We CANNOT plug-in fast enough. So, why pretend? Greenwashers for foreign oil independence are us? So, according to Consumer Reports, eco-cars — those more fuel efficient, special edition versions of cars used primarily for advertising rather than real world sales — aren’t cost-effective. Since no one was buying them anyway, who cares? Certainly not automakers. Eco, 40 [...] [...]
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By Philippe Crowe Cracker Barrel Old Country Store continues to drive its support of electric vehicle travel with the unveiling today of high-powered rapid charging eVgo Freedom Station sites at four old country stores located in and around Dallas/Ft. Worth. NRG Energy, Inc. recently completed the installations at Cracker Barrel stores in Burleson, Arlington, DeSoto and [...] [...] By Philippe Crowe Nissan and its strategic partner, PowerStream, made history when they showcased on June 1 an interactive exhibit demonstrating the integration of electric cars like the Nissan LEAF into the home with the latest Smart Grid technologies. The display, which marked the first real-life demonstration of V2H technology in Canada, took place at the [...] [...] The HybridCars.com monthly sales dashboard is a collaboration of HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates, a Michigan-based market research firm focusing on automotive issues including the hybrid and electric vehicle market. Ford Focus Electric. May hybrid sales are down from last month and trail the change in overall sales as compared to last month. Compared to last year, [...] [...] By Philippe Crowe Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced yesterday that it has developed a vehicle to home (V2H) system for the mutual sharing of power between electric-powered vehicles, such as plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), and homes. The V2H system will start testing, using Prius PHVs, at the end of 2012 in [...] [...] By Philippe Crowe Green Automotive Company (Green) announced yesterday that it has entered into detailed discussions with Liberty Electric Cars Limited, a UK-based developer of electric drivetrains, unique battery management systems and provider of full support programs for all types of electric vehicles. These discussions will lead to Liberty technology being used to convert conventional internal combustion [...] [...] By Philippe Crowe Westport Innovations Inc. has signed agreements with Caterpillar Inc. to co-develop natural gas technology for off-road equipment, including mining trucks and locomotives. Caterpillar and Westport will combine technologies and expertise, including Westport High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology and Caterpillar’s off-road engine and machine product technology, to develop the natural gas fuel system. read [...] [...] By Huw Evans It seemed a sound idea; introduce an electric version of the Mercedes ML-Class to the Cayman Islands. However, Amp Electric’s plan has hit a bit of a roadblock. According to Amp’s Marty Rucidlo, a bill, which would allow the Mercedes EVs to be registered for use in the Islands was signed into law by [...] [...] |
 
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