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USA: Thanks, Sierra Club, For Coming Clean on Natural Gas

dblo — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:20:37 +0000

This morning we’re learning that the Sierra Club received $30 million from a natural gas company to fight coal, until its incoming Executive Director got the Board to agree in Sept 2010 to stop accepting money from fossil fuel companies. This is an important moment. I want to talk about its implications — and why supporting the Sierra Club now will send an important message! Plus how this ties in to plug-in cars, and at the end, the three things we should now expect of environmental organizations.

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USA: Ambient electromagnetic energy harvested as power source

dblo — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:04:56 +0000

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Free video: Revenge of the Electric Car

dblo — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:33:44 +0000

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USA: Despite late arrival, Prius beats Volt

dblo — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:45:50 +0000

Toyota scored a victory in 2011 as U.S. deliveries of its Prius wagon in 10 weeks topped sales of GM’s Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid that was available all year.

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USA: MU to co-host electric vehicle safety training for first responders

dblo — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:01:29 +0000

COLUMBIA — First responders can learn how to deal with electric vehicles in emergencies during a training session Saturday in the Chamber Auditorium at the MU Student Center.

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USA: January e-News from Plug In America

dblo — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:07:00 +0000

I want to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who responded to Plug In America’s year-end request for donations, as well as our campaign to extend the federal EV and infrastructure tax credits which expired December 31st. Both calls for support resulted in the best December receipts ever in our history. On behalf of the board, staff, and volunteers at Plug In America, thank you!

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USA: Just two months after debuting at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the Honda Fit electric vehicle has made its first entry into the U.S. market in the city of Torrance, California.

dblo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:46:05 +0000

Better Place LLC, a U.S. startup developing charging stations for electric vehicles that started putting cars on the road this week, expects to go public in the next two years, Chief Executive Officer Shai Agassi said.

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In a crash with an electric car, what gets pulled first: the battery or the victim?

dblo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:19:48 +0000

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USA: ECOtality VP Colin Read Named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30’

dblo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:19:57 +0000

Mr. Read selected in the Energy Category as Industry Innovator
SAN FRANCISCO – Tuesday, January 24, 2012 – ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced that Vice President of Corporate Development Colin Read has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list as a leader in the Energy category. This nomination and award recognizes Mr. Read’s contributions to ECOtality and the role he has played in growing the company.
“It’s a surprise and an honor to be recognized by Forbes,” stated Colin Read. “Doing my part to grow a cutting-edge startup has been very rewarding. But I don’t work alone – this kind of recognition is truly a testament to the strong team we have here at ECOtality.”
As vice president of corporate development and strategic initiatives, Mr. Read oversees international expansion and business development. Before coming to ECOtality, Read worked on various congressional and mayoral political campaigns. Read’s previous experience also includes work for Edelman Public Relations in Washington, D.C., and Arizona Monthly Magazine, one of the state’s premier politics and lifestyle publications.
Read earned his bachelor’s degree at Claremont McKenna College, and received his master’s in business administration with an emphasis in international business at Arizona State University.
About ECOtality, Inc.
ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies. Through innovation, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, ECOtality accelerates the market applicability of advanced electric technologies to replace carbon-based fuels. For more information about ECOtality, Inc., please visit www.ecotality.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the company’s SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
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Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen
Antenna Group for ECOtality
caitlin@antennagroup.com
(201) 294-0199
Maria Riley
The Blueshirt Group for ECOtality
maria@blueshirtgroup.com
(415) 217-2631
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Source ecotalitu.com

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USA: 2012 Electric Aircraft Symposium VI

dblo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:04:42 +0000

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USA: REVENGE OF THE ELECTRIC CAR Releases Today on Cable VOD, Digital and DVD

dblo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:57:57 +0000

REVENGE OF THE ELECTRIC CAR– Releasing Today on Cable VOD, Digital and DVD. Narrated by Tim Robbins, this highly anticipated follow-up to Who Killed the Electric Car? goes behind the closed doors of the auto-industry giants (and a few outliers) to track the race to create the first car of the future that doesn’t require a single drop of foreign oil. Directed by Chris Paine, REVENGE OF THE ELECTRIC CAR profiles Nissan, GM, the Silicon Valley start-up Tesla Motors and an independent car converter to find the story of the global resurgence of electric cars, and follows the race to be the first and the best and to win the hearts and minds of the public around the world. It’s not just the next generation of green cars that’s on the line, it’s the future of the automobile itself. (Docurama Films).

