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Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Electric cars developed by and may help South Korean battery makers grab market share from Japanese rivals tying up with Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. ... Batteries represent about 25 percent of the price of electric cars, Park said ... Global demand for hybrid and electric cars may grow to 4. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Electric battles hybrid Oct 22, 2009
While hybrids are still a big feature, electric cars are competing for attention at this year's show as technological breakthroughs in rechargeable batteries bring mass-produced zero emission cars closer to reality ... While Nissan lags behind its bigger rivals in hybrids, it is one step ahead in electric cars. (iAfrica.com)
Fun could be the key to selling plug-in hybrid autos Oct 22, 2009
Naturally, people want safe and reliable cars, but, they said, the key to wide public acceptance of more expensive plug-in and electric cars is making them fun ... Now, the industry sees electric cars and plug-in hybrids as the next generation of vehicles. (USA Today -- Autos)
States Eager To Power Electric Car-Battery Industry Oct 22, 2009
DETROIT - The U.S. government has made it clear that developing a domestic auto-battery industry - for advanced batteries to power next-generation electric cars - is a priority ... None of the discussion will matter if the market for electric cars falls flat ... Hybrid electric cars make up less than 3% of the U.S. market, and demand fell once gas prices dropped late last year. (W-USA News, DC)
Royal train excites buffs Oct 22, 2009
It aims to be carbon positive by early next year via energy and water efficiency programmes, recycling and waste reduction programmes, electric cars and green banqueting. The ITC Royal Gardenia is part of Starwoods Luxury Collection. (India Times)
Electric cars take on hybrids at Tokyo show Oct 22, 2009
" From Honda comes the EV-N, a cute new electric concept car with a retro look that can store a one-wheel personal mobility device inside its door. The high cost of rechargeable batteries has long been a barrier to the launch of affordable electric vehicles, but after technological advances the dawn of zero-emission vehicles appears to be approaching. "Hybrids have disadvantages they are heavy, have a complicated system and still use gasoline," said Tatsuya Mizuno, director of Mizuno Credit... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Honda, Toyota May Sell Electric Cars Beyond U.S. on Environmental Concerns Oct 21, 2009
Toyota, Honda May Sell Electric Cars Outside U.S. on Demand - Bloomberg ... Toyota, Honda May Sell Electric Cars Outside U.S. on Demand ... Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- and , Japans two biggest automakers, may expand plans to sell electric cars beyond the U.S. as environmental concerns spur demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Battery maker seeks $235m from US Oct 21, 2009
Late last month, A123 began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, and on its first day, the company made a strong showing that signaled investor confidence in the future of electric cars. That initial public offering of stock raised about $380 million for A123 - funds that it plans to use, at least in part, to match government funding. (Boston Globe)
Electric promise Oct 21, 2009
If these claims are accurate and if BYD can persuade either the Chinese government or a Chinese city to install a network of the fast chargers, then this large hatchback could be the vehicle that makes the breakthrough for electric cars ... The Chinese government has spent more than any other on its green fiscal stimulus and there is supposed to be support for electric cars ... Even if they are run on coal-fired power, electric cars still produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than a petrol car... (BBC News)
Power hungry world needs to consider the nuclear option Oct 20, 2009
From the new 98 megawatt desalination plant and the pumps for the north-south water pipeline to the supposedly green electric cars coming on to the market, demand for power is ever increasing. Australia's living standards have remained largely intact in an economy that has managed to slither unscathed through a global financial crisis that is shattering lives elsewhere. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Electric cars don't deserve halo yet: study Oct 20, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Electric cars will not be dramatically cleaner than autos powered by until they rely less on electricity produced from conventional coal-fired power , scientists said on Monday ... Nuclear and renewable power would have to generate a larger portion of U.S. power for electric cars to become much greener compared to gasoline-powered cars, Cohan, who is also president of Carnegie Mellon University, said in an interview ... Advances in coal burning, like capturing carbon at... (Scientific American)
