Aug 4, 2009
FRANKFURT, Aug 4, 2009; Edward Taylor writing for Reuters reported that BMW will launch a new class of environmentally friendly vehicles under its own brand, signalling that even premium automakers are ready to embrace electric vehicles as a mainstream product. The push comes on the same day as BMW unveiled better-than ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2009
The Renault-Nissan Alliance (the Alliance) and the State Government of Victoria in Australia have formed a partnership to explore the development of a Zero Emission Vehicles program. ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Insight EX Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 3, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Honda Insight EX Engine: 1.3-liter I4 with IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) Horsepower/Torque: (gasoline) 98 @ v5800 rpm/123 lb.-ft. @ 1000-1500 rpm: (electric) 10 hp @ 1500 rpm/123 lb.-ft. @ 1000-1700 rpm Transmission: CVT with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 100.4 in. L ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2009
Event ushers in a new era for Nissan and a new era for mobility YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug. 1 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world's first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats fi ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches New Era, Electric Car and New GREEN Headquaters
Aug 2, 2009
Inauguration of new Nissan Global Headquarters symbolizes company's commitment to environment and zero-emission mobility YOKOHAMA (Aug. 2, 2009); Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today returned to its historic roots in Yokohama, Japan, with the opening of a new global headquarters building, designed with the environment in mind ... Continue reading
Panasonic to Sponsor MIT Solar Vehicle Team
Aug 1, 2009
Panasonic's High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Batteries Support MIT Student Team's Entry in Global Green Challenge Solar Car Race in Australia SECAUCUS, N.J., July 31 -- Panasonic Corporation today announced its support of the Solar Electric Vehicle Team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT SEVT), in their partici ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2009
Research to be Centered at Argonne National Lab in Chicago INDIANAPOLIS, July 30 -- Advanced lithium-ion automotive battery producer EnerDel and the Nissan Motor Co. of Japan are teaming up to research a new generation of electrical conductive material intended to reduce cost and improve the performance of electric and ... Continue reading
Elektromotive Secures Major Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deal With Saudi University
Jul 30, 2009
Saudi Arabia is currently the world's leading oil producer and exporter, but that doesn't mean the country is being left behind in the shift towards emission-free motoring. On the contrary, one of the Kingdom's leading universities has just signed one of the world's biggest-ever electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure dea ... Continue reading
Judge Strikes Claim on Who Can Be Declared a Founder of Tesla Motors
Jul 30, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--A judge has struck down a claim by Martin Eberhard, who asked to be declared one of only two founders of electric car company Tesla Motors Inc. The ruling Wednesday in San Mateo County Superior Court is consistent with Teslaâs belief in a team of founders, including the companyâs current ... Continue reading
As Chrysler and GM Shut Down Dealers, Wheego Electric Cars Looks to Add Them
Jul 29, 2009
Company Announces National Dealer Road Show ATLANTA, July 29 -- In the face of massive dealership cuts nationwide, Wheego Electric Cars is looking to stem the tide by adding select dealers for the Wheego Whip, its new plug-in electric low speed vehicle, which launches in August. To that end, the company's executives ar ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Riversimple Drives For Cost-Effective Hydrogen Car
Jul 29, 2009
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b38bc5/riversimple_drives) has announced the addition of the "Riversimple Drives For Cost-Effective Hydrogen Car" report to their offering. Oil prices, taxes, pollution controls and climate change legislation will result in a long-term shift from ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles Unplugged: An Event That Plugged the World Into a Green Tomorrow
Jul 29, 2009
LONDON, July 29 -- Frost & Sullivan's landmark interactive electric vehicle (EV) workshop, one of the first events of its kind to combine parliamentary debates and industry presentation sessions, was a resounding success in terms of networking opportunities and helping businesses position themselves in the race toward ... Continue reading
Public Invited to See Plug-In Vehicles Firsthand at Plug-In 2009 Public Night in Long Beach
Jul 28, 2009
One-Night Event (Aug. 11) Offers Insider's Look at a Plugged-In Transportation Future LONG BEACH, Calif., July 28 -- Interested in driving a cleaner, quieter car that averages 100 miles per gallon? Like the idea of plugging in your car at home to get local all-electric driving range? Eager to lower your fuel costs and ... Continue reading
AT&T Accepts Keys to Smith Newton Next Generation All-Electric Cargo Truck
Jul 28, 2009
Purchase Follows AT&T 10-Year Commitment to Spend up to $565 Million on Alternative-Fuel Vehicles WASHINGTON, July 28 -- AT&T* today accepted the keys to its new all-electric cargo truck. AT&T, along with three other companies, received one of six trucks delivered by Smith Electric on Capitol Hill today - the first in ... Continue reading
Europe's Hybrid and Electric Passenger Vehicles
Jul 28, 2009
July 27, 2009; Reuters reported that Europe is gearing up for the arrival en masse of electric cars in the coming years, but they won't be the only solution -- hybrid vehicles will also be a weapon in the fight to meet tough emissions reduction targets. Nissan is due to unveil its first electric car model in Yokohama o ... Continue reading
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