Global Green Cars Commits to Build an Electric Vehicle Plant in Kentucky
Sep 5, 2009
WILLIAMSBURG, KY September 4, 2009; Global Green Cars, Inc. (GGCI) announced today that it will proceed with its plan to build an electric vehicle production facility in the State of Kentucky. Earlier this year, Governor Steven L. Beshear of the State of Kentucky pledged his support for this electric vehicle production ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: Volkswagen Fuel Cell Vehicles - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Sep 4, 2009
John Tillman, Program Manager of Volkswagen Advanced Power Research, joins The Auto Channel to talk about VW's work on hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles. TACH's Mark Fulmer begins the episode at the California Fuel Cell Partnership in West Sacramento. To ride along just click the PLAY button. ... Continue reading
CASH FOR CLUNKERS Demonstrates the Huge Economic Potential of Alt Fuel and Vehicle Technologies
Sep 4, 2009
Imagine what will happen when we get off gasoline completely By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Authorâs note: This article includes several videos and text links to help illustrate the point raised herein. For a few years now, Bob Gordon and I have been preaching the urgent need for the quick adop ... Continue reading
Beyong the Plug: Making Electric Cars Go - VIDEO STORY
Sep 4, 2009
Automakers Use Hi-Tech Tires and Aerodynamics to Improve Fuel Economy DETROIT - September 3, 2009: Several automakers, including GM, Chrysler and Nissan, have already announced plans to roll out electric cars in the near future. With triple digit fuel economy claims on cars like the Chevrolet Volt, things like tires pl ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies and BorgWarner Collaborate on Electric Powertrain Systems
Sep 3, 2009
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it is collaborating with BorgWarner on electric powertrain products for all-electric and hybrid-electric passenger automobiles. Initially, the companies are working together to integrate UQM Te ... Continue reading
Chery To Start Selling Electric Car Mid-2010
Sep 3, 2009
Chery to start selling electric car S18 in mid-2010 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012016/Chery-to-start-selling-ele ctric -car-S18-in-mid-2010.html Shanghai, September 3 (Gasgoo.com) Chery Auto, China's largest maker of own-brand cars, will start selling its first plug-in electric car model S18 around June, 201 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS: Battery-Powered Electric Drive with Range-Extending Engine
Sep 3, 2009
The near-series Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS electric car combines environment-friendly electric mobility in the city with unrestricted suitability for long-distance driving. This is made possible by the combination of the battery-electric drive with a combustion engine. The range extender gives the BlueZ ... Continue reading
MINI E Test Drivers Sought in the UK
Sep 3, 2009
MINI has begun inviting pioneering drivers in the UK to field trials of the first electric-powered MINI. ... Continue reading
Sep 3, 2009
ELKHART, Ind.--Want an 'electrifying' sneak peak of the EMC Flash - the first ever American made electric light duty pick-up truck? Join Electric Motors Corporation (Pink Sheets: EMCO) on September 5th, 2009 for Green Jobs for America: An Entertainment and Education Exposition. EMC (EMCO.PK) and its like-minded busines ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS - Electric Vehicle With ICE Range Extender
Sep 2, 2009
Stuttgart Sep 02, 2009; The near-series Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS electric car combines environment-friendly electric mobility in the city with unrestricted suitability for long-distance driving. This is made possible by the combination of the battery-electric drive with a combustion engine. The range ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore.--ReVolt Technology, LLC, a technology company which is developing innovative, rechargeable zinc-air batteries, today announced that it is applying for $30 million in grants from US Department of Energy (DOE) under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to accelerate the commercialization of its large ... Continue reading
Five premieres for Kia at Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 1, 2009
Frankfurt Motor Show - World premiere of all-new Kia Venga B-segment MPV, re-engineered 'new look' Kia cee'd and Kia's EcoDynamics range of vehicles - European premiere of all-new seven-seat Kia Sorento SUV and new Kia Forte LPI Hybrid sedan - Press Conference: 13.00 hrs (CET), Stand A19, Hall 3.1, 15 September (Seoul) ... Continue reading
MINI E in the UK: Test Driver Applications Now Being Accepted
Sep 1, 2009
Pioneering drivers wanting to be part of the MINI E UK research project can now apply online to lease one of twenty prototype cars destined for British roads. The online application form will be hosted at www.electricMINI.co.uk from 01- 30 September 2009. Comprehensive details of the project are also available on this ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Hires Audi Executive to Run North American Sales
Aug 31, 2009
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Audi executive John Walker has joined Tesla Motors as vice president for North American sales, effective immediately. Walker, 46, was a rising star at Audi, one of the few automotive companies to remain profitable and sustain robust sales during the recession. The German luxury carmaker promoted Wal ... Continue reading
BYD Says Buffett Wants to Raise Stake After Big Win
Aug 31, 2009
BYD says Buffett wants to raise stake after big win http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011974/BYD-says-Buffett-wants-to- raise -stake-after-big-win.html Shanghai, August 31 (Gasgoo.com) After winning at least $1 billion from its initial investment, U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett intends to raise his stake in Chines ... Continue reading
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