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USA: Plug In America Action Alert – Urge CARB to close yet another ZEV loophole

dblo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:54:48 +0000

Join Plug In America in urging Mary Nichols, chair of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the CARB Board, and members of the California State Legislature to close a gaping loophole that could deal a blow to the long-term proliferation of plug-in vehicles, just as we are starting to see real volume production. CARB Board Chair Mary Nichols negotiated a special deal which would dramatically weaken the ZEV program allowing automakers that ‘overcomply’ with the new Federal GHG standards to get away with producing fewer EVs. This sweetheart deal allows an automaker to cut the number of pure electric-drive vehicles by as much as 50% over the 2018 to 2021 timeframe in exchange for just 2 g/ mile GHG overcompliance during that time. This is a bad deal for California and for the United States!

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UK: 2012 London Olympics to Go Green with BMW Electric Cars

dblo — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:55:35 +0000

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USA: 93% of Daily Driving is Within EV Range

dblo — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:35:25 +0000

A study conducted by Columbia University Ph.D. students found that 93 percent of daily car travel done in America is within the battery range of electric vehicles.

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USA: Oregon’s electric vehicle industry revving up

dblo — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:34:16 +0000

Oregonians love to buy local, but no Oregon company has managed to bring a mass-produced electric car to market.

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USA: XPAL launches amazing mobile phone with 15 year battery life!

dblo — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:26:31 +0000

XPAL, the company behind the popular “Powerskin” line of smartphone battery-and-case in one, as well as Energizer’s popular Energi to Go range, has announced an innovative “spare” mobile phone with a truly astounding battery life of up to 15 whopping years – while powered by a single AA battery.

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USA: ECOtality Appoints Kevin Cameron to Board of Directors

dblo — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:03:10 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO – Friday, January 20, 2012 – ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today Kevin Cameron has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective January 17, 2012. Mr. Cameron will assume the position on the board previously held by Colonel Barry S. Baer. Colonel Baer will continue with his position as Secretary/Assistant Treasurer of the Company.
“We are pleased to have Mr. Cameron joining our Board of Directors, with Colonel Baer continuing on his role as Treasurer of ECOtality”, stated Jonathan Read, CEO of ECOtality, Inc. “Mr. Cameron brings many years of experience in executive management and we believe that, given his background in technology, governance, and communication, he will be a valuable asset to our team in guiding the mass adoption of electric vehicles and infrastructure necessary for success.”
Mr. Cameron is currently Chief Executive Officer of Ionetix Corporation, a privately held medical device company. Prior to joining Ionetix Corporation in March 2011, Mr. Cameron was a co-founder and president of Glass Lewis & Co. LLC, a leading provider of corporate governance services to institutional investors. Previously, Mr. Cameron was employed in various capacities by Moxi Digital and NorthPoint Communications. Mr. Cameron started his career as an attorney with the law firm of Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd & Evans in Washington D.C., before which he was a law clerk for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Mr. Cameron holds a law degree from the University of Chicago and an undergraduate degree from McGill University in Canada. Mr. Cameron is currently a board member of Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASD: KERX) and Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: FRZ).
About ECOtality, Inc.
ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies. Through innovation, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, ECOtality accelerates the market applicability of advanced electric technologies to replace carbon-based fuels. For more information about ECOtality, Inc., please visit www.ecotality.com.
Source ecotality.com

