Nov 20, 2012
GE will purchase 2,000 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids -- Ford's largest-ever plug-in electrified vehicle fleet sale -- as part of GE's commitment to convert half of its global fleet to alternative fuel vehicles C-MAX Energi is America's most fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid with a 108 MPGe city EPA rating and a 620-mile sin ... Continue reading
Long-distance Traffic Solution for e-vehicles Wins European Satellite Navigation Competition 2012
Nov 20, 2012
The ebuggy e-mobility project has won the Hessen region's European Satellite Navigation Competition 2012. The award is sponsored by the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency (GSA), the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), and Nokia, among others. By hitching up battery trailers at its planned network of ebuggy rela ... Continue reading
Chicago Awards $13.4 Million Electric (EV) Garbage Truck Contract to Motiv Power Systems
Nov 19, 2012
Chicago city streets are set to be the first in the nation with all-electric, zero-emission garbage trucks thanks to the $13.4 million contract granted the San Francisco Bay Area startup Motiv Power Systems. The scalability and flexibility of the Motiv electric Powertrain Control System (ePCS) made the company the most ... Continue reading
Nov 19, 2012
BAE Systems has awarded Saft with $1.3 million in new funding for the continued development of a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) energy storage system for the U.S. Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. Saft, which is designing and building ultra- high-power cells for the vehicle's hybrid electric drive system, has already c ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Ramps up Assembly of the World's First Diesel Plug-in Hybrid
Nov 19, 2012
Volvo Car Corporation is now ramping up production of the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid. After the initial batch of 1,000 model year 2013 cars, production will increase to 4,000-6,000 cars as of model year 2014. The assembly of the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid has been successfully integrated on the same line as ... Continue reading
Nov 19, 2012
CODA Holdings, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles and advanced battery systems purpose-built for transportation and energy storage applications, today announced that it has received the Los Angeles Business Journal's Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Award. The award, which recognizes organizations and executive ... Continue reading
Nov 19, 2012
The Los Angeles Auto Show announced today that its media-only Ride & Drive will expand this year to present not only fuel-efficient vehicles, but also vehicles featuring the most advanced in-car technologies. Approximately 25 vehicles from 12 manufacturers will be featured in the new Green and Advanced Technology Ride ... Continue reading
Nov 19, 2012
There's no denying that the all-new Ford Fusion has broken the mold when it comes to the design of a midsize sedan. This truth has become the inspiration behind the development of Ford's newest advertising campaign targeting the African American community. The inspiring campaign demonstrates the continued commitment fr ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Launch Review By Thom Cannell
Nov 16, 2012
A different way of thinking, Volkswagenâs 2013 Jetta Hybrid is built for drivers. By Thom Cannel Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Volkswagenâs 2013 Jetta Hybrid rolls Viagra when compared to the pious brigade of wimpy hybrid appliances masquerading as driverâs cars. Boasting an all-new turbocharged engin ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2012
Since the market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) opened in earnest in 2010, with the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt battling for market leadership and the Tesla Roadster targeting the high end of the performance market, several manufacturers have launched new models. The 2013 model year is looking increasingly com ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Introduces Electric Vehicles In San Antonio
Nov 15, 2012
The Hertz Corporation today announced the expansion of its car sharing program, Hertz On Demand, in San Antonio with the introduction of a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle and the addition of seven parking locations throughout downtown San Antonio. "We've enjoyed a successful partnership with the City of San Antonio, seein ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2012
With the first commercial launches in 2010, plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have grown significantly in volume, with many auto manufacturers adding new models to their fleets. In the United States, sales of PEVs are expected to reach nearly 48,000 in 2012 and to surpass 400,000 vehicles annually by 2020. However, acco ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces Vehicle Electrification Program: Certificate and Certifications
Nov 14, 2012
SAE International is introducing a personnel certification program that enables engineers, product development technicians, and other associated personnel to earn a certificate of competency or certification in the area of vehicle electrification (VE). Through a process that engaged a group of auto industry subject mat ... Continue reading
RECALL: Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recalls of Certain 2004 to 2009 Model Year Prius Vehicles
Nov 14, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), will conduct two safety recalls involving Prius vehicles as part of the recall announced today by Toyota Motor Corporation. Approximately 670,000 Prius vehicles are being recalled in the United States to inspect and in some cases replace the ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2012
AT&T, BMW and Tendril today announced their co-sponsorship of a joint hackathon in New York, NY on November 16-18, focusing on application development around the intersection of electric vehicles (EVs), mobility services, sustainability and the connected smart home. The three-day event will be part of the seven-city BM ... Continue reading
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