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Feb 22, 2012 GM Appoints Jon Lauckner Chief Technology Officer February 22, 2012 - General Motors has named Jon Lauckner vice president and chief technology officer (CTO), effective April 1. more...
Feb 22, 2012 Why Toyota has Pulled Ahead in E-Mobility February 22, 2012 - The leaders in e-mobility participate in most of the major sectors of the market, not just cars. more...
Feb 21, 2012 A123 Systems Introduces Advanced Lithium Ion Battery Designed Specifically for Military Vehicle Applications February 21, 2012 - A123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate® lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, today introduced the Military 6T Battery, a robust battery system engineered specifically to meet the demanding requirements of military vehicle... more...
Feb 20, 2012 Japan's Island Paradise Expands EV Role in Eco-tourism February 20, 2012 - The name Okinawa means “rope in the open sea,” and the island archipelago in southern Japan offers tropical beauty that lassos in more than 5 million tourists annually. more...
Feb 17, 2012 GE to Open New Technology Center in New Orleans February 17, 2012 - GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that it will open the GE Capital Technology Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. more...
Feb 16, 2012 Saft lithium-ion batteries selected by Green Charge Networks to support NYC smart grid demonstration program February 16, 2012 - Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-tech industrial batteries, was selected by Green Charge Networks (GCN) to support its role in a $92 million Smart Grid Demonstration Project. more...
Feb 15, 2012 BYD Motor Inc. Joins the Electric Drive Transportation Association Feb 15, 2012 - BYD Motor Inc. joins the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) more...
Feb 15, 2012 2012 Mitsubishi i Named #1 on American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Annual Feb 15, 2012 - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, (MMC), and the 2012 Mitsubishi i – the all-new North American relative to the i-MiEV 100% electric-powered vehicle (EV) – have taken the top spot on the coveted American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) 14th annual "Greenest... more...
Feb 15, 2012 Stars Aligned: Penn Jillette and the Nissan Leaf Headline in Las Vegas February 12, 2012 - For 35 years Penn Jillette has been making news as part of the beloved magical and comedic duo Penn & Teller. more...
Feb 14, 2012 Model X, Fastest Selling Tesla Ever February 14, 2012 - Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) unveiled the highly anticipated Model X last Thursday evening at its Design Studio in Southern California. One day after the reveal, without any advertising, advance sales of the Model X exceeded $40 million. more...
Feb 13, 2012 100% electric Nissan LEAF joins the daily rental market in Paris and London with Europcar Feb 13, 2012 - Nissan and Europcar announced today that Nissan LEAF, the award-winning 100% electric car, will be available to hire on short term rental in two of the busiest capital cities in the world: Paris and London. more...
Feb 13, 2012 Paul Gordon Joins ECOtality as Chief Technology Officer Feb 13, 2012 - ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today that Paul Gordon has joined ECOtality as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Gordon joins ECOtality from Trilliant Networks. more...
Feb 13, 2012 National Grid Helps Drive Electric Vehicle Adoption with the Installation of Charging Stations throughout the Commonwealth February 13, 2012 - National Grid today announced it is currently installing more than 30 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout the Commonwealth under Coulomb Technologies’ “Charge America” program. more...
Feb 10, 2012 EDTA announces opening and closing plenaries for EVS26 Feb. 10, 2012 - Washington, DC - This week, EDTA announced two plenary sessions for the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26), the largest electric vehicle event of the year. more...
Feb 9, 2012 Tesla Unveils Model X Feb. 9, 2012 - Tesla Motors unveiled its Model X. more...
Feb 8, 2012 Toyota Announces Pricing for 2012 Prius c Feb 8, 2012 - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2012 Prius c which extends Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive to the subcompact segment. This dynamically styled, five-door hatchback will arrive at Toyota dealerships... more...
Feb 8, 2012 Honda Delivers 2013 Fit EV to Google and Stanford University Feb 8, 2012 - Honda recently delivered 2013 Fit EV battery-electric vehicles to Google Inc. and Stanford University as a part of the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program. more...
Feb 8, 2012 First 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Customer Takes Delivery Feb 8, 2012 - Jeneise and Talfred Hunt of Romeoville, Ill. took their 2009 Malibu Hybrid to Advantage Chevrolet in Bolingbrook for an oil change this week and instead became the first customers to purchase the all-new 2013 Malibu Eco midsize sedan. more...
Feb 7, 2012 Hertz Launches Global Sustainability Strategy Feb 7, 2012 - "Living Journey" represents Hertz's vision to integrate sustainability throughout its global operations more...
Feb 7, 2012 Green for Free™ Vehicle Continues US West Coast Tour Feb 07, 2012 - Enova and Freightliner displaying the new GFF vehicle at dealerships and conferences along the US west coast more...
Feb 2, 2012 OnStar Looking to Make the Smart Grid Smarter Feb 2, 2012 - OnStar is inviting utilities, energy companies and tech firms to develop Smart Grid solutions for the Chevrolet Volt using a set of proprietary OnStar application programming interfaces, or APIs. more...
