Toyota Hybrids Help Drive SCC's Cleaner Fleet Ambitions
Jun 24, 2014
Sub-100g/km models a hit with user-chooser employees Toyota hybrid technology is helping SCC, Europeâs largest independent IT services provider, realise its ambitions to operate a fleet of sub-100g/km vehicles. The company, which has its headquarters in Birmingham, employs more than 2,000 people from 11 UK locatio ... Continue reading
If Your Hybrid is Even More Efficient in the Future, Thank This Guy
Jun 23, 2014
Eric Dedeâs innovative spirit may help increase hybrid efficiency by 10% -- Eric Dede has always been interested in the future. Futuristic concepts such as space and astronautics have always consumed Ericâs attention. Thatâs how he ended up as a senior engineer for the University of Michiganâs Space ... Continue reading
Le Mans 24 Hours - Toyota Update 5 +VIDEO
Jun 15, 2014
Le Mans 24 Hours - Toyota Update 4 +VIDEO
Jun 15, 2014
Le Mans 24 Hours - Toyota Update 3 +VIDEO
Jun 14, 2014
Wow! Tesla's Elon Musk Announces "All Our Patent Are Belong to You"
Jun 13, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO--June 13, 2014: Tesla CEO announced on the company's website yesterday that Tesla's patents just became open source. Musk says that " We believe that Tesla, other companies making electric cars, and the world would all benefit from a common, rapidly-evolving technology platform." What this will mean for t ... Continue reading
Is Everyone Happy? OPEC Sure Is
Jun 11, 2014
Vienna June 11, 2014; In an AP story published today titled "OPEC Keeps Output Target At 30 Million Barrels", OPEC Secretary General Abdullah Al-Badry was quoted as saying; "We have a very comfortable price and the market is very stable." The story went on to say that many OPEC members are at their production capacity ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2014
ZAP (ZAAP), an Electric Vehicle (EV) automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California has entered into a strategic alliance with Tianjin Battery Company Ltd ("Lishen") www.lishen.com.cn , whereby Lishen will provide financing several thousand full vehicle EV conversion of US EV ... Continue reading
Toyota Brings Power to Yellowstone National Park
Jun 9, 2014
.Where the Deer and the Antelope and the Prius Play Torrance, Calif. (June 4, 2014) â The nationâs oldest National Park is ready for some new power. Toyota Camry hybrid batteries will soon power the Lamar Buffalo Ranch field campus in Yellowstone National Park. Itâs a new lease on life for the batteries ... Continue reading
California, Texas and Florida Lead U.S. in Diesel and Hybrid Vehicles
Jun 5, 2014
Diesel car registrations have increased 30% and hybrids have increased 64% since 2010. ​WASHINGTON June 5, 2014; NACS Online reported that California, Texas and Florida lead the country in registrations of fuel-efficient clean diesel and hybrid passenger vehicles, according to a new analysis and data released yes ... Continue reading
Ford and Samsung Research Next-Generation Battery Technology
Jun 4, 2014
Dual-battery system research combines lithium-ion with lead-acid batteries enabling regenerative braking and greater fuel savings Ford and Samsung SDI research new ultra-lightweight lithium-ion battery concept that could one day render traditional lead-acid batteries obsolete Leveraging innovation in consumer electroni ... Continue reading
RENAULT CONFIRMED AS MAIN SPONSOR OF POD POINT 'CHARGING AROUND THE UK TOUR'
Jun 4, 2014
As the undisputed leader in European electric vehicle sales, Renault is poised to spark yet more interest in zero-tailpipe-emission transport as its ZOE supermini drives an arduous 2,000 miles around the UK in just 17 days. Organised by leading charging infrastructure provider, POD Point, âCharging around the UKâ ... Continue reading
Gok Wan Goes Electric with the Vauxhall Ampera
Jun 3, 2014
Fashion consultant, author and TV personality Gok Wan is all about electric this season, taking delivery of a cutting-edge Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle. Gok who is well known for his Channel 4 series âHow to Look Good Nakedâ and his fashion range in Sainsburyâs, will now be driving the ... Continue reading
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