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    Chevrolet and OnStar to Train Emergency Responders on EV Technology
    Chevrolet has joined with OnStar and leading national first-responder organizations to announce the first automotive manufacturer-sponsored training program to educate first responders nationwide on electric vehicle technology. Chevrolet will sponsor a series of special training events for first responders over the next several months to ensure that everyone understands...
    by at June 2nd, 2010 at 04:06 am
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    Nissan Signs EV Partnership in Quebec
    Nissan Canada has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the provincial government, Hydro-Quebec, provincial cities and a Quebec power agency to advance zero-emission mobility in Quebec. The agreement secures the advancement of zero-emission transportation in Quebec. Both groups involved will work toward planning the charging infrastructure necessary around...
    by at June 1st, 2010 at 10:06 pm
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    All-Electric Dynacar Offers Powerful Acceleration
    The Tecnalia Technological Corporation has unveiled the Dynacar— an all-electric car that can reach a speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) in 10 seconds. The Dynacar electric two-seater car is based on a single-shell, rigid, lightweight chassis of steel and aluminum alloy, with an adjustable deformable parallelogram suspension system for the four wheels. The Dynacar has a peak...
    by at June 1st, 2010 at 09:06 am
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    China to Subsidize Electric Car Buyers
    China has begun giving subsidies for the private purchase of plug-in hybrid and electric cars to automakers on a trial basis in five cities. Residents of Shanghai, Shenzhen, Changchun, Hangzhou and Hefei would receive up to 50,000 Yuan ($7,320) in subsidies if they buy plug-in hybrid cars. The maximum subsidy for those who bought fully electric cars was 60,000 Yuan ($8,784),...
    by at June 1st, 2010 at 07:06 am
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    SRZero Circles London Twice on a Single Charge
    The SRZero electric race car on Friday, set out to do something no other electric car has done: a record-breaking drive around the M25 motorway twice on one charge, covering a total distance of 250 miles (400km). The M25 it is the main motorway ring road around London, measuring 115 miles (184km) in length. The Racing Green Endurance (RGE) team, from Imperial College London, drove...
    by at May 31st, 2010 at 07:05 am
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    Ener1 to Enter JV with Chinese Wanxiang
    Ener1 on Thursday said it signed a binding letter of intent for a joint venture with the electric vehicle division of China’s Wanxiang, the largest ‘tier one’ auto parts producer in China. The joint venture will begin producing battery systems this year for Wanxiang’s existing passenger and heavy-duty customers in China. The joint venture will begin...
    by at May 29th, 2010 at 09:05 am
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    Mitsubishi Loans i-MiEVs to California for Evaluation
    Mitsubishi Motors North America will loan two of its zero-emission i-MiEV electric cars to the State of California for evaluation in their test fleet. The move comes as the Governor’s office and the Department of General Services both expressed interest in the inclusion of electric vehicles (EV), such as the i-MiEV, into the State’s support vehicle fleet. During...
    by at May 28th, 2010 at 04:05 am
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    Murray Reveals T27 Tech Specification
    Gordon Murray has revealed drivetrain specifications and performance targets for its upcoming ultra-light T27 electric city car. The electric T27 is being developed as a partnership between Murray’s design company and Zytek Automotive, who are designing an all-new electric engine and gearbox. The electric T27 is an ultra-compact MPV with six different interior configurations,...
    by at May 28th, 2010 at 04:05 am
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    BYD-Daimler to Make Electric Cars for Chinese Market
    China’s leading battery and auto maker BYD Co. Germany’s Daimler AG announced on Thursday a 50-50-owned new joint venture to mass produce an electric car in China. Daimler and BYD plan to invest 600 million Yuan ($88 million, €71 million) in the joint venture called Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Ltd. Daimler is to bring “know-how in car architecture...
    by at May 27th, 2010 at 06:05 am
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    Renault-Nissan, MOBI.E Tech to Promote Electric Cars in Portugal
    The Renault-Nissan Alliance and the Portuguese consortium MOBI.E Tech have partnered for the promotion of electric cars in Portugal. Under a Letter of Intent (LOI), the two parties will study how to promote electric mobility using MOBI.E model, the user-friendly charging system being deployed by the consortium. MOBI.E will include charging stations accessible to all electric...
    by at May 27th, 2010 at 02:05 am
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