The race is on, and battery makers are in the driver’s seat. Can American companies capture a share of what could be a $150 billion business by 2030? They’ll certainly try. More...
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NEW YORK, May 26 — When Chrysler filed for bankruptcy April 30, restructuring veterans scoffed at the idea that such a big company could move through the process quickly, and industry veterans warned that the U.S. manufacturing base would be deeply disrupted. More... NEW YORK, May 26 — When Chrysler filed for bankruptcy April 30, restructuring veterans scoffed at the idea that such a big company could move through the process quickly, and industry veterans warned that the U.S. manufacturing base would be deeply disrupted. More... [...] Tokyo – Nissan Motor Co and Europcar Groupe SA have agreed to form a partnership to sell and lease electric vehicles Tokyo – Nissan Motor Co and Europcar Groupe SA have agreed to form a partnership to sell and lease electric vehicles The Clean Economy Network, Inc. (CEN) is the national advocacy association for the cleantech and green business community. We are a broad, nonpartisan collection of professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, workers joined by like-minded professionals and thinkers from across the economy and across the political spectrum. We work at the intersection of politics, policy and business to develop and advocate for policies and programs which meet our Guiding Principles, catalyze clean development and create green jobs The Clean Economy Network, Inc. (CEN) is the national advocacy association for the cleantech and green business community. We are a broad, nonpartisan collection of professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, workers joined by like-minded professionals and thinkers from across the economy and across the political spectrum. We work at the intersection of politics, policy and business to develop and advocate for policies and programs which meet our Guiding Principles, catalyze clean development and create green jobs [...] Powering America’s Defense: Energy and the Risks to National Security is a report by CNA’s Military Advisory Board (MAB) that explores the impact of America’s energy choices on our national security policies. This report follows the MAB’s groundbreaking 2007 report National Security and the Threat of Climate Change, which found that “climate change, national security, and energy dependence are a related set of global challenges.” Powering America’s Defense: Energy and the Risks to National Security is a report by CNA’s Military Advisory Board (MAB) that explores the impact of America’s energy choices on our national security policies. This report follows the MAB’s groundbreaking 2007 report National Security and the Threat of Climate Change, which found that “climate change, national security, and energy dependence are a related set of global challenges.” [...] TOKYO — Most Japanese would be willing to buy electric cars if they were priced around ¥1.5 million ($15,800), a Reuters survey showed. Electric cars are currently available only as a high-priced niche product on the market, but several major automakers are preparing to offer them over the next few years to take advantage of an increasingly ecologically minded consumer base. TOKYO — Most Japanese would be willing to buy electric cars if they were priced around ¥1.5 million ($15,800), a Reuters survey showed. Electric cars are currently available only as a high-priced niche product on the market, but several major automakers are preparing to offer them over the next few years to take advantage of an increasingly ecologically minded consumer base. [...] The Ministry of Economic Affairs yesterday announced the launch of an electric car industry research consortium and projected that the output value of the country’s electric car industry would reach more than NT$300 billion (US$9.19 billion) by 2020. More... The Ministry of Economic Affairs yesterday announced the launch of an electric car industry research consortium and projected that the output value of the country’s electric car industry would reach more than NT$300 billion (US$9.19 billion) by 2020. More... [...] [ Share ] [ E-mail ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Share ] [ E-mail ] [ Leave a Comment ] [...] Yet another electric car is getting its Ps and Qs in line to debut for the public. On June 3rd, Miles EV, will unveil its highway capable electric sedan. More... Yet another electric car is getting its Ps and Qs in line to debut for the public. On June 3rd, Miles EV, will unveil its highway capable electric sedan. More... [...] Chrysler LLC said Tuesday it submitted $448 million in proposals to the U.S. Department of Energy to bring more electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles to the market. Chrysler LLC said Tuesday it submitted $448 million in proposals to the U.S. Department of Energy to bring more electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles to the market. [...] Companies vying for the federal money include General Motors Corp., Dow Chemical Co., Johnson Controls Inc. and A123 Systems, a closely held battery maker backed by General Electric Co. and others. States including Michigan, Kentucky and Massachusetts are also weighing in with applications, usually in alliance with their favored battery makers. Companies vying for the federal money include General Motors Corp., Dow Chemical Co., Johnson Controls Inc. and A123 Systems, a closely held battery maker backed by General Electric Co. and others. States including Michigan, Kentucky and Massachusetts are also weighing in with applications, usually in alliance with their favored battery makers. [...]
