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COLUMBUS, OHIO – At an event in Columbus, Ohio this afternoon, Secretary Chu announced that the Department of Energy is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems that will help build a smarter, more efficient, more resilient electrical grid. These 32 demonstration projects, which include large-scale energy storage, smart meters, distribution and transmission system monitoring devices, and a range of other smart technologies, will act as models for deploying integrated Smart Grid systems on a broader scale. This funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be leveraged with $1 billion in funds from the private sector to support more than $1.6 billion in total Smart Grid projects nationally.
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A slew of about 20 electric cars that wouldn’t ordinarily make it to the floor are being showcased in a new 37,000-square-foot feature called “Electric Avenue.” Call it a sign of the times. More... A slew of about 20 electric cars that wouldn’t ordinarily make it to the floor are being showcased in a new 37,000-square-foot feature called “Electric Avenue.” Call it a sign of the times. More... [...]
The rising price and limited supply of oil is making new energy vehicles one of the best choices for future driving options. Observers say the ongoing Guangzhou Auto Show is bringing new energy cars closer to customers. More... The rising price and limited supply of oil is making new energy vehicles one of the best choices for future driving options. Observers say the ongoing Guangzhou Auto Show is bringing new energy cars closer to customers. More... [...]
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation (BAIC), has shown off its first self developed electric car, joining other Chinese rivals expecting a demand for clean energy cars.
BAIC is a partner of Daimler and was an unsuccessful bidder for General Motors’s Opel brand. The electric vehicle known as BE701 is able to travel a distance of 200km when fully charged with a maximum speed is 160km/h. More... Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation (BAIC), has shown off its first self developed electric car, joining other Chinese rivals expecting a demand for clean energy cars.
BAIC is a partner of Daimler and was an unsuccessful bidder for General Motors’s Opel brand. The electric vehicle known as BE701 is able to travel a distance of 200km when fully charged with a maximum speed is 160km/h. More... [...]
This year’s Guangzhou Auto Show opened today with than 600 international car makers gathering at this southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. Chinese auto makers are brimming with confidence as they take their place alongside international rivals at the show. Many Chinese car builders have ambitious development strategies and market targets.
For many Chinese auto makers, the Guangzhou Auto Show is a stage to showcase their latest achievements in product development.
Source: english.cctv.comMore... This year’s Guangzhou Auto Show opened today with than 600 international car makers gathering at this southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. Chinese auto makers are brimming with confidence as they take their place alongside international rivals at the show. Many Chinese car builders have ambitious development strategies and market targets.
For many Chinese auto makers, the Guangzhou Auto Show is a stage to showcase their latest achievements in product development.
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November 25, 2009 — MOTORSNEWS ELECTRIC CARS: China is focusing heavily on electric cars, and with powerful backing from government, it looks like China’s battery-powered four-wheelers could steal a march on the Nissans, Toyotas and GMs of this world, writes CLIFFORD COONAN in Beijing More... November 25, 2009 — MOTORSNEWS ELECTRIC CARS: China is focusing heavily on electric cars, and with powerful backing from government, it looks like China’s battery-powered four-wheelers could steal a march on the Nissans, Toyotas and GMs of this world, writes CLIFFORD COONAN in Beijing More... [...]
Although we all are familiar with air pollution, and know it is a very real
problem that affects our environment and all of us, most of us tend to ignore it
as if it does not exist. This is particularly easy for people who live in rural
areas and do not see on a daily basis its extent: they do not see smog,
factories, or millions of cars on the road polluting our air. More... Although we all are familiar with air pollution, and know it is a very real
problem that affects our environment and all of us, most of us tend to ignore it
as if it does not exist. This is particularly easy for people who live in rural
areas and do not see on a daily basis its extent: they do not see smog,
factories, or millions of cars on the road polluting our air. More... [...]
The IAMF 2010 programme has been defined and will cover the technological aspects as well as the sales and marketing considerations of these new technologies. The third edition will take place on Tuesday March 9th and Wednesday March 10th within the framework of the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. A wealth of information and some lively discussions can be expected. More... The IAMF 2010 programme has been defined and will cover the technological aspects as well as the sales and marketing considerations of these new technologies. The third edition will take place on Tuesday March 9th and Wednesday March 10th within the framework of the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. A wealth of information and some lively discussions can be expected. More... [...]
