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Now, Honda’s go-it-alone streak is being tested anew–in a green-car era when automakers are racing to crank up the miles per gallon. Like a decade ago, Honda is charting its own course. For instance, it has no interest in electric cars, despite the buzz for emissions-free driving. [...] ARGONNE, IL – Toyota Motor Corp. is moving ahead with plug-in hybrids, electrical vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, but it isn’t ready to abandon the tried and true, says one of the auto maker’s top researchers. ARGONNE, IL – Toyota Motor Corp. is moving ahead with plug-in hybrids, electrical vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, but it isn’t ready to abandon the tried and true, says one of the auto maker’s top researchers. Two misguided propositions masquerading as renewable energy plans will appear on California’s Nov. 4, 2008, ballot. Propositions 7 and 10 would set back the state’s efforts to build a clean energy future. Two misguided propositions masquerading as renewable energy plans will appear on California’s Nov. 4, 2008, ballot. Propositions 7 and 10 would set back the state’s efforts to build a clean energy future. ATLANTA, Oct 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) of California plans to deploy as many as 3.3 million GE meters equipped with SmartMeter(TM) technology to utility customers in northern and central California. These meters will help customers manage their energy consumption and costs, while helping the utility improve customer service. Overall, PG&E plans to deploy 10.3 million SmartMeter gas and electric meters by the end of 2011 to virtually all of its customers. ATLANTA, Oct 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) of California plans to deploy as many as 3.3 million GE meters equipped with SmartMeter(TM) technology to utility customers in northern and central California. These meters will help customers manage their energy consumption and costs, while helping the utility improve customer service. Overall, PG&E plans to deploy 10.3 million SmartMeter gas and electric meters by the end of 2011 to virtually all of its customers. [...] A Twin Cities based car-sharing organization announced Wednesday that its two plug-in hybrid vehicles will now be powered by the sun. A Twin Cities based car-sharing organization announced Wednesday that its two plug-in hybrid vehicles will now be powered by the sun. While California has more than 500 public charging stations at parks, malls and grocery stores to serve electric vehicles that rolled out in the last decade, the network is still thin across the rest of the country, forcing drivers like Bernheim to get creative. While California has more than 500 public charging stations at parks, malls and grocery stores to serve electric vehicles that rolled out in the last decade, the network is still thin across the rest of the country, forcing drivers like Bernheim to get creative. GE 18.96, -1.39, -6.8%) is recharging the electrification of transportation by making its sixth equity investment in lithium-ion battery manufacturer A123Systems. GE invested $30 million in A123′s $102 million Series E financing, making it the battery manufacturer’s largest single cash investor — at 9 percent ownership. The investments were made by GE Commercial Finance – Equity and GE Energy Financial Services, bringing GE’s combined total investment in A123Systems to $55 million. GE 18.96, -1.39, -6.8%) is recharging the electrification of transportation by making its sixth equity investment in lithium-ion battery manufacturer A123Systems. GE invested $30 million in A123′s $102 million Series E financing, making it the battery manufacturer’s largest single cash investor — at 9 percent ownership. The investments were made by GE Commercial Finance – Equity and GE Energy Financial Services, bringing GE’s combined total investment in A123Systems to $55 million. [...] Austin Energy debuted its prototype smart charging system at the AltCar Expo and Conference. FOX 7′s Mike Warren reports that the new technology will help turn hybrid cars into more fuel efficient vehicles. Austin Energy debuted its prototype smart charging system at the AltCar Expo and Conference. FOX 7′s Mike Warren reports that the new technology will help turn hybrid cars into more fuel efficient vehicles. TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 25, 2008 marked the formal public unveiling and debut of Fisher Coachworks’ fuel efficient, ultra lightweight, plug-in series hybrid transit bus, the Fisher GTB-40. TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 25, 2008 marked the formal public unveiling and debut of Fisher Coachworks’ fuel efficient, ultra lightweight, plug-in series hybrid transit bus, the Fisher GTB-40. Paris – Renault and Nissan are planning to mass produce electric-drive cars for the French market by 2011 with the car maker signing a memorandum of understanding with the electricity producer EDF to develop supporting battery recharging infra-structure. Until January 2010, the partners will study all the necessary technical and other requirements to supply “high-performance and affordable electric vehicles” by 2011,Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn announced. Paris – Renault and Nissan are planning to mass produce electric-drive cars for the French market by 2011 with the car maker signing a memorandum of understanding with the electricity producer EDF to develop supporting battery recharging infra-structure. Until January 2010, the partners will study all the necessary technical and other requirements to supply “high-performance and affordable electric vehicles” by 2011,Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn announced. [...] A recent New York Times article reporting that a Warren Buffett controlled company will pay 1.8 billion Hong Kong dollars for a 9.89% share of BYD Automotive, the Chinese battery and car manufacturer that plans to sell electric-powered cars in the United States, puts a spotlights on electric vehicles (EVs) and infrastructure in China. A recent New York Times article reporting that a Warren Buffett controlled company will pay 1.8 billion Hong Kong dollars for a 9.89% share of BYD Automotive, the Chinese battery and car manufacturer that plans to sell electric-powered cars in the United States, puts a spotlights on electric vehicles (EVs) and infrastructure in China. [...] Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) “will lead to lower overall emissions, even if the electricity that powers them comes from coal;” so says a recent article in Technology Review. This result may be true, if your PHEV is a 2049 model year Toyota Tercel. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) “will lead to lower overall emissions, even if the electricity that powers them comes from coal;” so says a recent article in Technology Review. This result may be true, if your PHEV is a 2049 model year Toyota Tercel. According to businessGreen.com, the French government has “guaranteed” a 400 million euro investment in a joint project that car maker Renault and French utility EDF have planned. The joint project would build an “electric car infrastructure” by 2011. According to businessGreen.com, the French government has “guaranteed” a 400 million euro investment in a joint project that car maker Renault and French utility EDF have planned. The joint project would build an “electric car infrastructure” by 2011. MADRID, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Renault and the Spanish government are studying the introduction of fully electric cars on its roads within three years, Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian said in an interview with Reuters. MADRID, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Renault and the Spanish government are studying the introduction of fully electric cars on its roads within three years, Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian said in an interview with Reuters. “Every auto company in the world is developing all-electric or plug-in hybrids,” said Zan Dubin Scott, a spokeswoman for Plug In America, a nonprofit advocacy group for electric car owners. “The utilities, municipalities and smart business people are seeing that this is the future.” “Every auto company in the world is developing all-electric or plug-in hybrids,” said Zan Dubin Scott, a spokeswoman for Plug In America, a nonprofit advocacy group for electric car owners. “The utilities, municipalities and smart business people are seeing that this is the future.” At Coulomb, we have developed the ChargePoint Network that ensures only authorised users can charge their vehicles at a smart charging station, employing user smart cards and a card reader at each station. At Coulomb, we have developed the ChargePoint Network that ensures only authorised users can charge their vehicles at a smart charging station, employing user smart cards and a card reader at each station. The Mini E’s electric motor generates 204 hp. BMW says the car has a range of up to 150 miles. Top speed is 95 mph, but driving that fast cuts the range. The Mini E’s electric motor generates 204 hp. BMW says the car has a range of up to 150 miles. Top speed is 95 mph, but driving that fast cuts the range. DETROIT (Reuters) – U.S. automakers Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corp are pushing for a quick merger deal ahead of the U.S. presidential election as sales continue to plummet and they cannot gain access to credit, a Detroit newspaper reported on Saturday. DETROIT (Reuters) – U.S. automakers Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corp are pushing for a quick merger deal ahead of the U.S. presidential election as sales continue to plummet and they cannot gain access to credit, a Detroit newspaper reported on Saturday.
Right now, the Chevy Volt promises 40 miles of travel without using a drop of gasoline. But GM has partnered with some battery manufacturers who aim to double that range by integrating carbon nano-fibers into the lithium-ion batteries. That’s incremental though compared with Eestor’s claims that its ultracapacitor will power a car for 300 miles per charge. Right now, the Chevy Volt promises 40 miles of travel without using a drop of gasoline. But GM has partnered with some battery manufacturers who aim to double that range by integrating carbon nano-fibers into the lithium-ion batteries. That’s incremental though compared with Eestor’s claims that its ultracapacitor will power a car for 300 miles per charge. [...]
