Jun 28, 2013
Electric motors have an increasingly important role to play in the modern automobile. As automakers offer more electric vehicles -- both battery-powered vehicles and electric/internal combustion hybrids -- the number of electric motors in use is rapidly expanding. According to a recent report from Navigant Research, wo ... Continue reading
Jun 27, 2013
IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it extended its successful partnership with ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, with plans to add 24 Blink electric vehicle charging stations across eight more locations in the United States. ... Continue reading
Jun 27, 2013
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2013-2023: Forecasts, Technologies, Players" report to their offering. 'Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2013-2023: Forecasts, Technologies, Players' All electric vehicles have at least one traction motor, so the market f ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2013
As the industry prepares for fall's auto show season--with three major shows scheduled for November and early chatter that automakers such as Porsche, Nissan, and Cadillac will unveil exciting new models--Jumpstart Automotive Group released its 2012 -- 2013 post-auto show roundup. Jumpstart analyzed online auto shopp ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2013
NGV Today has launched its inaugural editions, creating a publication that reflects the dynamism of natural gas vehicle markets in North America. Now available to subscribers, NGV Today is the source of timely, comprehensive, and insightful coverage of natural gas vehicle markets, government policy, fueling, fleets, te ... Continue reading
2014 Infiniti Q50 Sedan Featuring Three World's First Technologies Priced From $36,700-$48,150
Jun 25, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Infiniti today announced full U.S. pricing on the 2014 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan, which goes on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide in early July. The all-new Q50 is designed for a new generation of young, premium customers seeking Infiniti's unique fusion of inspired performance and hospitali ... Continue reading
FHI Releases "SUBARU XV HYBRID" in Japan
Jun 24, 2013
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the release of the "Subaru XV Hybrid" which goes on sale today at Subaru dealers throughout Japan. Subaru's first-ever hybrid vehicle offers the brand's distinctive, enjoyable driving experience. By using a motor assist function for the ... Continue reading
Tesla Supercharging Stations at CBL Malls
Jun 24, 2013
CBL & Associates Properties Inc. today announced the launch of a partnership with Tesla Motors, Inc. to install Tesla Supercharging stations at several CBL Malls across the country. Tesla is building a network of Supercharging stations that will eventually enable Tesla owners to drive coast to coast in their electric v ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Hybrid MPG Leader On Sale In U.S. October 2013
Jun 21, 2013
TORRANCE, Calif., June 19, 2013 â The first official photos of the U.S. version of the all-new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid set to hit dealerships nationwide this October are now available on the Honda consumer site. The Accord Hybrid features the same sophisticated styling found on the Accord Sedan plus unique hybrid ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2013
Class-leading 49 mpg EPA city fuel economy rating1 anticipated Accord Hybrid shares Accord Sedan's sophisticated design highlighted with exclusive hybrid styling accents Honda's first hybrid to be assembled2 in Marysville, Ohio Accord Hybrid to go on-sale nationwide in October 2013 The first official photos of the U.S. ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2013
Green Automotive Company (OTC: GACR) announced today that its subsidiary, GoinGreen, has signed an agreement with I'MOVING to exclusively distribute their range of pure electric commercial vehicles in the UK. They have also agreed to explore opportunities to collaborate in the introduction of these pure electric trucks ... Continue reading
Plug-In Electric Vehicles Will Reach 3 Million in Annual Sales by 2020, Forecasts Navigant Research
Jun 20, 2013
While hybrid electric vehicles have largely been accepted as a part of the general automotive market in many regions, plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) remain a new technology facing the challenges inherent in all new markets. Nevertheless, according to a new report from Navigant Research, the combination of rising fuel ... Continue reading
Factory To Forecourt Now Live!
Jun 19, 2013
Today, it will broadcast hundreds of tweets that will follow the production of a new Toyota Auris Hybrid, from raw steel to a vehicle ready for customer delivery. ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2013
Car manufacturers are under pressure to meet Californiaâs sales target of having electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen-powered cars account for 15% of new-car purchases by 2025. ​ WASHINGTON June 18, 2013; NACSDaily reported Bloomberg.com said that automakers are coming under âincreasing pressureâ ... Continue reading
Carnegie Mellon Researchers Report Hybrid Cars Are Greener for City Drivers
Jun 17, 2013
Will that hybrid vehicle pay for itself and help the environment? That depends on how and where you drive, Carnegie Mellon University researchers report. Jeremy Michalek, a professor of mechanical engineering and engineering and public policy at CMU, and Orkun Karabasoglua, a mechanical engineering research assistant, ... Continue reading
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