Nissan LEAF tour coming to Sonoma County Water Agency December 1
Sonoma County and all its Cities have entered into a partnership with Nissan to become a launch market for their new electric vehicle, the LEAF, to be released in December 2010, ahead of general availability. Sonoma County citizens are being invited to participate in this market launch, and have an opportunity to purchase a vehicle in this early release. Initial specifications include: – 100 mile per full charge range – 5 passenger hatch back styling – Strong freeway “pick up” power and speed
Source: tech.groups.yahoo.comMore... Nissan LEAF tour coming to Sonoma County Water Agency December 1
Sonoma County and all its Cities have entered into a partnership with Nissan to become a launch market for their new electric vehicle, the LEAF, to be released in December 2010, ahead of general availability. Sonoma County citizens are being invited to participate in this market launch, and have an opportunity to purchase a vehicle in this early release. Initial specifications include: – 100 mile per full charge range – 5 passenger hatch back styling – Strong freeway “pick up” power and speed
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GM could one day be Chinese owned.
A shocking concept for the ultimate all-American company, but one some auto industry experts say isn’t too far-fetched.
“I can tell you right now the Chinese are shopping heavily in the U.S. auto sector,” said David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research, a Michigan think tank.
Cole said such a deal isn’t imminent and wouldn’t happen until GM starts selling shares to the public, likely a year or more from now. But he says buying GM would be a major opportunity for the nascent Chinese auto industry.
“The Chinese have a lot of our money and they’re looking to invest it,” he said.
The Chinese have already shown an eagerness to buy some of the damaged brands being cut loose by U.S. automakers. GM is in the process of finalizing the sale of its Hummer unit to Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery. Ford Motor is in talks to sell its Swedish car unit Volvo to Chinese automaker Geely.
Source: cnnmoney.mobiMore... GM could one day be Chinese owned.
A shocking concept for the ultimate all-American company, but one some auto industry experts say isn’t too far-fetched.
“I can tell you right now the Chinese are shopping heavily in the U.S. auto sector,” said David Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research, a Michigan think tank.
Cole said such a deal isn’t imminent and wouldn’t happen until GM starts selling shares to the public, likely a year or more from now. But he says buying GM would be a major opportunity for the nascent Chinese auto industry.
“The Chinese have a lot of our money and they’re looking to invest it,” he said.
The Chinese have already shown an eagerness to buy some of the damaged brands being cut loose by U.S. automakers. GM is in the process of finalizing the sale of its Hummer unit to Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery. Ford Motor is in talks to sell its Swedish car unit Volvo to Chinese automaker Geely.
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Last Friday, we solicited you for questions on the Chevrolet Volt, which is scheduled to be released late next year. We forwarded some of your questions to Lindsay Brooke, who recently drove a preproduction Volt and wrote about his impressions for the Automobiles section last Sunday. More... Last Friday, we solicited you for questions on the Chevrolet Volt, which is scheduled to be released late next year. We forwarded some of your questions to Lindsay Brooke, who recently drove a preproduction Volt and wrote about his impressions for the Automobiles section last Sunday. More... [...]
Thanks to a gracious invitation from Reliant Energy, the Aptera 2e will be on display at the Reliant Football Stadium in Houston, Texas for the Texan/Titans game tonight. We are not sure exactly what the event will entail at this point, but we are hoping for a lot. Reliant Energy and its parent company, New Jersey based NRG, are looking to lead the charge for electric vehicles in the future. And call us biased, but we can’t think of anyone better for them to take the ride with than Aptera.
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Thanks to a gracious invitation from Reliant Energy, the Aptera 2e will be on display at the Reliant Football Stadium in Houston, Texas for the Texan/Titans game tonight. We are not sure exactly what the event will entail at this point, but we are hoping for a lot. Reliant Energy and its parent company, New Jersey based NRG, are looking to lead the charge for electric vehicles in the future. And call us biased, but we can’t think of anyone better for them to take the ride with than Aptera.
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Los Angeles, California – The Los Angeles Auto show will open to the public from December 4 to 13, 2009, and will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts, and feature more than 900 vehicles. More... Los Angeles, California – The Los Angeles Auto show will open to the public from December 4 to 13, 2009, and will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts, and feature more than 900 vehicles. More... [...]
