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Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sedans, sports cars, and SUVs are fine for everyday consumer use, but what about businesses that require larger vans (i.e. the U.S. Post Office)? Bright Automotive’s new “light-use truck” eschews the sexy aesthetic of cars like the Chevy Volt and Fisker Karma for a more utilitarian 180-cubic-foot space with a 2,000 pound payload. [...] The bill, S. 841 – more pedestrian-ly known as the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 – doesn’t specifically mention adding noise to otherwise silent vehicles. It merely instructs the US Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study to devise and require a “non-visual alert regarding the location, motion, speed, and direction of travel of a motor vehicle.” The bill, S. 841 – more pedestrian-ly known as the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 – doesn’t specifically mention adding noise to otherwise silent vehicles. It merely instructs the US Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study to devise and require a “non-visual alert regarding the location, motion, speed, and direction of travel of a motor vehicle.” [...] VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., April 24 /PRNewswire/ — Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world’s clean energy, automotive, military and transport industries today announced the details of its involvement in a project to further advance technologies utilized in a plug-in hybrid utility truck. VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., April 24 /PRNewswire/ — Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world’s clean energy, automotive, military and transport industries today announced the details of its involvement in a project to further advance technologies utilized in a plug-in hybrid utility truck. Vancouver, British Columbia is not only hosting the 2010 Olympics, but is now eying the prize of becoming the world’s greenest city. In February, Vancouver’s mayor Gregor Robertson announced the Greenest City Action Team, a program that he hoped would advance green economic initiatives in an effort to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world. Vancouver, British Columbia is not only hosting the 2010 Olympics, but is now eying the prize of becoming the world’s greenest city. In February, Vancouver’s mayor Gregor Robertson announced the Greenest City Action Team, a program that he hoped would advance green economic initiatives in an effort to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world. [...] Think Global, a Norwegian based company funded by Rockport Capital Partners, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Biers (early successful investors in Google (GOOG), AOL (TWX) and Amazon.com (AMZN) to name a few) and General Electric (GE), is planning to introduce its partnership: Think electric cars in the U.S. market by the end of 2009. Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. Think Global, a Norwegian based company funded by Rockport Capital Partners, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Biers (early successful investors in Google (GOOG), AOL (TWX) and Amazon.com (AMZN) to name a few) and General Electric (GE), is planning to introduce its partnership: Think electric cars in the U.S. market by the end of 2009. Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. [...] Chinese fleet operators can get subsidies of $8,800 if they buy electric, which is one reason Nissan is launching an electric car experiment in Wuhan. At the Shanghai show, no less than eight battery EVs were on display, and their batteries are made in China, too. Chinese fleet operators can get subsidies of $8,800 if they buy electric, which is one reason Nissan is launching an electric car experiment in Wuhan. At the Shanghai show, no less than eight battery EVs were on display, and their batteries are made in China, too. Sunderland’s Nissan plant is at the forefront of plans to build electric cars in the UK. Lord Mandeslon visited the plant last month to see bosses sign an agreement with regional development agency One NorthEast to work together on the project. Sunderland’s Nissan plant is at the forefront of plans to build electric cars in the UK. Lord Mandeslon visited the plant last month to see bosses sign an agreement with regional development agency One NorthEast to work together on the project. The U.S. is getting ready to inject the first round of $27 billion in incentives into America’s ailing automotive sector. Lithium-ion batteries are a key part of that initiative, with companies like Indiana-based EnerDel hoping for the funding to add thousands of jobs. The U.S. is getting ready to inject the first round of $27 billion in incentives into America’s ailing automotive sector. Lithium-ion batteries are a key part of that initiative, with companies like Indiana-based EnerDel hoping for the funding to add thousands of jobs. The future of Ener1 may be less hitched to Think than it once was because of two developments: Ener1’s expanding customer base, and what could be a multimillion-dollar boost from the U.S. government. The future of Ener1 may be less hitched to Think than it once was because of two developments: Ener1’s expanding customer base, and what could be a multimillion-dollar boost from the U.S. government. And the so-called car of the near future will be a plug-in hybrid. More specifically, the evidence is mounting that it will be what’s becoming to be known as an extended range electric vehicle (E-REV) where