Nissan Motor Co. will unveil its new electric car on August 2 in Japan but just as a prototype, according to British site AutoCar. More...
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Nissan will restructure a land-lease and tax-abatement agreement with the Rutherford County Industrial Board to account for its expansion to build electric cars and batteries at the Smyrna factory, company representatives told the IDB Wednesday morning. Nissan will restructure a land-lease and tax-abatement agreement with the Rutherford County Industrial Board to account for its expansion to build electric cars and batteries at the Smyrna factory, company representatives told the IDB Wednesday morning. [...] Millions of people living in nearly 600 neighborhoods across the country are breathing concentrations of toxic air pollutants that put them at a much greater risk of contracting cancer, according to new data from the Environmental Protection Agency. More... Millions of people living in nearly 600 neighborhoods across the country are breathing concentrations of toxic air pollutants that put them at a much greater risk of contracting cancer, according to new data from the Environmental Protection Agency. More... [...] Ford Motor Company unveiled an aggressive plan on Tuesday for delivering a suite of new plug-in hybrid electric cars to the market. Some of the electric vehicles include a pure battery Transit Connect commercial van and a series of next-generation hybrid cars. The announcement came after Ford was approved for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program by the U.S. Department of Energy. Ford Motor Company unveiled an aggressive plan on Tuesday for delivering a suite of new plug-in hybrid electric cars to the market. Some of the electric vehicles include a pure battery Transit Connect commercial van and a series of next-generation hybrid cars. The announcement came after Ford was approved for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program by the U.S. Department of Energy. [...] SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – General Motors Corp will do the “heavy lifting” to help meet the ambitious goal set by President Barack Obama of having one million plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles on U.S. roads by 2015, a GM executive said on Tuesday. More... SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – General Motors Corp will do the “heavy lifting” to help meet the ambitious goal set by President Barack Obama of having one million plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles on U.S. roads by 2015, a GM executive said on Tuesday. More... [...] YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday its electric vehicles will be affordable, setting sights on the potentially lucrative market with a plan to mass produce zero-emission cars globally from 2012. More... YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday its electric vehicles will be affordable, setting sights on the potentially lucrative market with a plan to mass produce zero-emission cars globally from 2012. More... [...] Nissan Motor Co. plans to create 1,300 jobs in Smyrna, Tenn., when it begins manufacturing its new zero-emission car, officials said Tuesday. More... Nissan Motor Co. plans to create 1,300 jobs in Smyrna, Tenn., when it begins manufacturing its new zero-emission car, officials said Tuesday. More... [...] Battery maker EnerDel, Inc. will invest $3.3 million in a research project to develop a technology to eliminate overcharging in lithium-ion cells. More... Battery maker EnerDel, Inc. will invest $3.3 million in a research project to develop a technology to eliminate overcharging in lithium-ion cells. More... [...] WASHINGTON, DC, Jan. 3–A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists offers the most comprehensive documentation to date of how ExxonMobil has adopted the tobacco industry’s disinformation tactics, as well as some of the same organizations and personnel, to cloud the scientific understanding of climate change and delay action on the issue. According to the report, ExxonMobil has funneled nearly $16 million between 1998 and 2005 to a network of 43 advocacy organizations that seek to confuse the public on global warming science. WASHINGTON, DC, Jan. 3–A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists offers the most comprehensive documentation to date of how ExxonMobil has adopted the tobacco industry’s disinformation tactics, as well as some of the same organizations and personnel, to cloud the scientific understanding of climate change and delay action on the issue. According to the report, ExxonMobil has funneled nearly $16 million between 1998 and 2005 to a network of 43 advocacy organizations that seek to confuse the public on global warming science. [...] In the international race to build out infrastructure for electric vehicles, the U.S. government’s recent push for networks of charging stations and the work of Silicon Valley startups on their home turf represent no match for China. According to a new report released today by Pike Research, more than 5 million charge points will be installed worldwide by 2015 — bringing in nearly $6.5 billion in revenue — and nearly half of the equipment will be heading to China. In the international race to build out infrastructure for electric vehicles, the U.S. government’s recent push for networks of charging stations and the work of Silicon Valley startups on their home turf represent no match for China. According to a new report released today by Pike Research, more than 5 million charge points will be installed worldwide by 2015 — bringing in nearly $6.5 billion in revenue — and nearly half of the equipment will be heading to China. [...] Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation (SEVUS) and Altec Industries Inc. have developed an all-electric utility truck with an aerial device. The truck is a battery-powered, all-electric Smith Newton produced by SEV US and SEV UK with an aerial bucket integrated by Altec Industries Inc. The partners inroduced the prototype at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Va. Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation (SEVUS) and Altec Industries Inc. have developed an all-electric utility truck with an aerial device. The truck is a battery-powered, all-electric Smith Newton produced by SEV US and SEV UK with an aerial bucket integrated by Altec Industries Inc. The partners inroduced the prototype at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Va. [...] The UK government will today unveil the world’s largest ever coordinated trial of environmentally friendly vehicles. The £25m scheme, which is designed to accelerate the introduction of electric cars to the UK will allow people to take part in long-term trials of everything from electric Minis and Smart city cars to sports cars and electric vans. The UK government will today unveil the world’s largest ever coordinated trial of environmentally friendly vehicles. The £25m scheme, which is designed to accelerate the introduction of electric cars to the UK will allow people to take part in long-term trials of everything from electric Minis and Smart city cars to sports cars and electric vans. [...] Renault SA (Euronext: RNO) will unveil the prototype electric car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, which will be manufactured for Better Place’s electric vehicle infrastructure in Israel. The new electric vehicle, which will be called the “Fluence,” is based on the new generation Renault “Megane” sedan. Renault SA (Euronext: RNO) will unveil the prototype electric car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, which will be manufactured for Better Place’s electric vehicle infrastructure in Israel. The new electric vehicle, which will be called the “Fluence,” is based on the new generation Renault “Megane” sedan. Forbes: Why the rebranding of the car from Miles to Coda? Forbes: Why the rebranding of the car from Miles to Coda? [...] WASHINGTON (AP) — The Energy Department is lending money to the Ford Motor Co. and two other automakers from a $25 billion fund to develop fuel-efficient vehicles, congressional officials said Monday. More... WASHINGTON (AP) — The Energy Department is lending money to the Ford Motor Co. and two other automakers from a $25 billion fund to develop fuel-efficient vehicles, congressional officials said Monday. More... [...] SEATTLE — The city of Seattle and Nissan North America said Tuesday they will work together to promote the development of an electric car charging network in Seattle. More... SEATTLE — The city of Seattle and Nissan North America said Tuesday they will work together to promote the development of an electric car charging network in Seattle. More... [...] TOKYO: Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co Ltd plans to start producing electric vehicles in the United States, a newspaper reported on Saturday. More... TOKYO: Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co Ltd plans to start producing electric vehicles in the United States, a newspaper reported on Saturday. More... [...] ZAP the electric vehicle company that has a strong foothold in the American electric car market niche is taking further steps to bring manufacturing to the United States. More... ZAP the electric vehicle company that has a strong foothold in the American electric car market niche is taking further steps to bring manufacturing to the United States. More... [...] San Diego-based V-Vehicle Company has become the latest company to join the race to develop an affordable green car for the US market, emerging from stealth mode this week with the announcement it is to open a new $248m (£151m) manufacturing plant in Louisiana. More... San Diego-based V-Vehicle Company has become the latest company to join the race to develop an affordable green car for the US market, emerging from stealth mode this week with the announcement it is to open a new $248m (£151m) manufacturing plant in Louisiana. More... [...] Electrovaya on Wednesday will discuss its plans for the Maya 300, an all-electric vehicle coming in 2011. The car will run on lithium-ion batteries, charge in about eight to 10 hours, run for 60 miles and plug into regular 110-volt outlets. It will cost around $20,000 to $25,000. An extended-range battery option will run for 120 miles on a charge and cost $30,000 to $35,000. More... Electrovaya on Wednesday will discuss its plans for the Maya 300, an all-electric vehicle coming in 2011. The car will run on lithium-ion batteries, charge in about eight to 10 hours, run for 60 miles and plug into regular 