Categories

Archives

Notable News and References at 4EVRiders.org

* USA: Nissan Leaf 2011 – The Good, Bad, and The Beautiful (Update2). by 4RVRiders.org 9/1/2011s
* 4EVRiders.org: Subscribers to 4EVRiders.org Reaches 10,000 in October, 2011
* Charging Locators – GPS-enabled iPhone and iPad Apps – 600 USA locations added (Updated 9/10/2011)
* Electric Vehicle Incentives around the world
* Software Source License for Sale – Web and iphone Locators by 4EVRiders.org
* USA: Broad Coalition of Industry, Local Government and Public Interest Groups Support Electric Vehicles and Freedom from Oil
* Other useful information are at References EV FAQ EV Guide

Sponsors:
* USA: WUGO Food-ATM-Gas-Hotel Locator 2.1 for iPhone 4 and 4s with Over 400,000 USA Business Locations. Download app (from wwhere.com)
* “Steve Jobs – Who is He?” (eArticle coming soon from halffull.tv)
* “Connect The Dots – Path to Happiness and Better Life”” (eBook, coming soon from halffull.tv)

* 4EVriders.org Your source for relevant EV and Plug-in Hybrid News

Share

EV and Plug-in Hybrid: 2011 Year in Review and 2012 Predictions by 4EVRiders.org

4EVRiders.org December 2011 Newsletter: Issue No. 0007

Share

USA: Bus Board Approves Charging Station For Electric Vehicles

The Sunset Empire Transit Center will be the first site in Astoria to get an electric vehicle charging station added to its parking lot.

Share

UK: Culham firm develops battery for Cybergo driverless bus

Culham firm develops battery for Cybergo driverless bus
Advertisement26 January 2012 Last updated at 14:57 ET Help An Oxfordshire company has developed a battery to power a public transport vehicle that is able to drive itself.

Share

Electric vehicle batteries drive materials market – report

In a newly released report, “New Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries -2012”, from industry analyst NanoMarkets predicts that growing need for performance batteries in consumer electronics and hybrid/electric vehicles will create a large market for novel lithium battery electrode materials.

Share

USA: GM CEO Defends Chevrolet Volt in Written Testimony, Hearing Before Congress

GM CEO Dan Akerson with the Chevrolet Volt (Source: mlive.com)In addition to Akerson, NHTSA Administrator David Strickland testified in favor of the Volt

Share

USA: January e-News from Plug In America

I want to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who responded to Plug In America’s year-end request for donations, as well as our campaign to extend the federal EV and infrastructure tax credits which expired December 31st. Both calls for support resulted in the best December receipts ever in our history. On behalf of the board, staff, and volunteers at Plug In America, thank you!

Share

Europe: Chevrolet Cruze station wagon to be launched in Geneva

Share

USA: Ford to Triple EcoBoost Vehfficle Production Capacity in 2012

/\

Share

Canada: Galaxy Resources has moved light years ahead

Share

New NanoMarkets Report Projects Strong Growth for Lithium Battery Electrode Materials

GLEN ALLEN, Va., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — In a newly released report, “New Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries -2012″, industry analyst firm NanoMarkets projects that the need for higher performance batteries for consumer electronics, hybrid/electric vehicles and other applications will quickly create a large market for novel lithium battery electrode materials. Revenues from non-conventional electrode materials are expected to reach around $1.3 billion by 2017, representing an almost 25 percent share of all lithium battery electrode materials sold. At present this share is 8 percent.

Share

Europe: Electric car that folds itself launches in Spain

Share

USA: California air board to vote on landmark electric-car rules

In a move that could reshape the American automobile industry, California regulators Thursday are expected to approve sweeping new rules requiring that 15 percent of new cars sold in California by 2025 run on electricity, hydrogen or other systems producing little or no smog.

Share

USA: Cotati City Council Says Yes to E-Charging Stations, Vows to Monitor Cost and Demand

The Cotati City Council Wednesday night unanimously approved a plan to install three plug-in electric vehicle charging stations at City Hall — part of a countywide initiative that aims to broaden the county’s green energy grid.