Feb 2, 2012 Azure Dynamics Announces 45 Transit Connect Electric Sales Feb. 2, 2012 - Global orders of Transit Connect Electric exceed $32 million since its introduction more...
Feb 2, 2012 Audi with hybrid drive at Le Mans for the first time Feb 2, 2012 - Audi competes in the 80th running of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 16–17, 2012 with a total of four LMP1 sports cars. more...
Feb 2, 2012 The Toyota Hybrid Monopoly Ride Experience Coming to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show Feb 02, 2012 - Toyota and Hasbro are teaming up to bring the Toyota Hybrid MONOPOLY Ride Experience to the Chicago Auto Show, February 8-19. more...
Feb 1, 2012 Toyota to Feature Technology, Safety Innovations at 2012 Chicago Auto Show Feb 1, 2012 - Toyota will be providing Chicagoans with a glimpse of the future at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, courtesy of the Prius “family,” a number of environmentally-conscious concept vehicles and a pair of interactive safety displays. more...
Feb 1, 2012 Driving the green Feb 1, 2012 - New study suggests that electric-powered trucks will save money for businesses. more...
Jan 28, 2012 The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Jan 28, 2012- BMW takes the development of intelligent hybrid drive systems to the next level with the introduction of the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 – another series-produced model in which a combustion engine and electric motor join forces to enhance both efficiency and the brand’s hallmark driving... more...
Jan 28, 2012 Fast-charging electric with arctic whisper Jan 28, 2012 - While the merits of the electric bus are zero CO2 emissions and no noise, unfortunately the batteries that deliver the electricity are not powered from thin air. more...
Jan 27, 2012 New 2012 forecasts for Electric Vehicles Jan 27, 2012 - Old electric vehicle reports are useless: the subject is moving too fast. IDTechEx is the only analyst with 18 current reports forecasting sales of electric vehicles and their key components and they are all kept up to date. more...
Jan 26, 2012 Coda Automotive announces more affordable mileage range option for 2012 all-electric sedan Jan. 9, 2012 - The CODA sedan will have two mileage range and price options in 2012. The new 31kWh battery option will provide a driving range of up to 125 miles and will be available at a lower base MSRP of $37,250. more...
Jan 26, 2012 Enova and Freightliner display Green for Free Vehicle Jan 26, 2012 - Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA and AIM: ENV and ENVS), a leading developer of proprietary hybrid electric and all?electric drive systems and drive system components for the emerging green commercial vehicle market is pleased to announce that one of the first pre? production... more...
Jan 26, 2012 EDTA released today its new facts sheet: electric drive by the numbers Jan. 26, 2012 - EDTA released its media facts sheet: electric drive by the numbers more...
Jan 26, 2012 Chevrolet Pioneers Auto Environmental Label Jan 26, 2012 - Ecologic sticker debuting on Sonic lists environmentally important vehicle features more...
Jan 25, 2012 EDTA Applauds Obama Administration Support for Advanced Energy in 2012 State of the Union Address Category: EDTA Press Releases
Jan. 25, 2012 - The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) responds to President Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address. more...
Jan 25, 2012 The 2012 National Electricity Forum, February 8-9 in Washington, DC Jan 25, 2012 - more...
Jan 24, 2012 “Journey of the Electric Car” Event to Kick-Off Electric Vehicle Usage Study in the Triangle Jan 24, 2012 - more...
Jan 23, 2012 Honda Issues 2011 North American Environmental Report Jan. 23, 2012 - Honda today released its seventh annual report on the environmental impact of the company's operations in the North American region, including the United States, Canada and Mexico. more...
Jan 23, 2012 Control Module Inc. Introduces Unique Patent-Pending Automatic, Motorized Cable Management System for Electric Vehicle Charging Jan. 23, 2012 - Enfield, Connecticut-based Control Module Inc.'s (CMI) EVSE division has introduced its unique patent-pending technology that provides overhead retractable cable management for electric vehicle chargers. more...
Jan 23, 2012 Volt Owners May Soon Get Charged with Renewable Energy Jan 23, 2012 - DETROIT – Chevrolet Volt electric car owners could soon charge with renewable energy using a new solution from OnStar. more...
Jan 18, 2012 Electric Mobile Cars Joins the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) Jan. 18, 2012 - The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) — the preeminent industry association dedicated to advancing electric drive as a core technology on the road to sustainable mobility —today announced that Electric Mobile Cars has joined the Association. more...
Jan 18, 2012 Nissan, ABB Link to Evaluate Second-Life Storage Application for Nissan LEAF Battery Packs Jan 18, 2012 - Partnership paves way for technical and commercial evaluations of battery energy storage units more...