110-volt outlets. It will cost around $20,000 to $25,000. An extended-range battery option will run for 120 miles on a charge and cost $30,000 to $35,000. More... [...] At the 2009 Frankfurt motor show in September, Renault will show electric versions of two current production vehicles plus one concept car previewing an all-new model. More... At the 2009 Frankfurt motor show in September, Renault will show electric versions of two current production vehicles plus one concept car previewing an all-new model. More... [...] You didn’t think Google would end its involvement in the smart grid industry with PowerMeter, did you? The Internet giant announced yesterday that it’s working on smart car charging software–the place where IT and ET (energy technology) meet, according to Google.org’s Dan Reicher. More... You didn’t think Google would end its involvement in the smart grid industry with PowerMeter, did you? The Internet giant announced yesterday that it’s working on smart car charging software–the place where IT and ET (energy technology) meet, according to Google.org’s Dan Reicher. More... [...] SHANGHAI – Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corp. and a Dutch-based company plan to co-operate in developing and making electric cars, the companies said Friday, as China pushes to expand use of alternative energy vehicles. More... SHANGHAI – Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corp. and a Dutch-based company plan to co-operate in developing and making electric cars, the companies said Friday, as China pushes to expand use of alternative energy vehicles. More... [...] Taipei, June 17, 2009 (CENS)–To further build the lithium-ion battery industry in Taiwan, the Science and Technology Advisory Group (STAG) of the Taiwan Cabinet and Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs are trying to set up ties with the United States. More... Taipei, June 17, 2009 (CENS)–To further build the lithium-ion battery industry in Taiwan, the Science and Technology Advisory Group (STAG) of the Taiwan Cabinet and Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs are trying to set up ties with the United States. More... [...] Ford is bullish on its “blended” plug-in hybrids, which act like battery cars until the 30 miles of electric range is exhausted, then regular hybrids afterwards. “Our initial tests showed they could achieve up to 120 mpg, and now we’re seeing data well in excess of that,” Gioia said. “We’re very excited about these results meeting the needs of the 60 percent of our customers who drive less than 30 miles a day.” Ford is bullish on its “blended” plug-in hybrids, which act like battery cars until the 30 miles of electric range is exhausted, then regular hybrids afterwards. “Our initial tests showed they could achieve up to 120 mpg, and now we’re seeing data well in excess of that,” Gioia said. “We’re very excited about these results meeting the needs of the 60 percent of our customers who drive less than 30 miles a day.” [...] Increasing interest in the plug-in hybrid electric (PHEVs) and full electric vehicle (EVs) industry is breeding attention for another industry, too: batteries. A glut of start-ups have popped up in recent years to take advantage of the market–Boston Power, A123 and ZPower, to name a few–and put their own spin on the traditional lithium-ion battery. I recently had the chance to talk to the CEO and VP of Business Development of Imara, one of the up-and-coming li-ion battery manufacturers, to find out what makes the company different from its competitors. Increasing interest in the plug-in hybrid electric (PHEVs) and full electric vehicle (EVs) industry is breeding attention for another industry, too: batteries. A glut of start-ups have popped up in recent years to take advantage of the market–Boston Power, A123 and ZPower, to name a few–and put their own spin on the traditional lithium-ion battery. I recently had the chance to talk to the CEO and VP of Business Development of Imara, one of the up-and-coming li-ion battery manufacturers, to find out what makes the company different from its competitors. [...] NEW ORLEANS – A startup automobile company planning to build an all-new vehicle in Louisiana has a strong management team with experience in automotives and appears to have an affordable product with fuel economy above some current competitors, according to an independent study. More... NEW ORLEANS – A startup automobile company planning to build an all-new vehicle in Louisiana has a strong management team with experience in automotives and appears to have an affordable product with fuel economy above some current competitors, according to an independent study. More... [...] It looks as if Mitsubishi is well aware of the i-MiEV’s sticker shock. The Nikkei reports (via Bloomberg News) that the Japanese company is working on a cheaper electric car with a target price of $31,000 (or $17,000 after Japanese credits), which it plans to bring to market by 2012. More... It looks as if Mitsubishi is well aware of the i-MiEV’s sticker shock. The Nikkei reports (via Bloomberg News) that the Japanese company is working on a cheaper electric car with a target price of $31,000 (or $17,000 after Japanese credits), which it plans to bring to market by 2012. More... [...] |
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