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
Jan 6, 2009
MOORESVILLE, NC, Jaunary 6, 2009: Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR), emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, is ecstatic to unveil the their most exotic electric Super Car through an exclusive offer with Sam's Club(R), the members only warehouse division of Wal-Mart Store ... Continue reading
Jan 6, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology, Inc. , an international developer of safe lithium phosphate energy storage solutions, announced today it is participating in the 2009 Auto Analysts of New York Detroit Auto Conference, hosted by Deutsche Bank, being held Jan.13-15, 2009, at the MGM Grand in Detroit, Michigan. Valence ... Continue reading
Reva Announces Lithium-Ion Electric Car And Fast Charge Station
Jan 6, 2009
Reva Electric Car Company (REVA), the market and technology-leader in the EV (electric vehicle) personal transport segment, announces the European launch of its lithium-ion (li-ion) battery powered EV the REVA L-ion. Based on the REVAi platform, the current version of the world's best selling city electric car, the REV ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Announces First ChargePoint Network Availability for Electric Vehicle Drivers
Jan 6, 2009
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced the first availability of the ChargePoint⢠Network for plug-in vehicle owners. Developed to be the worldâs easiest and yet most advanced vehicle charging infrastructure, the ChargePoint Network is designed to provide drivers of plug-in vehicles convenient ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Automotive Year-in-Review and Coverage Highlights - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 3, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND BEST WISHES FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH, WEALTH & HAPPINESS AUTO CENTRAL - December 31, 2008: Well, good ridence to a very trying year. While we're probably not out of the woods yet, we certainly hope that the worst has passed and that we're on the road to recovery. On a bright not, however, The Auto Channe ... Continue reading
Jan 2, 2009
Low-Interest Funds Would Help Grow Domestic Production of Crucial Systems for Plug-In Vehicles, Bolster U.S. Competitiveness NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- Advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturer Ener1, Inc. has applied for $480 million in low-interest loans under a new federal program to spur development of the next generation ... Continue reading
Edwin Black's THE PLAN Named in the Miami Herald's Top Ten Business Books of 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 30, 2008
Business Monday book critic Richard Pachter shares his impression of his favorites from 2008. MIAMI, FL - December 30, 2008: The Miami Herald published Richard Pachter's top business books list yesterday and "The Plan," written by our good friend Edwin Black was one of the top ten books on the list. In presenting the l ... Continue reading
Thomas Friedman: Reflecting on Lower Gas Prices and Who Can Really Win Win Win...
Dec 29, 2008
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Published: December 27, 2008 How many times do we have to see this play before we admit that it always ends the same way? Thomas L. Friedman Which play? The one where gasoline prices go up, pressure rises for more fuel-efficient cars, then gasoline prices fall and the pressure for low-mileage vehi ... Continue reading
China BAK Funded by National 863 Program for its Electric Vehicles Battery Project
Dec 29, 2008
SHENZHEN, China, Dec 29 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China BAK Battery, Inc. ("China BAK", or "BAK") , one of the largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers in the world, as measured by production output, today announced its Electric Vehicles Lithium-phosphate Power Battery Industrialization Project (the "Project ... Continue reading
Dec 28, 2008
<b><i>by Rick Carlton - The Auto Channel</b></i> <p> <b><i>âChaos is a friend of mine.â - Bob Dylan</b>,</i> <p> The domestic economy is in the tank. American auto companies are about to founder like the Titanic. Company layoffs and bankruptcies are picking up speed across the nation. States like New York and ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2008
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conference and Exhibition - In-Depth Exclusive Press Pass Coverage ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2008
Detroit, MI December 26, 2008; Chevrolet's Project Driveway program - the largest endeavor to put fuel cell vehicles on real roads - has reached several important milestones. According to Chevrolet Vice President and General Manager Ed Peper, GM now has more than 100 vehicles out on the road, and will have logged 500,0 ... Continue reading
Santa Trades in Reindeer for Zero-Emission GEM Car
Dec 23, 2008
Global Electric Motorcars Rescues the Holidays for Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22 -- In an effort to spread some much-needed eco-cheer this holiday season, electric auto manufacturer Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) and The West Valley Boys & Girls Club are coming together to implement Operati ... Continue reading
Toyota Will Debut Battery Electric Vehicle Concept at 2009 North American International Auto Show
Dec 22, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 22 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. will display a battery electric vehicle concept at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. This display marks the world debut of this concept vehicle. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030501/TOYLOGO ) http://www.toyota.com/ Photo: NewsCo ... Continue reading
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