.S. Patent on Rotor Geometry for Permanent Magnet Electric Motors
Nov 10, 2009
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has been granted United States patent number 7,598,645 entitled âStress distributing permanent magnet rotor geometry for electric machines.â The patent covers a novel rotor geomet ... Continue reading
Citroën C-Zero: The New 100% Electric City Car
Nov 10, 2009
Zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise: with the C-ZERO, CITROËN is broadening its compact vehicle range with a 100% electric offering. ... Continue reading
ENER1 Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Results
Nov 9, 2009
-- Q3 2009 revenue $8.1 million -- Announced contract with U.S. Army for Humvee platform -- Announced program with Volvo for C30 BEV platform -- New exclusive supply agreement with Norwegian EV supplier Think NEW YORK, Nov. 9 -- Ener1, Inc. , today announced financial results for its 2009 third quarter, which ended Sep ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles Come to Australia
Nov 9, 2009
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in networked electric vehicle charging stations today announced it has signed ChargePoint Pty Ltd to an exclusive distribution agreement in Australia. ChargePoint Pty Ltd now offers Coulombâs ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations throughout Australia and is ... Continue reading
Quantum Ships Diesel Hybrid Vehicles to the U.S. Army
Nov 9, 2009
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it is developing and shipping diesel hybrid vehicles to the U.S. Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) National Automotive Center (NAC), with funding support through the U.S. Special O ... Continue reading
BMW C1-E: Concept for A Higher Level Of Safety In The City - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 6, 2009
MUNICH - November 6, 2009: This is what a safe, environment-friendly and highly practical single track vehicle for city traffic could look like in the future. BMW Motorrad developed the C1-E study as a contribution to the European safety project eSUM. This study unit is based on the concept of the BMW C1. It is charact ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2009
A letter of intent was signed today in Flins between the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and the French Strategic Investment Fund (FSI) to create a joint venture that would develop and manufacture batteries for electric vehicles (EV) under the patronage of Christian Estrosi, the Frenc ... Continue reading
EnerDel Wins U.S. Army Contract to Develop Batteries for New 'Hybrid Humvee'
Nov 6, 2009
Program Will Test EnerDel's High-Performance Solutions Under the Most Extreme Conditions INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 5 -- Automotive lithium-ion battery maker EnerDel, Inc. announced today that it will be working with the United States Army to develop a next-generation battery system for the hybrid version of the iconic High Mo ... Continue reading
Renault Annoounces European Production Sites for Electric Vehicle Pair
Nov 6, 2009
Renault has announced the production sites for two of its forthcoming four-vehicle Z.E. (Zero Emission) range, starting in 2011. The Twizy Z.E. Concept-based city car will be manufactured at its Valladolid plant in Spain, with an electric supermini to be produced at the Flins plant near Paris. ... Continue reading
Nissan Releases Concept Sketch of Light Commercial Electric Vehicle
Nov 6, 2009
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, has released a concept sketch of a light commercial electric vehicle based on the newly launched NV200. ... Continue reading
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