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The Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA) Wednesday took aim at a recent FA study about the risks posed to aircraft by lithium batteries, calling it “scare-mongering” and distracting from important safety issues. The FAA’s Freighter Airplane Cargo Fire Risk Model (PDF) assessed the likely number of U.S.-registered fire accidents through 2020. The answer, according to the study, is about one every other year. The FAA’s findings assumed batteries contributed to two key incidents it used to develop its risk model. According to the PRBA, “no facts are presented that indicate any involvement of batteries in the incidents.” When the batteries do burn, there is little doubt about their destructive potential. The Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA) Wednesday took aim at a recent FA study about the risks posed to aircraft by lithium batteries, calling it “scare-mongering” and distracting from important safety issues. The FAA’s Freighter Airplane Cargo Fire Risk Model (PDF) assessed the likely number of U.S.-registered fire accidents through 2020. The answer, according to the study, is about one every other year. The FAA’s findings assumed batteries contributed to two key incidents it used to develop its risk model. According to the PRBA, “no facts are presented that indicate any involvement of batteries in the incidents.” When the batteries do burn, there is little doubt about their destructive potential. [...] Just days after Mitsubishi fulfilled its very first fleet delivery of its new, all-electric i model to a San Francisco Bay Area car-sharing nonprofit, the company announced that the very first individual customer has taken the keys of the five-seater hatchback. More... Just days after Mitsubishi fulfilled its very first fleet delivery of its new, all-electric i model to a San Francisco Bay Area car-sharing nonprofit, the company announced that the very first individual customer has taken the keys of the five-seater hatchback. More... [...] Last July, I published the tenth of a string of articles on China based, Nasdaq listed Kandi Technologies, Inc.(KNDI) titled; “Kandi Technologies Set to Be Big Winner in International Electric Car Market.” The day before that article came out, KNDI had closed at $2.47 a share. In that article, I had a section titled “Kandi vs. Tesla,” where I said the following: More... Last July, I published the tenth of a string of articles on China based, Nasdaq listed Kandi Technologies, Inc.(KNDI) titled; “Kandi Technologies Set to Be Big Winner in International Electric Car Market.” The day before that article came out, KNDI had closed at $2.47 a share. In that article, I had a section titled “Kandi vs. Tesla,” where I said the following: More... [...] SANTA ROSA, Calif., Dec 16, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — ZAP Jonway /quotes/zigman/307981 ZAAP -1.89% , a designer and manufacturer of new energy and electric vehicles (EVs), plans production of the ALIAS, ZAP’s highly anticipated sports EV, in the fourth quarter of 2012. More... SANTA ROSA, Calif., Dec 16, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — ZAP Jonway /quotes/zigman/307981 ZAAP -1.89% , a designer and manufacturer of new energy and electric vehicles (EVs), plans production of the ALIAS, ZAP’s highly anticipated sports EV, in the fourth quarter of 2012. More... [...] Nov 4, 2011 (From the CalCars-News archive) Nov 4, 2011 (From the CalCars-News archive) [...] rWe are excited to announce the arrival of the much anticipated follow up to Chris Paine’s “Who Killed the Electric Car?” aptly named “Revenge of the Electric Car”. The national theatrical rollout started October 21st in LA and NY is now rolling out to 20+ cities . The film is premiering in the Bay Area this weekend. More... rWe are excited to announce the arrival of the much anticipated follow up to Chris Paine’s “Who Killed the Electric Car?” aptly named “Revenge of the Electric Car”. The national theatrical rollout started October 21st in LA and NY is now rolling out to 20+ cities . The film is premiering in the Bay Area this weekend. More... [...] As everyone knows, the arrival of electric vehicles to the mass market will happen sooner rather than later. But are EV’s the be–all-and-end-all of the new energy race? Are there other potential fuels or alternatives available? At the World Auto Forum in Chengdu a briefing session was held to discuss what changes the oncoming wave of electric cars would bring to the global automotive market. The session was chaired by Mr. Yang Shi Min from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and joining him on stage were Professor Dr Stefan Bratzel from the Center of Automotive Studies at Germany’s Applied Sciences University, Chen Yu Dong, the president of Bosch China, Mr. Lian Yu Bo, the Deputy CEO of BYD, Nissan Vice President Mr. Takashi Nishibayashi, and also Mr. Chen Bin Bo from Dongfeng-Honda. More... As everyone knows, the arrival of electric vehicles to the mass market will happen sooner rather than later. But are EV’s the be–all-and-end-all of the new energy race? Are there other potential fuels or alternatives available? At the World Auto Forum in Chengdu a briefing session was held to discuss what changes the oncoming wave of electric cars would bring to the global automotive market. The session was chaired by Mr. Yang Shi