ZPM Chief Executive Shiva Vencat said the ultimate goal is a price tag between $18,000 and $20,000, fuel economy equivalent to 100 miles per gallon and a tailpipe that emits nothing but air at low enough speeds. ZPM Chief Executive Shiva Vencat said the ultimate goal is a price tag between $18,000 and $20,000, fuel economy equivalent to 100 miles per gallon and a tailpipe that emits nothing but air at low enough speeds. OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian electric car maker Zenn Motor Co said on Thursday it has confirmed test results for U.S. partner EEStor Inc’s potentially ground-breaking battery and now plans to boost its stake in the battery technology developer. OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian electric car maker Zenn Motor Co said on Thursday it has confirmed test results for U.S. partner EEStor Inc’s potentially ground-breaking battery and now plans to boost its stake in the battery technology developer. Enough electric cars are projected to be in use in Japan by 2012 to support such infrastructure. BP expects this refueling station to be a major part of Japan’s electric car business. Enough electric cars are projected to be in use in Japan by 2012 to support such infrastructure. BP expects this refueling station to be a major part of Japan’s electric car business. FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG.DE) plans to explore the options for a partnership with China’s BYD Co (1211.HK) in the area of hybrids and electric vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries, Europe’s largest carmaker said on Monday. FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG.DE) plans to explore the options for a partnership with China’s BYD Co (1211.HK) in the area of hybrids and electric vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries, Europe’s largest carmaker said on Monday.
Mitsubishi showcased its four-passenger battery electric vehicle – i MiEV – and a pair of Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEVs), the Lancer DE and Outlander ES, which demonstrated Mitsubishi Motors’ Drive®Earth environmental initiative and clean-running technologies. Mitsubishi showcased its four-passenger battery electric vehicle – i MiEV – and a pair of Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEVs), the Lancer DE and Outlander ES, which demonstrated Mitsubishi Motors’ Drive®Earth environmental initiative and clean-running technologies. The government has said it likely will extend the cheaper vehicle registration tax for electric cars until 2015 The government has said it likely will extend the cheaper vehicle registration tax for electric cars until 2015 WINDSOR, Ont. — A Philadelphia-based company is seeking a site in the Windsor, Ont., area for an assembly plant with plans to start building electric vehicles within three months, provided financing can be put in place. WINDSOR, Ont. — A Philadelphia-based company is seeking a site in the Windsor, Ont., area for an assembly plant with plans to start building electric vehicles within three months, provided financing can be put in place. The much-anticipated Chevy Volt, the little electric car that’s about the only good news coming out of America’s largest automaker these days, will sell for about $32,500 after government rebates, retiring GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz disclosed last night on CBS’ Late Night with David Letterman. The much-anticipated Chevy Volt, the little electric car that’s about the only good news coming out of America’s largest automaker these days, will sell for about $32,500 after government rebates, retiring GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz disclosed last night on CBS’ Late Night with David Letterman. Mr. Obama’s declaration on Tuesday of tougher rules on automobile emissions and mileage standards is both an environmental and an industrial policy. The new national standards require carmakers to produce fleets that are 40 percent cleaner and more fuel efficient by 2016. In the United States, industrial policy has long been viewed with suspicion by many policy makers and economists, who consider it government meddling in the private sector and a violation of free-market principles. Mr. Obama’s declaration on Tuesday of tougher rules on automobile emissions and mileage standards is both an environmental and an industrial policy. The new national standards require carmakers to produce fleets that are 40 percent cleaner and more fuel efficient by 2016. In the United States, industrial policy has long been viewed with suspicion by many policy makers and economists, who consider it government meddling in the private sector and a violation of free-market