Industry News

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...

EDTA Applauds Obama Administration Support for Advanced Energy in 2012 State of the Union Address Jan. 25, 2012 - The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) responds to President Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address. more...

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...

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Policymakers

Alternative Fuel Vehicles Roll in Detroit Auto Show Jan. 11, 2012 - Ford, General Motors, Nissan, and Honda are among carmakers featuring hybrids or electric vehicles (EV) at the 2012 Detroit auto show. more...

Secretary Chu's Remarks at Detroit Economic Club Jan. 11, 2012 - U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announces the formation of the Energy Innovation Hub research center in his speech at at the Detroit Economic Club. The goal: to develop fresh concepts and approaches to making electric drive batteries that last longer, go farther and cost less. more...

DOE Releases New Video on Electric Vehicles, Highlights Administration Support for U.S. Auto Industry in Detroit Economic Club Speech Jan. 9, 2012 - U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu will travel to Detroit, Mich., this week to highlight the Obama Administration’s support for the American automobile industry and the role investing in innovation will play in keeping U.S. workers and companies competitive. more...

Energy Department Awards More Than $7 Million for Innovative Hydrogen Storage Technologies in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Dec. 12, 2011 - The U.S. Department of Energy today announced more than $7 million to fund four projects in California, Washington, and Oregon to advance hydrogen storage technologies to be used in fuel cell electric vehicles. more...

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