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Electreon to supply Israel’s 4th largest bus operator with wireless charging infrastructure; simultaneous charging of 30 buses

Green Car Congress

Electreon, a provider of wireless and in-road electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, signed an agreement of cooperation with Israel public transportation company Electra Afikim. Electra Afikim is the fourth-largest bus operator in Israel with roughly 1,400 buses. This is the second commercial deal signed by Electreon in Israel.

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EV battery swap company Better Place files for liquidation

Green Car Congress

Better Place, a high-profile developer and proponent of a battery switch model for electric vehicles ( earlier post ), filed a motion with the Lod District Court in Israel to ask for the dissolution of the company and the appointment of a temporary liquidator. Israel was the first place in which an electrical car could travel without limit.

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Green car incentives coming to Israel

Green Cars News

The eagerness to reward green car buyers for their purchases now looks likely to extend to Israel, where the finance ministry is planning new regulations on car purchasing according to Reuters. The changes planned are meant to alleviate increasing air pollution as well as save energy costs.

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Hyundai begins supplies of hydrogen trucks to Port of California | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

It is the largest single supplier of any North American carrier, replacing existing high-pollutant trucks to haul containers at the Port of Auckland and vehicles at the Port of Richmond. The post Hyundai begins supplies of hydrogen trucks to Port of California | Autocar Professional appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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When Can We Expect Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks on the Road?

Clean Fleet Report

The federal government intends to spend $7 billion in the coming years to finance various state government, research organization and private company projects. Hyundai’s Xcient fuel cell semi, which is available in South Korea, New Zealand, Israel, Germany and Switzerland, will enter the North American market soon.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

People-Oriented Development Current Status of REDD Financing the Fifth Fuel Peak Phosphorus - Commence Urine Recyling on Space. Driving range will no longer be an obstacle, because customers will be able to plug their cars into charging units in any of the 500,000 charging spots in Israel. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

Revenge of the Electric Car

There is no pollution to speak of with these plants. Oil burning is one of the single biggest sources of pollution coming from the whole state. Mr. Agassi has raised $200 million in private financing for his idea. This 30 MW represents around 20% of the island’s demand for power.

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