PK Surendran, the senior at Postnoon sees global need for transition to more electric vehicles, especially in China and the USA, as well as his native India. Electric vehicles, solar-propelled vehicles and other mode of non-pollutant vehicles alone can save the future. Vehicles run on fossil fuel keep increasing and emerging economies like India, China … Continue reading The World Needs More Electric Cars
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Ford reducing rare earth metal use in 2013 electric cars
Most of the reduction comes from switching away from Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries to lithium–ion. New projected 47-mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid and EPA-certified 47-mpg C-MAX Hybrid feature lighter, more efficient, more powerful lithium-ion batteries that are expected to reduce Ford’s use of expensive, rare earth metals by up to 500,000 pounds annually. Dysprosium, the most expensive … Continue reading Ford reducing rare earth metal use in 2013 electric cars
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Zipcar Includes New Honda Fit EV
The new Honda Fit EVs will be placed in Zipcar locations throughout San Francisco this month, including the InterContinental Hotel, Parc 55 (near the Powell St. BART) and City Hall at 34 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. These vehicles will be available for hourly reservation by all Zipcar members, starting from just $8.00 per hour. … Continue reading Zipcar Includes New Honda Fit EV
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Mahindra Reva to launch 5 electric vehicles
Two months ahead of the much-awaited next-gen electric car, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, a Mahindra Group company, is finalizing an aggressive product roadmap to expand its electric car business in India and overseas markets. The company, which is likely to launch its new electric car, the four-seater Reva NXR during Diwali festival, has … Continue reading Mahindra Reva to launch 5 electric vehicles
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Electric Cars Could Drive up Lithium Prices an Additional 20 Percent Annually
Nova Mining Corp President James Dilger successfully has led the Company to focus on taking advantage of ideal market conditions for lithium as consumer demand for long-life batteries, such as those used in Apple’s popular products and in electric vehicles, continues to pressure current supplies and increase prices. Nova Mining Corp recently learned that it … Continue reading Electric Cars Could Drive up Lithium Prices an Additional 20 Percent Annually
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The Pope’s faith in electric vehicles
Car makers give cars to the Pope all the time because it’s good publicity. French automaker Renault has given Pope Benedict XVI an electric car to whizz around in within the grounds of the Vatican and his summer home of Castel Gandolfo, the Holy See said Thursday. Now Renault decided to step up the game … Continue reading The Pope’s faith in electric vehicles
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VTT invests in development of electric vehicles
“The electrification of vehicles and machinery will come to play an increasingly visible role in VTT’s research projects,” says Research Professor Nils-Olof Nylund, “combining, for example, expertise related to materials technology, electrotechnology, electric machines and vehicles. Our approach is based on the needs of the Finnish industry. In other words, we will focus on projects … Continue reading VTT invests in development of electric vehicles
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Electric vehicles can reduce dependence of oil
President Dwight Eisenhower warned that if we imported more than 20 percent of the oil we use, we were asking for trouble with national security. We now import about half of our oil! Lee Gasper-Galvin: Electric vehicles can reduce our dependence. I have a doctorate in chemical engineering and have worked as a researcher and … Continue reading Electric vehicles can reduce dependence of oil
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Honda releases electric car
The electric car is equipped with Toshiba Corp.’s lithium-ion battery. The new Fit EV has a single-charge mileage of 225 kilometers, one of the world’s best for electric vehicles, Honda officials said. Honda Motor Co. on Aug. 31 began lease sales in Japan of an electric car version of its popular Fit compact vehicle. It … Continue reading Honda releases electric car
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India: Mission for electric cars soon
India reveals plans for electric cars. It is developing quickly as a key automotive market, so it’s no surprise that India is also looking to lead the way with electric vehicles. Addressing the 2nd International Green Manufacturing Summit here today, organized jointly by the Confederation of Indian Industry, OECD and BIAC, the Minister said the … Continue reading India: Mission for electric cars soon
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Electric Buses
