Kandi Technologies, Corp. (NASDAQ: KNDI), a Chinese exporter of electric vehicles, announced it has successfully raised $10,000,000 through the issuance of senior convertible notes to two U.S. institutional investors.
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ZAP and Jonway Partner to Target China Electric Vehicles Market
Companies Agree to Develop, Manufacture and Market Electric Cars Compact SUVs and Other Electric Vehicles in China for Worldwide Distribution.
Continue readingPlug-In Electric Vehicles Can Help Tackle Global Warming, Curb Dependence on Oil
Increasing the use of plug-in electric cars would dramatically reduce emissions that cause global warming and air pollution, all while curbing our dependence on oil, according to PennEnvironment.
Continue readingDOE Announces $20.5 million for Community Renewable Energy Projects
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the selection of five projects to receive more than $20.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Continue readingThe Electric Puffin: NASA?s electric-powered personal flying machine
NASA scientists have come up with a design for a hover-capable, electric-powered aircraft they dub, the Puffin. NASA’s experimental one-man Puffin could show just how much electric propulsion can transform our ideas.
Continue readingBYD to build 5,000-MW solar cell production line in Shaanxi (China)
BYD Co. Ltd. (SEHK: 1211), an indigenous manufacturer of electric vehicles in China, will spend CNY 22.5 billion building a 5,000MW solar cell production base in the northwestern province of Shaanxi.
Continue readingTesla Secures $465 Million Federal Loan
Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced the DoE has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors, Inc. for construction of a manufacturing facility in southern California on the Model S electric car.
Continue readingU.S. Feeds One Quarter of its Grain to Cars While Hunger is on the Rise
The 107 million tons of grain that went to U.S. ethanol distilleries in 2009 was enough to feed 330 million people for one year at average world consumption levels.
Continue readingTesla Motors, Builder of State-of-the-Art Electric Vehicles: Welcomed to Downey
The City of Downey received an application from Tesla Motors today, which allows staff to begin the review process necessary to bring the electric car manufacturer to Downey.
Continue readingPutin backs Russia’s first electric vehicles project
Russia’s richest man, Prokhorov won early backing from PM Putin for his plan to start mass production of electric cars.
Continue readingEU’s Spanish Presidency: Spanish premier announces EU plan to develop electric vehicles
Reducing EU energy dependency, promoting e-commerce among Member States, developing an electric car industry and improving university quality were the four priorities stressed by Spain’s Prime Minister Zapatero.
Continue readingAC Propulsion and AutoPort, Inc. Partner to Develop Electric Vehicles for US Postal Service
AC Propulsion and AutoPort today announced that they will partner in engineering, development and conversion to provide an Electric Vehicle conversion prototype and report for the United States Postal Service.
Continue readingEspaña impulsará en la UE un plan para el desarrollo de los vehículos eléctricos
Según explicó Zapatero en una rueda de prensa tras intervenir ante la Eurocámara, el Gobierno aprovechará su semestre al frente de los Veintisiete para promover una estrategia conjunta de todos los países de la UE.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Can Lower Global Warming Emissions, Oil Consumption and Unhealthy Air Pollution
Increasing America’s use ofplug-in electric car and plug in hybrid cars would dramatically reduce emissions that cause global warming and air pollution and would curb our dependence on oil.
Continue readingElectric vehicles: Nicolas Sarkozy in Reunion island to test electric cars
In the presence of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Renault, EDF, GBH (Groupe Bernard Hayot), Total Réunion, GE Money and the GERRI agency today signed a letter of intent on the experimentation of 50 electric vehicles.
Continue readingE6: BYD builds electric vehicles for the global market
BYD Automobile Co said Monday that it has won approval to produce the e6, its first pure electric car, in the country.
Continue readingNew Patent Announced by Axial Vector Is the Missing Link Breakthrough for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Axial Vector Energy Corporation (“AVEC”) (PINKSHEETS: AXVC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) (FRANKFURT: BAE1) announced a new patent, which is the missing link to make hybrid electric cars a solution.
Continue readingElectric vehicles: Andalusia signs an agreement with the Renault-Nissan Alliance
The Autonomous Government of Andalusia signs an agreement with the Renault-Nissan alliance to promote electric vehicles in the region.
Continue readingMasdar and E.ON Climate & Renewables Establish New Carbon Project
Masdar and E.ON announced an agreement to establish E.ON Masdar Integrated Carbon (EMIC), a joint venture company focused on developing carbon emission reduction projects on the global market.
Continue readingLocal governments and private money can drive the green energy revolution
A statement announced at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk noted there are many competitive advantages for nations with strong and transparent climate and energy policies.
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