Dallas regulated power line company Oncor won $3.5 million in federal funding on Tuesday for a smart grid project.
The award comes weeks after Oncor lost the competition for a major stimulus grant for advanced meters.
Oncor won Tuesday’s grant for its $7.3 million Dynamic Line Rating Project. Surely the project is sexier than the name or the Department of Energy’s description:
Source: energyandenvironmentblog.dallasnews.comMore... Dallas regulated power line company Oncor won $3.5 million in federal funding on Tuesday for a smart grid project.
The award comes weeks after Oncor lost the competition for a major stimulus grant for advanced meters.
Oncor won Tuesday’s grant for its $7.3 million Dynamic Line Rating Project. Surely the project is sexier than the name or the Department of Energy’s description:
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Guangzhou, China — The Renault-Nissan Alliance, the government of Guangzhou Municipality in China and Dongfeng Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co.’s Chinese venture partner, have formed a partnership to promote electric car transport in the city of Guangzhou.
Nissan and its partners will conduct a feasibility study of the infrastructure development and incentives required to make electric cars accessible to customers in Guangzhou, a large city formerly known as Canton.
Source: detnews.comMore... Guangzhou, China — The Renault-Nissan Alliance, the government of Guangzhou Municipality in China and Dongfeng Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co.’s Chinese venture partner, have formed a partnership to promote electric car transport in the city of Guangzhou.
Nissan and its partners will conduct a feasibility study of the infrastructure development and incentives required to make electric cars accessible to customers in Guangzhou, a large city formerly known as Canton.
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In an announcement no one really expected, Fisker Automotive has said it will purchase a former General Motors manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Delaware, to use as the assembly location for its upcoming “affordable” plug-in hybrids. The announcement was made inside the plant, with Delaware governor Jack Markell and native Delawarean Vice President Joe Biden in attendance. More... In an announcement no one really expected, Fisker Automotive has said it will purchase a former General Motors manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Delaware, to use as the assembly location for its upcoming “affordable” plug-in hybrids. The announcement was made inside the plant, with Delaware governor Jack Markell and native Delawarean Vice President Joe Biden in attendance. More... [...]
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp. (BAIC),which is currently operating in partnership with German car-giant Daimler AG, has unveiled a new electric car aimed at carving some of the domestic electric car market away from Chinese rivals BYD and Chery.
The BE701 is a four door sedan capable of reaching 124 miles on a single charge, with a top speed of 100 mph.
BAIC has not yet revealed a mass-production schedule for the BE701, but has unveiled details of its new clean energy vehicle development and manufacturing facility. This new plant is being built with a total investment of 2.28 billion yuan ($334 million) and is said to be capable of producing some 50,000 electric vehicles and 100,000 hybrid models each year!
Source: allcarselectric.comMore... Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp. (BAIC),which is currently operating in partnership with German car-giant Daimler AG, has unveiled a new electric car aimed at carving some of the domestic electric car market away from Chinese rivals BYD and Chery.
The BE701 is a four door sedan capable of reaching 124 miles on a single charge, with a top speed of 100 mph.
BAIC has not yet revealed a mass-production schedule for the BE701, but has unveiled details of its new clean energy vehicle development and manufacturing facility. This new plant is being built with a total investment of 2.28 billion yuan ($334 million) and is said to be capable of producing some 50,000 electric vehicles and 100,000 hybrid models each year!
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Over the past decade, Infiniti has been carefully forging a performance image itself, developing cars with class leading powertrains and dynamics.
With the company recently announcing plans for an electric vehicle–something commonly seen as environmentally friendly and completely lacking in the performance department–that carefully formed image could be in jeopardy.
Infiniti fans shouldn’t be worried as the new electric car will lend itself perfectly to the company’s performance image, according to Ben Poore, Infiniti North American sales boss.
Source: motorauthority.comMore... Over the past decade, Infiniti has been carefully forging a performance image itself, developing cars with class leading powertrains and dynamics.
With the company recently announcing plans for an electric vehicle–something commonly seen as environmentally friendly and completely lacking in the performance department–that carefully formed image could be in jeopardy.
Infiniti fans shouldn’t be worried as the new electric car will lend itself perfectly to the company’s performance image, according to Ben Poore, Infiniti North American sales boss.
