Energy costs are play a huge part in the potential profitability of package delivery companies like UPS, DHL and FedEx.
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After years of resisting technological change, including scrapping electric car programs, auto manufacturers are asking for a taxpayer handout. Let’s make sure that any bailout is contingent on the auto companies retooling to make the clean cars we want and need. After years of resisting technological change, including scrapping electric car programs, auto manufacturers are asking for a taxpayer handout. Let’s make sure that any bailout is contingent on the auto companies retooling to make the clean cars we want and need.
SAN FRANCISCO (Map, News) – A $1 billion network of electric car recharging stations will dot San Francisco Bay area highways under a plan unveiled Thursday that aims to greatly expand the number of electric vehicles on the road. SAN FRANCISCO (Map, News) – A $1 billion network of electric car recharging stations will dot San Francisco Bay area highways under a plan unveiled Thursday that aims to greatly expand the number of electric vehicles on the road. Toyota has confirmed it will spinoff Prius into a separate brand. The main goal it appears would be to bring down the price of hybrid gas/electric vehicles. Toyota has confirmed it will spinoff Prius into a separate brand. The main goal it appears would be to bring down the price of hybrid gas/electric vehicles. Starting in mid-December this year new electric cars purchased by the Army will start arriving at U.S. bases for on-site use, the Military Times reports. Joined by the Air Force and Navy, the Army is planning to receive 800 of these vehicles by next year with an ultimate goal of 10,000 overall. Paul Bollinger, deputy assistant Army secretary for energy and partnerships, told the paper: Starting in mid-December this year new electric cars purchased by the Army will start arriving at U.S. bases for on-site use, the Military Times reports. Joined by the Air Force and Navy, the Army is planning to receive 800 of these vehicles by next year with an ultimate goal of 10,000 overall. Paul Bollinger, deputy assistant Army secretary for energy and partnerships, told the paper: [...] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Many of the world’s biggest automakers on Wednesday detailed ambitious electric-car plans that promise zero emissions but will demand patience from consumers and subsidies from governments to succeed. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Many of the world’s biggest automakers on Wednesday detailed ambitious electric-car plans that promise zero emissions but will demand patience from consumers and subsidies from governments to succeed. CAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coulomb Technologies today announced it will provide the first smart charging infrastructure installation base for new and existing alterative fueling stations within California for extended range electric vehicles (EREV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and all battery electric vehicles (BEVs). CAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coulomb Technologies today announced it will provide the first smart charging infrastructure installation base for new and existing alterative fueling stations within California for extended range electric vehicles (EREV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and all battery electric vehicles (BEVs). NEW YORK, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Ener1, Inc. (Amex: HEV – News) maker of advanced lithium-ion battery systems for the next generation of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, today announced the transition to phase two of its research and development contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The contract is designed to develop high energy, high performance batteries for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). NEW YORK, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Ener1, Inc. (Amex: HEV – News) maker of advanced lithium-ion battery systems for the next generation of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, today announced the transition to phase two of its research and development contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The contract is designed to develop high energy, high performance batteries for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). [...] Carlos Ghosn, head of the Renault SA-Nissan Motor Co. alliance, said Wednesday that the French-Japanese partnership will supply the state of Oregon with electric cars starting late in 2010 the latest in a series of agreements aimed at encouraging demand for the ultra-clean vehicles. Carlos Ghosn, head of the Renault SA-Nissan Motor Co. alliance, said Wednesday that the French-Japanese partnership will supply the state of Oregon with electric cars starting late in 2010 the latest in a series of agreements aimed at encouraging demand for the ultra-clean vehicles. [...] Carlos Ghosn, chief executive of both Nissan Motor Co. (NSANY) and Renault SA (13190.FR), unveiled the electric-car target as one of several energy priorities identified by a task force of CEOs at The Wall Street Journal CEO Council Tuesday in Washington. Carlos Ghosn, chief executive of both Nissan Motor Co. (NSANY) and Renault SA (13190.FR), unveiled the electric-car target as one of several energy priorities identified by a task force of CEOs at The Wall Street Journal CEO Council Tuesday in Washington. Companies like Aptera, Hybrid Technologies, Phoenix Motor Cars, Venture Vehicles, Fisker, and even BMW, Nissan, Saturn, and Toyota have all proven to us that they know what consumers want and need, and that they will build those vehicles for us. Companies like Aptera, Hybrid Technologies, Phoenix Motor Cars, Venture Vehicles, Fisker, and even BMW, Nissan, Saturn, and Toyota have all proven to us that they know what consumers want and need, and that they will build those vehicles for us. The paper cites a senior official of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology– the state regulator of China’s auto industry– who dropped the hint that “the auto manufacturing giants in China, such as Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) and Dongfeng Motor Corporation, have the capability and intention to buy some assets of the two crisis-plagued American automakers.” The paper cites a senior official of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology– the state regulator of China’s auto industry– who dropped the hint that “the auto manufacturing giants in China, such as Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) and Dongfeng Motor Corporation, have the capability and intention to buy some assets of the two crisis-plagued American automakers.” [...] NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Congress is set to begin a heated debate on whether Detroit’s Big Three automakers — General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler LLC — will be next in line for a federal bailout. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Congress is set to begin a heated debate on whether Detroit’s Big Three automakers — General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler LLC — will be next in line for a federal bailout. Petaluma took the first step Monday in entering a partnership with Nissan Motor Co. that could put its employees in electric vehicles by 2010. Petaluma took the first step Monday in entering a partnership with Nissan Motor Co. that could put its employees in electric vehicles by 2010. On Tuesday, the AFS Trinity said it plans to apply for a $2.5 billion loan from the Energy Department, under the $25 billion loan program created as part of last year’s energy bill. On Tuesday, the AFS Trinity said it plans to apply for a $2.5 billion loan from the Energy Department, under the $25 billion loan program created as part of last year’s energy bill. Presumably the battery packs will be leased from Nissan, though as Renault-Nissan is the car maker most closely connected to Shai Agassi’s Better Place, it may be case of buying the car from Nissan and leasing the power pack from a third-party such as BP. Presumably the battery packs will be leased from Nissan, though as Renault-Nissan is the car maker most closely connected to Shai Agassi’s Better Place, it may be case of buying the car from Nissan and leasing the power pack from a third-party such as BP. Economic booms are amplified by technology-shifts. The rise of the Internet revolutionized the world economy. Could electric cars do the same? Economic booms are amplified by technology-shifts. The rise of the Internet revolutionized the world economy. Could electric cars do the same? LOS ANGELES, Nov 17, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — AFS Trinity Power Corporation today reported independent test results demonstrating that the company’s “Extreme Hybrid” technology that utilizes batteries in combination with ultracapacitors will enable a plug in hybrid vehicle using the system to have a useful life that is 6 times greater than plug ins that use lithium batteries alone — 150,000 miles for an AFS Trinity Extreme Hybrid versus 25,000 miles for a conventional plug in hybrid that uses lithium ion batteries alone. LOS ANGELES, Nov 17, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — AFS Trinity Power Corporation today reported independent test results demonstrating that the company’s “Extreme Hybrid” technology that utilizes batteries in combination with ultracapacitors will enable a plug in hybrid vehicle using the system to have a useful life that is 6 times greater than plug ins that use lithium batteries alone — 150,000 miles for an AFS Trinity Extreme Hybrid versus 25,000 miles for a conventional plug in hybrid that uses lithium ion batteries alone. [...] * Utilities consider making down payments for thousands of plug-ins for delivery starting 2010-2011 * Utilities consider making down payments for thousands of plug-ins for delivery starting 2010-2011 [...] Overview: Mitsubishi is bringing its iMiEV to the City of Angels. The company claims that driving something like this represents a 72% reduction in carbon-dioxide emissions (compared with a gasoline-drinking car of comparable size), even taking into account the manufacturing process and whatever the power station is spewing out. Overview: Mitsubishi is bringing its iMiEV to the City of Angels. The company claims that driving something like this represents a 72% reduction in carbon-dioxide emissions (compared with a gasoline-drinking car of comparable size), even taking into account the manufacturing process and whatever the power station is spewing out. Previously we reported on Nissan’s electric car, which it plans to release in several markets in 2010 followed by global roll out in 2012. But the expensive nature of the battery technology means that Nissan will be selling its electric cars without batteries – requiring the consumer to lease the battery from Nissan. Previously we reported on Nissan’s electric car, which it plans to release in several markets in 2010 followed by global roll out in 2012. But the expensive nature of the battery technology means that Nissan will be selling its electric cars without batteries – requiring the consumer to lease the battery from Nissan. [...] SALEM — Toyota City, Japan’s equivalent to Detroit, Mich., has 10,000 engineers and turns out electric cars that Gov. Ted Kulongoski would like to see produced in Oregon. He leaves this weekend on a trade mission to Japan and China with thoughts of displaced Freightliner employees making the cars here. SALEM — Toyota City, Japan’s equivalent to Detroit, Mich., has 10,000 engineers and turns out electric cars that Gov. Ted Kulongoski would like to see produced in Oregon. He leaves this weekend on a trade mission to Japan and China with thoughts of displaced Freightliner employees making the cars here. HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov 13, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ — Governor Edward G. Rendell today reminded would-be car buyers — or those who have purchased an eligible vehicle in the past six months — that $500 rebates are available to make fuel-efficient electric hybrid vehicles more affordable. HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov 13, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ — Governor Edward G. Rendell today reminded would-be car buyers — or those who have purchased an eligible vehicle in the past six months — that $500 rebates are available to make fuel-efficient electric hybrid vehicles more affordable. Plug-in hybrid cars, like the Chevrolet Volt or the upcoming Toyota Prius plug-in, are viewed by many as the way of the future. Offering the possibility of exclusively electric transport to the bulk of drivers, but with the possibility for the extended range afforded by a reserve of combustible fuel, the plug-in hybrid powertrain has many advocates. But skeptics point to the strain such vehicles could place on the power grid. Plug-in hybrid cars, like the Chevrolet Volt or the upcoming Toyota Prius plug-in, are viewed by many as the way of the future. Offering the possibility of exclusively electric transport to the bulk of drivers, but with the possibility for the extended range afforded by a reserve of combustible fuel, the plug-in hybrid powertrain has many advocates. But skeptics point to the strain such vehicles could place on the power grid. [...] SEOUL, Nov 11, 2008 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) – SEOUL, Nov 11, 2008 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) – Li-Ion is 30 percent smaller and 50 percent lighter than the batteries used in current hybrids Li-Ion is 30 percent smaller and 50 percent lighter than the batteries used in current hybrids |
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