* World News Quick Take Oct 20, 2009
HONG KONG Electric cars pose problems. Switching to electric-powered vehicles to make the air cleaner may cause other problems, or economic opportunities, in the safe disposal of vehicle batteries, a news report said yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Letters to the editor (10/20/09) Oct 20, 2009
Electric cars can work fine in most of Alaska, Ms. Palin. Sarah Palin's statement in the National Review article "Drill": "Electric cars might work in Los Angeles, but they don't work in Alaska, where you can drive hundreds of miles without seeing many people, let alone many electrical sockets." ... Drill/don't drill -- but don't tell me electric cars won't work in Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Daikin Expects Fluorine Sales for Batteries to Gain on Electric Car Demand Oct 19, 2009
Daikins Fluorine Sales to Gain on Electric Cars (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Daikins Fluorine Sales to Gain on Electric Cars (Update1) ... Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- , the worlds second biggest air-conditioner maker, expects its sales of fluorine used in rechargeable batteries to gain more than 10 times in eight years as a shift to electric cars spurs demand. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
States eager to power up electric car-battery industry Oct 19, 2009
By Sharon Silke Carty, USA TODAY DETROIT The U.S. government has made it clear that developing a domestic auto-battery industry for advanced batteries to power next-generation electric cars is a priority ... None of the discussion will matter if the market for electric cars falls flat ... Hybrid electric cars make up less than 3% of the U.S. market, and demand fell once gas prices dropped late last year. (USA Today -- Autos)
Mr Ghosn bets the company Oct 18, 2009
At Frankfurt, Mr Ghosn presented what he described as a complete range of affordable purely electric cars ... In particular, most analysts consider Mr Ghosn s forecasts of demand for electric cars to be wildly optimistic. (The Economist)
Coal and nuclear just hot air, the immediate answer is gas Oct 17, 2009
People are looking for a cleaner energy source, one they can believe in, and enough to keep the lights on and power electric cars and desalination plants by 2050, when Australia's population will be 35 million. Everybody knows clean coal will not cut it, and that is why the only person willing to spend real money on it is the federal Energy Minister, Martin Ferguson. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Electric cars won't work in Alaska, Palin says Oct 17, 2009
In a new column on U.S. energy policy -- headlined simply "Drill" -- former Gov. Sarah Palin says electric cars "don't work" in Alaska because it can be hundreds of miles between electrical sockets. "The federal government shouldn't push a single, uni-versal approach to alternative-powered vehicles," says the column. (Anchorage Daily News)
Toyota's tiny footprint Oct 16, 2009
Its design and technology visualize a future society where electric cars will be in common use and tailored for user needs, the type of energy used and local energy supply infrastructure. The FT-EV is designed primarily for urban driving. (iAfrica.com)
Role of boards in understanding competitive risk Oct 16, 2009 Tsang keeps purse strings tight Oct 16, 2009 Nuclear delusions Oct 15, 2009 Best car blogs Oct 15, 2009 Vale May Bid on World's Largest Lithium Deposit in Bolivia, Official Says Oct 14, 2009 Improved Redox Flow Batteries For Electric Cars Oct 14, 2009 SU receives B grade in annual sustainability review Oct 13, 2009 Britains Mighty Electric Car Market Oct 13, 2009 Toyota Balks as California Woos Utilities to Aid Electric-Car Development Oct 13, 2009 FOX Drives the Chevy Volt...Courtesy of Mazda? Oct 13, 2009 The Real Impact of America's Oil Crisis Oct 13, 2009 Energy crisis postponed, new gas rescues world... Oct 13, 2009 UK 'needs step change' on climate Oct 13, 2009 Why Are So Many CEOs Suddenly Environmentalists? Oct 11, 2009 GM, Toyota's Fuel-Cell Plans Clash With U.S. Infrastructure Priorities Oct 10, 2009 Iowa Town Bets On Electric Car's Future Oct 10, 2009 Source: GM nears completion of Hummer sale Oct 9, 2009 Exxon CEO: U.S. Gas Consumption Peaked Oct 9, 2009 Briefing: Wiser wires Oct 9, 2009 China's electric car revolution Oct 9, 2009 Bold steps needed for Malaysian budget Oct 8, 2009 Nissan's electric vehicle tilts into corners Oct 8, 2009 Cleantech could be economys next boom Oct 7, 2009 'Cash-back hybrid' could yield extra