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
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
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