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With less than one year left until the Chevrolet Volt begins rolling off the assembly line, battery pack chemistry has been finalized. The engineers at GM have decided on lithium manganese polymer chemistry to store power for the plug-in hybrid, which has a range of at least 40 miles without burning any gasoline. GM plans for the battery pack to have a 10-year life, much longer than that of current hybrids. More... With less than one year left until the Chevrolet Volt begins rolling off the assembly line, battery pack chemistry has been finalized. The engineers at GM have decided on lithium manganese polymer chemistry to store power for the plug-in hybrid, which has a range of at least 40 miles without burning any gasoline. GM plans for the battery pack to have a 10-year life, much longer than that of current hybrids. More... [...]
Warren Buffett met with students from Rice University’s graduate school of business yesterday. Each year, Mr. Buffett meets with several groups of business students and provides advice on business and investing topics. According to an article in the Houston Chronicle, Mr. Buffett made some comments regarding peak oil and the prospects for electric cars:
Source: gurufocus.comMore... Warren Buffett met with students from Rice University’s graduate school of business yesterday. Each year, Mr. Buffett meets with several groups of business students and provides advice on business and investing topics. According to an article in the Houston Chronicle, Mr. Buffett made some comments regarding peak oil and the prospects for electric cars:
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The biggest knock on the electric vehicles (EVs) is its lack of range on a single charge. On average the typical EV being produced today has about a 100-mile range before needing to recharge. On hybrids it becomes even more dismal with an all-electric range of roughly 40 miles. For normal commute in a day an EV would suffice, however when longer trips are taken its lack of range becomes a problem. For example a typical trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles spans roughly 400 miles and would take around four recharges to complete versus one refill for an internal-combustion engine (ICE) vehicle.
Source: gsjournal.comMore... The biggest knock on the electric vehicles (EVs) is its lack of range on a single charge. On average the typical EV being produced today has about a 100-mile range before needing to recharge. On hybrids it becomes even more dismal with an all-electric range of roughly 40 miles. For normal commute in a day an EV would suffice, however when longer trips are taken its lack of range becomes a problem. For example a typical trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles spans roughly 400 miles and would take around four recharges to complete versus one refill for an internal-combustion engine (ICE) vehicle.
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Electric car makers are battling to win consumers in San Diego, which they see as a key region in the national market.
Five car makers are showcasing electric vehicles, called EVs., at the San Diego Alternative Fuels Education Day.
The public event took place at the Towne and Country Resort and Convention Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Source: sdnn.comMore... Electric car makers are battling to win consumers in San Diego, which they see as a key region in the national market.
Five car makers are showcasing electric vehicles, called EVs., at the San Diego Alternative Fuels Education Day.
The public event took place at the Towne and Country Resort and Convention Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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GUANGZHOU, China – Nissan Motor Co. said it will weigh plans to make all-electric cars in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, as the Japanese auto maker steps up its electric-vehicle activity in China’s fast-growing car market. More... GUANGZHOU, China – Nissan Motor Co. said it will weigh plans to make all-electric cars in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, as the Japanese auto maker steps up its electric-vehicle activity in China’s fast-growing car market. More... [...]
Following decades of research and a lengthy apprenticeship energizing our cell phones, laptops, and power tools, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have begun closing the gap between today’s petroleum-fueled transportation and the electric cars of the future. Acknowledging this milestone on the road to more efficient automobiles, the Li-ion battery is Automobile Magazine’s 2010 Technology of the Year.
Source: automobilemag.comMore... Following decades of research and a lengthy apprenticeship energizing our cell phones, laptops, and power tools, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have begun closing the gap between today’s petroleum-fueled transportation and the electric cars of the future. Acknowledging this milestone on the road to more efficient automobiles, the Li-ion battery is Automobile Magazine’s 2010 Technology of the Year.
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Word on the street — and by that we mean Reuters — is that Tesla’s looking to go public with the company “any day.” The luxury electric car make, whose Roadster still goes for a cool $109,000, would be the first US auto company to offer an IPO since Ford way back in 1956, says MSNBC. Quite a notable event, indeed, but earlier comments by Tesla investors (via Autoblog Green) suggest “any day now” might be any time between now and September 2010.
