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- Nissan CEO: Easily More Than 1 Million Electric Cars On US Roads by 2015
- Brammo Cuts Price On Enertia Electric Motorcycle By 33%
- Toyota Planning Prius Wagon, SUV
- U.S. Army’s New Research Center Puts Fossil Fuels on Notice
- Volkswagen Electric eUp! Would Fly Off Lots Now But Can You Wait Till 2013?
- Copenhagen Opens First Hydrogen Fueling Station, Unveils Fleet of Fuel Cell Cars
- China’s BAIC Unveils BE701 All-Electric Car
| Nissan CEO: Easily More Than 1 Million Electric Cars On US Roads by 2015 Posted: 16 Nov 2009 12:51 PM PST
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn making remarks at the US unveiling of the Nissan LEAF. Back on the campaign trail last year, President Obama set a goal of having 1 million plug-in hybrid and electric cars on US roads by 2015. Since the campaign promise, the Obama administration has made available billions of dollars for the development of plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and smart energy grids—mostly for the ultimate goal of actually reaching 1 million plug-ins on the road by 2015. Last Friday, at the Los Angeles unveiling of the upcoming Nissan LEAF electric car, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn indicated that the president’s goal of 1 million electric cars was quite obtainable, in fact he said that number will be easily surpassed. |
| Brammo Cuts Price On Enertia Electric Motorcycle By 33% Posted: 16 Nov 2009 09:22 AM PST
One hangup for a lot of folks unsure of electric drivetrains is the cost. Most electric cars are out of the price range a majority of the population can afford, at least right now. Costs will go down as the technology spreads. Brammo is getting a head start though, dropping the sales price of their Enertia Electric Motorcycle from $11,995 to $7,995, a 33% cut in price on a motorcycle that has only just hit the scene. |
| Toyota Planning Prius Wagon, SUV Posted: 16 Nov 2009 09:09 AM PST
A lot can be said about Toyota’s hybrid flagship, the Prius. Heck, a lot already has been said about the odd, egg-shaped, fuel sipping little car. Love it or hate it, the Prius has been a sales success story, selling more units than all other hybrids combined while creating a cult of hypermilers and green geeks. Looking to cash in on the success of the Prius, Toyota is reportedly planning to launch an entire line of Prius automobiles, perhaps even as its own sub-brand. The first contender for a new Prius badge is likely to be either a wagon or SUV, directly addressing the whole lack of cargo room on past Prius models. |
| U.S. Army’s New Research Center Puts Fossil Fuels on Notice Posted: 16 Nov 2009 08:54 AM PST
If we need just one more reason to be convinced that the era of fossil fuels is quickly winding down, 30,000 square feet of evidence is going up right now in the suburban Detroit town of Warren, Michigan. That’s where the U.S. Army is building its new Ground System Power and Energy Laboratory (GSPEL), and it’s no accident that the site is deep in the heart of the U.S. auto industry. The high tech GSPEL complex features eight separate laboratories, all dedicated to the development of more sustainable military vehicles and related systems: increasing energy efficiency, using more renewable resources, focusing on ready access to energy and power, and reducing environmental impacts. It’s all part of the military’s overall drive to shed fossil fuels—both foreign domestic—and focus on energy security for the 21st century. |
| Volkswagen Electric eUp! Would Fly Off Lots Now But Can You Wait Till 2013? Posted: 16 Nov 2009 08:43 AM PST
VW’s new electric concept car is not due out of vaporware world until 2013, a bit later than most of the autoworld’s introduction of electric vehicles. But the eUp! may be worth waiting for. The styling harkens back in time to the original wagon designed for us simple volks—the Beetle. Just as in that class defining car, for the eUp! simplicity, purity and durability are to be the guiding forces, say the design team of de Silva, Bischoff and Manzoni. For example, that iconic VW logo on the front? Concealed neatly behind it is the integrated charging port. |
| Copenhagen Opens First Hydrogen Fueling Station, Unveils Fleet of Fuel Cell Cars Posted: 16 Nov 2009 03:51 AM PST
The City of Copenhagen has announced the establishment of its first hydrogen fueling station, alongside a mini-fleet of fuel cell vehicles, and hopes that the move will help it towards the ambitious goal of becoming the first carbon-neutral capital city in the world by 2025. Following the recent news of a growing hydrogen fueling system in Germany, the new facility also opens up the intriguing proposition of a cross-border European hydrogen infrastructure. According to grandly titled Technology and Environment Mayor Klaus Bondam, “Today we are putting Copenhagen on the map as a champion of clean transport. Together with [fuel cell vehicle integrator] H2 Logic, Copenhagen is setting in motion the development of hydrogen transport in Denmark and in northern Europe, because the hydrogen filling station in Copenhagen will help provide future hydrogen-powered vehicles from Scandinavia and Germany with hydrogen.” |
| China’s BAIC Unveils BE701 All-Electric Car Posted: 16 Nov 2009 03:10 AM PST
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC) has unveiled a new electric car, the BE701, in a bid to challenge domestic rivals BYD and Chery for a slice of the Chinese zero-emissions market. The BE701, (catchy name or what?), is loosely modelled on the sedan concept showcased at last year’s Beijing motor show (above), although a rare image of the final product proves that it looks a lot less stylish in reality. The car can travel up to 200 kms (124 miles) on a full charge, and tops out at a highly competitive maximum speed of 160 km/h (100mph). The company, which partners german car-giant Daimler AG, has not yet revealed a mass-production schedule for the BE701, but has unveiled details of its spanking new clean energy vehicle development and manufacturing facility, involving a total investment of 2.28 billion yuan ($334 million). |
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