Battery Maker A123 IPO Raises $380 Million
Sep 24, 2009
NEW YORK, Sept 23, 2009; Phil Wahba writing for Reuters eportede that Lithium-ion car battery maker A123 Systems Inc (AONE.O) increased the number of shares in its initial public offering and priced them for $13.50 apiece, above the estimate range. The upsized deal helped the Massachusetts company raise $380.4 million, ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2009
FRANKFURT AM MAIN--A premiere of a special kind was held on Wednesday at the 63rd International Automobile Fair (IAA PKW). For the first time those responsible for development at all seven German automobile manufacturers â together with Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Indus ... Continue reading
What do European Consumers Really Want From Electric Vehicles?
Sep 23, 2009
Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Electric Vehicles, on Tuesday, 6 October 2009, at 2:00pm BST LONDON, Sept. 23 -- The global electric vehicles (EV) market is expected to revolutionise the automotive industry introducing a plethora of new technologies, innovative business models, and new entrants. However, a ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Takes on Safety Challenges Surrounding Electric Cars - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 23, 2009
Volvo is currently conducting advanced analysis and research to ensure any future electric powered cars meet the extremely high safety standards Volvo imposes on all its cars products irrespective of car type, fuel or power source. Advanced monitoring of battery status and by enclosing the battery and protecting it eff ... Continue reading
Renewable Transportation Fuels from Algae
Sep 23, 2009
From 1978 to 1996, the U.S. Department of Energyâs Office of Fuels Development funded a program to develop renewable transportation fuels from algae. The main focus of the program, know as the Aquatic Species Program (or ASP) was the production of biodiesel from high lipid-content algae grown in ponds, utilizing w ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2009
Exclusive and in-depth coverage of the 63rd Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, the worldâs largest motor show AUTO CENTRAL - September 10, 2009: With just a few days to go before the start of the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, which is the unofficial official start of the 2010 major auto show season, TheAutoChannel ... Continue reading
Fisker Automotive and US Department of Energy Agree to Terms for $528.7M Loan
Sep 22, 2009
- Funds awarded to develop affordable plug-in hybrids made in USA - At least 5,000 direct and indirect US jobs to be created or saved - An estimated 821 million gallons of gasoline will be saved and 8 million tons of CO2 offset from sales of Fisker plug-in hybrids through 2016 Video: http://www.thenewsmarket.com/Fisker ... Continue reading
Battery Electric Ford Focus Meets the Stars in "The Jay Leno Show"
Sep 22, 2009
Ford Motor Company has teamed up with "The Jay Leno Show" in the United States to provide an all-new battery electric version of the Ford Focus ST five-door for celebrities to drive in the programme's regular "Green Car Challenge" segment. ... Continue reading
Honda Win 2009 Grove Medal for FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Technology
Sep 22, 2009
Today, at Grove Fuel Cell Symposium, Honda received the prestigious Grove Medal in recognition of the FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. The FCX Clarity is a practical car with room for four people and luggage and it is ready for use on the road. Significantly, it has 2-3 times better fuel economy than it ... Continue reading
Imara Corporation Launches Its First High-Power Lithium-Ion Battery Cell
Sep 22, 2009
MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 21 -- Imara Corporation, a manufacturer of high-performance next-generation lithium-ion batteries, today announced that its high-power cells are now available. Imara is providing battery cells to customers in the power tool, outdoor power equipment and transportation markets. Imara's patented ... Continue reading
Reminder: Knight To Host Electrifying Transportation Conference September 23rd
Sep 21, 2009
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 21 -- Knight Capital Group, Inc. will host a one-day conference titled Electrifying Transportation for institutional investors on September 23, 2009, in New York. The conference will bring together thought leaders for a discussion on the technology, business models, and policy actions required ... Continue reading
Sep 21, 2009
CLEVELAND--With a substantial increase in the use of electrically powered vehicles nationwide and a retooling of its manufacturing base to support production of these vehicles, Northeast Ohio could potentially gain more than 10,000 new jobs and increase its annual economic output by billions of dollars, according to re ... Continue reading
Jungle Motors Launches New Longer Range Conversion Kit for the Toyota Prius
Sep 21, 2009
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--Jungle Motors, Orange Countyâs largest electric vehicle conversion facility, is now offering a new Plug-In Hybrid conversion kit for the 2004-2009 Toyota Prius using state of the art Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries and advanced, integrated Battery Management Systems (BMS). Jungle Moto ... Continue reading
VW Group Stages Nine World Premieres at Frankfurt Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 20, 2009
At the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Volkswagen is presenting an automotive update on the present and future. The exceptionally large range of products â a total of nine premieres ranging from the zero-emissions E-Up! concept to a near-production prototype of the sensational 1-Liter car, the L1 ... Continue reading
Audi Press Conference at Frankfurt Motor Show: Includes e-tron and R8 Spyder - COMPLETE VIDEO
Sep 18, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - September 18, 2009: Each of the key German auto manufacturers pulled out all the stops at this years IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. Mercedes did another spectacular floor show, reminiscent of Cirque d'Soleil; BMW built an incredible indoor highway, and Audi simply showcased some fabulous vehicles. ... Continue reading
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