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USA: BlueGreen Alliance – actions wanted

dblo — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:40:37 +0000

Fuel Efficiency Standards Will Save Money, Create Good Jobs

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South America: Li3 CEO to Present at the 4th Annual Lithium Supply & Markets Conference

dblo — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:40:53 +0000

SANTIAGO, CHILE, Jan 19, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Li3 Energy, Inc., /quotes/zigman/577564 LIEG 0.00% (“Li3″, “Li3 Energy” or the “Company”), a US-listed and South American based global exploration and development company in the lithium and minerals sector, is pleased to announce that Luis Saenz, Li3′s Chief Executive Officer, will be a speaker and presenting at the 4th Annual Lithium Supply & Markets Conference held in Buenos Aires Argentina January 23rd – 25th 2012. Some of the topics likely to be covered this year include:

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Nissan Social Media Growth & Engagement Outpaces Industry Competition

dblo — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:07:59 +0000

Nissan Named One of Top Brands on Twitter for 2011; Surpasses 500,000 Facebook Fans –

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USA: Coulomb Technologies Names James Hanley Vice President Worldwide Sales and Business Development

dblo — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:53:50 +0000

CAMPBELL, Calif., Jan 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Coulomb Technologies has named James Hanley vice president of worldwide sales and business development. Coulomb is the developer of ChargePoint(R) Network, the largest network of EV drivers and independently owned charging stations worldwide. In his position, Mr. Hanley is responsible for the company’s global sales of software and charging stations, partner programs, business development and sales operations.

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USA: Daniel Voelker Named Vice President of Engineering and Technical Operations at Aquion Energy, Inc.

dblo — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:42:02 +0000

PITTSBURGH, Jan 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Aquion Energy, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of revolutionary batteries and energy storage systems, has named Daniel Voelker as its Vice President of Engineering and Technical Operations. Mr. Voelker was previously Vice President, Engineering & Operations of Altair Nanotechnologies Inc., a provider of advanced lithium-ion energy storage systems.

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Major Racing Bodies Back Electric Vehicle Series

dblo — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:48:06 +0000

There is a big push to go green with everyday passenger cars and trucks that cruise the nation’s highways. Much of the green focus has been on EVs and hybrid cars that use electricity.

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USA: Building a Bike to Ride on Abandoned Railroad Tracks

dblo — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:58:24 +0000

There are a lot of imaginative uses for abandoned railroad tracks out there, from awesome urban parks like New York’s High Line to bike and pedestrian highways. Lloyd, however, points out the downside to permanently removing tracks:

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Electric Vehicle Charging – Preventing Range Anxiety

dblo — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:51:11 +0000

IEEE Members and Friends,

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USA: Plan for Reva electric-car plant in Lysander runs out of juice

dblo — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:38:23 +0000

Bannon Automotive, the company that wanted to open an electric-car assembly plant near Syracuse, has settled its lawsuit against the Indian maker of the car.

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Electric Boats, Hybrids to Benefit from Lithium Battery R&D

dblo — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:15:39 +0000

Research and development applied to Lithium-ion batteries (increasingly used as ‘energy storage banks’ in hybrid marine powered propulsion systems in workboats and leisure craft due to their high energy density) has recently revealed ways to make these batteries safer, cheaper yet with better performance. The relevant research findings come from John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and from Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST).

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USA: Tesla Falls After Executives Leave Before Electric Model S Debut

dblo — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:09:05 +0000

Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) — Tesla Motors Inc. plunged a record 19 percent after saying two senior engineers on the new Model S luxury sedan left the U.S. electric-car maker just months before the auto goes on sale.

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Carlos Ghosn Is Alone In ‘All-In’ Position on Electric Vehicles

dblo — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:00:45 +0000

When Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn starts talking about electric cars, it’s easy to think at least one house on every block in America will have one in a decade or two.

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CES Report: What the Connected Car Means for Electric Vehicles

dblo — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:56:33 +0000

The Ford Fusion has been getting a lot of attention this week. The line of hybrid, gasoline and all-electric sedans carried the title of office car of the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, and for good reason.

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