The Lexus Eco Village at TED 2010, themed “A Future of Less Carbon - A Brighter Future Because Tomorrow Deserves Nothing Less,” brought together eco visionaries of the Lexus Hybrid Living Community with visionaries of the TED comm... more
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BYD Looks Beyond Evs to Home Energy Management |
| published: 2010-05-24 14:26 |
BYD Auto, one of China’s most ambitious electric-vehicle makers, just stretched its reach a bit further. Backed with $250 million from none other than Warren Buffett, the company was already prepping its all-electric E6 sedan for ... more
Ford Fund Grant Gives Sustainability a Push Forward |
| published: 2010-05-21 15:22 |
For more than a century, Ford Motor Company has been known for its horsepower. Now the company is supporting an innovative new program based on pedal power.
Ford Motor Company Fund has awarded a $50,000 Ford College Community Chal... more
BYD to Invest RMB 22.5b in 5GW Solar Base |
| published: 2010-05-21 15:18 |
Guangdong-based IT parts and automobile maker BYD Company Limited (1211.HK) plans to construct a 5GW solar cell project in Shaanxi province between 2009 and 2015 with total investment of RMB 22.5 billion, according to a document r... more
A New Automotive Engineers International Specification Developed by SAE |
| published: 2010-05-20 15:13 |
The Society of Automotive Engineers International (SAE) has developed a new specification that establishes usage protocols for two-way interactions between electric vehicles and the electric grid systems that will come under incre... more
Lexus Announces CT 200h Premium Compact Hybrid for U.S. Market |
| published: 2010-05-20 15:03 |
Lexus announced today that the all-new CT 200h premium compact hybrid will go on sale in the U.S. in early 2011 as the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment.
The sporty five-door will be on display March 3... more
Chinese Cities to Set Up Electric Charging Stations |
| published: 2010-05-20 14:58 |
As China slowly positions itself as the world leader in electric car production, they are also working on the necessary infrastructure to charge its electric car stock as it becomes more and more popular in the PRC.
The Cha... more
Zytek Develop All-New Electric Vehicle Powertrain |
| published: 2010-05-19 14:37 |
An all-new Electric Vehicle powertrain is being developed by Zytek Automotive, a UK technology specialist with more production EV experience than any other company worldwide. Building on the knowledge gained from more than 15 year... more
Minister Hails All-electric Taxi a Revolution in Passenger Transport |
| published: 2010-05-19 14:31 |
A revolutionary all-electric taxi with the potential to transform the way people use public transport was unveiled in the West Midlands today by Regional Minister Ian Austin MP.
The ‘E Vito taxi’ - a prototype developed by a conso... more
Carnegie Mellon, Nissan Team Up for Electric Vehicles |
| published: 2010-05-19 14:27 |
Students at Carnegie Mellon University spent the spring semester exploring the future of electric vehicles through a partnership with Nissan North America (NNA).
The class is a cross-campus collaboration among faculty and researc... more
