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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

Green Car Congress

Euro 3 for motorcycles and mopeds (widely available since 2007). The report on the Mayor’s Scrappage Scheme shows that in addition to those who used the funds to purchase a ULEZ compliant vehicle, others used the money for greener transport options such as public transport, bikes and e-bikes and car clubs. daily charge.

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UAW leaders seek advice from Detroit 3 crops to start out bargaining

Baua Electric

However Fain is looking for to win again nearly all concessions misplaced since 2007. Fain stated he’s progressive to win positive aspects for union club. On Wednesday, he indicated the union received’t pick out a goal corporate, as is custom, however would in lieu negotiate with all 3 automakers directly.

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Green Motion catamaran wins Mansura Medal in Offshore division

Green Car Congress

At a ceremony held at the Royal Thames Yacht Club last week, Gideon Goudsmit of African Cats BV was presented with the Royal Thames Mansura Trophy for the performance of the catamaran Green Motion, developed by the company in Durban SA. Earlier post.)

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007. The 2007 EV Parade in Santa Monica with State Senator Fran Pavley. Showing Sierra Club bigwig, Evan Gillespie how much cargo room our car has. I sang the praises of the car and how GM stood behind it. I pushed my friends to get one.

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SEC issues cease-and-desist order against split-cycle engine developer Scuderi Group for violations of Securities Act

Green Car Congress

The SEC said that Scuderi raised the $80 million from individual investors and investment clubs from 2002 to 2012 through at least six offerings in which it sold “preferred units” to at least 415 investors. Scuderi authorized more than $3.2 million in Scuderi Group spending on such purposes. —SEC order (Release Nº 33-9407).

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Honda Performance preparing new LMP1 engine in 2014; bespoke energy recovery systems in 2015

Green Car Congress

The HPD ARX series has posted 58 victories and six endurance-racing championships since its introduction—and debut LMP2 victory—at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 2007. The new engine, to be designated the Honda HR22T, is based on the same architecture used in the Indianapolis 500-winning, 2.2-liter

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

Larger signs were printed, too, volunteers from a local car club posting them at street corners around Manteca. In 2007, Atherton, who has a degree in electrical engineering, began modifying his Toyota Prius by installing a Hymotion L5 module in the back of the car. “So DEED ride-and-drive event.

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