The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved its fuel-economy label for the 100-percent electric Nissan LEAF, rating the vehicle to be “best” in the midsize vehicle class for fuel efficiency and “best” for the environment. The new label shows a best-in-class 99 miles-per-gallon (MPG) equivalent (combined city/highway). The MPG equivalency rating was developed by the [...]
Eltek Valere, the industry’s leader in green, high-efficiency power technology, today announced it has been awarded a contract from a leading German automobile manufacturer to provide its EV Powercharger™ 3000 high-efficiency battery charger for a high volume concept line of electric vehicles.
Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association Welcomes California Air Resources Board’s Continued Review of Biofuels Emissions The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced following the recommendation of its Expert Workgroup and staff, that it will revisit its lifecycle greenhouse gas emission modeling particularly with regard to the indirect land use change (ILUC) estimates under the Low Carbon [...]
Chevrolet announced today that it will invest $40 million in various clean energy projects throughout America with a goal to reduce 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The initiative is based on projects that promote energy savings, renewable energy, responsible use of natural resources and conservation in communities across the United States. According [...]
CODA Holdings, a leading developer of Lithium-ion advanced battery systems and all-electric vehicles, today announced the resignation by mutual consent of Kevin Czinger as Chief Executive Officer, the designation of Steven “Mac” Heller as Interim Chief Executive Officer, and the appointment of Mark Jamieson as Chief Operating Officer. The Company noted that the realignment was [...]
The California Energy Commission has approved eight grants that leverage more than $9.6 million in state funding with $11,969,855 in private funds. The projects will reduce petroleum use, cut pollution and provide jobs by advancing the manufacture of electric vehicles and vehicle batteries, adding vehicle charging stations, and encouraging the use of bio fuels. The [...]
With road transport responsible for a large proportion of environmental emissions it may seem surprising that a UK vehicle manufacturer, Allied Electric, has recently been recognized for their ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Environment’ in the Scottish Green Awards. Emission Reductions Although new cars and light commercial vehicles are gearing up to conform to Euro 5 [...]
BMW Group builds mobility of the future in Leipzig with a € 400 million investment in zero emission electric Megacity Vehicle production Munich. The mobility of the future is under construction in Leipzig. The BMW Group is expanding its plant in Leipzig to make it the first location in Germany equipped to handle the large-scale [...]
Remy Electric Motors, LLC, has been named the new electric motor supplier to ZAP. Today ZAP Founder Gary Starr and Remy Electric Motors General Manager Kevin Quinn told an audience of exhibitors and participants at this year’s World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS) in Shenzhen, China, that the two companies have signed a long [...]
The Toro Company was selected by ATK, an aerospace and defense company, to help design and build two fuel cell powered utility vehicles with advanced hydrogen storage technology. The project is part of a contract awarded to ATK by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, which is collaborating with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) [...]
Ford’s Michigan Assembly To Build Gas- Powered, Electric, Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
ZAP Begins Project Development on Green City Partnership with Shanghai’s Yangpu District in China
Uncommon Alliance to Accelerate Plug-in Cars in California
California Approves $1.2million Grant for Wrightspeed Inc. EV Plant
Nissan Delivers First “Leaf” to Customer in California
Mahindra Reva Targets to Sell 2,500 Electric Cars in India Next Year
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