the engine only charges the battery pack and is not even linked to the wheels And the so-called car of the near future will be a plug-in hybrid. More specifically, the evidence is mounting that it will be what’s becoming to be known as an extended range electric vehicle (E-REV) where the engine only charges the battery pack and is not even linked to the wheels The governor said the state could give up to $15 million toward developing the charging stations, according to Businessweek. The governor said the state could give up to $15 million toward developing the charging stations, according to Businessweek. After a highly successful inaugural event in July, 2008 – which attracted more than 650 attendees, 35 exhibiting companies and 100 representatives from the media – the organizers of Plug-In 2009 invite you to join them again August 10-13, 2009 in Long Beach, California. After a highly successful inaugural event in July, 2008 – which attracted more than 650 attendees, 35 exhibiting companies and 100 representatives from the media – the organizers of Plug-In 2009 invite you to join them again August 10-13, 2009 in Long Beach, California. Securing the grant dollars and the required financial commitments from the public and private sectors marks the next step toward building a statewide charging station network. The Governor made the announcement as he welcomed another major car manufacturer, this time Mitsubishi, and its electric vehicle to Oregon. Securing the grant dollars and the required financial commitments from the public and private sectors marks the next step toward building a statewide charging station network. The Governor made the announcement as he welcomed another major car manufacturer, this time Mitsubishi, and its electric vehicle to Oregon. The fleet models will be part of a test bed for Toyota and future development of the plug-in Prius may at some point lead to a consumer model. The upcoming plug-in Prius will use the traditional nickel metal hydride battery system, but future versions will likely see the addition of a lithium ion battery pack. The fleet models will be part of a test bed for Toyota and future development of the plug-in Prius may at some point lead to a consumer model. The upcoming plug-in Prius will use the traditional nickel metal hydride battery system, but future versions will likely see the addition of a lithium ion battery pack. [...] Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (0175.HK) is expected to launch its first-generation electric car EK-1 in the second half of 2009, according to Geely’s vice president Zhao Fuquan at the Shanghai auto expo. Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (0175.HK) is expected to launch its first-generation electric car EK-1 in the second half of 2009, according to Geely’s vice president Zhao Fuquan at the Shanghai auto expo. Better Place’s Shai Agassi, the dynamic electric-car entrepreneur who is making headway in Israel, Denmark, Hawaii and San Francisco: “If you’re willing to give me what you pay for gasoline, I’ll give you a free (electric) car.” Electric cars will be dramatically more efficient than gas-powered ones as battery costs come down, he argues. Better Place’s Shai Agassi, the dynamic electric-car entrepreneur who is making headway in Israel, Denmark, Hawaii and San Francisco: “If you’re willing to give me what you pay for gasoline, I’ll give you a free (electric) car.” Electric cars will be dramatically more efficient than gas-powered ones as battery costs come down, he argues. [...]
[...] Chinese auto makers are unveiling a slew of battery-powered cars and other energy-efficient vehicles at this week’s Shanghai auto show that could make them more globally competitive and eventually help address the air pollution that chokes many Chinese cities. Chinese auto makers are unveiling a slew of battery-powered cars and other energy-efficient vehicles at this week’s Shanghai auto show that could make them more globally competitive and eventually help address the air pollution that chokes many Chinese cities. Under ideal driving conditions, the part electric-part gasoline vehicle can get 120 miles per gallon in the city, and 80 miles per gallon on the highway. Under ideal driving conditions, the part electric-part gasoline vehicle can get 120 miles per gallon in the city, and 80 miles per gallon on the highway. WASHINGTON – (Business Wire) Envision Solar International, Inc., a leading force in solar integrated building systems technology, joined Bright Automotive to announce the nation’s first CleanCharge™/Solar Tree® Charging Station today. Bright Automotive unveiled its new hybrid electric vehicle called “IDEA” on Capitol Hill during a special Earth Day event. The revolutionary IDEA vehicle and Envision Solar’s CleanCharge™ will change the way Americans view the relationship between future transportation and clean energy. WASHINGTON – (Business Wire) Envision Solar International, Inc., a leading force in solar integrated building systems technology, joined Bright Automotive to announce the nation’s first CleanCharge™/Solar Tree® Charging Station today. Bright Automotive unveiled its new hybrid electric vehicle called “IDEA” on Capitol Hill during a special Earth Day event. The revolutionary IDEA vehicle and Envision Solar’s CleanCharge™ will change the way Americans view the relationship between future transportation and clean energy. [...] State officials are preparing a proposal for a $12.5 million grant from the federal Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program. The grant would fund electric vehicle