Toyota and Lexus in the U.S. Accounted for Nearly 2 Million of Total 5 Million Global Hybrid Sales
Apr 17, 2013
Nearly 2 million (1,951,243) Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have been sold in the United States, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. The announcement was made today by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, in conjunction with Toyota Motor Corporation's announcement in Japan that it has sold 5 million ... Continue reading
Protean Electric Unveils Production In-Wheel Electric Drive System
Apr 16, 2013
Protean Electric, the global leader of advanced in-wheel electric drive, today announces the debut of its production in-wheel motor at the 2013 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress. Protean Electric Chairman and CEO Bob Purcell will unveil the production Protean motor and discuss the significant role in-wheel ... Continue reading
ChargePoint and City of Sacramento Celebrate 100th Electric Vehicle Charging Station Milestone
Apr 16, 2013
ChargePoint and the City of Sacramento today announced that the City has reached a significant milestone with more than 100 electric vehicle charging stations installed in and around the California State Capitol. Many of the 100 installed EV charging stations were made possible by a State and Federal grant funded by th ... Continue reading
ClipperCreek Announces a Complete Line of Workplace Charging Solutions for Plug-In Vehicles
Apr 16, 2013
As Electric Vehicles become the hottest transportation trend of the new millennium ClipperCreek announced today the release of its workplace charging solutions. ... Continue reading
Cars.com Names the Best Hybrids for the Money
Apr 16, 2013
PR Newswire CHICAGO, April 16, 2013 CHICAGO, April 16, 2013 -- With Earth Day approaching, Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars, has listed its editors' picks for the best hybrids for the money. "Gas prices remain volatile, so as shoppers consider more fuel-efficient options, t ... Continue reading
Linamar Unveils Agilit-e Hybrid Power Unit
Apr 15, 2013
As global demand for vehicles with all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities and increased fuel efficiency continue to grow, Linamar Corporation's newly developed Agilit-e --Hybrid Power Unit offers automakers a modular system for hybrid all-wheel drive applications. The Linamar system also offers increased safety while reduc ... Continue reading
Apr 14, 2013
- Visiongain's analysis indicates that the global automotive battery technologies market for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) batteries and battery electric vehicles (BEV) batteries will achieve sales of 2.16 million units in 2013, as vehicle manufacturers as well as consumers increasingly demand fuel-efficient vehicles. ... Continue reading
Alset Global's Hybrid Hydrogen system to debut in Aston Martin Rapide S race car
Apr 12, 2013
Alset Globalâs Hybrid Hydrogen system to debut in Aston Martin Rapide S race car *Pioneering Hybrid Hydrogen fuel system offers practical and effective implementation of renewable, clean energy for automotive applications. Aston Martinâs Rapide S will debut the technology at the Nürburgring 24 Hours (May 1 ... Continue reading
AJAC announces Canadian Green Car winner at Green Living Show
Apr 12, 2013
The Ford Fusion hybrid today won the first annual Canadian Green Car Award. The award, selected by a panel of expert members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, was announced at the Green Living Show, in Toronto. The competition aims to recognize vehicles with the potential for strong environmental ben ... Continue reading
China Yuchai's Gas and Electric Hybrid Engines Used in New Buses in Hebei Province
Apr 12, 2013
China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), announced today that its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), has sold 298 units of its YC6J gas and electric hybrid engines to the Baoding Bus Company in Hebei Province. The Baoding Bus Company is the first ... Continue reading
T3 Motion Prepares to Launch New T3 Vision Series Personal Electric Vehicle
Apr 11, 2013
T3 Motion, Inc. the dominant leading provider of EV technology to law-enforcement and government markets, today announced their upcoming launch into the consumer and related markets with the development of a new personal EV, the T3 Vision Series, which will launch in the coming weeks. The T3 Vision Series, after comple ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2013
Ford's hybrid sales in the first quarter of the year totaled 21,080 vehicles, marking the first time Ford has sold more than 20,000 hybrids in a quarter; first-quarter hybrid sales increased by 324 percent First-quarter growth even higher in key markets; Fusion Hybrid sales up 518 percent in New York, 478 percent in Lo ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2013
Over the last two years, growing sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have fueled a burst of activity in electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) infrastructure development. To realize the economic and environmental benefits of electrified transportation, national and local governments across the globe are backing ... Continue reading
ABB launches cost-effective 20kW DC fast charger for the Americas
Apr 8, 2013
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today launched the Terra SmartConnect (SC), a breakthrough product that will significantly improve the business case for installing electric-vehicle (EV) fast chargers throughout North America. The Terra SC will be available for delivery in the Americas in the sec ... Continue reading
ECOtality and Kroger Announce Expansion of EV Partnership
Apr 8, 2013
ECOtality, Inc., a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies , and The Kroger Co. today announced an expanded partnership including over 200 level 2 (quick charge) charging stations, and 25 DC Fast Chargers, to be installed across key markets through the EV Project. This multimillion dollar expan ... Continue reading
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