Jan 17, 2012 Quiet and emissions-free driving in the city: Vito E-Cell vans cover 650,000 km in customer use Jan. 17, 2012 - Quiet, emissions-free and practical – 100 battery-driven electric Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL vans have proven their worth in customer use in Berlin and Stuttgart. more...
Jan 17, 2012 DBT partners with electric car-sharing program in Paris Jan 17, 2012 - MonAutopartage, an electric car-sharing program operated by MOPEasy, was launched in Paris December, 2011. As a competitor to France’s AutoLib’, MonAutopartage is planning to expand into Paris’s surrounding cities, including the City of Neuilly sur Seine. more...
Jan 17, 2012 Nidec America Joins the Electric Drive Transportation Association Jan. 17, 2012 - The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) — the preeminent industry association dedicated to advancing electric drive as a core technology on the road to sustainable mobility —today announced that Nidec America has joined the Association. more...
Jan 13, 2012 BMW Delivers First All-Electric ActiveE in the US Jan. 13, 2012 - BMW today delivered the first all-electric ActiveE in the US and began the next chapter in its electromobility strategy. more...
Jan 12, 2012 The founding partners of The Electric Circuit, Québec and Canada’s first public charging network, announce the locations of its charging stations Jan. 12, 2012 - Hydro-Québec announced the locations of the first 90 240-V charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles with the other founding partners of The Electric Circuit. more...
Jan 12, 2012 Nissan Donates Two Electric Car Quick Chargers To Atlanta Jan 12, 2012 - Nissan ‘Drive Electric Tour’ gives Atlanta residents opportunity to test-drive Nissan LEAF this Weekend more...
Jan 12, 2012 Azure Dynamics Delivers Its 1000th BalanceTM Hybrid Electric Truck To Purolator, Its Largest Customer Jan 12, 2012 - more...
Jan 11, 2012 EDTA Applauds Creation of the Energy Innovation Hub to Accelerate Battery Development Jan. 11, 2012 - EDTA applauds the creation of the Energy Innovation Hub to accelerate battery innovation, enhance battery efficiency and reduce costs. more...
Jan 11, 2012 A123 Systems Congratulates BMW on Launch of ActiveHybrid 5 and ActiveHybrid 3 Hybrid Electric Vehicles Jan. 11, 2012 - more...
Jan 10, 2012 Toyota Reveals NS4 Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Concept Jan 10, 2012 - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today revealed the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. more...
Jan 10, 2012 Toyota Prius c Completes the Prius Family of Vehicles Jan 10, 2012 - Following the U.S. debut of the all-new 2012 Prius c at the 2012 North American International Auto Show here, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., plans to bring this dynamically styled, five-door hatchback to market in March of 2012, and introduce Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy... more...
Jan 9, 2012 Nissan e-NV200 Concept Previews Future Affordable, Multi-Usage Zero Emissions Small Van Jan. 9, 2012 – Advanced Electric Vehicle Design, Based on the Award-Winning Nissan NV200, Makes World Debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show more...
Jan 9, 2012 U.S. DOE releases EV 101 video Jan. 9, 2012 - This edition of Energy 101 highlights the benefits of electric vehicles, including improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and lower maintenance costs. more...
Jan 9, 2012 Lexus Unveils Sleek Hybrid 2+2 Sport Coupe Design Concept at North American International Auto Show Jan. 9, 2012 - Lexus today unveiled a new design concept for a hybrid 2+2 sport coupe at the North American International Auto Show. more...
Jan 9, 2012 BMW Announces Pricing for the new 2012 ActiveHybrid 5. Jan. 9, 2012 - On the occasion of the North American International Auto Show, BMW today announced the retail pricing of the new 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. more...
Jan 9, 2012 Eaton Corporation and Coulomb Technologies Connect Electric Vehicle Drivers to Comprehensive, Convenient Vehicle Charging Jan 9, 2012 - Eaton Corporation and Coulomb Technologies today announced plans to significantly expand the North American footprint of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). more...
Jan 9, 2012 E-Bugster Concept Makes World Debut at 2012 North American International Auto Show Jan. 9, 2012 - Volkswagen’s iconic Beetle has been redefined for the 21st century. Now, it has been further reinvented as a concept car for the future: the pure electric E-Bugster. more...
Jan 9, 2012 New Ford Fusion Brings More Technology, Expected Triple Crown of Best-in-Class Gas, Hybrid, Plug-In Efficiency Jan. 9, 2012 - New Ford Fusion is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, each with expected top fuel economy, underscoring Ford’s commitment to give customers the power of choice more...
Jan 9, 2012 Volkswagen reveals the no compromise, compact hybrid Jan. 9, 2012 - The new Jetta Hybrid offers the best of all worlds, marrying performance and engaging handling with miserly combined fuel economy more...
Jan 9, 2012 Tesla Updates Iconic Roadster for 2012 in Limited Markets Jan. 9, 2012 - Tesla Motors announced today that the iconic Tesla Roadster is now available with new innovations and options, but only in limited markets. more...
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