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Volkswagen showcases inductive charging w/ “power lift”, autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities & gesture control at CES

Green Car Congress

A separate menu on the navigation system display enables automatic and precise parking of the car over the charge plate. The car is positioned either with the help of a front camera using special markings around the charging plate or based on an electronic guide beam emitted by the charging plate. Click to enlarge. e-Station Guide.

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US lawmakers to de-silence electric cars • The Register

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Both bills allow for two years for the "non-visual alert" study and another two for car manufacturers to implement the standard. 841 and its nearly identical counterpart in the US House of Representatives, H.R. 734 , make it into law, dont expect noisy leccies to be roaring up your roadway anytime soon.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars. According to Nissan, the company plans to introduce its upcoming electric car in Oregon in late 2010.

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