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Texas is the energy capital of the nation. Yet, Texans not only produce energy; Texans are enormous consumers of energy, the largest in the US. It is not surprising that the state suffers from a pollution problem, with some of the worst air and water quality in US. To combat the pollution, Texas is taking steps towards “green” through the use clean energy and the creation of more green jobs. More... [...]
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[...] US researchers have unveiled a new electric car that instead of guzzling up the owner’s money in gasoline and maintenance generates money by serving the electric grid. The converted Toyota Scion xB was showcased at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in San Diego, California. More... US researchers have unveiled a new electric car that instead of guzzling up the owner’s money in gasoline and maintenance generates money by serving the electric grid. The converted Toyota Scion xB was showcased at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in San Diego, California. More... [...]
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[...] Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), including cars, buses, and trains, are being developed around the world, with much work aiming to optimize engine and battery for efficient operation, both during discharge and when grid electricity is available for recharging. The general expectation has been that an established electric infrastructure will not be greatly affected by the increased use of EVs because the recharging will occur during off-peak hours, or the number of vehicles will grow slowly enough so that capacity planning will respond adequately. Nonetheless, the combination of high oil costs, concerns about oil security and availability, and air quality issues related to vehicle emissions are driving interest in EVs. But despite increased demand, many nations remain ill-equipped with a sustainable EV infrastructure to support the continued use of the vehicles. This report will uncover the burgeoning global market of EV infrastructure manufacturing, including the production of rechargeable batteries, electric smart grid adaptation software and technologies, centralized charging and refueling stations, at-home charge points, and battery swapping stations. Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), including cars, buses, and trains, are being developed around the world, with much work aiming to optimize engine and battery for efficient operation, both during discharge and when grid electricity is available for recharging. The general expectation has been that an established electric infrastructure will not be greatly affected by the increased use of EVs because the recharging will occur during off-peak hours, or the number of vehicles will grow slowly enough so that capacity planning will respond adequately. Nonetheless, the combination of high oil costs, concerns about oil security and availability, and air quality issues related to vehicle emissions are driving interest in EVs. But despite increased demand, many nations remain ill-equipped with a sustainable EV infrastructure to support the continued use of the vehicles. This report will uncover the burgeoning global market of EV infrastructure manufacturing, including the production of rechargeable batteries, electric smart grid adaptation software and technologies, centralized charging and refueling stations, at-home charge points, and battery swapping stations. [...] Based out of Palo Alto, CA, CalCars is a nonprofit organization comprised of engineers, environmentalist and entrepreneurs. While a majority of people are looking to invest in the EV market, CalCars believe that plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) are the best of both worlds. To them, PHEVs are not simply a transition from traditional internal-combustion engine cars to 100% fully electric vehicles. Their company truly believes that we can solve the shortcomings of both types by focusing their efforts solely on 100+ MPG vehicles. More... Based out of Palo Alto, CA, CalCars is a nonprofit organization comprised of engineers, environmentalist and entrepreneurs. While a majority of people are looking to invest in the EV market, CalCars believe that plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) are the best of both worlds. To them, PHEVs are not simply a transition from traditional internal-combustion engine cars to 100% fully electric vehicles. Their company truly believes that we can solve the shortcomings of both types by focusing their efforts solely on 100+ MPG vehicles. More... [...] The local electric car specialist CT&T formed last week a partnership with Hanwha L&C Corp. for developing high-strength, lightweight parts. The local electric car specialist CT&T formed last week a partnership with Hanwha L&C Corp. for developing high-strength, lightweight parts. [...] Daimler is working aggressively to bring zero emissions vehicles to market under both the Mercedes-Benz and Smart brands. In order to get ready for that, Daimler AG research and development chief Dr. Thomas Weber wants all the company’s dealers to be fully prepared to sell those vehicles and provide service to customers in the next two years. More... Daimler is working aggressively to bring zero emissions vehicles to market under both the Mercedes-Benz and Smart brands. In order to get ready for that, Daimler AG research and development chief Dr. Thomas Weber wants all the company’s dealers to be fully prepared to sell those vehicles and provide service to customers in the next two years. More... [...]
[...] “China will lead the development of electric cars, whose electric car market is bound to boost other countries’ development in the field,” said Portrait of Hanno D. Wentzler – President and CEO of Freudenberg Chemical Specialties, Regional Representative for China recently. More... “China will lead the development of electric cars, whose electric car market is bound to boost other countries’ development in the field,” said Portrait of Hanno D. Wentzler – President and CEO of Freudenberg Chemical Specialties, Regional Representative for China recently. More... [...]