income Oct 7, 2009 New Electronic Concept: How Hybrid Motors Could Become Cheaper Oct 5, 2009 PC batteries to power cars! Oct 4, 2009 Repairing a hybrid doesn't have to cost a lot Oct 4, 2009 Paging Dr. Tesla? Automaker to Make House Calls Oct 4, 2009 Suppressing technology Oct 3, 2009 * ITRI unveils revolutionary batteries Oct 2, 2009 Let's Get Going: Smart Meters Go Global Oct 2, 2009 France launches 'battle of the electric car' Oct 2, 2009 Why MPGs for EVs Makes Sense Oct 2, 2009 Senate climate bill drops 'cap and trade' term Oct 1, 2009 Obama Makes U.S. Taxpayers Bail Out Foreigners Oct 1, 2009 Mitsubishi Motors Will Display Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Tokyo Motor Show Oct 1, 2009 A Long Bet on Electric Cars Oct 1, 2009 Dual-fuel engine Maruti cars to cut fuel bills Oct 1, 2009 EPA to adjust wild MPG claims Sep 30, 2009 US official: China could lead in electric vehicles Sep 30, 2009 Electric cars Sep 30, 2009 Electric Fish Plug In To Communicate Sep 30, 2009 Clean tech investments soar: Report Sep 30, 2009 Wave of the future? (2066) Sep 30, 2009 Carmakers and Utilities Charge Ahead on Making Electric Cars 'Smart' Sep 30, 2009 Chrysler trying to refit Fiats so they sell in US Sep 26, 2009 Nissan to invest $1B in electric car plants in Nashville region Sep 26, 2009 Will the 'Smart Grid' Be Safe Enough? Sep 26, 2009 Electric vehicles light up Paris Motor Show Sep 26, 2009 HOT: SMALL COMPANY BACKED BY GORE GETS $500M FED LOAN... Sep 26, 2009 IPO fuels prospects of battery makers Sep 25, 2009 California getting five sites for charging electric cars Sep 25, 2009 A123 Systems Goes Public With a Splash Sep 25, 2009 * Saudi Arabia opens its first co-ed university Sep 25, 2009 Ghosn, Immelt see future for electric cars Sep 25, 2009 Charging-station network built along 101 Sep 24, 2009 Greens Vs. Solar Sep 24, 2009 New Findings Could Help Hybrid, Electric Cars Keep Their Cool Sep 24, 2009 The Deadly Silence of the Electric Car Sep 24, 2009 Leading the way Sep 23, 2009 Debate begins about fuel ratings on electric cars Sep 23, 2009 U.S. loans Fisker $528.7M to make electric cars Sep 23, 2009 Hydrogen Cars Are Still Coming Sep 23, 2009 Sustainability: It's Not About Light Bulbs Sep 23, 2009 NC Transit District Receives $2M Federal Grant Sep 22, 2009
Once there are enough electric cars or hydrogen-powered cars to justify a ubiquitous hydrogen distribution network or easy access to battery chargers, people may stick with the new technology, come what may, rather than switch back to petrol. As Ali Naimi once said, when worrying about the future of oil, The Stone Age did not come to an end because the world ran out of stones. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Apollo Kauai to host discussion on green transportation options Oct 16, 2009
Their owners will be happy to share information about these vehicles and presently available small electric cars, a news release says. Janine Rapozo from the county Transportation Agency will update us on their efforts to become more energy efficient and their ongoing improvements to the bus system. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Secretary for the Environment Edward Yau Tang-wah said last week the government would buy 10 electric cars from Japan's Mitsubishi, for testing. Cash coupons worth HK$100 cash are also to be handed out for the purchase of energy-saving light bulbs. (Asia Times Online)
As Australia's population grows and as we transition to electric cars and other electric appliances we will require as much baseline generation capacity as we can build. Bill Williams trots out the same old lines about the nuclear boggy man that Caldicott et al have run out over the decades to scare the Australian people. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
for instance, caters to readers interested in biofuel, electric cars and green technology. Recent posts have discussed the possibility of using nonfood biofuels-like inedible weeds-to power cars. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Lithium is used to make batteries for portable electronics such as cellular phones, I-pods and laptop computers, and it may power electric cars. Theyve spoken generally about the issue, and they need to solidify a specific offer, Beltran said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
13, 2009) A new type of redox flow battery presents a huge advantage for electric cars ... The German government s ambitious plan envisages one million electric cars being sold in Germany by the year 2020 ... 16, 2008) Researchers are helping to develop new rechargeable batteries that could improve hybrid electric cars in the future. (Science Daily)
Also in 2008, the university began using hybrids, electric cars and Zipcars, Sweet said. Page 1 of 2. (Daily Orange, NY)
