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Newark’s municipal electric utility became the first in the United States to approve the use of an electric vehicle to store and provide power for the local electric grid on Jan. 9. Newark’s municipal electric utility became the first in the United States to approve the use of an electric vehicle to store and provide power for the local electric grid on Jan. 9. Premier Dalton McGuinty announced yesterday that his government will release a study in May that will look at speeding up the introduction of battery-powered cars to Ontario’s roads and highways. The study will consider financial incentives, giving electric cars the same preferred access as carpoolers and buses to high-occupancy vehicle lanes, and replacing his government’s fleet of cars with electric ones. Premier Dalton McGuinty announced yesterday that his government will release a study in May that will look at speeding up the introduction of battery-powered cars to Ontario’s roads and highways. The study will consider financial incentives, giving electric cars the same preferred access as carpoolers and buses to high-occupancy vehicle lanes, and replacing his government’s fleet of cars with electric ones. [...] Twenty-one Electric Car Coalition members including United Auto Workers, community groups and other union workers plan to hold signs along the tracks (at the Newark, Delaware train station on South College Avenue at the Chrysler Plant) to spell out: Electric Cars – Yes We Can. Twenty-one Electric Car Coalition members including United Auto Workers, community groups and other union workers plan to hold signs along the tracks (at the Newark, Delaware train station on South College Avenue at the Chrysler Plant) to spell out: Electric Cars – Yes We Can. EV Performance Warehouse Inc. said Saturday that it will build a laboratory and production facility by the third quarter of 2009. They will produce a long-life battery that requires only a short recharge to be at full power EV Performance Warehouse Inc. said Saturday that it will build a laboratory and production facility by the third quarter of 2009. They will produce a long-life battery that requires only a short recharge to be at full power Chinese battery giant BYD is to unveil the world’s first production plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit later today, amid promises that the vehicle will be available in Europe and the US within three years. Chinese battery giant BYD is to unveil the world’s first production plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit later today, amid promises that the vehicle will be available in Europe and the US within three years. n a bid to exploit Labour’s environmental problems over Heathrow, the Conservative leader pledged his party would oversee a sea change in green energy and travel. n a bid to exploit Labour’s environmental problems over Heathrow, the Conservative leader pledged his party would oversee a sea change in green energy and travel. DETROIT — — Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed legislation Wednesday offering tax credits for advanced battery makers to attract one of the fastest-growing sectors in the auto industry to the hard-hit state of Michigan. DETROIT — — Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed legislation Wednesday offering tax credits for advanced battery makers to attract one of the fastest-growing sectors in the auto industry to the hard-hit state of Michigan. Plug-in hybrid vehicles operating in the electric mode don’t produce any emissions—but, of course, the power plants that charged up their batteries did. So are the emissions from largely coal-fired power plants better for air quality than the emissions from millions of tailpipes? New research says yes—with enough plug-ins replacing gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, those living in cities can breathe easier. Plug-in hybrid vehicles operating in the electric mode don’t produce any emissions—but, of course, the power plants that charged up their batteries did. So are the emissions from largely coal-fired power plants better for air quality than the emissions from millions of tailpipes? New research says yes—with enough plug-ins replacing gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, those living in cities can breathe easier. [...] Kanode, CEO of battery maker Valence Technology, ultimately hopes to reap millions from selling batteries for plug-in hybrids and electric cars. Kanode, CEO of battery maker Valence Technology, ultimately hopes to reap millions from selling batteries for plug-in hybrids and electric cars. Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) — Better Place, a U.S. developer of electric-car charging stations in Denmark, Australia and Israel with Nissan Motor Co., plans to build a similar network for Ontario. Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) — Better Place, a U.S. developer of electric-car charging stations in Denmark, Australia and Israel with Nissan Motor Co., plans to build a similar network for Ontario. The all-electric automobile is not a new idea: in 1900, a quarter of the cars produced in the United States ran on batteries alone. But when Henry Ford debuted his cheap, gas-powered Model T in 1908, oil quickly became the industry standard. The all-electric automobile is not a new idea: in 1900, a quarter of the cars produced in the United States ran on batteries alone. But when Henry Ford debuted his cheap, gas-powered Model T in 1908, oil quickly became the industry standard. ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Engineers at the University of Michigan have ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Engineers at the University of Michigan have Mitsubishi has confirmed it will launch its four-seat full-electric i-Miev city car in the UK in the autumn of 2009 with British fleets firmly in its sights. Mitsubishi has confirmed it will launch its four-seat full-electric i-Miev city car in the UK in the autumn of 2009 with British fleets firmly in its sights. The lithium-ion batteries are expected to supplant the current nickel metal hydride batteries currently in use in most hybrid electric vehicles. The lithium-ion batteries are expected to supplant the current nickel metal hydride batteries currently in use in most hybrid electric vehicles. In this time, Valence’s battery solutions have provided 70 MWh of clean power, which is the equivalent of the energy needed to power 6,500 electric vehicles. In this time, Valence’s battery solutions have provided 70 MWh of clean power, which is the equivalent of the energy needed to power 6,500 electric vehicles. On Monday, Think said that it has secured about $5.7 million in “interim financing,” led by Ener1, one of the battery suppliers for the Think City. On Monday, Think said that it has secured about $5.7 million in “interim financing,” led by Ener1, one of the battery suppliers for the Think City. Toyota Motor Corp., the only major automaker that produces its own batteries, plans to sell lithium- ion batteries for plug-in cars to competitors. Toyota Motor Corp., the only major automaker that produces its own batteries, plans to sell lithium- ion batteries for plug-in cars to competitors. “Our selection of LG Chem was based on performance, production readiness, efficiency, durability and LG Chem’s demonstrated track record of exceptional quality,” “Our selection of LG Chem was based on performance, production readiness, efficiency, durability and LG Chem’s demonstrated track record of exceptional quality,” The San Carlos-based electric-car maker said today that it has been selected to provide the batteries and chargers for Daimler’s Smart EV and that the company would deliver 1,000 of the batteries this year and next. The San Carlos-based electric-car maker said today that it has been selected to provide the batteries and chargers for Daimler’s Smart EV and that the company would deliver 1,000 of the batteries this year and next. With a high-capacity power charger it will be able to achieve a full charge in three hours. Amazingly, at a fast-charge station the car can quick-charge to 50% in ten minutes, allowing someone to travel an estimated 120 miles. More... With a high-capacity power charger it will be able to achieve a full charge in three hours. Amazingly, at a fast-charge station the car can quick-charge to 50% in ten minutes, allowing someone to travel an estimated 120 miles. More... Last month, BYD began selling a plug-in electric hybrid car in China, at least a year ahead of similar efforts in the U.S. and Japan. The car, called the F3DM, plugs into a home outlet and comes with a small gasoline engine that can recharge the battery on the go. It is the first of an array of electrified cars BYD plans to introduce around the world, starting in China and then in the U.S. and Europe as early as 2010. More... Last month, BYD began selling a plug-in electric hybrid car in China, at least a year ahead of similar efforts in the U.S. and Japan. The car, called the F3DM, plugs into a home outlet and comes with a small gasoline engine that can recharge the battery on the go. It is the first of an array of electrified cars BYD plans to introduce around the world, starting in China and then in the U.S. and Europe as early as 2010. More... [...] “This electrification effort is really ramping up,” he said. “Not only within the company, but we think … the country is going to put a lot of effort behind this, and so we want to make sure that we are not only there, but that we are leading the drive to get there.” “This electrification effort is really ramping up,” he said. “Not only within the company, but we think … the country is going to put a lot of effort behind this, and so we want to make sure that we are not only there, but that we are leading the drive to get there.” [...] Levin called on Monday for $1 billion in funding for grants to be included in the economic stimulus package being crafted by President-elect Barack Obama and congressional leaders Levin called on Monday for $1 billion in funding for grants to be included in the economic stimulus package being crafted by President-elect Barack Obama and congressional leaders China’s BYD Co (1211.HK) is open to licensing its low-cost ferrous-iron electric car battery and has had interest from Japanese, European and U.S. carmakers, its chairman said on Sunday. China’s BYD Co (1211.HK) is open to licensing its low-cost ferrous-iron electric car battery and has had interest from Japanese, European and U.S. carmakers, its chairman said on Sunday. The lithium-ion battery for the re3, billed as a plug-in hybrid hatchback with advanced design elements, would be placed underneath the area between the two front seats. The lithium-ion battery for the re3, billed as a plug-in hybrid hatchback with advanced design elements, would be placed underneath the area between the two front seats. BYD, one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers, started making cars only in 2003. In August, founder and chairman Wang Chuanfu made the audacious claim that he expected his company to overtake Toyota as the world’s biggest motor manufacturer by 2025. BYD, one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers, started making cars only in 2003. In August, founder and chairman Wang Chuanfu made the audacious claim that he expected his company to overtake Toyota as the world’s biggest motor manufacturer by 2025. Ford Motor Co. says it plans to have a plug-in electric car in showrooms by 2011 that will get up to 100 miles on a single charge. Ford Motor Co. says it plans to have a plug-in electric car in showrooms by 2011 that will get up to 100 miles on a single charge. In a wide-ranging statement on its future, Toyota has announced that it will bring a plug-in extended range Prius to market by the end of this year, will introduce as many as ten completely new hybrids by the early 2010s, and will bring a fully electric car to market in 2012. In a wide-ranging statement on its future, Toyota has announced that it will bring a plug-in extended range Prius to market by the end of this year, will introduce as many as ten completely new hybrids by the early 2010s, and will bring a fully electric car to market in 2012. |
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