charging stations across the state and help pay for the vehicles themselves. State officials are preparing a proposal for a $12.5 million grant from the federal Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program. The grant would fund electric vehicle charging stations across the state and help pay for the vehicles themselves. * Cost: £12,000 ($17,700/€13,600) minus £5000 ($7400/€5600) from the British government via a rebate. * Cost: £12,000 ($17,700/€13,600) minus £5000 ($7400/€5600) from the British government via a rebate. LOS ANGELES, CA–(MARKET WIRE)–Apr 20, 2009 — Floyd Associates, a privately held consulting firm with operations in strategic development, investment banking, and mergers & acquisitions, has published a research report briefly analyzing plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles that are currently in development or being produced. The report classifies various types of “clean” vehicles and reviews the strengths and weaknesses of some of the old and new players in the sector. LOS ANGELES, CA–(MARKET WIRE)–Apr 20, 2009 — Floyd Associates, a privately held consulting firm with operations in strategic development, investment banking, and mergers & acquisitions, has published a research report briefly analyzing plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles that are currently in development or being produced. The report classifies various types of “clean” vehicles and reviews the strengths and weaknesses of some of the old and new players in the sector. [...] With the Chinese government announcing that it wants to become the world’s largest producer of electric cars in the next three years, some of the smartest minds in business—including Warren Buffet, the management teams of global majors like BMW and Toyota, and leading Chinese auto manufacturers like Chery Automobile and Geely Automobile—believe that the market for electric vehicles in China is about to take off. With the Chinese government announcing that it wants to become the world’s largest producer of electric cars in the next three years, some of the smartest minds in business—including Warren Buffet, the management teams of global majors like BMW and Toyota, and leading Chinese auto manufacturers like Chery Automobile and Geely Automobile—believe that the market for electric vehicles in China is about to take off. [...] “We are in talks with a number of foreign companies. We will supply the partner with our battery products in the cooperation, but we are not selling the technology,” Li told AFP in an interview during the Shanghai Auto Show. “We are in talks with a number of foreign companies. We will supply the partner with our battery products in the cooperation, but we are not selling the technology,” Li told AFP in an interview during the Shanghai Auto Show.
Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles, in flies this. German energy firm RWE has stated that a cadre of respected automakers and energy firms have all come together in agreement on a three-point, 400-volt plug that will enable electric cars the world over to be recharged anywhere, regardless of which recharging station they stop at. Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles, in flies this. German energy firm RWE has stated that a cadre of respected automakers and energy firms have all come together in agreement on a three-point, 400-volt plug that will enable electric cars the world over to be recharged anywhere, regardless of which recharging station they stop at. [...] FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Federal officials have chosen Navistar Corp.’s Fort Wayne plant to help develop a new electric hybrid school bus that’s part of the Obama administration’s goal of lessening the nation’s reliance on petroleum. FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Federal officials have chosen Navistar Corp.’s Fort Wayne plant to help develop a new electric hybrid school bus that’s part of the Obama administration’s goal of lessening the nation’s reliance on petroleum. The company has proposed SAE J1772 (pictured) as what “a common electric vehicle conductive charging system architecture will look like for all major automakers in North America.” Sounds good to us; driving the upcoming Chevy Volt 200 miles only to find out the car’s charger plug doesn’t fit the jack at the hotel sure isn’t my idea of a good time. It’s enough of a pain when I accidentally leave my cell phone charger on my desk. The company has proposed SAE J1772 (pictured) as what “a common electric vehicle conductive charging system architecture will look like for all major automakers in North America.” Sounds good to us; driving the upcoming Chevy Volt 200 miles only to find out the car’s charger plug doesn’t fit the jack at the hotel sure isn’t my idea of a good time. It’s enough of a pain when I accidentally leave my cell phone charger on my desk. [...] Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear announced on Monday the state was working with a nonprofit industry group to build a high-tech lithium-ion car battery plant in Kentucky. The state is applying next month for a share of $2 billion in federal stimulus money to help fund the $600 million complex. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear announced on Monday the state was working with a nonprofit industry group to build a high-tech lithium-ion car battery plant in Kentucky. The state is applying next month for a share of $2 billion in federal stimulus money to help fund the $600 million complex. |
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