And a national electric charging system should be set up so that 240,000 electric cars can be on the road by 2015, rising to 1. 7 million by 2020. (Slate)
To entice utilities to accommodate demand growth spurred by charging of electric cars, the state plans to give credits that can be sold to fuel makers that need to offset carbon in their products ... State regulators also are reviewing whether utility rates may need to be increased to cover the cost of charging infrastructure for electric cars ... From model years 2012 through 2014, the largest carmakers by volume in California must sell about 60,000 plug-in hybrids and electric cars combined,... (Bloomberg -- Japan)
The general consensus that they ve come away with is that it drives just like electric cars have been driving for over a century now, and there s nothing new to report there. What the world really wants to know is what happens after the first 40 miles when the battery runs out of juice. (Fox News)
I feel a tremendous amount of optimism about a shift toward electric cars. We need to rebuild the electricity grid, number one. (Time.com)
As for the US, we may soon be looking at an era when gas, wind and solar power, combined with a smarter grid and a switch to electric cars returns the country to near energy self-sufficiency ... Would somebody please explain to me how electric cars reduce elctricity demand----so millions of car batteries will need to be charged every day from the power grid unless there is some other source that is yet to be disclosed. (The Drudge Report)
The committee, chaired by Adair Turner, also wants more support for electric cars, a new scheme to encourage investment in clean coal technology and streamlined planning procedures for wind farms and nuclear reactors ... Ministers should accelerate plans to roll out electric cars, the committee says ... In 2020, one-sixth of new cars purchased could be electric - but only if the government encourages the installation of charging points, and supports purchasing of new electric cars by about... (BBC News -- Science)
It strikes Taylor that if the government were to guarantee a stable gas price of between $3 and $4 per gallonthrough a high national gas tax like they have in Europe, for exampleit might spur innovation and hasten the shift to electric cars. "Consumers would know what kind of car they want to buy, and manufacturers would know what to build," he says. (Slate)
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- , and other automakers want to sell consumers electric cars powered by hydrogen within six years ... The U.S. has provided more than $10 billion in low-cost loans and grants this year for production of electric cars, batteries and charging infrastructure, as the Obama administration pushes automakers to improve and cut oil imports. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Elk Horn is taking the lead in offering charging stations that could pave the way for more people to buy electric cars ... He said he believes so deeply in electric cars that he's leading the charge to install power stations at a local hotel, a service station and eventually six other places in the town of 650 people ... They believe that once charging electric cars becomes convenient, people will buy them and drive them to Elk Horn. (7 KETV Omaha)
Theres a buzz over electric cars at the international motor show. more photos. (MSNBC -- Business)
Biofuels and development of electric cars are lowering U.S. drivers' gas guzzling, says Tillerson, who expects a downtrend in oil product demand towards 17 million barrels a day by 2020. "We think going forward that because of the emphasis on energy efficiency, ongoing improvements in vehicle miles standards and hybrid (cars), that motor vehicle gasoline demand is down, is headed down, and is going to continue to head down," Tillerson told Reuters. (Newsmax)
Among other things, a smart grid would be able to avoid outages, save energy and help other green undertakings, such as electric cars and distributed generation ... Added intelligence would also make it much easier to cope with the demand from electric cars by making sure that not all of a neighbourhood s vehicles are being charged at the same time ... Islands and self-contained cities, such as Malta and Singapore, will invest more in upgrading distribution, to cope better with renewables and... (The Economist)
Indeed, a major concern with electric cars is the amount of time it takes to recharge a battery (even the most advanced batteries take an hour to recharge at best) ... Geely Automobile, China's largest privately owned car firm, has announced the upcoming release of its EK-1 model, the first of its new EK series of fully-electric cars, at the end of the year ... FAW group, China's oldest car manufacturer, plans to release hybrid-electric cars by 2012. (Asia Times Online)