principles. [...] He’s even more upbeat about the future. Toyota plans to increase battery production for hybrids this year, from 500,000 to 800,000, and to more than 1 million by the early 2010s, in line with Toyota’s aim to sell a million hybrids a year by the early part of the next decade. “Battery supply is the key here and we’re raising our ability to supply batteries,” he says. Without that kind of capacity, it’s very difficult for other carmakers to close the gap. He’s even more upbeat about the future. Toyota plans to increase battery production for hybrids this year, from 500,000 to 800,000, and to more than 1 million by the early 2010s, in line with Toyota’s aim to sell a million hybrids a year by the early part of the next decade. “Battery supply is the key here and we’re raising our ability to supply batteries,” he says. Without that kind of capacity, it’s very difficult for other carmakers to close the gap. [...] Electric cars are a growing trend in the world of transport with a big drive behind cutting carbon emissions leading to both hybrid and pure electric cars being manufactured. Both solutions have problems, however, with hybrids still using gas although at a reduced rate, and cars relying solely on a battery having limited range. Researchers in South Korea may have come up with a solution to that problem though, using a technique found in some electric toothbruhses. Electric cars are a growing trend in the world of transport with a big drive behind cutting carbon emissions leading to both hybrid and pure electric cars being manufactured. Both solutions have problems, however, with hybrids still using gas although at a reduced rate, and cars relying solely on a battery having limited range. Researchers in South Korea may have come up with a solution to that problem though, using a technique found in some electric toothbruhses. [...] Among all these cars driving up to drop off passengers, you may see a yellow all-electric vehicle next time you’re at the airport. It may be the first of a new fleet. Among all these cars driving up to drop off passengers, you may see a yellow all-electric vehicle next time you’re at the airport. It may be the first of a new fleet. I stopped the car at the beginning of the longest stretch of road I could find, waited until it was clear of geese, and then floored it. As we rolled forward, quickly but not wildly, I couldn’t help but wonder: Where’s the tire squeal? Where’s the roar of the engine? But within a matter of seconds I was at 55 mph and out of road. I did it again, psychologically prepared for the lack of internal-combustion drama. It was exhilarating but anti-climactic. I want to know what it’s like to drive this silent ride at 100 mph, its electronically limited top speed. I stopped the car at the beginning of the longest stretch of road I could find, waited until it was clear of geese, and then floored it. As we rolled forward, quickly but not wildly, I couldn’t help but wonder: Where’s the tire squeal? Where’s the roar of the engine? But within a matter of seconds I was at 55 mph and out of road. I did it again, psychologically prepared for the lack of internal-combustion drama. It was exhilarating but anti-climactic. I want to know what it’s like to drive this silent ride at 100 mph, its electronically limited top speed. [...] Save £100! Reserve your spot before the 9th July 2009 and receive our special Early Registration discount rate for this special event series. There are a limited amount of delegate spots for this event, so be sure to book early! Save £100! Reserve your spot before the 9th July 2009 and receive our special Early Registration discount rate for this special event series. There are a limited amount of delegate spots for this event, so be sure to book early! DETROIT – Some soccer moms will have to give up hulking SUVs. Carpenters will still haul materials around in pickup trucks, but they will cost more. Nearly everybody else will drive smaller cars, and more of them will run on electricity. The higher mileage and emissions standards set by the Obama administration on Tuesday, which begin to take effect in 2012 and are to be achieved by 2016, will transform the American car and truck fleet. DETROIT – Some soccer moms will have to give up hulking SUVs. Carpenters will still haul materials around in pickup trucks, but they will cost more. Nearly everybody else will drive smaller cars, and more of them will run on electricity. The higher mileage and emissions standards set by the Obama administration on Tuesday, which begin to take effect in 2012 and are to be achieved by 2016, will transform the American car and truck fleet. [...] |
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