Archive for May, 2011

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    Epyon Supporting Open Charge Point Protocol for Back-Office Integration for EV Fast Chargers
    Epyon Power, an European supplier of intelligent fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles, announced compatibility with the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) and said that it will also embrace other commonly used standards for back-office integration. Epyon’s Terra charge stations are the first DC chargers to offer compatibility with OCPP, a widely-adopted,...
    by at May 31st, 2011 at 01:05 am
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    Honda Joins Clean Energy Partnership in Europe
    Honda will become the newest member of the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) in Europe to support the development of a hydrogen refueling infrastructure and demonstrate the viability of fuel-cell technology. Honda has been running fuel-cell electric vehicles on European roads since 2009 and will support CEP activities with 2 FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicles. Honda...
    by at May 31st, 2011 at 01:05 am
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    BYD, Rotterdam Partner on Electric Cars
    BYD and Rotterdam City entered into an agreement to deliver the BYD e6 electric cars as part of Nederland’s green transportation project “75-EV-RO” – the first e6’s in all of Europe. The agreement brings together representatives from each organization to identify opportunities to encourage the use of electric cars. As part of the 75-EV-RO project, the Rotterdam...
    by at May 30th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
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    Fisker Karma Makes European Dynamic Debut at Monaco Grand Prix
    Visitors to the world’s most prestigious motorsport event, the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, were among the first to see the first Fisker Karma off the production line put through its paces as it made its European driving debut on the famous street circuit. On Saturday 28 May 2011, before official race qualifying began, the first European production version of the Fisker...
    by at May 29th, 2011 at 08:05 am
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    Nissan Takes Cheap Shot at Chevy Volt in New LEAF Ad
    The Renault-Nissan Alliance has launched a massive advertising campaign called “Gas Powered Everything” using comparisons with internal combustion engine to highlight the advanced technology of its new electric cars. The Nissan LEAF ad begins with a couple waking up in the morning to their alarm clock, which is powered by a gasoline engine with a tiny Mack truck-style...
    by at May 28th, 2011 at 03:05 am
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    Nissan Installing Solar Chargers at its Facilities in Tennessee
    Nissan North America has begun installing 30 solar-powered charging stations at its headquarters in Franklin and its Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, TN. The advanced solar chargers, which will be operational for use by Nissan employees and visitors by July 1, are designed to charge the Nissan LEAF. The Nissan LEAF debuted globally in December 2010, with Tennessee as a key...
    by at May 26th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
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    New Fuel Economy Labels Announced
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced updated fuel economy labels for the 2013 model year and beyond. The DOT and the EPA unveiled the three types of new fuel economy labels. One type is for cars that use gasoline or diesel, or hybrids that use only self-generated electricity. A second is for plug-in hybrid...
    by at May 26th, 2011 at 06:05 am
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    Nissan LEAF Gets Top Euro NCAP Score
    Nissan LEAF has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars earning the maximum 5-star vehicle safety rating, according to the new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP. The Nissan LEAF earned an 89% rating for adult safety, an 83% rating for child protection and an 84% rating for its on-board safety assist systems, which include Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...
    by at May 25th, 2011 at 05:05 am
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    U.S. Administration to Buy 116 Plug-In Electric Cars
    The Obama administration announced it is buying the first 116 plug-in electric cars and will install charging stations in government buildings in five cities. The 101 Chevrolet Volts, 10 Nissan Leafs and five Think City EVs will be leased to 20 agencies, including the Energy Department, the Treasury Department and the Navy, in five cities— Detroit, Washington, D.C.,...
    by at May 24th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
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    Toyota to Build Social Network for Plug-in Electric Cars
    Toyota Motor Corp. and Salesforce.com Inc. will launch “Toyota Friend,”a private social network for Toyota owners who will own electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles being introduced by the Japanese carmaker next year. Toyota Friend will provide a variety of product and service information as well as essential maintenance tips, creating a rich car ownership...
    by at May 24th, 2011 at 06:05 am
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