Source: engadget.comMore... Word on the street — and by that we mean Reuters — is that Tesla’s looking to go public with the company “any day.” The luxury electric car make, whose Roadster still goes for a cool $109,000, would be the first US auto company to offer an IPO since Ford way back in 1956, says MSNBC. Quite a notable event, indeed, but earlier comments by Tesla investors (via Autoblog Green) suggest “any day now” might be any time between now and September 2010.
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Recent reports claiming that Aptera founders were “ousted in a boardroom showdown” appear to be false.
Aptera, a company we’ve been covering since its inception two years ago, has let some employees go in order to save money recently as it waits for the final round of funding and to reapply for a DOE loan.
“We needed to reduce our burn rate on anything not associated with getting a production vehicle out the door,” said Marques McCammon, chief marketing officer. More... Recent reports claiming that Aptera founders were “ousted in a boardroom showdown” appear to be false.
Aptera, a company we’ve been covering since its inception two years ago, has let some employees go in order to save money recently as it waits for the final round of funding and to reapply for a DOE loan.
“We needed to reduce our burn rate on anything not associated with getting a production vehicle out the door,” said Marques McCammon, chief marketing officer. More... [...]
North America’s first production-ready, highway-capable electric cars have arrived in British Columbia. The Province of B.C., City of Vancouver and BC Hydro welcomed three Mitsubishi i-MiEV pure electric vehicles to Vancouver today. Two cars will be added to BC Hydro’s fleet of vehicles and one will be added to the City’s. More... North America’s first production-ready, highway-capable electric cars have arrived in British Columbia. The Province of B.C., City of Vancouver and BC Hydro welcomed three Mitsubishi i-MiEV pure electric vehicles to Vancouver today. Two cars will be added to BC Hydro’s fleet of vehicles and one will be added to the City’s. More... [...]
From turning waste food into energy to delivering food by barge, UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has been exploring alternative energy and transportation for some time. They even recently unveiled “people-powered” checkouts, though on closer inspection they appeared to be gasoline driven. Now the company is taking a significant step toward real, far-reaching electric vehicle infrastructure across London. More... From turning waste food into energy to delivering food by barge, UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has been exploring alternative energy and transportation for some time. They even recently unveiled “people-powered” checkouts, though on closer inspection they appeared to be gasoline driven. Now the company is taking a significant step toward real, far-reaching electric vehicle infrastructure across London. More... [...]
(West Palm Beach) Our state is leading the charge in energy efficiency cars. Florida is now the first state to offer a $5,000 rebate as an incentive to convert Toyota Prius Hybrids into plug-in hybrids.
The electric conversion must be done at Foreign Affairs Auto on Military Trail in West Palm Beach. More... (West Palm Beach) Our state is leading the charge in energy efficiency cars. Florida is now the first state to offer a $5,000 rebate as an incentive to convert Toyota Prius Hybrids into plug-in hybrids.
The electric conversion must be done at Foreign Affairs Auto on Military Trail in West Palm Beach. More... [...]
Five ‘Plug-In’ Toyota hybrid cars will be tested in Portugal over the following three years, in a programme which consists of over 500 of the hybrids road testing the technology across Europe.
“The Plug-In conciliates the best of both worlds, because it has the benefits of an electric vehicle, without limiting its autonomy and flexibility” said the Vice-President of Toyota Caetano Portugal, during the signing of the cooperation protocol between Toyota and Galp Energia. José Ramos hopes the three year road test “Will demonstrate the benefits [of the Plug-In hybrids] in real conditions within Portugal”, considering it “will make Portugal important within the worldwide development of mobility solutions that are environmentally friendly.”
Source: the-news.netMore... Five ‘Plug-In’ Toyota hybrid cars will be tested in Portugal over the following three years, in a programme which consists of over 500 of the hybrids road testing the technology across Europe.
“The Plug-In conciliates the best of both worlds, because it has the benefits of an electric vehicle, without limiting its autonomy and flexibility” said the Vice-President of Toyota Caetano Portugal, during the signing of the cooperation protocol between Toyota and Galp Energia. José Ramos hopes the three year road test “Will demonstrate the benefits [of the Plug-In hybrids] in real conditions within Portugal”, considering it “will make Portugal important within the worldwide development of mobility solutions that are environmentally friendly.”
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