[...] NEW YORK, NY — 10/15/08 — Tonight, POPULAR MECHANICS will announce the winners of its fourth annual Breakthrough Awards at a ceremony at Hearst Tower in New York City. Sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb, the Breakthrough Awards celebrate innovations poised to change the world, and the personalities behind them. www.popularmechanics.com/breakthrough08 NEW YORK, NY — 10/15/08 — Tonight, POPULAR MECHANICS will announce the winners of its fourth annual Breakthrough Awards at a ceremony at Hearst Tower in New York City. Sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb, the Breakthrough Awards celebrate innovations poised to change the world, and the personalities behind them. www.popularmechanics.com/breakthrough08 RechargeIT is a Google.org initiative that aims to reduce CO2 emissions, cut oil use, and stabilize the electrical grid by accelerating the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles. We have a demonstration fleet of plug-ins at our headquarters in Mountain View, and we’re collecting and posting data on plug-in performance, investing in innovative technologies, and advocating for the passage of important legislation. Our vision is that one day thousands of cars will be plugging into a greener grid. RechargeIT is a Google.org initiative that aims to reduce CO2 emissions, cut oil use, and stabilize the electrical grid by accelerating the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles. We have a demonstration fleet of plug-ins at our headquarters in Mountain View, and we’re collecting and posting data on plug-in performance, investing in innovative technologies, and advocating for the passage of important legislation. Our vision is that one day thousands of cars will be plugging into a greener grid. [...] Automakers such as Ford, GM, Toyota, Tesla Motors, Nissan and now Mitsubishi are hopeful that plug-in hybrid vehicles will revive their industry. Consumers are equally excited about the prospect of reducing their emissions while drastically reducing the cost of driving, and the government’s new $7500 tax credit for their purchase will only add to the hysteria. Utilities are excited about generating additional revenue from existing assets by selling electricity to recharge the vehicles during off-peak hours. Automakers such as Ford, GM, Toyota, Tesla Motors, Nissan and now Mitsubishi are hopeful that plug-in hybrid vehicles will revive their industry. Consumers are equally excited about the prospect of reducing their emissions while drastically reducing the cost of driving, and the government’s new $7500 tax credit for their purchase will only add to the hysteria. Utilities are excited about generating additional revenue from existing assets by selling electricity to recharge the vehicles during off-peak hours. [...] Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) — Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest seller of hybrid-electric cars, said a version of its Prius hatchback due next year will be roomier and more fuel- efficient. Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) — Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest seller of hybrid-electric cars, said a version of its Prius hatchback due next year will be roomier and more fuel- efficient. DETROIT — Before General Motors began exploring a possible merger with Chrysler — talks that first came to light on Friday — G. M. proposed a similar deal with its other cross-town rival, the Ford Motor Company, two people with knowledge of the talks said Saturday.Source: NY Times More... DETROIT — Before General Motors began exploring a possible merger with Chrysler — talks that first came to light on Friday — G. M. proposed a similar deal with its other cross-town rival, the Ford Motor Company, two people with knowledge of the talks said Saturday.Source: NY Times More... A new electric city car is zooming towards a European launch next year, thanks to a partnership announced yesterday between Norwegian and Indian firms. The four-seater Indica EV will go to war with the likes of the G-Wiz, Mega City and Smart Ed and hopes to win on better performance. A new electric city car is zooming towards a European launch next year, thanks to a partnership announced yesterday between Norwegian and Indian firms. The four-seater Indica EV will go to war with the likes of the G-Wiz, Mega City and Smart Ed and hopes to win on better performance. In a high-level CEO forum during the fair in Shenzhen city, southern China, Mr. Wang Chuanfu said the battery-powered all-electric car to come next year can run 400 km at one charge. In a high-level CEO forum during the fair in Shenzhen city, southern China, Mr. Wang Chuanfu said the battery-powered all-electric car to come next year can run 400 km at one charge. In an interview, BYD Co. Chairman Wang Chuanfu said the car, known as the F3DM, will be on sale in China by the end of November, pending government approval. Mr. Wang declined to provide a sales target or price range for the new electric car but said in Beijing earlier this year that the vehicle could carry a price tag of about 150,000 yuan ($22,000) and is capable of going as far as 110 kilometers on electricity when fully charged. In an interview, BYD Co. Chairman Wang Chuanfu said the car, known as the F3DM, will be on sale in China by the end of November, pending government approval. Mr. Wang declined to provide a sales target or price range for the new electric car but said in Beijing earlier this year that the vehicle could carry a price tag of about 150,000 yuan ($22,000) and is capable of going as far as 110 kilometers on electricity when fully charged. [...] |
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