Honda to Begin Sales of Two More Hybrid Models in 2010 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 13, 2009
Tokyo, July 13, 2009; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the CR-Z sporty hybrid model in February 2010 and Fit Hybrid before the end of 2010. By combining these two models with the currently available Insight and Civic Hybrid, Honda will further enhance its lineup of compact hybrid m ... Continue reading
Abu Dhabi's Aabar Buys 40 Percent of Daimler's Stake in Electric Car Maker Tesla
Jul 13, 2009
Abu Dhabi's state-run Aabar buys 40 percent of Daimler's stake in electric car maker Tesla By Adam Schreck, AP Business Writer On Monday July 13, 2009, 12:21 pm EDT Buzz up! 1 Print DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- The Abu Dhabi investment fund that is Daimler's largest shareholder has bought about 4 percent of elec ... Continue reading
Jul 13, 2009
The axiomatic definition of electric powerâ that it is unique because you must âuse it or lose itââ is now defunct. The advent of stationary energy storage is game-changing, a revolution in the making. Energy storage benefits include renewables integration, lower cost and higher efficiencies, carbon ... Continue reading
Ener1 Lithium-Ion Batteries Hit the Streets in Volvo Demonstration Fleet - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 13, 2009
Extended Road Tests Underway in Europe for Plug-in Hybrids Due in 2012 Program Includes Infrastructure Partnership with Electric Utility Vattenfall NEW YORK, July 13 -- Volvo Car Corporation has chosen advanced, American-made lithium-ion battery systems designed and produced by Ener1, Inc. to power a pair of plug-in hy ... Continue reading
Lithium Batteries for Hybrid Vehicles?
Jul 13, 2009
July 12, 2009; The recent Hitachi (HIT) announcement that beginning next year and by 2015 it will increase its Li-ion battery production by 70 fold for hybrids is quite significant for the Li-ion battery market. Until now, most analysts thought that there was no real potential for use of Li-ion batteries in Hybrid Elec ... Continue reading
Strong Consumer Interest in Electric Vehicles Bodes Well for New Era of Sustainable Transportation
Jul 13, 2009
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Nearly one in three (30%) U.S. car buyers are interested in purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) for their next car, according to a recent study on consumer EV sentiment sponsored by Better Place and conducted by Ipsos, a leading global market-research company. While interest in EVs was strong in all ... Continue reading
Global Green Cars Expands Its Electric Vehicle Product Line
Jul 13, 2009
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky.--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI) today announced that Global Green Cars, Inc., a strategic alliance partner, has been successful in securing the exclusive rights to two additional models for its electric vehicle market. During the past six weeks an entourage from Global Green Cars has been tourin ... Continue reading
Nissan to Launch Electric Vehicles in China in 2011 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 10, 2009
Nissan to launch electric vehicles in China in '11 Shanghai, July 10 (Gasgoo.com) Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. plans to launch its lithium ion battery-driven vehicles in the Chinese market in 2011, according to Yasuaki Hashimoto, president of Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd., China Youth Daily reported today. The Renault- ... Continue reading
U.S. Postal Service to Receive Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Jul 9, 2009
Agency to Participate in Federal Fleet Upgrade Strategy WASHINGTON, July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One of the greenest civilian fleets in the world just got a little greener. The U.S. Postal Service will conduct a one-for-one replacement of 6,500 vehicles with 1,000 E-85 ethanol-capable and 900 gasoline/electric hyb ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review
Jul 9, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid If Nissan is not be the first automaker to come to mind when you think of advanced drivetrain technology, maybe it's time to change your thinking. Nissan has tested the hybrid market for the past couple of years with the Altima Hybrid, and that's only the ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com Survey Finds Hybrid and Diesel Cars Beat Standard Models on Cost
Jul 9, 2009
IRVINE, Calif.--IntelliChoice.comâs fourth annual survey of eco-friendly vehicles, released today, shows that most 2009 hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower cost of ownership compared to standard versions of the same vehicles. IntelliChoice.com, a long-time observer of how environmental co ... Continue reading
GEM Electric Vehicles Used to Transport Heads of State at 2009 G8 Summit
Jul 9, 2009
FARGO, N.D.--As discussions of energy efficiency and climate change take the front seat in this yearâs G8 Summit talks, Fiat Group and Chrysler Group LLCâs Global Electric Motorcars are showing their dedication to environmentally sound transportation solutions by providing 33 GEM e4 zero-emission electric veh ... Continue reading
Jul 8, 2009
BOULDER, Colo.--Major automakers are preparing to launch the first models in a new generation of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in 2010, the development of which has been aided by a mix of consumer demand for fuel efficient cars and considerable government incentives. According to a new report from Pike Resea ... Continue reading
Quantum Signs $10.2 Million Phase III Development Contract With Fisker Automotive
Jul 8, 2009
IRVINE, CA - July 8, 2009: Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has signed a $10.2 Million contract for Phase III development of plug-in hybrid powertrains for Fisker automobiles. This contract will enable Quantum to manage production validation of the Q-Drive plug-in hybrid system ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches LPG-Electric Hybrid in South Korea
Jul 8, 2009
SEOUL, July 8, 2009; Cheon Jong-woo writing for Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS), South Korea's top carmaker, on Wednesday launched its first hybrid car in the domestic market to satisfy a growing appetite for fuel-saving vehicles and to improve the image of the company's technology. Hyundai, the worl ... Continue reading
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