Reps get all As for attendance Sep 12, 2008
The best known of these vehicles is the electric-powered Chrysler Global Electric Motorcar (GEM) also known as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV). The legislation subjects these vehicles and their drivers to the same registration and licensing requirements that currently apply to regular cars. (Somerville Journal, MA)
EPA confused by Chevy Volt's fuel economy Sep 10, 2008
Is it an electric vehicle (EV) with an onboard generator, or a hybrid vehicle that relies heavily on its electric drive. It's actually a little of both and a little of neither. (CNET News)
Get Your Green Motor Running Sep 7, 2008
plans to introduce an electric vehicle to the United States and Japan by 2010, with a global rollout in 2012. is road-testing a plug-in hybrid in Japan, the United States and Europe and plans to launch it in 2009 (there's a buzz, unconfirmed by the company, that this hybrid car could use solar power as well). (Newsweek)
Electric vehicle discussion gains speed Aug 30, 2008
The problem is that Zanjanipour s dream ride, a low-speed electric vehicle, is prohibited by state law on roadways with speed limits greater than 35 miles per hour, which includes many major thoroughfares in Frisco ... To help residents such as Zanjanipour, city officials are discussing ways to help low-speed or neighborhood electric vehicles drive through the city without being boxed in by big, busy thoroughfares ... A neighborhood electric vehicle is defined by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Green tech in 'Formula Zero' race Aug 27, 2008
"With an electric vehicle, it's all there from standing, and they're more efficient.". It is expected that the class will grow to Formula Three standard and then full-size racing class as interest in green motoring escalates. (BBC News -- Science)
HEALTH NOTES / Setting the record straight on idling Aug 22, 2008
Consider the purchase of a hybrid electric vehicle, which limits idling at traffic stops. Avoid using a remote vehicle starter, which encourages unnecessary idling. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Hyundai Aims to Launch First US Hybrid in 2010 Aug 21, 2008
General Motors Corp is readying a rechargeable electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, using lithium-ion batteries. The Volt is also on track for a 2010 launch. (Planet Ark, United States)
Hyundai eyes first US hybrid in 2010 Aug 21, 2008
General Motors is readying a rechargeable electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, using lithium-ion batteries. The Volt is also on track for a 2010 launch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
More of this story» Aug 21, 2008
"An economic analysis conducted by the MEDC estimates that increased economic activity created by the new facility will create 82 indirect Michigan jobs, in addition to 100 others created directly by the company.The project is expected to generate more than 35 million in personal income for Michigan workers over the life of the tax credit.Ameriwood is one of 20 economic development projects the governor announced Aug. 19.In all, they are expected to create a total of 9,495 Michigan jobs and to... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Truck firm introducing hybrids Aug 20, 2008
Looking to combat increasing gas prices and environmental concerns, an area utilities manufacturer has introduced plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to turn the nation s utility trucks a little more green. Inc., a Waukesha-based final-stage utilities manufacturer of Terex-Telelect and Hi-Ranger products that specialize in aerial devices and digger derricks, created the nation s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) bucket truck for medium- to heavy-duty trucks. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Electric bikes sell briskly as gas prices climb Aug 16, 2008
The electric bikes are the next big thing, said Frank Jamerson, a former General Motors Corp. executive turned electric vehicle guru. Theyre even more popular in Europe, where Sophie Nenner, who opened a Paris bike store in 2005, says motorists boxed in by traffic jams are looking for an alternative for short journeys that doesnt involve navigating overcrowded transport systems. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Azure Dynamics Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results Aug 13, 2008
4M representing an increase of 470% compared to the same quarter last year - The Company shipped a record number of units during the second quarter: 35 Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric, 14 CitiBus(TM) Series Hybrid Electric shuttle buses and 37 Force Drive(TM) Electric vehicle systems - Key deliveries were made to FedEx Express, ATnsylvania Department of Transportation and several others - The Company signed its first four dealerships with a Sales ce agreement that allows each of the dealerships to... (PR Newswire)
President of Iceland Assumes Patronage of Driving Sustainability '08 - Focus This Year: The Coming Electric Vehicle Revolution Aug 12, 2008
