TESLA MOTORS, INC. (Tesla) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced that they intend to cooperate on the development of electric vehicles, parts, and production system and engineering support.
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Tesla Motors Announces Factory in Silicon Valley (Northern California)
Tesla Motors has purchased the former NUMMI factory in Fremont, California, where it will build the Model S sedan and future Tesla electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingSEAT León Twin Drive ECOMOTIVE, a plug-in hybrid
The IBE Concept is a fully electric car, plug-in compact sporty coupé which illustrates SEAT?s commitment to both design sophistication and driving pleasure.
Continue readingReclaiming the Streets By Lester R. Brown
Cars promise mobility, and in a largely rural setting they provide it. But in an urbanizing world, where more than half of us live in cities, there is an inherent conflict between the automobile and the city.
Continue readingGlobal Clean Energy Investment Hits $27.3 Billion in First Quarter of 2010
Despite the recession, several recent reports indicate that the clean energy sector continues to remain strong globally, despite the economic turbulence.
Continue readingBritain needs to tap into more wind energy to power its future
Chris Huhne, the UK?s new Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, said in an interview that it was scandalous that Britain has not done more to develop wind power and other renewables.
Continue readingNew UK Government’s Green Policies
The new coalition government in the UK has outlined its collective plans for a low carbon economy.
Continue readingNissan announces european prices of the electric car Leaf: 30,000 Euros
Price of the electric vehicles to be under 30,000 Euros after incentives in most European countries. Price in UK is 23,350 Pounds (27,471 Euros) after government incentives.
Continue readingThe drive toward renewable energy is “unstoppable”
Earth Day Founder Denis Hayes had a roller coaster ride as head of the Solar Energy Research Institute 30 years ago, but today he says the drive toward renewable energy is “unstoppable.”
Continue readingWhat will happen if Congress does not pass an energy bill this year?
With Uncertainty Mounting About Climate/Energy Bill, Major New Study for CSI Details Path for Breaking Away From “Business As Usual” in the Electric Power Sector.
Continue readingMaine Governor Celebrates Landmark Energy Legislation
Governor John E. Baldacci recognized the Maine Legislature and the many public and private partners that worked to further Maine?s aggressive goals to achieve energy independence.
Continue readingThe beginning of the electric mobility era in Rome
The delivery of the smart electric car to the Mayor marks the beginning of the electric mobility era in Rome.
Continue readingA New Start for Clean American Power and a New Economy
The American Power Act will transform our economy, set us on the path toward energy independence and improve the quality of the air we breathe.
Continue readingFisker Karma Coming to Tampa
Fisker Karma, the world?s first premium plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, will be in Tampa when Elder Automotive Group welcomes guests to an invitation-only reception at 320 East Fletcher Ave. on May 13 from 12:30 to 9:30
Continue readingEuropean Parliament: Standard chargers needed to boost electric vehicles
Standard chargers for electric cars would be a major step towards a single European electric vehicle market, says a resolution adopted by Parliament on Thursday.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Join UPS Fleet in Houston
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced its fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles had expanded with the deployment of 25 next-generation hybrid electric delivery trucks to Houston.
Continue readingNotes from the Good Jobs Green Jobs Conference By Chris Madison
The underlying theme at the Good Jobs Green Jobs conference in Washington this week was, ?Wind works.? But workers once again risk being the victims of broken policy.
Continue readingMerkel: Germany must work harder to produce marketable electric vehicles
Merkel, who has set a goal of 1 million electric cars on German roads by 2020, is leading an attempt to accelerate German research and development into the industry.
Continue readingThe oil spill could spread to East Coast
Satellite images show the surface area of the gulf oil spill has nearly tripled in size in just a day.
Continue readingEuropean strategy on electric vehicles lacks vision
Electric cars are 150 years old! They are ready for widespread penetration of the car market. Further research is only needed to develop the competitive advantages of electric cars with lithium ion batteries.
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