EV

Chevrolet's Volt Wins Award for Best Green Car

published: 2010-11-22 16:18

Though it tottered on the brink of destruction just 16 months ago, GM has emerged as a player in the automobile industry again. Its IPO was the largest global IPO in U.S. stock market history and the Chevrolet Volt – built by its ... more

All-New Ford Focus Achieves Fuel Efficiency with High-Tech 2.0-Liter Engine

published: 2010-11-18 15:20

The 2.0-liter engine coming early next year to Ford’s new 2012 Focus will be one of the first on the market to combine the technology of gasoline direct injection (DI) with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and E8... more

Tesla Opens Tokyo Aoyama Showroom

published: 2010-11-18 15:12

Tesla Motors announced TESLA TOKYO AOYAMA SHOWROOM at Aoyama, Tokyo. The showroom is home to the Roadster 2.5, which is available for customers in either left or right-hand drive. On Friday afternoon Tesla Motors cofounder and CEO... more

Toyota Debuts 100-Mile Range, RAV4 EV Demonstration Vehicle at Los Angeles Auto Show

published: 2010-11-18 15:06

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. debuted the second-generation Toyota RAV4 EV at a news conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show. A total of 35 vehicles will be built for a demonstration and evaluation program through 2011, aiming ... more

Nissan Signs Zero-Emission Partnership with Kagoshima Prefecture

published: 2010-11-16 15:11

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Kagoshima Prefecture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly embark on the "Development of a CO2-Free Island" project to create an advanced low-carbon society on Yakushima Island. Japan's f... more

Ford Names First Markets to Sell the Company’S First All-Electric Passenger Car

published: 2010-11-16 15:05

Ford Motor Company has announced first markets that will sell the Focus Electric, Ford’s first all-electric, zero CO2-emissions passenger car. The first markets selected for Ford Focus Electric: Atlanta, Austin and Houston, Texas;... more

GE Announces Largest Single Electric Vehicle Commitment to Convert Half of Global Fleet by 2015

published: 2010-11-12 15:02

GE announced it will purchase 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015 for its own fleet and through its Capital Fleet Services business - the largest-ever single electric vehicle commitment. GE will convert at least half of its 30,000 g... more

Electric Vehicle THINK City Used as an Ambulance, Race Car and Taxi and Other Applications

published: 2010-11-12 14:55

As electric vehicles increase in popularity, many are finding that the cars can be used for more than just day-to-day commuting. With a sleek design and zero local emissions, the THINK City is currently used all over the world in ... more

The New Energy Vehicles in China will Realize Industrialization in 2020

published: 2010-11-10 15:02

According to the New Energy Vehicles Development Seminar, the low-end electric vehicles will be the opportunity for Chinese market. Huang Yonghe, the Chief Specialist of China Automotive Technology and Research Center, believe... more

Visteon Debuts its Compact Electric Air Conditioning Compressor for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

published: 2010-11-09 14:55

A new lightweight electric compressor from Visteon Corporation contributes to the “green” profile of the recently launched BMW ActiveHybrid 7, part of the BMW 7 Series. By utilizing its global expertise with compressors and electr... more

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