Archive for December, 2011

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    Fisker Karma Plug-In Hybrid Recalled for Battery Issue
    Fisker Automotive is recalling up to 239 models of its Karma plug-in hybrid luxury sedans because of a high-voltage battery problem that could result in a fire. Fisker’s battery supplier for the Karma, A123 Systems, recently said that it found a potential safety issue in which the hose clamps that are part of the battery’s internal cooling system were misaligned,...
    by at December 30th, 2011 at 01:12 am
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    IHRA Recognizes Electric Drag Racing
    The world of electric drag racing got a whole lot more exciting with the announcement from the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) with the incorporation of electric vehicles into their rule book. For your average drag race fan, this change opens a new and exciting chapter on the drag race scene, not seen since the likes of the inception of the electric vehicle itself....
    by at December 29th, 2011 at 05:12 am
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    Quantum Teams Up with SBE on Next-gen Hybrid Electric Drive Systems
    Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies and SB Electronics, a developer and manufacturer of film capacitor solutions, have entered into a technology partnership for launching the next generation hybrid electric drive systems. As part of this partnership, SBE is providing a novel integrated capacitor/bus structure design solution for Quantum power electronics for automotive applications. The...
    by at December 28th, 2011 at 09:12 am
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    A123 Finds Potential Safety Issue in Fisker Batteries
    Michigan EV battery maker A123 Systems said it found a “potential safety issue” in up to 50 battery packs it supplied to Calif.-based Fisker Automotive. David Vieau, chief executive of the Massachusetts-based battery maker A123 Systems, issued a memo, saying many of the lithium-ion battery packs have faulty cooling systems that create safety concerns. Misaligned hose...
    by at December 26th, 2011 at 01:12 am
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    Renault Announces First Wave of UK Electric Car Dealers
    With the arrival of Kangoo Van Z.E., the first model in Renault’s four-strong electric car line-up, the French marque has confirmed the first wave of UK dealers for its electric cars. Twenty one electric car sites, branded Z.E. Expert, are now live and ready to offer the full range of sales and after-sales services for Renault’s electric car customers, with each one...
    by at December 23rd, 2011 at 10:12 am
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    Kia Ray EV Launched in Korea
    Kia Motors has introduced Korea’s first plug-in car, the Ray EV, an all-electric city car with lively performance and a range of up to 139 km (86 miles) on a single charge. For supply exclusively to the domestic Korean market, the Kia Ray EV shares the same dimensions as the 1.0-liter gasoline powered Ray CUV (crossover utility vehicle) that was launched last month. The...
    by at December 22nd, 2011 at 09:12 am
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    AMP Plans Jeep Grand Cherokee EV for Detroit Auto Show
    AMP Holding Inc., an electric vehicle company specializing in electric SUVs, will reveal a Jeep Grand Cherokee EV at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show next month. The Jeep Grand Cherokee EV will showcase AMP’s proprietary technology for SUVs and full-sized vehicles. The Jeep Grand Cherokee EV promises to offer a driving range of up to 100 miles (160 km) and keeps the vehicle’s...
    by at December 21st, 2011 at 10:12 am
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    2012 Tesla Model S Priced at $49,900
    Tesla Motors has announced that their much awaited Tesla Model S electric sedan will start at $49,900 after the tax credit for the base model which will have a driving range of 160 miles. The Tesla Model S prices are based on the battery pack size, the number of options, and there is a Performance version of the Model S with higher speed and a commensurately higher price. A...
    by at December 21st, 2011 at 08:12 am
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    Renault Opens Public Test Center for Electric Cars
    French carmaker Renault and the city of Boulogne-Billancourt (France) opened the Renault ZE (Zero Emission) Center, the first such to be opened in Europe by a vehicle manufacturer. Its aim is to share the ZE experience with all visitors, in order to convince them of the credibility of Renault’s offering and the relevance of its ambitions in electric cars. The Renault...
    by at December 21st, 2011 at 01:12 am
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    Toyota Confirms NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept for 2012 Detroit Auto Show
    Toyota Motor Sales will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The NS4 the plug-in hybrid concept will sport some unique-looking styling elements for Toyota, as illustrated by the teaser image above. We expect more information on the Toyota NS4 concept to emerge as we get closer to the start of the show. Toyota said it will...
    by at December 20th, 2011 at 01:12 pm
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