Archive for the ‘Technology’

  • GM to Make Electric Motors In-House
    GM will expand its in-house electric vehicle development capabilities by becoming the first major U.S. automaker to design and manufacture electric motors, a core technology for hybrids and electric vehicles. By doing so, GM will lower costs and improve performance, quality, reliability and manufacturability of electric motors by controlling design, materials selection...
    by at January 27th, 2010 at 06:01 am
  • Pepco Opens First Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
    Pepco has opened two electric vehicle charging stations today and gave Chevrolet’s new Volt plug-in a quick “fill-up” before its debut at this week’s Washington Auto Show. The company will purchase 10 Volts to support a study on the effects of vehicle charging on the electrical grid. “We are excited to be at the forefront of developing an infrastructure to supply...
    by at January 27th, 2010 at 06:01 am