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NewsNovember 3, 2011

Volvo: V60 Plug-in Hybrid Undergoing Stringent Safety Testing

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN -- Volvo Car Corp. said the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid , due to launch on the market in 2012, has been undergoing a series of in-house safety tests – some of which are designed specifically to evaluate vehicles with an electric powertrain.

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NewsNovember 2, 2011

Ford Focus Electric MSRP to Start at $39,995

DEARBORN, MI - Ford announced MSRP for its new Focus Electric and the list of standard features.

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NewsNovember 1, 2011

Nissan Releases 6-Year Environmental Plan

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN -- Nissan Motor Co. unveiled its new six-year environmental plan, Nissan Green Program 2016 (NGP 2016), which focuses on three areas: reduction of carbon footprint, a shift to renewable energy, and an increase in the diversity of resources used by Nissan.

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NewsNovember 1, 2011

Nissan Showcases Electric Truck Concepts at Tokyo Truck Show

TOKYO, JAPAN -- Nissan gave another glimpse into the auto industry’s electric future at the Tokyo Truck Show last week, but this time electric vehicle-inspired trucks took the spotlight.

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NewsOctober 31, 2011

Pennsylvania Fleets Attract $4.4M in Alt-fuel State Grants

HARRISBURG, PA -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced it will award more than $4.4 million in Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants to 12 projects across the state. The projects will help develop the state’s natural gas and electric vehicle infrastructure.

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NewsOctober 31, 2011

ECOtality Installs First DC Fast Charger in ‘Tennessee Triangle'

LEBANON, TN -- ECOtality and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store unveiled the first Blink Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger in Tennessee at the Lebanon Cracker Barrel location.

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NewsOctober 31, 2011

Chevrolet Readies for Electric Motor Production

WIXOM, MI – Chevrolet has been highlighting its expertise in electric motors at a pilot facility in Wixom, a Detroit suburb, in advance of beginning the domestic production of electric motors at GM’s plant in White Marsh, Md., near Baltimore in late 2012.

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NewsOctober 27, 2011

PPL Electric Utilities Using Volts in Test Program

ALLENTOWN, PA - PPL Electric Utilities has added three Chevrolet Volts to its fleet as part of a national research project to evaluate the new plug-in electric vehicles before their wider market availability.

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NewsOctober 25, 2011

Delphi Introduces New Power Inverter for EVs and Hybrids

MUNICH, GERMANY — Delphi Automotive is launching a new power inverter for electric motors in hybrid and electric vehicles. The power inverter is designed to increase fuel economy, reduce emissions and cut costs.

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NewsOctober 25, 2011

Honda to Debut 2013 Fit EV at L.A. Auto Show

TORRANCE, CA – Honda announced it will debut the 2013 model-year Fit electric vehicle at 1:05 p.m. PST on Nov. 16 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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