ZAP Jonway Announces EV Factory and E380 SUV China Type Approval
Mar 12, 2013
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that Jonway Auto, its subsidiary in Zhejiang, China was issued the EV Catalogue License and factory certification for EV production manufacturing, and also received E380 SUV China type approval and Catalogu ... Continue reading
Scania and Siemens to Develop Electrically Powered Vehicles
Mar 11, 2013
Scania and Siemens have entered into a partnership which involves the integration of Siemens technology to power vehicles with Scania's expertise in the electrification of powertrains in trucks and buses. The partnership means that Sweden may become the world's first country with electrically powered trucks and electri ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces New Hybrid Version of 2014 Infiniti QX60 Premium Crossover
Mar 8, 2013
2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid set for world debut at upcoming New York International Auto Show Features Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid one-motor / two-clutch system adapted to front-wheel drive/all-wheel drive Inspired design offers anticipated combined fuel economy of 26 miles per gallon, which is expected to be best-in- ... Continue reading
Volvo's World First Plug-In Diesel Hybrid Received the Government's Plug-In Car Grant Approval
Mar 7, 2013
The world's first diesel plug-in hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, has received approval for the Government's Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) which is designed to offer incentives for buyers to choose new ultra-low carbon cars. In this scheme, buyers will receive a £5000 grant towards the purchase price of the vehicle, meaning i ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2013
MPTF is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with the FIAT brand following the success of this year's "Night Before" event by inviting celebrities to drive and experience the all-new, all-electric 2013 Fiat 500e as part of the new FIAT "Into the Green" Program, culminating at an auction of the celebrit ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2013
AeroVironment, Inc. and the United States Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), managed by Battelle, today announced a commercial license agreement for a technology that supports widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) by helping to stabilize the electrical grid -- the net ... Continue reading
Long-term Cost Savings and Infrastructure Essential to Electric Vehicle Growth
Mar 6, 2013
Charging stations and battery swap locations are the most crucial to developing a sustainable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, according to more than 40 percent of respondents to PwC's Electric Vehicle Survey 2012. Global hybrid and EV market share is forecast to reach 6.3 percent by 2020, according to PwC's Autof ... Continue reading
Ferrari V12 Hybrid Concept A Geneva Hit
Mar 6, 2013
GENEVA/DETROIT Mar 6, 2013; Jennifer Clark and Paul Lienert writing for Reuters reported that b- Billionaire industrialist Ratan Tata pored over every inch of the new million-euro LaFerrari on the Italian supercar maker's stand at the Geneva auto show. Ferrari's first-ever hybrid "looks terrific", said Tata, one of Ind ... Continue reading
Mar 5, 2013
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, today announced that it will launch and demonstrate its new line of production ready, bolt-on compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for medium duty trucks at the National ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hydrogen Infrastructure Report Out Now
Feb 28, 2013
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hydrogen Infrastructure Report" report to their offering. âThe Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hydrogen Infrastructure Reportâ Overview of the emerging FCV market, including companies, models, market drivers and barriers and rev ... Continue reading
Toyota's Prius Family Tops California New Vehicle Registrations for 2012
Feb 28, 2013
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2013 TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2013 -- Toyota's Prius-badged vehicles proved to be the most popular new vehicles with California drivers during the 2012 calendar year. According to R.L Polk, the Prius family cars (Prius Liftback, Prius v, Prius Plug-in, and Prius c) accounted for 61,893 vehi ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced the closing of the acquisition of Beam Charging, LLC ("Beam"). Founded in 2010 and based in New York City, Beam is the largest EV charging service provider in the New York City ... Continue reading
Unique Ad Campaign for Ford C-MAX Hybrids Gains Traction with New Customers
Feb 27, 2013
Preliminary Nielsen data from 2012 ad campaign indicate initial advertising efforts for Ford C-MAX hybrids have resonated well with consumers Campaign continues building on launch momentum of Ford's five electrified vehicles with new TV spots and appearances, print ads and billboards along with fresh digital, social an ... Continue reading
CarCharging Awarded Alternative Fuel Station Leader by Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition
Feb 26, 2013
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is proud to announce that it has been honored by the Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition ("Coalition") as Alternative Fuel Station Leader. The award was presented at the Coalition's ... Continue reading
XL Hybrids Partners, Exhibits with Leggett & Platt CVP at 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show
Feb 26, 2013
XL Hybrids, Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet use, announced that it signed an installation partnership and distribution agreement with Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (CVP), one of the top commercial vehicle equipment providers. ... Continue reading
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