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The first prototype of the production Ampera has received its initial charge of electricity from the newly installed recharging station at Opel’s headquarters. The Ampera extended-range electric vehicle will use the energy stored in its 16 kWh lithium-ion battery to drive the first stage of the 600 kilometers journey from Rüsselsheim, Germany, to the Geneva Motor Show [...] Honda is unveiling its 3R-C all electric concept vehicle in Geneva, alongside the EV-N concept which is makiing its European debut at the show. Both the three-wheeled 3R-C concept, which envisions a single occupant vehicle for zero emission commuting, and the EV-N urban concept, draw on Honda’s vast working knowledge of vehicles utilizing electric motors. An advancement in hybrid electric vehicle technology is providing powerful benefits beyond transportation. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed, fabricated and demonstrated a PHEV traction drive power electronics system that provides significant mobile power generation and vehicle-to-grid support capabilities. “The new technology eliminates the separate charging mechanism typically used in PHEVs, [...] Have you ever thought about buying an electric car but your are waiting for the prices to come down and the technology to mature? What about an electric motorcycle? Here is one start-up company based out of California that is making several very cool models that you can choose from. Zero Motorcycles has announced that their [...] Agreement part of one-stop shop experience for EV purchase process Nissan North America has announced its selection of AeroVironment to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the zero-emission, all-electric Nissan LEAF later this year. The Nissan LEAF five-passenger electric car will be powered by an advanced, lithium-ion battery pack that will [...] This years conference runs from January 25th to the 28th at the Washington DC Convention center. EDTA’s Conference & Annual Meeting features industry leaders who are building the advanced vehicles and fueling infrastructure of an electrified transportation sector. The conference will offer the industry’s roadmap for an electric drive future; distinguished speakers will provide insight [...] ECOtality, Inc., a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, will provide a preview of its first generation of internet-based software for advanced electric vehicle charging. The software, developed by eTec (Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ECOtality, will be on display this week at the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) conference [...] Almost two years to the day after announcing its first car partnership and its first country deployment in Israel, Better Place today announced that it has signed an agreement with an HSBC-led investor consortium for new equity financing of $350 million. The deal marks one of the largest clean-tech investments in history and values Better [...] Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced the Department of Energy has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors, Inc. for construction of a manufacturing facility in southern California on the Model S electric sedan and a power-train manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California. The Palo Alto facility will assemble electric vehicle battery packs, electric [...] Magna International announced today it will join the ranks of companies displaying at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, a first for the world’s most diverse automotive supplier. The company’s exhibit will be located in Michigan Hall from January 11-15 as part of the EcoXperience ride & drive track and alternative energy showcase. The exhibit, [...] |
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