Mitsubishi Signs MoU with the City of Vancouver Regarding Testing of i MiEV Electric Vehicle
Apr 7, 2009
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors Sales of Canada (MMSCAN) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of British Colombia, the City of Vancouver, power company BC Hydro, and Mitsubishi Canada Limited for feasibility testing of the zero-emissions i MiEV1 elect ... Continue reading
Fisker Automotive to Receive Additional $85M for Development of Plug-In Hybrid Cars - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 7, 2009
IRVINE, Calif., April 6 -- Fisker Automotive, Inc., a leading producer of advanced green technology automobiles, announced today it has entered into definitive agreements to receive an additional $85 million in venture capital funding for the development and manufacturing of its Karma plug-in hybrid automobiles. The fi ... Continue reading
Bright Automotive Announces Name of First Vehicle and Accelerates Date of Its Public Unveiling
Apr 6, 2009
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Being Built from Ground-Up by Team of Auto Industry Veterans; Concept Will Be Shown on April 21 ANDERSON, Ind., April 6 -- Bright Automotive, Inc. announced today that its first vehicle - a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that will achieve 100 mpg for an average customer - will be ... Continue reading
Green Star Products Announces Strategic Plans to Build Electric Vehicles - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 3, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI), along with its global auto industry partners, announced today their strategic plans to build and assemble electric vehicles in the United States. In 1994, Michael O. Leavitt, Governor of Utah 1993-2003 (also former U.S. EPA Administrator 2003-2005 and U.S. Secretary ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Raises Output Target for Planned Electric Car Available in Japan and Europe (Not For USA)
Apr 3, 2009
TOKYO April 3, 2009; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will increase production of its planned electric vehicle after orders for its first 2,000 cars were quickly filled, a spokesman said Friday. Japan's No. 4 automaker aims to roll out the "i MiEV" zero-emissions car for leasing in ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unveils Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Apr 2, 2009
At the Seoul Motor Show today, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the world's first hybrid electric vehicle to be powered by a Liquefied Petroleum Injected (LPI) engine. The Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) will also be the world's first hybrid vehicle to adopt advanced Lithium Ion Polymer batteries. Hyundai has l ... Continue reading
Tesla Takes More Than 500 Model S Reservations in a Week
Apr 2, 2009
WASHINGTON--Tesla Motors has taken 520 reservations for the Model S, an all-electric family sedan that carries up to seven people and travels up to 300 miles per charge. Tesla launched the car March 26, and orders immediately began streaming in online and at showrooms in California. Tesla plans to open stores in Chicag ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Signs MoU with the Principality of Monaco Regarding Testing of i MiEV Electric Vehicle
Mar 31, 2009
Following a successful testing exercise conducted in December 2008, the Principality of Monaco, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. and MC Automobile (Europe) N.V. - a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation - yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding fleet testing of Mitsubis ... Continue reading
Initial Thoughts on Obama's Moves - EDITORIAL
Mar 30, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher SACRAMENTO â March 30, 2009 (11:30AM EDT) â I agree with and applaud most of what Barak Obama said this morning in his national broadcast. However, I disagree with a couple of items. Firstly, I donât believe that either General Motors or Chrysler have ac ... Continue reading
Sigma Motorworks, Inc Announces Electric Sports Car Prototype
Mar 30, 2009
DARIEN, Conn., March 30 -- Sigma Motorworks, Inc, an US-based development stage company, announced the final construction stage of its electric sports car prototype, the Sigma GTE. The GTE brings up innovative features in its electric drive system. The car is powered by two Advance Motors DC motors connected directly ( ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2009
Detroit Electric to produce and market full line of innovative Pure Electric vehicles in US, UK, EU and China beginning 2010 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd and PROTON Holdings Berhad today announced a strategic partnership to mass produce Pure Electric Vehicles ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Signs MoU with the Principality of Monaco Regarding Testing of i MiEV Electric Vehicle
Mar 30, 2009
Tokyo, Mar 27, 2009; Following a successful testing exercise conducted in December 2008, the Principality of Monaco, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. and MC Automobile (Europe) N.V. - a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation - yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding flee ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 Toyota Prius Review
Mar 28, 2009
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE PRIUS VEHICLE The Toyota Prius has now reached iconic status since the first model entered the American market almost ten years ago, representing a positive change for the way people think about transportation. There are currently 700, ... Continue reading
Electric Truck-maker to Build Kansas City Plant
Mar 27, 2009
KANSAS CITY, Mo. March 26, 2009; The AP reported that a U.S.-British consortium plans to build an assembly plant in Kansas City to manufacture all-electric delivery vans. Documents filed with the Missouri Department of Economic Development say Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corp. plans to employ up to 200 people within t ... Continue reading
Tesla Unveils World's First Mass-Produced, Highway-Capable EV
Mar 26, 2009
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--Tesla Motors is now taking orders for the Model S, an all electric family sedan that carries seven people and travels 300 miles per charge. The Model S, which carries its charger onboard, can be recharged from any 120V, 240V or 480V outlet, with the latter taking only 45 minutes. By recharging their ... Continue reading
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