Most people would love to see such taxes lowered significantly but what I am suggesting is a huge reduction in the price of hybrid and electric cars. Such cars should be cheap enough so that people who can afford to buy cars at todays high prices would opt for such fuel-saving vehicles, thus not only prolonging the fossil fuel resources of the country but also reducing the Governments subsidy bill. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Toyota's FT-EV II has a roomy cube design, a relatively conventional look for electric cars. But Honda's EV-N is small and cute with an intentionally old-fashioned car shape. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
This time, it's better batteries, more efficient solar cells, smarter appliances and electric cars, not to mention all the infrastructure needed to support the new ways energy will be generated and the new ways we'll be using it ... maker of lithium-ion batteries for electric cars, had one of the most lucrative public stock offerings this year, raising $437. (MSNBC -- Environment)
The cash-back hybrid idea underscores one of the big challenges of the new era of renewable energy and electric cars ... Instead of having to burn more natural gas, Wellinghoff says utilities could reverse the electron flow into all the plugged-in electric cars and hybrids that might be charging at the time. (AZCentral -- Business)
29, 2007) Hybrid electric cars need much better batteries--and A123, a plucky Massachusetts startup, says it's got them. Although the lithium-ion cells you see in laptops and mobile phones pack twice as much. (Science Daily)
The new technology will likely enable Panasonic to make electric car batteries at half the cost of lithium-ion batteries that are developed solely for electric cars, since it can use existing battery plants and production expertise, the company said. Mitsubishi Motors Corp's i-MiEV, the world's first mass-produced electric car, sells for 4. (India Times, India)
While some cars may be appealing because they are better for the environment or great on gas savings, for the average driver some fully electric cars may not be worth the cost to purchase or maintain. A new lithium ion battery pack for the fully-electric Tesla Roadster - with a sticker price of 101,500 - costs around 36,000. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Still, Konrad said the maintenance cost will still be low because electric cars have fewer moving parts and require less "care and feeding" than vehicles powered by internal combustion ... The company in June was approved for $465 million in loans from the U.S. Department of Energy to help it build next-generation electric cars. (ABC News -- Business)
Republican presidential candidate John McCain proposed Monday at a town hall meeting in Fresno that the U.S. establish a $300 million prize -- representing one dollar for every U.S. resident, he said -- for an automobile battery with the "size, capacity, cost and power to leapfrog" commercially available hybrid or electric cars. McCain also proposed tax credits for automakers that sell cars with reduced carbon emissions, offering up to $5,000 for zero-emissions cars. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
One allows electric cars to go faster than 80kph, while the other can serve as a commercial uninterrupted power supply. This story has been viewed 436 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
When the electricity grid system starts crashing more often from the inevitable growing energy consumption demand down the road, and from the grids inability to handle more renewable source generators, and the charging of massive numbers of electric cars, what level of public backlash do you think could happen when the lights don't stay on reliably anymore. Joseph Somsel 10. (Energy Pulse, CO)
The firm believes that by 2020 electric cars will make up more than 10 percent of the market and hopes to present its electric cars by 2011 and have them ready for the market the following year. Electric vehicles were the star of the Frankfurt auto show but experts predict that cars will roll on a variety of power sources for quite a while. (Yahoo! Asia News)
According to USA Today, the EPA is planning to rejigger wild mileage claims for electric cars. The concept of judging fuel efficiency on electric cars by the miles per gallon they consume is dying a slow death ... We know the EV startups and the big automakers getting into electric cars wont want to. (Slate)
"As capacity and productivity increases and more electric cars come on line, there's going to be more demand for electricity," said Freed. "If carbon capture and storage takes off, coal use may continue to grow. "We're not going to get any of that if energy reform doesn't take place, and we'll be forced to buy that technology from overseas because those countries are moving forward with it. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