Share

USA: Electric charging stations open

County officials gathered Monday to unveil three new electric vehicle charging stations. The EV stations are available to county employees and the public and are accessible to people with disabilities.

Share

USA: Ener1, Electric-Car Battery Maker, Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Ener1 Inc. (HEVV), which received a $118 million U.S. Energy Department grant to make electric-car batteries, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today after defaulting on bond debt amid heavy competition from Asia.

Share

USA: Azure Dynamics delivers Its 1,000th Balance hybrid electric truck

Azure Dynamics Corp., provider of hybrid electric powertrain solutions in the medium-duty commercial hybrid truck market, announced that it has delivered its 1,000th Balance Hybrid Electric Truck to Purolator, Azure’s largest customer. Purolator currently operates 555 units, making it the world’s largest fleet of Balance Hybrid Electric vehicles, according to an Azure announcement.

Share

Canada: Auto Tech: Our electrical future

Long past are the days when a hybrid vehicle was a rarity. Today, you can find hybrid vehicles operating in every part of the country and in all weather conditions. True, they are not as efficient at minus 40 degrees Celsius driving in Winnipeg as they are at plus five degrees in balmy Niagara Falls, but the vehicles do operate well in all conditions, and even in cold winters can save drivers money on fuel.

Share

Europe: MITSUBISHI MOTORS EUROPE CY 2011 RESULTS

MITSUBISHI MOTORS EUROPE CY 2011 RESULTS: 149,967 SALES (+7% INCREASE)

Share

UK: Government confirms plug-in car grant until 2015

The Government has confirmed that its £5000 grant for plug-in hybrid cars is secure until 2015.

Share

USA: Car review: 2012 Ford Transit Connect Electric

Much of the attention surrounding electric vehicles has been focused on cars like the all-electric Nissan Leaf and range-extended Chevrolet Volt. Ford, meanwhile, has developed a model for those who need more hauling capability by equipping its Transit Connect van with an all-electric drivetrain through a partnership with Azure Dynamics. The Ford Transit Connect Electric is available to both fleet buyers and regular consumers.

Share

Europe: BMW partners with Tendril on electric car project

BOULDER – German auto giant BMW will partner with Boulder-based clean energy startup Tendril Networks Inc. to develop a demonstration “smart energy home,” the companies announced Tuesday.

Share

USA: Electric Car Converters Remain Vital Part of EV Future

Share

USA: Mitsubishi trying to make town into electric-car mecca

Share

USA: More retail centers installing electric vehicle charging stations

Mall operators and retailers consider the chargers a good investment, a way to one-up competitors and burnish a green reputation — even
though few of their customers own electric vehicles.

Share

USA: Will 100,000 Electric Cars Will Be Sold In U.S. This Year Or Not?

Technology market research firm Gartner announced yesterday that it forecasts plug-in car sales in the U.S. will top 100,000 vehicles during 2012.

Share

USA: Buying A 2012 Tesla Model S? Think Before Ordering The Battery Pack

At the end of 2011, Tesla released its final specification, options and price list for the 2012 Model S sedan.

Share

USA: BMW ActiveE enrollment process now open in test markets

Share

USA: Just two months after debuting at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the Honda Fit electric vehicle has made its first entry into the U.S. market in the city of Torrance, California.

Better Place LLC, a U.S. startup developing charging stations for electric vehicles that started putting cars on the road this week, expects to go public in the next two years, Chief Executive Officer Shai Agassi said.

Share

USA: Honda Fit electric vehicle enters US market, to be made available for lease in select cities

Share

USA: EV Connect Expands Electric Vehicle Charging in Santa Monica

EV Connect Expands Electric Vehicle Charging in Santa Monica
EV Connect helps Santa Monica become a plug-in electric vehicle friendly city

Share

Electric vehicle charging station market to grow 155% by 2020, GlobalData report

Global market for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is expected to grow at a rate of 155% during the period 2011-2020 according to a new report by GlobalData.

Share