May 13, 2009
Located in Varkaus, Finland, the New Facility will Help Manufacture Safe, Eco-Friendly Batteries for Europeâs Industrial, Energy and Transportation Needs HENDERSON, Nev. May 13, 2009; K2 Energy Solutions (K2), a manufacturer of rechargeable battery systems for electric vehicles, mobility devices, power tools, elec ... Continue reading
World's First Billing System For Electric Vehicle Charging Posts Revealed At EVS 24
May 13, 2009
A ground-breaking tool for monitoring and invoicing electricity drawn from vehicle charging stations will debut at the Norwegian zero-emissions exhibition, EVS 24, today (Wednesday 13 May). Called "EBConnect" - the latest technical innovation from British company Elektromotive - the system will make it easy to identify ... Continue reading
Nissan to Build Electric Vehicles at Oppama Plant
May 12, 2009
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd today announced the company will produce electric vehicles (EV) at its Oppama Plant (Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa) from autumn 2010. ... Continue reading
May 12, 2009
Nine out of 10 consumers open to purchasing hybrid as next vehicle MILWAUKEE, May 12 -- A new Johnson Controls survey, conducted by Harris Interactive(R), reveals that more than four in five U.S. adults believe the United States must become a leader in hybrid vehicles (88%), and that the government should support the a ... Continue reading
Strong Work Ethic at BYD, Maker of Electric Cars
May 12, 2009
I was a bit surprised when my article last week on BYDâs (BYDDY.PK) new e6 electric car and the related post with videos of Wang Chuanfu received far more attention than coverage of Berkshire Hathawayâs (BRK.A) Q1 2009 results. However, perhaps I should not be surprised given the intense interest in the auto ... Continue reading
Euro Luxury Brands Expect Low Sales of Their Hybrids in U.S.
May 11, 2009
Washington DC May 11, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that European luxury-car makers are expected to launch several hybrid models in North America this year, but say they expect them to sell in low volumes. Automotive News reports that Mercedes will launch two hybrids this year, but company executives don't expect ... Continue reading
President Obama Kills Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
May 11, 2009
Washington DC May 11, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that George W. Bush's $1.2 billion plan to develop cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells was eliminated by President Barack Obama on Thursday, with the intention of saving the government $100 million a year. Citing the high costs and technical issues associated wi ... Continue reading
May 11, 2009
HOUSTON--ExxonMobil Chemical continues to extend its technology leadership with the development of two new grades of V series co-extruded battery separator films. These new developmental grades will help make lithium-ion batteries (LIB) safer than ever before for hybrid and electric vehicles, power tools and electronic ... Continue reading
May 9, 2009
SYOSSET, N.Y., May 8 -- Every year, thousands of motocross fans and enthusiasts make their way to Las Vegas for the finals of the Supercross Race series. At the 2009 event, 5,000 excited fans gathered at the Orleans Arena for the much anticipated Mini AMA/Maxxis Supercross race. Many of those in attendance were unaware ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Car Goes Down Like the Hindenburg: DoE Kills the Program
May 9, 2009
Discover Magazine.com May 8, 2009 The dream of hydrogen fuel cell cars has just been put back in the garage. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced yesterday that his department is cutting all funding for hydrogen car research, saying that it wonât be a feasible technology anytime soon. âWe asked ourselve ... Continue reading
Nissan To Intro 370Z Hybrid as 2011 Model
May 8, 2009
Tokyo May 6, 2009; Nissan Hybrid 370Z the first high performance hybrid sports car on the market The 370Z hybrid will be powered by a version of the VQ engine displacing 3.7 liters and an electric motor. A hybrid drive system will use two separate clutches, one between the internal combustion engine and the electric mo ... Continue reading
May 8, 2009
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today detailed President Barack Obamaâs $26.4 billion Fiscal Year 2010 budget request for the Department of Energy, highlighting the Administrationâs commitment to transformational discoveries, breakthrough science, and innovative technologies in the nationâs effort to se ... Continue reading
EnerDel Signs Letter of Intent to Supply Lithium-Ion Batteries to Fisker Automotive
May 8, 2009
Indiana Senator Bayh to Cut Ribbon at EnerDel on First Mass Production Lithium-ion Battery Line in U.S. INDIANAPOLIS, May 8 -- Batteries from EnerDel, the only U.S. lithium-ion car battery manufacturer with commercial-scale production capability, may power the Fisker Karma, scheduled to be the first plug-in hybrid elec ... Continue reading
May 8, 2009
ANN ARBOR, Mich. â General Motors and the University of Michigan today announced the formation of the GM/U-M Institute of Automotive Research and Education, with a strategic focus on reinventing the automobile and developing the next generation of high-efficiency vehicles powered by diverse energy sources. The Ins ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Announces Partnership with Singapore Government for Zero-Emission Mobility
May 7, 2009
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has formed a partnership with the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore to explore the development of Zero Emission Vehicles Programme. ... Continue reading
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