Yet-Ming Chiang, co-founder of A123 Systems and Professor of Materials Science eering at MIT will brief participants of the Reykjavik conference on the most recent developments in automotive batteries and the coming electric vehicle revolution ... com) the most powerful electric motorcycle in the world, will present the design and potential of high performance electric vehicles, and Chris Paine, director of the documentary film Who Killed The Electric Car will tell the story of the death and... (Canada Newswire)
Dealer first to plug into Augusta Aug 9, 2008
John Cooper was at the gas pump when he was inspired to open Augusta's first electric vehicle dealership ... Given Augusta's status as the electric vehicle manufacturing capital of the world through E-Z-Go, Club Car and the Tomberlin Group, Mr. Cooper said it felt proper that Augusta should become the first ZAP dealer in Georgia ... "Orders for ZAP's full-line of electric vehicles have been increasing as a result of the company's rapidly expanding dealer network," said ZAP chief executive... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mitsubishi to test electric vehicle with PG&E and SoCal Edison Aug 8, 2008
Mitsubishi to test electric vehicle with PGSoCal Edison - Sacramento Business Journal ... Mitsubishi to test electric vehicle with PGSoCal Edison ... said it would work with California utilities and to test Mitsubishi's zero-emissions i MiEV electric vehicle. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Mitsubishi to test electric vehicle with California utilities Aug 8, 2008
said it would work with and to test the zero-emissions i MiEV electric vehicle ... "The joint partnership will yield valuable data and a greater appreciation of an all-electric vehicle in California," he said ... Southern California Edison will also begin testing the car in the fourth quarter, with an eye to gauging how electric vehicles will most effectively connect to the smart energy grid of the future and the next generation advanced meters the utility is installing. (San Jose Business Journal)
Georgia State lands big name in marketing Aug 7, 2008
Mannino decided to get into the electric vehicle business. On Saturday in Augusta, Mannino will open the state s first retail dealership for ZAP (Zero Air Pollution) electric cars. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Tiegs touts quartz as green building material Aug 7, 2008
Two hybrids are parked in her garage, and she hopes to someday own an electric vehicle. Her backyard pool features a saltwater system, so no chlorine is used in the sanitization. (San Francisco Chronicle)
How We Get to Gas Free Autos and A Smog Free Sky Aug 4, 2008
The next step in this evolution is the PHEV - the plug in hybrid electric vehicle where batteries on board can be recharged by electricity at home or at work ... We need a gas free alternative when the plug in electric vehicle runs out of power ... The requirements for hydrogen to power vehicles will drop significantly as the electric vehicle takes over most of the day to day requirements for daily trips. (Townhall.com)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 2, 2008 Aug 3, 2008
" 17. McCain has repeatedly said it's a dangerous mistake to tell the "enemy" when U.S. troops would be out of Iraq. In May, McCain announced that most American troops would be home from Iraq by 2013. 18. McCain was against expanding the GI Bill before he was for it. Domestic Policy 19. McCain defended "privatizing" Social Security. Now he says he's against privatization (though he actually still supports it.) 20. McCain wanted to change the Republican Party platform to protect abortion rights... (North County Times)
Hydrogen Hopes Revived? Aug 2, 2008
It makes the hybrid electric vehicle practical with hydrogen since the available range is ressonable by virtue of gthe greter efficiency ... Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle production will exceed 1 million vehicles annually within 5 years (production of Toyota Prius-drive non-plug-in hybrid cars will exceed 1 million vehicles annually by 2010). (New York Times)
A GE Or Google In Your Garage? Consumer Is Game If Gas Stays Up Jul 31, 2008
Thirty-eight percent say they would consider buying a plug-in hybrid and nearly half (46%) would be open to a battery electric vehicle if gasoline hits $6. At $8 a gallon, the percentages jump to 54% and 55. (Investors Business Daily)
Special Report: Commuting Jul 30, 2008
From The Archive Andy Stone Miles L. Rubin bets China can help him win the race to get a full-speed electric vehicle on U.S. highways Jon Bruner Traffic signal preemption lets buses glide through cities, saving time and energy--and, perhaps, the atmosphere. Robert W. Poole Jr. Want the fast lane. (Forbes)
Green police: Brighton's finest try battery power Jul 27, 2008
The electric vehicle is on trial for Sussex police until after Brighton's Gay Pride festival next Saturday, where it will be on display. Sussex police have tried innovative forms of police transport before, including rollerblades. (guardian.co.uk)
Brookhaven MSU student helps engineer answer to fuel woes Jul 24, 2008
The Mississippi State team designed a hybrid electric vehicle powered by a direct injection turbo diesel engine fueled by biodiesel. It achieved a 38 percent increase in fuel economy over the production vehicle on a modified urban test cycle. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Utility Companies Gearing Up For Electric Vehicle Takeover Jul 24, 2008
