Today's UK Power Infrastructure Adequate For Addition Of EV-Motoring Useage
Apr 30, 2009
London, UK April 30, 2009; According to the results of simulation studies announced today by a consortium including Ricardo, Jaguar-Land Rover, E.ON and Amberjac Projects, a substantial medium-term rise in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles would have a much lower impact on the UK national power grid th ... Continue reading
Honda Insight Off to a Flying Start
Apr 30, 2009
With only a few days remaining in its first month of sales, the Honda Insight is outselling its competitors in the hybrid market. ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2009
Goes on Sale Today LONDON - April 30, 2009: The launch of Britain's first vehicle of its kind coincides with the Government's announcement to support and subsidise electric car use and their commitment to make the UK âa world leaderâ in producing and exporting electric cars. This is further supported by the L ... Continue reading
Roundarch Technology Amps Up Tesla's Model S
Apr 30, 2009
CHICAGO--Roundarch, a digital agency focused on designing and building enterprise class Web sites, Web applications and next-generation âscreen-basedâ experiences, announces its involvement in the launch of Tesla Motorsâs Model S â an all-electric, zero-emission prototype that Tesla plans to produce ... Continue reading
$193M for Energy Research: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Apr 29, 2009
GOLDEN, Colo. April 29, 2009; The AP reporteds that the primary U.S. lab for renewable energy will receive $110 million in federal stimulus money and another $83 million will go toward wind energy efficiency and other alternative power projects. Energy Secretary Steven Chu made the announcement Wednesday while touring ... Continue reading
Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle in May
Apr 29, 2009
FRANKFORT, Ky.--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI) announced today that within the next four weeks it plans to publicly test its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The demonstration will take place in Corbin, Kentucky, where the vehicle will be test driven and evaluated by industry representatives. The plug-in ... Continue reading
Chery set to mass-produce new-energy cars
Apr 29, 2009
Chery Automobile will mass produce all its new-energy vehicles by 2010, said Yin Tongyue, director of the automaker to Xinkuai Newspaper. The Anhui-based automaker showcased four new-energy vehicles -- Tiggo 3, Riich M1 EV, A3 hybrid and Futwin Coupe II -- at the 2009 Shanghai auto show which had curtains fall yesterda ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2009
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and the City of Seattle are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Nissan will introduce zero-emission vehicles in the United States in 2010 and will mass market them globa ... Continue reading
2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID AVERAGES 81.5 MPG, SETS WORLD RECORD WITH 1,445 MILES ON SINGLE TANK OF GAS
Apr 28, 2009
The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 1,000 Mile Challenge Car Login to download images. Drivers trained in mileage-maximizing techniques achieve 1,445 miles on a single tank of gas in a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid â averaging 81.5 mpg in Washington, D.C. â and set world record for gasoline-powered, midsize sedan The Fusio ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2009
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- -- The Ford Fusion Hybrid team has achieved more than 1,000 miles -- over 47 continuous hours -- on a single tank of gas, raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation -- Passing the 1,000 mile mark at 9:08 a.m. this morning, the team will continue as their unmodified, regular prod ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies PowerPhase®125 Electric Propulsion System Powers Citroen C4 Hybrid World Rally Car
Apr 28, 2009
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that its PowerPhase® 125 electric propulsion system is powering the Citroen C4 Hybrid Rally Car currently being tested by Citroen Racing. First shown at the Paris and then Bologna and Geneva Mot ... Continue reading
Norway Considers Accepting The Auto Channel's Plan to Ban Gasoline-Powered Cars
Apr 28, 2009
Norway First Government to Act on TACH Plan AUTO CENTRAL - April 27, 2009: Last June, The Auto Channel proposed a plan for the United States to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles that many in the auto industry considered unrealistic...not because it wasn't needed or the correct thing to do, but because it was felt tha ... Continue reading
SDK Develops Graphite for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles
Apr 25, 2009
Tokyo, Apr 22, 2009; Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) has developed a new grade of SCMG(TM) (shape-controlled micro graphite) to be used as anode material in large lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). Since the material has been adopted for use in several models of EVs to be sold in Japan and overseas, SDK has deci ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2009
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--The State of Californiaâs Air Resources Board yesterday adopted a regulation to implement Governor Schwarzenegger's Low Carbon Fuel Standard calling for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from California's transportation fuels by 10 percent by 2020. The regulation encourages the use of f ... Continue reading
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