Posts Tagged ‘electric vehicles’

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    Mitsubishi in Talks to Supply Electric Vehicles to Suzuki
    Mitsubishi Motors Corp. announced it will expand its production tie-up with Suzuki Motor Corp. to include the supply of electric vehicles based on the Minicab-MiEV. Mitsubishi and Suzuki are currently working on details; however plans are for initial supply to Suzuki to begin in February 2012, building up to full-scale supply in the 2012 fiscal year. The Minicab-MiEV is...
    by at November 22nd, 2011 at 09:11 am
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    Daimler-BYD JV to Reveal EV Design Concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing
    Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co. Ltd. (BDNT), the 50:50 R&D Joint Venture between Daimler AG and BYD Company Limited, will reveal a Design Concept of the future joint venture electric vehicle to the public for the first time during next year’s Auto China in Beijing. BDNT will be present at the motor show in April 2012 with its own appearance, showcasing its’s...
    by at November 21st, 2011 at 12:11 pm
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    NHTSA Issues Statement on Investigation of Chevy Volt Fire
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the following statement regarding the potential risk of post-crash fires in vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries: Electric vehicles show great promise as an innovative and fuel-efficient option for American drivers. These vehicles have already demonstrated their potential to save consumers money at...
    by at November 17th, 2011 at 01:11 am
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    Toyota Introduces Home Charging Support Tool for PHVs and EVs
    Toyota in collaboration with its customer service IT company, Toyota Media Service Corporation, has developed a tool to support easy home-based charging of the Prius PHV plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV), due for launch next year, and electric vehicles (EVs). Toyota Housing Corporation, Toyota’s house construction and design subsidiary, will start sales of the tool, the...
    by at November 14th, 2011 at 09:11 am
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    Nissan Accelerates Rollout of EV Quick Charge Network in Europe
    Nissan is accelerating plans for a European-wide Quick Charge network for electric vehicles by giving 400 new quick charging stations free of charge to EV charging operators. Strategically located, these new points will boost existing networks and give EV customers greater freedom and flexibility by effectively extending the range of their car. By recharging batteries...
    by at November 9th, 2011 at 01:11 am
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    Honda Begins Demonstration Testing of Fit EVs China
    Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. has begun demonstration testing of Fit EV concepts in Guangzhou, China. The tests will be conducted jointly with the government of the city of Guangzhou and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. The Fit EVs will be driven in a real-world urban transportation environment in the city of Guangzhou to verify the practical convenience...
    by at November 8th, 2011 at 09:11 am
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    BYD Inks Electric Vehicle, Battery Deal with Argentina
    Chinese electric vehicle and battery maker BYD Auto has inked a deal with Argentinean government in order to produce electric vehicles for public transportation and lithium batteries in the country. “Argentina could become a regional platform for the company to export to Mercosur, Latin America and the world,” the ministry said in a statement Tuesday. Mercosur...
    by at November 4th, 2011 at 01:11 am
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    car2go To Go Electric In Amsterdam
    Daimler has announced plans to launch its car2go carsharing scheme in Amsterdam next month using 300 smart fortwo electric vehicles. Beginning November 24th, 300 smart fortwo electric drive vehicles will be available for on-demand mobility, without the necessity of returning them to a fixed rental station. The number will increase significantly up to 1,000 by end of 2012. Even...
    by at October 27th, 2011 at 01:10 am
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    States Form Northeast Electric Vehicle Network
    Transportation, energy and environment officials from 10 northeast U.S. states and the District of Columbia have joined forces to create the Northeast Electric Vehicle Network. Announced Wednesday, the Network was formed to foster a clean energy economy and reduce the region’s dependence on oil and its emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants. Participants...
    by at October 23rd, 2011 at 12:10 am
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    CNR and Renault Fill Up with Green Electricity
    The Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR), France’s leading producer of 100% renewable electricity, and Renault signed an EV partnership agreement at the Lyon International Motor Show. This agreement is aimed at developing: •  A commercial offer for the smart recharging of Renault’s electric vehicles that will allow users to “fill-up” with CNR’s...
    by at October 9th, 2011 at 12:10 am
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