4 billion in federal grant money would stimulate the production of hybrid and electric cars. Unfortunately, as reported in the Washington Times, a close look at the details of the grants shows that nearly half the money went to 48 projects at six energy companies with overseas production. (Human Events Online)
Mitsubishi needs to have an eco-car in its mainstay SUV lineup, in addition to small electric cars, said , a Tokyo-based analyst at auto consulting company CSM Worldwide. Boosting SUV sales is critical for the company. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
News September 30, 2009, 7:56PM EST. Why the Energy Dept.'s funding of green-car startups Tesla and Fisker is unlikely to pay off. (BusinessWeek)
Maruti Suzuki invested in dual-fuel engines after market feedback convinced the company that hybrid and electric cars are not feasible due to their high price tags that led to low customer interest. 1. (India Times)
The concept of judging fuel efficiency on electric cars by the "miles per gallon" they consume is dying a slow death ... Automakers are closely watching because the decision will greatly affect marketing campaigns for their electric cars. (AZCentral -- Business)
General Motors Corp. and other U.S. automakers are developing electric cars and GM and an Indian partner announced plans last week for a small model to be sold in India. Sandalow also held talks with Chinese officials on cooperation in promoting energy efficiency, solar power and technology to capture carbon dioxide from burning coal and the next steps for a joint clean energy research center announced in July. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The key to climate change control lies in improved technology. We need to find new ways to produce and use energy, meet our food needs, transport ourselves, and heat and cool our homes that will allow us to cut back on oil, gas, coal, nitrogen-based fertiliser, and other sources of the climate-changing greenhouse gases. (India Times)
29, 2009) Just as people plug in to computers, smart phones and electric outlets to communicate, electric fish communicate by quickly plugging special channels into their cells to generate electrical impulses, University of Texas at Austin researchers have discovered. The fish generate electric fields to navigate, fight and attract mates in murky streams and rivers throughout Central and South America. (Science Daily)
Clean tech investments -- which include solar power, an electric grid controlled by computers for efficiency, electric cars, biofuels and green building materials -- rose to $1. 9 billion in 112 deals, Greentech said. (India Times)
Employees walk past Reva electric cars on display at the Reva Electric Car Co. headquarters in Bangalore, India, Thursday ... Everyone is puttering around in miniature electric cars powered by solar-charged batteries. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Carmakers and Utilities Charge Ahead on Making Electric Cars "Smart": Scientific American ... Carmakers and Utilities Charge Ahead on Making Electric Cars "Smart" ... The standard for plugging electric cars and hybrids into utility meters remains undefined. (Scientific American)
Automakers offer new electric cars at Frankfurt. Sales have plunged, General Motors Co. has emerged from bankruptcy and Chrysler has been taken over by Italy's Fiat. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
At full production, the plant is to build 150,000 electric cars a year and create 1,300 jobs for the region ... At the recent Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany, Toyota s executive vice president handicapped the growth potential of electric cars. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
The new grid would also anticipate the possible widespread adoption of new technologies, such as plug-in electric cars, which could in turn reduce our dependence on foreign oil. The major hurdles are not technical, according to Locke. (Fox News)
Mitsubishi, meanwhile, talked up its i-MiEV electric cars with lithium batteries and about 100-mile range. For all the enthusiasm for pure EVs and plug-ins, the notes of caution came from the two companies with the most experience in electric-assist mobility, Honda and Toyota. (FOX61, CT)
In June, the DOE awarded the first $8 billion from the program to Ford Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co., and Tesla, which are all developing electric cars. Some companies that have been turned down for loans from DOE say they did not get much feedback from the department about their applications. (The Drudge Report)
