Posted on January 28th, 2010 • by Bill Cawthon
While Chrysler, GM and Ford got millions for low-emission vehicle development, Nissan North America just got a $1.4 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to modify its Smyrna, Tennessee plant to produce its five-passenger LEAF electric vehicle and the batteries to power it. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced the loan today. The [...]
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Posted on January 25th, 2010 • by Bill Cawthon
Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group, has set a new record by becoming the first manufacturer of Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) to reach 40,000 sales. “GEM is a successful example of how Chrysler Group is reducing CO2 emissions while answering customer needs for alternatively powered vehicles,” Steve Bartoli, Head of Regulatory [...]
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Posted on January 8th, 2010 • by Bill Cawthon
A new study by Boston Consulting Group indicates that a major technology breakthough will be required before electric and extended-range vehicles like the Chevrolet Volt can become cost-competitive with gasoline-powered cars. The study, released at an Automotive Press Association event, found that system complexity and the cost of sufficient storage for automotive applications will require [...]
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Posted on November 30th, 2009 • by Bill Cawthon
Carbon Day Automotive has announced a collaborative initiative with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and A123 Systems, Inc. the battery company that has a strategic alliance with Chrysler’s electric vehicle program. The companies have joined forces to supply Green Fleet Vehicles to government and commercial users in the U.S. Each is a leader in their industry. Enterprise Rent-A-Car [...]
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Posted on November 12th, 2009 • by David Zatz
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit has announced the debut of Electric Avenue, a 37,000 square foot feature on the main floor of the 2010 show. The new showcase will spotlight electric vehicles and technology of both traditional automakers and innovative entrepreneurs. The new exhibit has already secured sponsorship by The Dow [...]
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Posted on October 16th, 2009 • by David Zatz
The California Air Resources Board announced that vehicles with soft plastic windows, such as those in the Jeep Wrangler, will be exempt from new regulations that require thermal-control windows. The regulations, to be phased in starting in model year 2012, are designed to reduce vehicle emissions by cutting the load on air conditioners. Due to [...]
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