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
Tesla Motors Introduces Roadster Sport
Jan 11, 2009
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Tesla Motors Inc. began taking orders today for the Roadster Sport, a high-performance sports car based on the worldâs leading all-electric, zero-emission vehicle. The Roadster Sport does 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, compared with 3.9 seconds for the standard Roadster. It comes with a hand-wound ... Continue reading
Toyota Maintains Pace, Broadens Scope Of Advanced Environmental Technologies
Jan 11, 2009
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it will display the Toyota FT-EV concept on opening Media Day at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), confirming its plan to launch an urban commuter battery-electric vehicle (BEV) by 2012. This announcement, coupled with its compressed natural ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz unveils 2010 E-Class luxury sedan
Jan 11, 2009
Mercedes-Benz upgrades E-Class sedan, outlines plans for electric car at Detroit auto show DETROIT January 11, 2009; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Mercedes-Benz is upgrading one of its top luxury sedans and giving consumers a glimpse of a planned electric car. Daimler AG unveiled the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E- ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: Electric Jeeps?
Jan 11, 2009
Chrysler adds Jeep Patriot to electric possibilities, updates other rechargeable vehicles DETROIT January 11, 2009; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that Chrysler's surprising leap into the electric car race will be recharged Sunday when the ailing automaker announces plans to add the Jeep Patriot small SUV to i ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review - A Serious Hybrid From Detroit
Jan 9, 2009
By Rex Roy The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is the perfect vehicle from Detroit to put before somebody ⦠anybody ⦠who doesn't think Detroit builds fuel-efficient, high-quality cars that people want. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is one great car. The hybrid shares the new styling of the non-hybrid 2010 Fusion that ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2009
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--SolFocus, the leading developer of Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) systems, today announced that it has raised $47.5 million in the first close of its Series C financing and appointed Mark Crowley chief executive officer. SolFocus will use the new funding to accelerate expansion of its manufactur ... Continue reading
ECOtality Challenges Policymakers to Pave the Way for Electric Vehicles
Jan 8, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced the launch of the EV Micro-Climate program and challenged policymakers to proactively assist automakers in launching electric vehicles by establishing a suitable charging infrastructure. ... Continue reading
Automotive Manufacturers Continue to Focus Heavily on Sustained Investment in New Technologies
Jan 8, 2009
Hybrid systems and electric & battery technology getting the greatest investment DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- In the next five years automotive manufacturers are expected to be intently focused on investing heavily in new models/products and new technologies to satisfy consumer demand in purchasing fuel efficient, affordable car ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors To Supply Electric Car To France's PSA Peugeot Citroen Group
Jan 8, 2009
TOKYO, Jan 8, 2009; Reuters reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp shares jumped 5 percent on Thursday after the Nikkei business daily said the company may start supplying France's PSA Peugeot Citroen Group (PEUP.PA) with electric cars from next year. Japan's fifth-largest carmaker may supply 10,000 i MiEV passenger cars ... Continue reading
ELECTRIC RACING CAR TO ENTER SPEED HILLCLIMB CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2010
Jan 7, 2009
London, January 7, 2009: Bee Automobiles Ltd have announced that the Bee Four electric racing vehicle (ERV) designed by Martin Ogilvie, would participate in the British Speed Hill Climb Championship, with Graeme Wight Jr as the driver. Bee is now delighted to announce that the ERV will race as the BRM Bee Four ERV, rev ... Continue reading
A123Systems Announces Plan to Build U.S.-based Lithium Ion Battery Mass Production Facilities
Jan 7, 2009
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems today announced it has submitted an application under the U.S. Department of Energyâs Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program to qualify for $1.84 billion in direct loans to support the construction of new world-class lithium ion battery manufacturing facilities i ... Continue reading
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