As long as the switch from gasoline engines to electric vehicles is somewhat gradual, they should be able to handle it in the same way, , program manager for electric transportation, power delivery and distribution for the Electric Power Research Institute, said Tuesday ... PG&E charges 30 cents per kilowatt-hour to charge an electric vehicle during peak hours, he said, but charges only 5 cents from midnight to 7 p.m. ... Duvall said utilities still have to be wary that high gasoline prices... (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Experts Charged Up Over Car Battery Breakthrough Jul 23, 2008
-- The lithium-ion battery, already a fixture in personal electronic devices, soon will become the answer to high oil prices and environmental concerns as it bulks up to power rechargeable electric vehicles, government, university and industry panelists predicted Monday ... Tien Duong, who works in emerging battery technology with the U.S. Department of Energy, told the group he believes lithium-ion batteries are ready to start displacing the nickel-metal-hydride batteries now used in many... (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Azure Dynamics ships record number of units in second quarter and makes progress on key sales initiatives Jul 22, 2008
49 hybrid electric and 37 electric vehicle systems were shipped during the second quarter. Key deliveries were made to FedEx Express, ATnsylvania Department of Transportation and several others. (PR Newswire)
U.S. hybrids rely on Asian batteries Jul 21, 2008
Nissan Motor Co. also plans electric vehicles using lithium batteries from a joint venture that is to begin building batteries next year ... Enerdel plans to start building lithium batteries for the Think electric vehicle later this year at Delphi s old battery plant in Indiana. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Compares offshore drilling to invasion of Iraq... Jul 20, 2008
Ben Smith's Blog: Gore compares offshore drilling to invasion of Iraq - Politico. The engines of distraction and the great concentrated power of communication that you ve seen turned on this issue or that issue is already hard at work," he says. "They will say we can t switch away from oil. (The Drudge Report)
Financial industry rallies against bill on energy speculation Jul 19, 2008
But it focuses primarily on promoting deep-sea exploration and drilling, oil shale exploration and electric vehicle research. "No reputable economist thinks speculators alone are the reason for the spike in gas prices," McConnell said Thursday. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Plugged in: Watch the Video Jul 19, 2008
Plugged in City considers electric vehicles ... MacPhail owns SmartWheels, a used-car dealership in Denver, but his focus has shifted in recent months to the sales of electric vehicles ... The city of Durango's fleet of vehicles numbers about 250 cars, trucks and maintenance vehicles, and none of the players on hand expect the entire gasoline- and diesel-powered fleet to be replaced with electric vehicles soon, if ever. (Durango Herald)
Jay Leno gears up for life after 'Tonight'; video Jul 18, 2008
"I like cars that were great failures or simply unappreciated because they were ahead of their time," he says, launching into a discussion of his 100-year-old steam-powered Stanley cars, followed by a discourse on a 1905 Baker electric vehicle that can still go 110 miles on a charge. Nestled in these cavernous spaces are a few stunning, high-priced modern exotics, chief among them a new $500,000 Porsche Carrera GT. But Leno is quick to point out that many cars here could be purchased for a few... (USA Today -- Autos)
Briefing Book: Candidate plans for energy woes Jul 15, 2008
proposed a $300 million government-funded prize for the inventor who could produce a car battery one that would reduce electric vehicle costs by 70 percent. McCain also said that he would offer a $5,000 dollar tax credit for every customer who buys a car that doesn't emit carbon dioxide. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hybrid Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:HYBR): NBC's "Today Show" Host, Matt Lauer, Impressed With Hybrid Technologies' Fuel Alternative Lithium Powered Vehicles Shown on Live Broadcast Jul 15, 2008
This would allow consumers a savings of up to $3500 a year or $25,000 if driving the electric vehicle over 7 years. Forward-Looking Statement: This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Hydrogen refuel station unveiled Jul 13, 2008
"Unless the hydrogen is used in a fuel cell then hydrogen vehicles are very inefficient. For a conventional engine, perhaps 20% of the energy in the electricity ends up driving the wheels versus maybe 75% for an electric vehicle.". "This seems unlikely to be a sustainable use of the limited supplies of renewable or low-carbon energy," he said. (BBC News)
Ready for the Smart Customer? Jul 8, 2008
White goods manufacturers, appliance makers, consumer electronics vendors and future plug-in hybrid electric vehicle manufacturers can all use power quality information for product design and warranty purposes. This intelligence may be embedded in the product or the vendor may rely on the SmartCustomers energy monitoring system for historical information. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBR) Hosts Emmy & Golden Globe Nominee, Alan Thicke, at Their Lithium Powered Vehicle Plant on August 15, 2008 in North Carolina Jul 8, 2008
