Sep 21, 2012
At 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 21, The Catholic University of America (CUA) will dedicate the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) panel system in the District of Columbia, which features more than 2,600 solar panels generating in excess of 830,000 kilowatt-hours of clean electricity per year, including a canopy of 714 panels ov ... Continue reading
Sep 21, 2012
As California drivers struggle with gasoline prices well over $4 a gallon, and a cumulative $60 billion was spent on gasoline during the past year alone, a new economic research report to be released on National Plug In Day on September 23rd shows that drivers may have another option that's better for the state's econo ... Continue reading
Shale Gas Development is an American Success Story, says XTO President
Sep 21, 2012
Shale gas development, an activity that scarcely existed 10 years ago, is a U.S. success story that supports more than one million American jobs and generates billions of dollars in government revenues, Jack Williams, president of XTO Energy, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation , said today. ... Continue reading
Calling All LEAF Owners: Nissan Supports Second Annual National Plug In Day
Sep 20, 2012
Nissan LEAF owners throughout the United States are gearing up for the second annual National Plug In Day on Sept. 23. This nationwide celebration of electric vehicles involves a variety of events planned in more than 60 cities across the country, with activities including electric car parades, ride-and-drives, music, ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2012
Liberty Electric Cars Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Green Automotive Company (OTC:GACR), announced today that late last month it renewed its contract with one of America's largest truck manufacturers to provide all aftermarket warranty support to its key electric vehicle (EV) customers in Europe. Pursuant to the n ... Continue reading
3rd Annual SAE International and NFPA Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit Slated for Oct. 18
Sep 20, 2012
While advances in electric vehicle and hybrid technologies help to create new opportunities in how we power our vehicles, they also can present new challenges. These include safety issues, including fire and electrical hazards. SAE International and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will co-host the 3rd A ... Continue reading
The New ebuggy e-Mobility Concept Allows Electric Cars to Travel Any Distance
Sep 19, 2012
The prototype ebuggy is finished and has proved successful ebuggy offers electric cars unrestricted mobility on motorways, with no range limitations. ebuggy plans a network of ebuggy relay stations at which drivers of electric cars can hitch up battery trailers. The prototype is finished and has proved effective. How d ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2012
The first ABB DC fast charger for electric vehicles in the United States is now installed and operational in New Berlin, Wisconsin. ABB employs approximately 500 people in Wisconsin, where production for the chargers began in early September. Called the Terra 51 direct current (DC) fast charger, the unit reduces EV cha ... Continue reading
SAE International Talks Vehicle Electrification
Sep 18, 2012
Vehicle electrification -- an evolving technology that is helping to revolutionize mobility engineering. Andrew Smart, director of industry development and business development for SAE International recently talked with Bill Hampton, publisher of AutoBeat Insider, about the current state of vehicle electrification, wha ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2012
The likelihood that a North American consumer will choose to buy a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is based on a variety of factors: age, race, gender, income, attitudes toward renewable energy, and so on. One other factor serves as an important indicator: geography, i.e. in which state or province and in which city the ... Continue reading
Ford Gives Consumers 47 More Reasons to Get Involved with Random Acts of Fusion
Sep 18, 2012
Ryan Seacrest announces "47 Challenges, 47 Days" chapter of Random Acts of Fusion; details available at www.RandomActsofFusion.com Ford announces new Fusion Hybrid attains EPA-certified 47 mpg city and 47 mpg highway for a 47 mpg combined rating, making it America's most fuel-efficient sedan Random Acts of Fusion is a ... Continue reading
99 Cents Only Stores Leases 40 Heavy Duty Natural Gas Trucks from Ryder
Sep 18, 2012
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it has been selected by 99 Cents Only Stores to provide a full service lease for 40 compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors to replace diesel tractors in the retailer's fleet. The natural gas-powered vehicles ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2012
In honor of National Plug In Day 2012, ChargePoint today announced it is offering free ChargePoint cards to electric vehicle drivers from Tuesday, September 18 through National Plug In Day Sunday, September 23, 2012. ChargePoint is the largest network of independently owned charging stations in the world, and using a C ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2012
Joule today announced a strategic partnership with AUDI AG to accelerate the commercialization of its sustainable transportation fuels, Sunflow and Sunflow, for the global ethanol and diesel markets respectively. Derived directly from sunlight and waste carbon dioxide (CO2), these fuels align perfectly with Audi's visi ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hybrid/electric and hydrogen vehicle technologies, today announced that it will demonstrate its clean, fuel efficient, Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) F-150 pickup truck to nation's leading fleets at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) C ... Continue reading
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