Archive for July, 2011

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    BYD to Lease 500 EVs to Shenzhen Bus Company
    BYD and Shenzhen’s Major Public Bus Operations signed a series of leasing contracts establishing BYD as the exclusive provider of electric vehicles for the 2011 International Universiade Games. Under the agreements, the South China city will lease 200 eBus battery-electric buses and 300 battery-electric e6 sedan taxis for the 2011 Universiade. After the Universiade Games...
    by at July 30th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
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    BMW i3 and i8 Concepts Officially Revealed
    The BMW Group has revealed its visions of future mobility in the shape of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept studies. Unveiled for the first time, these concept vehicles provide a glimpse of the first electrically powered production cars from the new BMW i sub-brand, due to be launched as the BMW i3 in 2013 and the BMW i8 in 2014. BMW is planning to take its new subbrand...
    by at July 29th, 2011 at 05:07 am
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    GM Ventures Takes Stake in Solar Energy Company
    GM Ventures LLC, a subsidiary GM created to invest in auto-related start-up companies, announces an equity investment of $7.5 million in Sunlogics PLC, a company that is specialized in solar project development and installation. GM also signed commercial agreements with Sunlogics for the installation of solar charging canopies at Chevrolet Volt dealerships as well as solar...
    by at July 28th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
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    Ford F-Series Trucks to Get PHEV Technology
    Azure Dynamics announced an agreement with Ford whereby Azure will integrate its proprietary plug-in hybrid technology into the Ford F-Series Super Duty product line. Azure’s plug-in hybrid technology will be initially integrated on Ford’s market leading F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis, the F-550, which is expected to be available in early 2013. The agreement also...
    by at July 28th, 2011 at 01:07 am
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    Nissan to Launch New Electric Car in China by 2015
    Nissan announced a new business plan for China on Tuesday aiming to raise annual sales 70 percent to more than 2.3 million vehicles by 2015, up from 1.3 million units last year. Nissan, in a joint venture with China’s Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd., will invest 50 billion yuan ($8 billion) to introduce 30 models, including an all-new electric car, and add 1,000 dealerships...
    by at July 27th, 2011 at 02:07 am
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    Fleets Rate Toyota’s PHEV Performance in London
    Interim findings from Toyota’s demonstration of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in London give encouraging, real-world data that show the technology can deliver greatly improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions in urban driving, says the Japanese automaker. Working in partnership with EDF Energy, Toyota has leased 20 Prius PHEVs to London-based businesses...
    by at July 26th, 2011 at 10:07 am
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    Nissan LEAF Gets 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating [videos]
    Nissan LEAF has been awarded five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nissan LEAF got four stars for frontal crash and rollover tests and five stars for side crashes. Overall, it was awarded five stars. The Chevrolet Volt previously received the same rating from NHTSA in June. It received four stars on frontal crash tests...
    by at July 26th, 2011 at 02:07 am
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    Boris Zingarevich Buys THINK Global
    Russian investor Boris Zingarevich, whose operations are based in St Petersburg, has acquired the insolvent Norwegian EV manufacturer THINK Global AS. The assets of wholly-owned subsidiaries THINK North America and THINK UK, which remained going concerns during the bankruptcy proceeding for THINK Global, were also acquired in the transaction. Mr. Zingarevich has signed...
    by at July 25th, 2011 at 06:07 am
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    Brammo Working on a Racing Version of Empulse Electric Motorcycle
    Brammo is working on a racing version of its six-speed Empulse, called the Empulse TTX, for exclusive use of teams racing in the TTXGP World Championship 2013 worldwide program. Teams racing the Empulse TTX will have an affordable, accessible race-ready platform built with the latest technology and manufactured to the highest quality standards. This Empulse TTX race package...
    by at July 24th, 2011 at 04:07 am
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    BMW ActiveE Drivers Will Have 150 ChargePoint Stations in Boston
    BMW ActiveE drivers will have access to 150 ChargePoint stations in the Boston metropolitan area, BMW North America and Coulomb Technologies announced on Friday. The charging stations will be located in the Boston metropolitan area, primarily within the Route 495 Beltway. Drivers of the BMW ActiveE will be able to conveniently and safely recharge their electric vehicle...
    by at July 23rd, 2011 at 04:07 am
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