Over the past few years, government stimulus funding has helped drive adoption of alternative fuel buses around the world, including buses with electric drivetrains. Hybrid and battery buses have both benefitted from these initiatives, while fuel cell buses have had support from government programs designed to support transit fuel cell systems. Bus operators are interested … Continue reading Electric Buses
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Russia’s First Electric Car Debuts in Moscow
The public will get a first look at Russia’s electric car at the Moscow Auto Show in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center on August 31. Russia’s largest automaker AvtoVAZ unveiled its first electric car for journalists at the Moscow Auto Show on Wednesday. AvtoVAZ said in a statement that the El Lada is “a … Continue reading Russia’s First Electric Car Debuts in Moscow
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Sustainable mobility with Enel Green Power
Regarding electric scooters, Enel Green Power offers the “Move without trouble” assortment that include the Bel Air and Retro Evo models, which can replace in every way a petrol-engine model. They are approved for two people, can drive for over 65 km with a single charge and can be charged in 5 to 8 hours … Continue reading Sustainable mobility with Enel Green Power
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Free license plates considered in China for electric vehicles
Shanghai authorities are considering giving free license plates to owners of energy-saving vehicles, in an effort to encourage the use of electric models, said the chief engineer of the country’s largest domestic carmaker. Ling Tianjun, chief engineer of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, told China Daily that subsidies will be offered to buyers and tax rebates … Continue reading Free license plates considered in China for electric vehicles
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Russian firm to make electric car with Chinese parts
Russia’s largest car manufacturer, AutoVAZ, has revealed plans to produce its first electromotive car using Chinese parts. Named EL LADA, the new car will be based on the Lada Kalina sedan. A concept car would be presented at the Moscow International Car Show, slated for Aug 29 to Sep 9, reported Xinhua. The first production … Continue reading Russian firm to make electric car with Chinese parts
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Houston to adding 50 electric vehicles to fleet for city employees
A city statement says the program is the first of its kind to utilize electric vehicles. Mayor Annise Parker says a new partnership with the car-sharing network Zipcar Inc. is the reason for the fleet additions. Houston is adding 50 electric cars to the municipal vehicle fleet for city employees across numerous departments to share. … Continue reading Houston to adding 50 electric vehicles to fleet for city employees
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Toyota Investigating Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) Technology
Along with Duke Energy and Energy Systems Network (ESN), the project will test and validate communication standards from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) that are designed to govern EV/smart grid communications. Toyota Motor Corp. is leading a new pilot project in Indiana that will develop strategies for managing plug-in electric vehicle (EV) charging networks … Continue reading Toyota Investigating Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) Technology
Continue readingMahindra Group Unveils Vision to Co-Create and Shape the Future of Mobility
In May 2010, Mahindra had acquired a majority stake in Reva Electric Car Company, subsequent to which the company was renamed Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles. Inaugurates Mahindra Reva’s green Electric Vehicle manufacturing plant – India’s first IGBC Platinum rated automobile facility http://www.mahindra.com/News/Press-Releases/1345633055 Synopsis: Anand Mahindra unveils Mahindra Group’s vision of the Future of Mobility, expressed … Continue reading Mahindra Group Unveils Vision to Co-Create and Shape the Future of Mobility
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GE charges electric vehicles with wind energy
GE and vertical axis wind turbine company Urban Green Energy have announced the installationsource of the Sanya Skypump, a wind powered charging station capable of recharging an electric car on wind power. Located in Barcelona, Spain, the 4-kilowatt wind turbine looks like any other vertical axis wind turbine from a distance. Get closer however, and you notice an … Continue reading GE charges electric vehicles with wind energy
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Kandi Signed Cooperative Framework Agreement With Zhejiang Guoxin Vehicle Leasing Company
EVWIND Kandi Signed Cooperative Framework Agreement With Zhejiang Guoxin Vehicle Leasing Company to Promote Self-Driving Pure Electric Vehicles Rental for Public Transportation in Hangzhou Project. Kandi Technologies, Corp. (the ‘Company’ or ‘Kandi’), a leading Chinese manufacturer and developer of pure electric vehicles (EVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), today announced that the Company’s wholly owned … Continue reading Kandi Signed Cooperative Framework Agreement With Zhejiang Guoxin Vehicle Leasing Company
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