Jun 17, 2013
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that Jonway Auto, its subsidiary in Zhejiang, China has successfully completed their 5-Star MiniVan EV and is preparing to finalize the type approval in China. This Minivan EV represents one of three new EV ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2013
Ford releases 14th annual Sustainability Report highlighting all things sustainable, including a 37 percent per vehicle drop in CO2 emission levels at global facilities between 2000 and 2012; a 30 percent reduction is planned between 2010 and 2025 Ford's sustainability efforts strengthened by strong product line, inclu ... Continue reading
Mercedes Offering 15 Versions of 2014 E-Class
Jun 13, 2013
Washington DC June 13, 2013.; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mercedes-Benz is introducing the updated 2014 E-Class family of vehicles that anchor the luxury brand and account for 20 percent of the brandâs U.S. sales, reports The Detroit Free Press. Mercedes is the luxury car sales leader in the U.S. Sales of a ... Continue reading
2012 Clean Energy Challenge Finalist SiNode Systems Takes $100,000 National Clean Energy Title
Jun 13, 2013
The Clean Energy Trust congratulates SiNode Systems, which won first place in the 2013 U.S. Department of Energy National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition. SiNode Systems, a finalist in Clean Energy Trust's 2012 Clean Energy Challenge, earned a spot at the national competition after winning the 2013 Rice Business ... Continue reading
Jun 12, 2013
Mustang approaches 3,000 movie credits From appearances in James Bond's "Goldfinger" to Steve McQueen's "Bullitt" and now "Need for Speed," Ford Mustang boasts one of the most prolific entertainment careers. It has made appearances in nearly 3,000 films and TV shows and has a global fan following. ... Continue reading
Smith Electric Fleet Surpasses 700 Vehicles and Five Million Miles of Operation
Jun 11, 2013
Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. , the leading global producer of all-electric medium-duty commercial vehicles, today announced that it has now produced over 700 of its all-electric Edison and Newton trucks, which have cumulatively generated over five million miles on the road. This is a significant milestone for the Comp ... Continue reading
Leviton and Honda Increase Customer Satisfaction of EV Owners
Jun 10, 2013
Beginning June 1, 2013 all Honda Fit EV leases will include the Leviton 32 amp, 240 volt (Level 2) electric vehicle charging station. Leviton's enhanced Level 2 charging station offers customers significantly reduced charging times, and provides unmatched convenience and performance right from the dealership. "We are p ... Continue reading
Record Sales in May for Hybrid and Plug-In Cars in U.S.
Jun 8, 2013
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) today released the May 2013 Electric Drive Sales Dashboard, showing a record number of hybrid and plug-in vehicle sales in the U.S., continuing the steady market rollout. Automakers reported that 48,796 hybrids were sold last month, showing a larger increase than the ... Continue reading
Empower Energies Builds Solar Charging Station for McCluskey Chevrolet in Cincinnati, Ohio
Jun 5, 2013
Empower Energies announced the completion and commissioning of a new Solar Electric-Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at McCluskey Chevrolet at the King's Automall in Cincinnati, Ohio. The eight-space installation has the capacity to charge about 3000 electric vehicles per year -- from completely empty to full -- directly ... Continue reading
Ford Hybrid Vehicle Sales Break Full-Year Record in First Five Months of 2013
May 31, 2013
Ford surpassed its previous full-year hybrid sales record set in 2010 of 35,496 vehicles in just the first five months of 2013 Ford is projected to sell approximately 37,000 hybrid vehicles through May, for around a 375 percent increase over the same period last year Ford Fusion Hybrid is projected to deliver its best ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Charges Through 10,000 European Sales Milestone
May 30, 2013
10,000th Nissan LEAF delivered in Europe Paris-based nurse, Sylvie Lailler was the 10,000th customer Sales milestone hit as new Nissan LEAF sales about to start ROLLE, Switzerland - Sylvie Lailler became the 10,000th Nissan LEAF customer in Europe this week, further cementing the ground-breaking zero emission car's sta ... Continue reading
May 30, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is pleased to announce its partnership with J.P. Morgan, a leader in financial services. J.P. Morgan provides the world's most prestigious corporations with exceptional environments that ... Continue reading
The Groom Room Grows With Toyota Auris Hybrid
May 30, 2013
Specialist pet care business Pets at Home has taken delivery of six UK-built Toyota Auris Hybrid hatchbacks to expand its successful grooming service, The Groom Room, which opened in 2009. ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces 2013 Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge
May 29, 2013
Toyota announced today the launch of the first Prius MPG Challenge rewarding environmentally-conscious, charitable organizations in the tri-state area with contributions totaling $20,000. The Challenge --which consists of five separate waves of competition, each with up to eight challengers --awards those participants ... Continue reading
May 29, 2013
Market to be bolstered by improved strategic access to charging stations and development of robust business models The electric vehicle (EV) charging industry in Europe is in the midst of transformation, with the focus on ramping up EV charging infrastructure for the rapidly expanding EV market. Significant growth is o ... Continue reading
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