2009 Detroit Auto Show: EV Startup Companies Compete With The Big Boys
Jan 13, 2009
Selling luxury and electric-drive, startups seek to capitalize on push for green cars DETROIT January 13, 2009; Ken Thomas writing for the AP eported that several startup automakers are in hot pursuit of electric-powered vehicles, but they face an uphill road as they challenge major car companies like Toyota and Genera ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2009
GM will establish the first lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing facility in the United States operated by a major automaker LG Chem has been selected to supply the lithium-ion battery cells for the Chevrolet Volt Advanced battery strategy strengthens GM's capabilities to develop hybrid and electric vehicles GM will ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2009
DETROIT, January 12 -- - 100mpg Fisker Karma Makes its World Wide Premiere at the 2009 North American International Auto Show Fisker Automotive, Inc., the new American manufacturer of premium green automobiles, unveiled its first production car -- the 2010 Fisker Karma -- at the 2009 North American International Auto S ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Reveals All-New Prius
Jan 12, 2009
DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 50-mile-per gallon rated third-generation Prius hybrid vehicle today at the 2009 North American International Auto show. Celebrated as the benchmark for cars of the future, the Prius has delivered superior fuel economy and ultra-low emissi ... Continue reading
ECOtality's eTec Launches New Minit-Charger FC Fast-Charger
Jan 12, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a wholly owned subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced the launch of the new Minit-Charger FC battery fast-charging system that will be unveiled today at th ... Continue reading
MINI at the 2009 Detroit NAIAS - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2009
The presentation of the MINI brand at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit is characterised in particular by the world debut of an unusually thrilling model and the breakthrough of the brand into a new age of mobility. ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler Town & Country EV - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 11, 2009
- Chrysler Town & Country EV: The perfect fuel-efficient family vehicle - Range-extended powertrain delivers exceptional fuel economy, minimal environmental impact and the same seven-passenger capability DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The Chrysler Town & Country EV is a Range-extended Electric Vehicle that demonstrates another po ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV
Jan 11, 2009
- Allows customers to roam the planet and take care of it at the same time - Forty miles of all-electric, zero gasoline consumption operation and a 400-mile total driving range DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The Jeep(R) Wrangler Unlimited EV is a Range-extended Electric Vehicle that provides a glimpse into the future of a "Go Any ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Dodge Circuit EV - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 11, 2009
- Dodge Circuit EV: Brand new version of all-electric sports car boasts unique, fearless Dodge design - All-electric vehicle delivers sports car performance with zero gasoline consumption, zero tailpipe emissions and 150-200 mile driving range DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The Dodge Circuit EV displays bold exterior and interior ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler ENVI Plugged Into the World - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2009
Company Broadens its Production-intent Electric-vehicle Portfolio - Chrysler ENVI inspires a personal mobility revolution, delivering clean, environmentally responsible, no-compromise electric vehicles - Chrysler 200C EV concept and Jeep(R) Patriot EV expand potential electric-drive vehicle offerings - Five distinct ve ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler Introduces 200C EV Concept - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2009
Inspired and soulful look at the new Chrysler DNA Beauty and brains coalesce in Chrysler 200C EV concept vehicle with design and technology appeal Futuristic in-vehicle connectivity takes center stage ENVIâs Range-extended Electric Vehicle drive system with 400-mile range 40-mile, all-electric range with zero fuel ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Autoline Daily to do Four Live Updates During NAIAS - LIVE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2009
DETROIT - JANUARY 10, 2009: John McElroy's Autoline Daily will be doing four live broadcasts at this years North American International Auto Show. Two will take place on Sunday and two on Monday at 12 Noon and 4PM EST each day. The entire shows can be watched LIVE right here on TheAutoChannel.com. Please return to this ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Johnson Controls Unveils Small Car re3 Concept Car - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2009
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- For Johnson Controls , a major goal is finding new opportunities to help its customers succeed by creating "smart" environments. In terms of vehicles, this means creating products that bring value today -- reducing weight, optimizing cost and providing sustainable solutions that generate consumer ap ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2009
DETROIT - January 11, 2009: Moments ago Cadillac unveiled its biggest surprise at NAIAS as Bob Lutz introduced a beautiful looking electric car called CONVERJ (pronounced "converge"). The vehicle looks similar to Honda's FCX Clarity. ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Makes World Debut at NAIAS - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 11, 2009
More affordable five-passenger, five-door Honda hybrid to go on sale in the beginning of April 2009 DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The all-new 2010 Honda Insight hybrid car made its world debut today at the North American International Auto Show. Utilizing the latest generation of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist(TM) (IMA(R)) hybr ... Continue reading
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