19 European cities and regions, 17 major European vehicle manufacturers and 12 European electricity providers have submitted a project proposal coordinated by the city of Rotterdam on the deployment of electromobility.
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Fisker Automotive Secures Additional Funding for Plug-in Hybrids Electric Vehicles
Fisker Automotive has secured access to an additional $115.3 million in private equity funding to develop plug-in hybrid electric cars.
Continue readingHydro-Québec and Mitsubishi to launch the largest electric vehicle trial in Canada
Up to 50 Mitsubishi i MiEV electric vehicles to be tested in Boucherville.
Continue readingPast Decade the Hottest on Record By Amy Heinzerling (Earth Policy Institute)
The first decade of the twenty-first century was the hottest since recordkeeping began in 1880.
Continue readingOettinger: EU unity on energy policy needed
Günther Oettinger has called for a ?paradigm shift? in EU energy policy to focus on indigenous wind energy, solar energy and ?smart grids? capable of delivering increasing amounts of renewable energy.
Continue readingAre US Drivers Beginning to Get Switched on to Electric Cars?
Over 10% of US drivers surveyed said they would consider purchasing a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle, according to a survey by Ernst & Young’s Global Automotive Center.
Continue reading2009-2010 Clean Energy Prize Competition
Sixteen teams plugging ideas that range from making wireless gadgets last longer to harnessing wind power at home will compete Jan. 22 in Round-2 judging for the 2009-2010 Clean Energy Prize.
Continue readingChinese BYD brings electric vehicles to Detroit
The manufacturer of batteries and automobiles took the chance to launch a new electric car, which it’s hoping to put on US markets by the end of the year.
Continue readingRenault could manufacture in Valladolid (Spain) a second electric car and lithium ion batteries
The automobile manufacturer guarantees the future of the Spanish plants until 2016.
Continue readingSeat reúne en Martorell a más de cien investigadores del vehículo eléctrico
Seat ha reunido en su sede de Martorell (Barcelona) a los más de cien especialistas de las empresas, universidades y centros que participan en el proyecto Cenit Verde.
Continue readingOettinger and Hedegaard face European Parliament hearings this week
Mr Günther Oettinger (Germany) and Ms Connie Hedegaard (Denmark) will face a European Parliament hearing on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 January.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Citroën C-Zero to Premiere at Brussels Motor Show
C-ZERO, Citroën?s new all electric car, is to make its world show premiere at the 88th European Motor Show in Brussels later this month – alongside 25 other models from Citroën?s award-winning range.
Continue readingTesla Celebrates 1,000th Roadster
Electric Automaker Displays VIN 1,000 at North American International Auto Show, Will Donate Full Value to Charities.
Continue readingMichelin Details Future of Tire Innovation for Electric Cars
Michelin EV Concept Tire, Michelin Active Wheel paving way for Electric Vehicles Tire Performance Directly Responsible for 9 percent of Global Oil Consumption.
Continue readingChina BYD proyecta vender vehículos eléctricos en EE UU a finales de 2010
El fabricante chino de baterías y vehículos híbridos y eléctricos BYD proyecta vender coches eléctricos de su modelo “e6” en Estados Unidos para finales de este mismo año, según recoge hoy la prensa del gigante asiático.
Continue readingDetroit motor show goes electric
The first Detroit motor show after US carmakers General Motors and Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy opens later.
Continue readingInvesting in Clean Energy Projects in Atlantic Canada
The Government of Canada took another step toward a greener future for Atlantic Canada.
Continue readingMercedes-Benz Cars expands its model range to three electric vehicles
2010 is the year of electro-mobility: Mercedes-Benz Cars expands its model range to three electric cars.
Continue readingFord New Electric Vehicles Will Be Produced at Michigan
Ford Invests $450 Million More in Electric Vehicles; Next-Generation Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and New BEV Will Be Produced at Michigan Assembly Plant
Continue readingZAP Electric Vehicles Qualify for GSA
Electric transportation ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) announced the inclusion of its vehicles on the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 78, number GS-03F-0051W, expanding opportunities in the government fleet market.
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