5 Companies That Will Survive the Electric Car Bust
Jun 12, 2009
Washington DC June 12, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Business Insider reports that the success of the electric vehicle market is still questionable due to two issues: Gas is still cheap and the projected sticker price for electrics will scare people away. Those issues could be resolved in the next few ye ... Continue reading
The Fox is Now Guarding the GM Henhouse
Jun 12, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL General Motors is in need of a complete overhaulâ¦obviously. They need to get rid of the dead-weight in both product and personnel, which they appear to be trying to do if you donât count Buick and Pontiac. They have to regain the trust of inv ... Continue reading
Hong Kong to trial-run BYD 3DM plug-in hybrid
Jun 12, 2009
Hong Kong to trial-run BYD 3DM plug-in hybrid http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010872/Hong-Kong-to-trial-run-BYD -3DM- plug-in-hybrid.html Shanghai, June 12 (Gasgoo.com) Hong Hong's environment bureau top official today (June 12) participated in a promotional activity on clean fuel vehicles in neighboring southern ... Continue reading
Walnut Creek Becomes 3rd Bay Area City to Install Coulomb Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
Jun 9, 2009
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced that Walnut Creek, CA has become the third Bay Area city to deploy their ChargePoint⢠Networked Charging Stations for electric vehicles. Coulombâs charging stations will be officially welcomed to the city in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June ... Continue reading
Sweden Seeks Investment and Collaboration on Vehicle and Energy Storage Batteries
Jun 8, 2009
STOCKHOLM, June 8 -- Sweden hosts a world class automotive cluster with brands such as SAAB Automobile, Scania, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group, some 1,000 suppliers and ABB, a global leader in power and automation technology. Sweden now looks to expand its development of green energy infrastructure for plug-in hybrid and e ... Continue reading
GM Opens Most Technologically Advanced Automotive Battery Lab In The United States
Jun 8, 2009
Global Battery Systems Lab Download more images Download this image Reinforces the New GM's commitment to advanced technology leadership Will accelerate the domestic development of advanced battery technology and lead GM's network of existing battery labs in Honeoye Falls, N.Y.; Warren, Mich.; and Mainz-Kastel, Germany ... Continue reading
Jun 8, 2009
Tokyo, June 5, 2009; Looking ahead to year 2020, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced the "Mitsubishi Motors Group Environmental Vision 2020" roadmap for its near-future environmental policy that maximizes the benefits offered by the EV(1) to Lead ... Continue reading
Toyota Says Hybrids Will Be The Best 'Green' Car for Some Time
Jun 7, 2009
Toyota's Prius hybrid was the No. 1 selling vehicle in Japan for May, clinching the top spot for the first time â even though the latest model had been on sale for only half the month. Toyota Executive Vice President Masatami Takimoto said the hybrid system, like the one in the Prius, is the "most important of our ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2009
First drive: 2010 Lexus RX 450h By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Amsterdam Bureau Itâs already a while ago, but I vividly remember my first âencounterâ with the Lexus RX 300. In 1998, our test route went through northern Michigan and we spent the night in a national park. The next ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Unveils 4.59 mil Yen Electric Car (about $46k)
Jun 6, 2009
TOKYO June 6, 2009; Japan Today reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corpâs electric vehicle is twice as expensive as popular hybrid cars by rivals Toyota and Honda, but Japanâs No. 4 automaker said Friday the i-MiEV will help it survive increasingly intense global competition. âWith the electric vehicle, we ... Continue reading
Green Star Completes Final Test Series for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Jun 5, 2009
FRANKFORT, Ky.--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI) today announced that it has successfully completed its full series of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) testing protocols. Global Green Cars, Inc., a strategic alliance partner with Green Star Products, has completed its full testing sequence of its PHEV over t ... Continue reading
EDTA - This Week in EV-Motoring
Jun 5, 2009
Media Watch: Battery Stimulus Scramble Forbes June 8, 2009 As many as 50 battery makers are applying for a piece of the $2 billion available for electric-vehicle batteries. CLICK HERE Toyota: hybrids best 'green' car for some time Associated Press June 4, 2009 A Toyota executive overseeing research said a battery break ... Continue reading
Gov Schwarzenegger Welcomes Audi Olympic Fuel Cell Cars to Capitol - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jun 5, 2009
Cutting-edge technology used at Beijing Olympics makes its California debut SACRAMENTO - June 5, 2009: Volkswagen showcased its Passat Lingyu fuel cell vehicles at the State Capitol on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The Passat Lingyu is a zero-emission vehicle powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that can go up to 90 mph and up t ... Continue reading
John Surtees Drives All-Electric C1 ev'ie To Meet The Mayor
Jun 5, 2009
The Electric Car Corporation's all-electric Citroën conversion, the C1 ev'ie, is to take part in the 2009 Brighton-London Eco-rally. The event, which is being held on Monday 8th June, will see a parade of environmentally conscious vehicles take to the streets with the finishing line at London's City Hall. Mayor Boris ... Continue reading
Schwarzenegger Comments on Hummer Sale to Chinese - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jun 4, 2009
SACRAMENTO - June 4, 2009: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger took the opportunity yesterday during a Volkswagen fuel cell press introduction to talk about General Motors' recent sale of its Hummer brand to a Chinese company. Click PLAY to watch the video of Schwarzenegger's comments on the Hummer sale Coinciden ... Continue reading
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