Archive for February, 2010

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    Fisker Karma’s Aluminum Space Frame to Debut in Geneva
    At the Geneva Motor Show next month, Fisker will be showing off the ‘advanced aluminum space frame’ that underpins the Karma plug-in hybrid and gives the car new levels of rigidity and strength. Fisker Automotive’s engineering team designed the Karma’s space frame around the car’s unique Q-DRIVE series-hybrid powertrain, filing for multiple patents...
    by admin at February 17th, 2010 at 11:02 am
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    GE and Juice Technologies Partners on Electric Vehicle Charging Devices
    GE and Juice Technologies announced partnership to create intelligent plug-in electric vehicle charging devices for U.S. and global markets. Electric vehicles will begin shipping in volume across the United States in 2010. Charging stations will be needed to meet the growing consumer demand. Chargers will communicate with power grid to determine best times to charge,...
    by admin at February 17th, 2010 at 09:02 am
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    VW to Build its Own Electric Powertrains
    Volkswagen plans to build its own electric powertrains at its existing engine plant in Salzgitter, Germany. The news comes just a couple weeks after GM said it would design and manufacture electric motors for its future hybrids and electric vehicles in-house. Volkswagen will set up new components organization to become the electric powertrains supplier across the entire...
    by admin at February 16th, 2010 at 03:02 pm
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    Rinspeed UC? Electric Concept Car
    Swiss-based concept car specialist Rinspeed has provided details and latest pictures of its UC? electric car, which is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The tiny two-seater is powered by an electric motor and is aptly named “UC?”, which stands for “Urban Commuter”. The little speedster measures less than 2.60 meters in length and is intended...
    by admin at February 15th, 2010 at 08:02 am
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    Electric Two-Wheelers Poised For Strong Growth Worldwide
    In its new report, Pike Research anticipates that the global market for electric bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), and electric motorcycles (e-motorcycles) is poised for strong growth in the coming years. China is currently the largest marketplace for electric twowheel vehicles, commanding 98% of the global market in 2009. China’s compound annual growth...
    by admin at February 14th, 2010 at 11:02 am
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