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[...] GE Energy has entered into a partnership with electric vehicle plug developer Juice Technologies LLC to integrate smart-metering technology into charging devices. GE Energy, a unit of General Electric Co. (GE), has been developing products and services to help the integration of advanced energy technologies into the transmission system in a way that allows better use of power resources. The partnership with Juice is its first move into electric car charging technology. More... GE Energy has entered into a partnership with electric vehicle plug developer Juice Technologies LLC to integrate smart-metering technology into charging devices. GE Energy, a unit of General Electric Co. (GE), has been developing products and services to help the integration of advanced energy technologies into the transmission system in a way that allows better use of power resources. The partnership with Juice is its first move into electric car charging technology. More... [...] SAN DIEGO – One of the leading suppliers of fuel and electrical system components for internal combustion engines has gazed into the automotive future and seen a market ultimately dominated by electrified powertrains of some stripe. More... SAN DIEGO – One of the leading suppliers of fuel and electrical system components for internal combustion engines has gazed into the automotive future and seen a market ultimately dominated by electrified powertrains of some stripe. More... [...] The future of automobiles is looking more and more green as time goes by and technology improves. There is a huge amount of research being put in on electric and hybrid vehicles and fully electric cars have come a long way in the last few years. More... The future of automobiles is looking more and more green as time goes by and technology improves. There is a huge amount of research being put in on electric and hybrid vehicles and fully electric cars have come a long way in the last few years. More... [...] So, the details surrounding the contract that Zap has received to get an electric vehicle ready for the United States Postal Service (USPS) are as follows: the deal is for a single truck, one of the USPS’ common Long Life Vehicles (pictured). Zap will convert the truck in Santa Rosa, CA and then send it to Washington, D.C. for field tests. Four other companies have also been selected to provide the USPS with all-electric mail trucks. U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) toured Zap’s facility Tuesday and had the following to say: More... So, the details surrounding the contract that Zap has received to get an electric vehicle ready for the United States Postal Service (USPS) are as follows: the deal is for a single truck, one of the USPS’ common Long Life Vehicles (pictured). Zap will convert the truck in Santa Rosa, CA and then send it to Washington, D.C. for field tests. Four other companies have also been selected to provide the USPS with all-electric mail trucks. U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) toured Zap’s facility Tuesday and had the following to say: More... [...] A material developed in Britain could one day yield wafer-thin cellphones and light-weight electric cars powered by the roof, boot and doors, researchers say. More... A material developed in Britain could one day yield wafer-thin cellphones and light-weight electric cars powered by the roof, boot and doors, researchers say. More... [...] Feb. 18 (Bloomberg) — South Korea is considering tax incentives for electric cars after providing tax breaks for hybrid cars last year, Yonhap News reported, citing a finance ministry official it didn’t identify. More... Feb. 18 (Bloomberg) — South Korea is considering tax incentives for electric cars after providing tax breaks for hybrid cars last year, Yonhap News reported, citing a finance ministry official it didn’t identify. More... [...] A plug-in electric-vehicle demonstration program in the Indianapolis area could begin as early as this spring, an official for clean-energy consortium Energy Systems Network said Thursday morning. More... A plug-in electric-vehicle demonstration program in the Indianapolis area could begin as early as this spring, an official for clean-energy consortium Energy Systems Network said Thursday morning. More... [...] When plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) start hitting the road later this year, most drivers will plug into a normal 110-volt outlet when not driving in order to trickle charge life back into their car’s battery. Whether this is a feasible model is an open question, with some consumers concerned that trickle charging may not be fast enough to sufficiently recharge batteries between trips. Without a charged battery, PHEVs rely on their internal combustion engines, something hybrid drivers aim to avoid. More... When plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) start hitting the road later this year, most drivers will plug into a normal 110-volt outlet when not driving in order to trickle charge life back into their car’s battery. Whether this is a feasible model is an open question, with some consumers concerned that trickle charging may not be fast enough to sufficiently recharge batteries between trips. Without a charged battery, PHEVs rely on their internal combustion engines, something hybrid drivers aim to avoid. More... [...]
[...] SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The United States Postal Service (USPS) has awarded electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) an engineering contract for the design and development of an electric version of its Long Life Vehicle (LLV). More... SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The United States Postal Service (USPS) has awarded electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) an engineering contract for the design and development of an electric version of its Long Life Vehicle (LLV). More... [...]
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