Min from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and joining him on stage were Professor Dr Stefan Bratzel from the Center of Automotive Studies at Germany’s Applied Sciences University, Chen Yu Dong, the president of Bosch China, Mr. Lian Yu Bo, the Deputy CEO of BYD, Nissan Vice President Mr. Takashi Nishibayashi, and also Mr. Chen Bin Bo from Dongfeng-Honda. More... [...] By Brad Berman · October 19, 2011 By Brad Berman · October 19, 2011 [...] Not surprisingly, hybrid owners were among the first to trade in their Prius hybrid for a Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf during 2011. Those who years ago made a commitment to the greening of the planet and their pocketbooks logically would be among the first to take the next step to a plug-in vehicle promising even greater savings on both fronts. More... Not surprisingly, hybrid owners were among the first to trade in their Prius hybrid for a Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf during 2011. Those who years ago made a commitment to the greening of the planet and their pocketbooks logically would be among the first to take the next step to a plug-in vehicle promising even greater savings on both fronts. More... [...] BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Lawson State Community College, which 18 months ago opened a compressed natural gas fueling station on its Bessemer campus, today unveiled its new electric vehicle charging station. More... BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Lawson State Community College, which 18 months ago opened a compressed natural gas fueling station on its Bessemer campus, today unveiled its new electric vehicle charging station. More... [...] Solar power has grown dramatically over the last decade. The Solar Energy Industries Association reports that the U.S. added another 878 megawatts of solar installation in 2010, more than double the 435 megawatts from 2009 and more than 10 times the 79 megawatts added in 2006. This brought the U.S. to a total capacity of more than 2.6 gigawatts. More... Solar power has grown dramatically over the last decade. The Solar Energy Industries Association reports that the U.S. added another 878 megawatts of solar installation in 2010, more than double the 435 megawatts from 2009 and more than 10 times the 79 megawatts added in 2006. This brought the U.S. to a total capacity of more than 2.6 gigawatts. More... [...] Latest from Austriamicrosystems is news of two new battery charger ICs for Li-Ion batteries in mobile devices. The AS3610/11 step-down DC-DC chargers offer fast and highly-efficient charging of Li-Ion batteries in mobile devices with up to 1.25A output current. The ICs include numerous safety and protection features, internal current measurement, and USB Host/OTG (on the go) boost mode operation. The AS3610 DC-DC charger provides an I²C interface for external control and the AS3611 operates independently. More... Latest from Austriamicrosystems is news of two new battery charger ICs for Li-Ion batteries in mobile devices. The AS3610/11 step-down DC-DC chargers offer fast and highly-efficient charging of Li-Ion batteries in mobile devices with up to 1.25A output current. The ICs include numerous safety and protection features, internal current measurement, and USB Host/OTG (on the go) boost mode operation. The AS3610 DC-DC charger provides an I²C interface for external control and the AS3611 operates independently. More... [...] grichards@mercurynews.com grichards@mercurynews.com [...] By Dee Mason By Dee Mason [...] * USA: Check out PG&E’s proposed new EV charging rates 5/11/2012 * USA: Check out PG&E’s proposed new EV charging rates 5/11/2012 [...] AUSTIN (KXAN) – Earlier this month, KXAN News told you about Austin Energy’s plan to install 100 additional electric car charging stations around the city. More... AUSTIN (KXAN) – Earlier this month, KXAN News told you about Austin Energy’s plan to install 100 additional electric car charging stations around the city. More... [...] While some of the most sophisticated race cars in the world in the world were on the track Thursday, Aug. 25, at Sonoma’s Infineon Raceway, State Assemblyman Jared Huffman was talking about the future of the cars on the state’s roads. More... While some of the most sophisticated race cars in the world in the world were on the track Thursday, Aug. 25, at Sonoma’s Infineon Raceway, State Assemblyman Jared Huffman was talking about the future of the cars on the state’s roads. More... [...] (RTTNews) – German energy group E.ON AG (EONGY.PK: News ) Thursday announced that it has started to deliver fast charging stations for electric vehicles along German motorways, with its first station at Irschenberg exit of the A8 motorway. More... (RTTNews) – German energy group E.ON AG (EONGY.PK: News ) Thursday announced that it has started to deliver fast charging stations for electric vehicles along German motorways, with its first station at Irschenberg exit of the A8 motorway. More... [...] A plan to help Knoxville drivers go green with electric cars is charging ahead. The city has finalized a dozen locations for proposed electric charging stations. More... A plan to help Knoxville drivers go green with electric cars is charging ahead. The city has finalized a dozen locations for proposed electric charging stations. More... [...] |
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