29 in the first day of trading yesterday, a strong performance that signaled investor confidence in the future of electric cars. The company raised about $380 million in its initial public offering of stock, well above its original estimate of a minimum of $250 million. (Boston Globe)
If you own an electric car with a practical range of about 200 miles like a Tesla roadster and you really, really want to make the 430-mile trek between Los Angeles and San Francisco, you'll be cheered to know a bank and an electric charging outfit are combining to make the trip a little easier. and are installing electric car charging stations in four of the bank's parking lots in central California. (USA Today -- Money)
A123 lost out on the contract for the Volt but was picked to build batteries for Chrysler's next generation of electric cars. Founded by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists, A123 lost more than $40 million in the first half of this year. (ABC News -- Wire)
With more than 70 green spaces, gyms, clinics, spacious residential districts and staff driving around in electric cars there is no reason to leave the campus, which is based far away from the prying eyes of the religious police. KAUST is run by state oil company Aramco, which has a similar liberal enclave at its headquarters in Dhahran on the Gulf coast. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NEW YORK (Reuters) A world where electric cars running on clean power is getting closer, corporate leaders said Thursday, the same day that shares of an electric car battery maker surged in their first day of trading ... Ghosn said Thursday that unlike earlier electric cars, current battery technology is more advanced, making electric cars as cost-efficient as gasoline-powered cars ... He said a huge public investment is not necessary to bring electric cars to the mass market. (USA Today -- Autos)
Like all electric cars, Tesla's $109,000 roadster is limited by its range - about 250 miles. So a solar power company and a Dutch bank have teamed up to build five recharging stations for Teslas along Highway 101 between the Bay Area and Los Angeles. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Will the swith to electric cars also put a strain on the electrical grid and capacity. How safe is our grid from EMP, or any thing else electrical for that matter. (Investors Business Daily)
to help commercialize the advanced cooling system using microchannels for electronic components in hybrid and electric cars ... 16, 2008) Researchers are helping to develop new rechargeable batteries that could improve hybrid electric cars in the future ... 29, 2007) Hybrid electric cars need much better batteries--and A123, a plucky Massachusetts startup, says it's got them. (Science Daily)
But if electric cars are to be equipped with sound, there is little agreement over what the sound should be, how loud it ought to be and whether manufacturers should be allowed to create their own distinctive audio tracks ... Officials with the National Federation of the Blind, which has pressed the safety issue with automakers and regulators, have advocated that electric cars make sounds similar to those of gas-powered cars ... There is some concern that if a variety of noises are permitted,... (CBS News)
We would all be driving fuel cell and electric cars now but instead, we have the government killing the fuel cell and electric cars projects and for what purpose. What does big government want. (BBC News -- Americas)
By Gil Cohen Magen, Reuters. ETV Motors chief technology officer Arieh Meitav, center, stands in a laboratory at Bar Ilan University in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv on July 16, 2009. (USA Today -- Money)
7M to make electric cars - USATODAY.com ... 7M to make electric cars. (USA Today -- Money)
Amid all the hype about electric cars, it was a surprise to hear Daimler Chief Executive Officer declare that hydrogen fuel cells, not batteries, are the ultimate way to move beyond oil ... Electric cars will probably be commercially available sooner than hydrogen cars, and they certainly enjoy higher public awareness. (BusinessWeek)
The owner of a McDonald's franchise made news recently by opening an eco-friendly restaurant in Cary, N.C. It has energy-efficient refrigerators, low-flow toilets, tables made from sunflower seeds, and even recharging stations for electric cars. This McDonald's () is surely going green. (BusinessWeek)
Among the proposals were solar panels on maintenance facility roofs, carport solar panels at transit centers that would shade vehicles while generating electricity and powering up electric cars, and installation of panels along railroad rights-of-way, Kelleher said. Copyright 2009 by City News Service. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
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