Mr. Thicke will use his visit to Hybrid's research and development plant for a in-depth orientation of the proper use and maintenance of the electric vehicle Hybrid is providing for his use. Forward-Looking Statement: This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Can General Motors Recover? Jul 6, 2008
At the same time, GM is still planning to roll out the Chevrolet Volt, a plug-in electric vehicle that will run on battery power rather than gasoline, in late 2010 despite some skepticism about whether the lithium-ion battery will be ready for the road. GM also insists it's moving to address trim costs and adjust to the new reality created by $4/gallon gasoline, including selling its Hummer brand. (TIME)
PGE predicts surge in hybrid vehicles, plans more plug ins Jul 5, 2008
The utility plans to install 12 electric-vehicle charging stations in Portland and Salem by September as part of a demonstration project to develop the transportation infrastructure needed to support electric vehicles ... "We're not creating a new division or a new product; we're preparing for what might become a sea change in the electric vehicle market," said Bill Nicholson, vice president of customers and economic development for PGE. "As we understand how manufacturers are going to deploy... (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Washington diary Jul 4, 2008
Will the car-makers produce a mass-consumption electric vehicle with efficient batteries that people want to buy. The man from Nissan told me that such a vehicle will be on sale in the US by 2010. (BBC News -- Americas)
Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA - Kongsberg Automotive Made the Cut Jul 3, 2008
Club Car is the world's leader in golf vehicle production for both Gas and Electric vehicles, as well as the largest electric vehicle producer in the world. ADVERTISEMENT. (Primezone Releases)
Hybrid challenge adviser honored Jul 2, 2008
Students can join the team by taking the course Hybrid Electric Vehicle Lab II (ME 497A). "I constantly hear students saying, 'I wish I would have known about this earlier,' " Neal said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
2009 Ford Escape Delivers Best-in-Class Fuel Economy Among 4-Cylinder Compact SUVs Jul 1, 2008
A new engine processor enables nearly imperceptible transitions between gas and electric vehicle mode. Plus, control system enhancements offer customers more electric mode driving, switching over from gas at 35 mph rather than 25 mph with the previous model. (PR Newswire)
Bay Area's Tesla Motors To Make Electric Sedan Jul 1, 2008
Battery electric vehicles, such as a Tesla, typically receive the full $5,000 grant ... Federal Tax Incentives for Recharging Stations: A federal tax deduction of up to $100,000 per location is available for qualified electric vehicle recharging property used in a trade or business. (NBC 11, CA)
U.S. auto giants race to go small Jun 25, 2008
"An extended range electric vehicle like the Volt will cost about two cents a mile for electricity from the grid," GM executive Troy Clarke said this month. A new fuel-efficient compact car will launch with Ohio-based production. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
State unveils new electric maintenance truck Jun 25, 2008
The Miles ZX40St electric vehicle, purchased from Eco Auto Inc. of Bozeman for 17,695, gets 50 to 60 miles per charge. The truck wouldn't start immediately, but did once the passenger-side seat belt was fastened around Schweitzer's border collie, Jag. (Missoulian, MT)
Nissan chief says price hikes likely in Japan amid soaring material costs Jun 25, 2008
The company is also working on a zero-emission electric vehicle to address ecological concerns, Ghosn said. "I don't think what we are seeing today is related to the performance of the company," Ghosn said in response to a shareholder's question about Nissan's faltering stock price. (International Herald Tribune)
Future hybrids could be worth waiting for Jun 20, 2008
The next major development in the hybrid space is expected in 2010, when GMs Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, is expected to go into production ... Time was when hybrid gas-electric vehicles appealed only to the greenest car consumers more concerned about saving the environment than saving on gasoline bills. (MSNBC -- Business)
Only one solution Jun 19, 2008
There is only one available solution that would immediately begin to help and completely eliminate these problems in about 10 years -- the electric vehicle. Put the internal combustion engine in the barn with the horse and buggy, and get on with it. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Mitsubishi to Develop Electric Commercial Vehicles Jun 19, 2008
plans to develop electric commercial vehicles in a move to meet growing demand for such environmentally friendly vehicles, Managing Director Tetsuro Aikawa said Thursday (JCN Network, Japan)
What's Gas Got To Do With It? Jun 18, 2008
"It is a complete electric vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cell ... a true zero-emissions vehicle, which means the only thing coming out of the tailpipe is water vapor.". A handful of fuel cell cars are popping up in a few test markets, but it could be a decade before the infrastructure is built to make them available to the general public, Kauffman says. (CBS News)
