2009 Tokyo Motor Show Opens With Focus on Electric Cars
Oct 21, 2009
Tokyo October 21, 2009; Japan Today reported that the Tokyo Motor Show opened to the press Wednesday as Japanese automakers roll out their new concepts for nifty, fully-electric vehicles in a testament to the imminent arrival of the long-awaited dream car. With no high-profile foreign players present and even domestic ... Continue reading
Infiniti Confirms Plan for a Zero Emissions Vehicle
Oct 20, 2009
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 20 -- Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show that Infiniti plans to introduce an electric vehicle - one that will be true to the Infiniti brand's promise of "Inspired Performance." (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080506/INFIN ... Continue reading
Honda Eyes Electric Car Launch in Major Markets
Oct 20, 2009
Washington DC October 20, 2009; The head of Honda Motor Co. said he would consider launching electric cars in the United States, Europe, and Japan, a sign Japan's No. 2 automaker is changing its strategy for the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles. According to Reuters, Honda has been a strong proponent of hydro ... Continue reading
Nissan and Sumitomo to Initiate "Second-Life" Business for Electric-Car Batteries
Oct 20, 2009
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Corporation today announced joint plans to initiate a business venture to "Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle" lithium-ion batteries previously used in electric cars, giving them a "second-life" as energy-storage solutions in markets worldwide. ... Continue reading
Underwriters Laboratories to Develop First Safety Standard for Electric Vehicle Cord Sets
Oct 20, 2009
Company Helps Prepare Automotive Manufacturers for Surge in Electric Vehicle Demands NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 19 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification, announced today a new set of requirements for indoor/outdoor cord sets for electric vehicles, which will help manufacturer ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2009
NEW YORK--The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multimillion dollar competition to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles, today announced the 43 teamsâ representing 18 states, 10 countries and 6 fuel types, that have passed the competitionâs Design Judging phase and will ... Continue reading
Even Oil Rich Iran Recognizes the Importance and Potential of CNG
Oct 19, 2009
Ironically, the leader of the Axis of Evil looks to the very same abundant national fuel source for economic stability and environmental improvement that America continues to shun By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL For years, some of us in California have laughed whenever we see trucks ... Continue reading
Ford Focus BEV Drivers Sought by Hillingdon
Oct 16, 2009
London residents will be among the first in Britain to experience Ford's latest zero emissions technology ... Continue reading
NextGen Research Looks Under the Hood of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Oct 16, 2009
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--The hybrid-electric and electric vehicle markets have been growing slowly for the last few years, but the price premium for the additional hardware required has always been a significant barrier to mass-market appeal. Hydraulic and flywheel energy storage systems remain very much in the evaluation pha ... Continue reading
Can Electric Vehicles Save Detroit?
Oct 15, 2009
That's just one of many questions The Business of Plugging In will address October 19-21 DETROIT, Oct. 15 -- The first of billions of dollars from the federal government are making their way to local companies working on plug-in electric vehicles, which could help retain tens of thousands of U.S. jobs. The implications ... Continue reading
Haidlmair introduces new HAI E3 electric car (German press release)
Oct 15, 2009
Der Werkzeugbauer Haidlmair entwickelte das erste Elektroauto Oberösterreichs. Bei der Fertigstellung des HAI E3 waren weitere österreichische Firmen mit dabei ... Continue reading
A New Wave of Vauxhall Collective Commissions Are Announced
Oct 13, 2009
Four of the most hotly anticipated artists, designers, theatre practitioners and photographers in the UK have been commissioned by the car company Vauxhall to create art works around the theme of re-inventing British classics. The result of the commissions is four stunningly imaginative and exciting works that throw op ... Continue reading
Solar Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station In City of San Jose
Oct 12, 2009
San Jose CA. October 12, 2009; SunPods announced today the first public demonstration of their revolutionary SunPodsâ EV Plug-N-Go⢠Solar Powered EV Charging System. The worldâs first transportable, modular, integrated solar powered electric vehicle charging station, ready to power up on delivery. The Su ... Continue reading
Elektromotive and Smart Collaborate on EV Trial
Oct 12, 2009
The world's leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) recharging solutions, Elektromotive, has been selected as one of the UK companies trialling the smart electric drive. By testing the car in 'real-life' situations, Elektromotive will provide invaluable data to Mercedes-Benz, the manufacturer of smart, which will hel ... Continue reading
Ford Intensifies Focus on Electrification Strategy as Nancy Gioia Takes a Global Leadership Role
Oct 9, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 9, 2009; Ford Motor Company is intensifying its focus on global electrification with the creation of a new position to lead the planning and strategy for Ford's future electric vehicle portfolio. Nancy Gioia, formerly Ford's director of Sustainable Mobility Technology and Hybrid Vehicle Programs, ... Continue reading
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