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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 plans, battery leasing,...
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Recall Notice 2004-2009 Prius Owners, Toyota Urges You to Remove Floor Mats to Avoid Stuck Gas PedalToyota 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 sending formal safety campaign notices next week and is working to solve the problem, but strongly urges driver's of all...
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Toyota Camry Hybrid to Become Australia's First Locally Built Hybrid ModelAustralia 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 assembly plant in Melbourne. Toyota will begin with a pilot production of the vehicle in Melbourne as a way to test the process...
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Coulomb Teams With 365 Energy Group To Successfully Install Norway's 1st ChargePoint StationYesterday, Coulomb Technologies announced the successful installation of the first ChargePoint station in Norway. Along with the help of European sales partner 365 Energy Group and Norwegian energy supplier Eidsiva, the ChargePoint system is installed, operational, and ready for use.
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GM Could Commercialize Gen-5 Fuel Cell Stack By 2015GM's next generation hydrogen fuel cell system weighs in 220 pounds lighter than its first attempt and takes up the space of a four cylinder engine. Contained within the system is GM's 5th generation fuel cell stack which could see commercial use by 2015. Additional advancements for the new...
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Volkswagen Signs Joint Venture With Varta Microbattery for EV PacksAccording to Volkswagen, a deal has been signed with Varta Microbattery. The joint venture will give VW additional access to advanced batteries for upcoming electric vehicles. Volkswagen currently has similar deals with additional battery makers including Toshiba, Sanyo and BYD. This newest joint...
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Prior to the weekend break, Massachusetts based lithium-ion battery supplier A123 Systems became public by joining in on the stock market. Read our earlier report here.
The company offered...
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Honda Unveils Single Wheel Electric Mobility DeviceHonda makes vehicles of numerous types. From automobiles, to ATVs, to motorcycles, to snowmobiles and so on. Now they are adding an additional model to their lineup and this one comes with only one wheel attached. Honda unveiled the U3-X mobility device just days ago as they look to expand...
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Volvo To Release Plug-in Diesel Hybrid in 2012Initial long term plans for Volvo have been scrapped in order to make way for a plug-in hybrid sooner than anticipated. Volvo initially intended to release a plug-in hybrid based on the companies next generation model lineup of vehicles. This would have pushed a PHEV back several years. Now...
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World's 3rd Largest Battery Maker to Boost Lithium-Ion Battery Sales 30 Fold By 2016GS Yuasa President Makota Yoda said they plan to boost annual lithium-ion battery production more than 30 fold by 2016. Targeting a sales total of $1.1 billion by 2016, the Japanese company is talking with additional overseas EV makers to line up more sales. The report coming from Reuters also...
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Tesla Model S Designer Discusses Mainstream Appearance of Companies VehiclesThere are few people who deny that Tesla makes beautiful vehicles, but many wonder why an electric car is designed in such a manner as to blend in with other high dollar luxury vehicles. Since most electric vehicles boldly say, "Look at me, I run on electricity alone", one question still...
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Volvo Discusses Safety Considerations Unique to EVsVolvo, along with the release of the prototype C30 BEV, has begun conducting widespread analysis and testing of safety concerns specific to electric vehicles. The company, widely known for its advanced safety features and also regarded as one of the pioneers in the safety field, hopes to achieve...
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Many potential EV buyers have questions about electric vehicles. Questions ranging from battery life, to expected range of vehicles, to the future of EVs and even questions pertaining to the...
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Audi e-tron Electric Car Test Drive Coming to Playstation SoonThe Audi e-tron electric super-car concept that was recently unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show will be coming to a Playstation system near you soon. The vehicle will appear in virtual format by December at the Playstation Home site, a free download-able application tied in with the PS3...
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Transportation Department Awards $100 Million in Green Transportation GrantsThe Department of Transportation awarded $100 million in grants to several metropolitan transit authorities with a goal of reducing emissions and creating new jobs. The grants are part of an ongoing effort by the government to reduce the environmental impact of the public transportation sector and...
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Australian Built Voltec Powered Cruze or Holden Volt A Possibility?South Australia Premier Mike Rann came to the Detroit area on a mission. His destination was the Warren Tech Center just outside the city limits. He toured the tech center and the battery plant at GM's research and development center. He even spoke with GM CEO Fritz Henderson and Volt Chief...
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Tesla Considers Software Application To Re-Skin Interior of Model SThe Tesla Model S EV is due for release in 2011. The vehicle features an amazing 17 inch center stack display that is by far the largest ever seen in a vehicle and Tesla is considering using the screen as a way to personalize the vehicle while driving. The concept uses a software based program...
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Toyota To Buy Lithium-Ion Batteries From SanyoAccording to a source close to the matter, Toyota will buy batteries from Sanyo Electric Co. to keep up with the growing demand for hybrid vehicles. The announcement is not official, but in lieu of recently released stories regarding Toyota's choice to stick with NiMH batteries and Toyota's...
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Coulomb Technologies has expanded their global reach by recently announcing the installation of a charging system in Germany.
The system is a ChargePoint networked charging station for plug-in...
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Better Place Unveils Safety Net Software Designed to Alleviate Range AnxietyBetter Place, known for its somewhat controversial EV battery swapping idea has now introduced a software-based solution that could eliminate or greatly diminish the range anxiety associated with electric vehicles. Though battery swapping has met with opposition, the software called Safety Net...
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Prius Name Headed To More Toyota Hybrid ModelsIn a meeting held between top Toyota executives and Toyota dealers across the nation, the company made it official that the Prius name will be seen on more hybrid models coming soon from Toyota. The meeting was held in Las Vegas over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday this week. According to the...
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Ford Focus EV To Premier Tonight on Leno, Pics and Specs RevealedWe previously reported on Jay Leno's Green Car Challenge which will feature celebrities driving a Ford Focus EV around a race track in competition format outside of the Leno studio. You can read more about it here. Now, pictures and specs of the actual car to be driven have been released. The...
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Renault Debuts Restyled, Kangoo BeBop ZE EV ConceptWith the debut of four concept EVs at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault has certainly made a mark. Among the four vehicles revealed, the Kangoo Bebop ZE EV will and the Fluence ZE are both scheduled for production. The Kangoo should be release in Europe in 2011 with a worldwide introduction to...
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Kia Launches EcoDynamics Lineup at Frankfurt Including Hybrid SorentoKia Motors Corporation debut its EcoDynamics sub-brand line of vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week. According to the company, the EcoDynamics line of vehicles is a name given to the most eco-friendly version of each model within its range. Within the EcoDynamics is the new Sorento...
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