Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Hybrid electric Cascadia. Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) and Walmart have collaborated to build the first hybrid electric Freightliner Cascadia. Click to enlarge. This truck also marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership between DTNA and Walmart to develop innovative, green technologies.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 12, 2011

It is not just the car makers displaying their alternative fuel wares at the Detroit Motor Show this week. Supplier of technology solutions for the automotive industry, Johnsons Controls is also on hand to show the potential of electric cars as a clean technology solution.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2010

has entered into a pilot agreement with Icon Parking Systems, the premier provider of parking services in Manhattan, to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at select trial locations. According to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the city now has 6,000 alternative fuel vehicles in its fleet of 26,000 vehicles.

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All Cars Electric

JANUARY 17, 2010

In an effort to not merely cover the news of alternative fuel / propulsion vehicles, but to actually contribute to its history and success, The Detroit News announced earlier this week that it will be giving away a Harvey Coachworks BugE(TM) electric personal mobility vehicle in a promotion coinciding with the North American Internation Auto.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Declaring an urgent imperative to prepare for the use of electricity as a crucial transportation fuel in the future, the US’ electric utilities collectively pledged to move forward aggressively to create the infrastructure to support the full-scale commercialization and deployment of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2012

Ford also has developed a specialized new tool to help optimize fleet purchases based on specific fuel types and operating locations. For example, the tool can demonstrate how operating an electric vehicle in Portland, Ore., has different environmental ramifications from operating one in Philadelphia.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

We will write more detailed reviews, including impressions for on and off-road driving and towing, when we have had the chance to get behind the wheel this much anticipated all-electric pickup from Chevrolet. Developed from the ground-up as a fully electric truck. Built at Factory ZERO at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center.

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Plugs and Cars

MAY 4, 2008

MR. RUSSERT: How long before our automobiles are off of gasoline oil and, and using something like an alternative fuel? You know, we should continue to investigate the possibilities of electric cars. China already has higher fuel efficiency standards than we do. Today Barak Obama appeared on Meet the Press.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The company also will test three different alternative fuels—Reclaimed Grease Fuel; B20 biodiesel; and liquefied natural gas—in its heavy-duty trucks. Wal-Mart will test this diesel-electric hybrid in the Detroit area. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ArvinMeritor Dual-Mode Hybrid Propulsion. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter liter non-turbocharged, I4 engine and two electric motors producing a total system 266 horsepower. That number jumps to 78 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when looking at the car’s electric power. The way to Lincoln.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2006

I'm speaking about Mark Phelan, columnist for the Detroit Free Press. The movie 'Who Killed the Electric Car?' Phelan assures us this is conventional wisdom at dinner parties in Detroit, but this "completely unexpected" aside from Toyota surprised him. The conventional wisdom about the electric car is under attack.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 5, 2007

The Detroit News has the alternative fuel breakdown in the president's budget request, and it isn't pretty. Increases for hydrogen fuel cell research from $289 million in FY 2007 to $309 million in FY 2008. Plug-in hybrids and electric cars built with the best possible, most economic, available-now technology.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. READ MORE: Every electric ute and pick-up coming soon! READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Subscribe now!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! More on Electric Cars: It’s On! Like this post?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. Write For GO About Advertise Contact Login Explore GO Media: News & Opinion Family & Lifestyle Business & Technology Gas 2.0 Like this post? I agree with sebastian.

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Baua Electric

MAY 16, 2023

WASHINGTON — Canada and the USA are teaming as much as manufacture a hall of charging stations between Quebec Town and Michigan to inspire motorists in each international locations to shop for extra electrical cars. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unveiled their Additional Gas Hall at an tournament in Detroit on Might 16.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

With a range of hundreds of miles, the car will go farther than other electric cars coming to market. The new electric cars go only about 225 miles on a single charge at best. Granted, Fisker's car uses a little gas--something electric cars don't--but it won't burn much. Initial production will be about 15,000 vehicles a year.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Focusing on all-electric, Nissan-Renault partnership with Better Place for EVs.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric cars and a smart electric grid have a bright future, according to panelists at a roundtable discussion on the subject that I attended last Friday in Boston. “I The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission , which regulates interstate transmission of electricity, is on board with the idea.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry. Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. Creature comforts include air conditioning, power steering, sunroof, and electric windows and mirrors.

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Plug In Partners

JULY 12, 2007

It is a good example of how electric utilities and car makers can begin to work together. Environmental advocates, particularly in California, have been pressing automakers to roll out such plug-in vehicles that would be capable of running on electricity for short distances and recharging at a standard electric outlet. "I

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. According to Nissan, the company plans to introduce its upcoming electric car in Oregon in late 2010. electric car race with i MiEV in Oregon?

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 28, 2008

Hoping the broader crisis would provide cover for the effects of years of bad management and undesirable product, the over-compensated execs from Detroit flew in separate private jets to DC seeking a handout. Some see greenwashing, some a continuing commitment to electrics in troubling times.

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