Honda fuel-cell car rolls off line and into celebrity driveways Jun 17, 2008
U.S. carmaker General Motors plans to introduce a Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric vehicle in 2010 ... Honda has no plans for a plug-in electric vehicle. (USA Today -- Autos)
Bosch, Samsung SDI to form hybrid car battery JV Jun 16, 2008
It has already been jointly developing hybrid electric vehicle batteries with a top auto maker and plans to expand its energy business in earnest with the establishment of the venture with Bosch, its statement said ... Samsung said the hybrid electric vehicle market would grow sharply, backed by tightened environmental rules and soaring oil prices. (Scientific American)
Workin' on the railroad... Jun 15, 2008
A pure electric vehicle would be fine with me as most of my trips are short. Keep the gas burner for the occasional longer ones. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Turn your humble ride into a hybrid Jun 14, 2008
Soon drivers will be able to get at least double the gas mileage of a Toyota Prius hybrid, thanks to a spate of new aftermarket kits that convert any car into a plug-in electric vehicle ... Auto manufacturers are at least a year or two away from launching the next generation of hybrids, called plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), that recharge by plugging into a wall outlet ... and run by Ulrik Poulsen, CEO of Bridgeport Magnetics, plans to offer a $7,000 conversion kit that turns any... (MSNBC -- Business)
Gaza 'genius' helps besieged city survive a year of Israel's blockade Jun 13, 2008
Whether or not Mr Annan's friend Hesham Abu Sido, an electrical consultant, is justified in describing the electric vehicle as a "genius idea" which is "the most fantastic thing that has happened in Gaza", it is certainly a case of turning adversity into opportunity. It also proves that Gaza's famous entrepreneurial spirit has not yet been snuffed out by the draconian economic blockade imposed by Israel after the Palestinian militant group Hamas seized full control of the Strip by force a year... (Independent)
Ford Says Government Help Needed to Develop Plug-Ins Jun 12, 2008
"While the basic architecture is similar to our current hybrid electric vehicles, there are engineering challenges," Mark Fields told a hybrid electric vehicle conference sponsored by the Brookings Institute think tank and Goolge. org. (ABC News -- Wire)
* Toyota unveils ion-battery plug-in car Jun 12, 2008
The ecological gas-electric vehicles, which can be recharged from a home electrical outlet, will target leasing customers, Toyota Motor Corp said. Such plug-in hybrids can run longer as an electric vehicle than regular hybrids and are substantially cleaner ... For 2010, General Motors is planning a Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric vehicle, while Nissan Motor Co is planning electric vehicles for the US and Japan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Toyota to Sell Plug-In Car by 2010 Jun 12, 2008
The ecological gas-electric vehicles, which can be recharged from a home electrical outlet, will target leasing customers, Toyota Motor Corp. said. Such plug-in hybrids can run longer as an electric vehicle than regular hybrids, and are cleaner. (ABC News -- Business)
Sumitomo Electric Develops Superconducting Motor Vehicle Jun 12, 2008
Thursday unveiled a prototype electric vehicle with a motor that uses superconducting wires. Superconducting wires, cooled by liquid nitrogen of about minus 200 degrees centigrade, can reduce electrical resistance to almost zero. (JCN Network, Japan)
Mississippi State team wins 'green' car design competition Jun 11, 2008
They converted a Chevrolet Equinox into a hybrid electric vehicle. Powered by a 1. (EETimes)
Local Man Builds Electric Vehicle Jun 7, 2008
Jones also belongs to the Gateway Electric Vehicle Club, which is affiliated with the Electric Auto Association. "Those in the club share information and learn how to convert a car," he noted. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Gas prices inch closer to $4 Jun 7, 2008
In its announcement, the company revealed that it will begin to produce fewer trucks and SUVs in exchange for several smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles, including an electric vehicle that it plans to introduce to the market by 2010. "This week's announcement by GM is a recent example of an auto manufacturer responding to consumer demand for more fuel efficient vehicles," said AAA Arizona Public Affairs Manager Linda Gorman. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
High oil prices fuel development of new hybrid batteries Jun 6, 2008
General Motors chairman and chief executive officer, Rick Wagoner, announced Tuesday that his board has given the green light to begin manufacturing the Chevy Volt, an extended-range electric vehicle ... That would be earlier than the timetable announced by Nissan Motor Co. s CEO, Carlos Ghosn, who in mid-May said that Nissan would sell large numbers of electric vehicles to U.S. consumers by 2012 and would offer electric cars for corporate fleets in 2010. (Boston Herald)
