Archive: September 2009
GM's Electric Car Guru Resigns
Bob Kruse, who formulated General Motors' long-term electric vehicle plans and whose team helped develop the Chevy Volt, has resigned, ending his 31-year career with the company. The 50-year-old Rochester Hills, Michigan, resident has served as GM's executive director of global vehicle engineering...
Venturi Buckeye Bullet 2 sets hydrogen land speed record over 300 mph.
On September 25, 2009, the Venturi Buckeye Bullet 2 team from Ohio State University, broke the landspeed record for a hydrogen vehicle in their hydrogen fuel cell powered... September 30, 2009 by Jason Hendler
World's First Plug-In Hybrid Sales? So Far, Not So Good
Late last year, a small Chinese company achieved a milestone: It offered the world's first mass-produced plug-in hybrid vehicle for sale. BYD Automotive, of Shenzhen... September 30, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Most Popular Posts for September: Prius Drag Races, Who Knew?
We're back on schedule with our favorite end-of-month activity, logging the most popular posts of the last month-or-so on AllAboutPrius.com. Autumn is here (for those of us... September 30, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Most Popular Green Car Posts for September: Condoms, Of Course
This is our favorite end-of-month activity, looking back over the most popular posts of the last 30-or-so days on GreenCarReports.com. To celebrate the onset of autumn (for... September 30, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Vectrix Enters Into Asset Purchase Agreement, Follows GM's Lead
After weeks of speculation about the fate of Vectrix Corporation, a premiere brand of electric scooters, "Vectrix has filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11... September 30, 2009 by Jason Hendler 4
Nissan Anticipates LEAF Pre-Orders of 20,000
Nissan North America will open pre-order sales for the Leaf EV next spring and they anticipate at least 20,000 of the vehicles to be sold before their official release next... September 30, 2009 by Eric Loveday 1
Better Place Reveals Their Future With EVs
Better Place has set the ground work for their vision of the future of EVs. They are currently working on inductive charging, battery swapping stations, pay as you go... September 30, 2009 by Eric Loveday
Recall Notice 2004-2009 Prius Owners, Toyota Urges You to Remove Floor Mats to Avoid Stuck Gas Pedal
Toyota has issued a safety advisory which will be followed by a recall regarding the all weather floors mats of many models dating back to 2004. The company will begin... September 30, 2009 by Eric Loveday
Toyota Camry Hybrid to Become Australia's First Locally Built Hybrid Model
Australia will begin production on it's first locally produced hybrid vehicle ever as they kick off the pilot production of the Toyota Camry Hybrid at the automaker's... September 29, 2009 by Eric Loveday 2
ALERT: Largest Ever Toyota Recall of 3.8M Cars To Check Floor Mats
As reported earlier this afternoon on our sister site TheCarConnection.com, Toyota may will recall up to 3.8 million cars and pickup trucks to ensure that the floor mats on... September 29, 2009 by John Voelcker
Tommy Kaira Mods Toyota Prius
Japanese tuning firm, Tommy Kaira, has released a modified Toyota Prius that actually looks like it would be fun to drive. Unfortunately, it appears that the modifications... September 29, 2009 by Robert Scardino
ALERT: Toyota Recalls 2004-2009 Prius, DoT Urges Removing Floor Mat
Toyota may will recall all models of the 2004-2009 Toyota Prius to ensure that the driver' side floor mat cannot interfere with the accelerator and brake pedals, possibly... September 29, 2009 by John Voelcker 3
Tesla Motors Clears the Air about DOE Loan
On Sept. 28, 2009, Tesla Motor's Vice President of Business Development, Diarmuid O'Connel, made a post on the Tesla Motors blog regarding their recent DOE loan award of... September 29, 2009 by Jason Hendler 2
HUMMER Drivers Say: I'm More Moral Than Effete Prius Wimps
We often say that many Toyota Prius hybrid owners and HUMMER drivers choose their cars for the same reason: They want to make a statement to other people about who they are... September 29, 2009 by John Voelcker 5
Adding Ethanol Alarms Automakers; Should You Worry?
Your car already runs on (some) ethanol, although you may not know it. Much of the gas sold in the U.S. is now actually a blend: 90 percent gasoline, 10 percent ethanol. It's... September 29, 2009 by John Voelcker 2
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