Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

Ford has done it's share of electric cars, including the Ranger EV and Th!nk nk City that were its ZEV mandate cars in the '90s. Electrification, a buzz-word at rival GM, didn't appear to be gaining much headway in Dearborn. Of course Ford needed some plan to deal with last year's high gas prices.

Ford 100

Ford Mini E Detroit Obama 100

Plugs and Cars

MARCH 23, 2007

"GM tries to unplug Volt hype" is not the headline I've been hoping to see out of Motor City this spring. But there it is in a Detroit News Autos Insider piece today. The Volt grabbed headlines, lit up online chat boards and dominated the buzz at the auto show in Detroit. GM continues to spread the gospel of the Volt.

Volt 100

Volt GM Plug-in Plug 100

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

announced that former GM executive Robert C. From 1994 to 2002, Purcell led the GM Advanced Technology Vehicles Group (GM ATV). In addition to his responsibilities at GM ATV, he also served as chairman of the GM-Ovonic Advanced Battery Joint Venture. Click to enlarge. Li-ion manufacturer Boston-Power, Inc.,

Boston 210

Boston Li-ion GM PHEV 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Cruze Eco’s highway fuel economy beats non-hybrid segment competitors—including 23% greater highway fuel economy than the Honda Civic—as well as the Ford Fiesta subcompact and hybrid models, including the Ford Fusion Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid. turbo, auto 6). Ford Focus. Honda Civic.

MPG 247

MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

A survey of the sustainability performance of 17 of the world’s leading automakers has found a mixed pattern when it comes to the sustainability performance of most of the car manufacturers. GM has consistently produced only a negative Sustainable Value, and reveals a downside trend over the entire review period. Click to enlarge.

Automobile Manufacturer 278

Automobile Manufacturer Automobile BMW Manufacturer 278

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 28, 2006

Who Killed the Electric Car opens across America EAA chapters turn out for openings Summer 2006 has been all about “Who Killed the Electric Car?” Audiences across the country have remained in their seats slackjawed at the tragedy portrayed for Q & A sessions with the filmmakers and electric car activists.

Ford 100

Ford Hybrid Sierra San Jose 100

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

To compete with established models such as the Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, a vehicle better have a lot to offer – and that’s a billing that General Motors is hoping the Chevrolet Cruze can live up to. The 2011 version of the car will make its North American debut at the LA Auto Show tomorrow and features a new Ecotec 1.4l

GM 39

GM Los Angeles General Motors North America 39

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

Toyota has become a new international auto partner for the Germany-based Clean Energy Partnership (CEP). To achieve this goal a hydrogen charging infrastructure is necessary, so close tie-ups between car manufacturers and infrastructure companies are of vital importance. Tags: Europe Fuel Cells Hydrogen Infrastructure.

Hydrogen 199

Hydrogen Toyota Germany Europe 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2010

According to GreenOrder, because the resin is 50% lighter than steel, equipping all cars on the road today in Europe with fenders made from Noryl GTX resin would save 530 million liters (140 million gallons) of fuel and avoid 1.3 Noryl GTX resin has been used in auto fenders for more than 20 years. Tags: Brief.

Mitsubishi 199

Mitsubishi Land Rover South America Citroen 199

Green Cars News

AUGUST 5, 2009

Today we take a closer look at how each manufacturer has faired as US auto sales slowed their decline throughout the month of July. In all, passenger car sales dropped 10.6 GM delivered a total of 1,487 hybrid vehicles in the month - an increase of 36.3 per cent to 566,527 with hybrids having a particularly good month.

Cash For Clunkers 32

Cash For Clunkers Sale Auto Chrysler 32

Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show.

Volt 100

Volt GM Saturn Cleaner 100

Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2009

After months of doom and gloom for the auto industry in the USA, there is finally a ray of hope courtesy of hybrid cars. GM hybrids currently include the Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura and Saturn VUE BAS; as well as the Tahoe, Silverado, Sierra, Yukon and Cadillac Escalade two-mode hybrids. The LS600h meanwhile saw a 57.5

Sale 42

Sale Hybrid Camry Hybrid Saturn 42

Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2006

In December, Nissan announced its "Green Program 2010," projecting a line of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars utilizing lithium-ion batteries of its own manufacture. We are at a tipping point according to Neil: "Let's bookmark this moment in the history of cars, because what is emerging is something like consensus.

Altima Hybrid 100

Altima Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Lithium Ion Plug-in 100

Green Cars News

JUNE 21, 2009

In an interview with CBS News that did little to belie Musk’s reputation as a bold speaker, he also hit out at the Toyota Prius describing it as “not a true hybrid really&# and suggesting that the current Prius is “like, two per cent electric - it’s a gasoline car with slightly better mileage&#.

Price 39

Price Tesla Gas Prius 39

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Therefore it is important that auto manufacturers, policy makers and electric utilities work together very closely. The nightmare scenario Darbee has is that on a very hot day, after businesses have been running operations, lights and air conditioning all day, people go home, turn the AC on or up, and plug their car in.

Plug-in 210

Plug-in Plug Industrial Industry 210

Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2006

As Phelan tells this tale , (registration required) midway through their Tundra talk, Ernest Bastien, Toyota Motor Sales vice president for vehicle operations, surprisingly rose to defend GM. '"The The movie 'Who Killed the Electric Car?' That's what Paine did, giving auto guys plenty of screen time. That's not what Phelan did.

Tundra 100

Tundra Toyota North Carolina Iraq 100

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2022

The company in March announced multiple price increases including its most affordable electric car, the Model 3 RWD—once touted at $35K—now has an eye-popping price tag of $46,990. And Ford isn’t the only one. Tesla isn’t the only EV manufacturer facing these hurdles. We’ll get the semiconductors,” Farley said.

Industrial 343

Industrial Industry Bolivia Chile 343

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Other editions: Mobile | News Feeds | E-Newsletters | Electronic Edition Find it: Jobs | Cars | Real Estate | Apartments | Shopping | Classifieds Sponsored by: Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. car when tech-savvy types can configure one in their garage by rewiring their existing hybrids.

IDEA 57

IDEA Detroit Bright Automotive Water 57

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 28, 2008

SEC 132 Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program Grants to auto makers, suppliers, component manufacturers to encourage PHEVs, EVs, and advanced diesels. Tags: legislation. Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME.

PHEV 100

PHEV Energy Energy Storage Saturn 100

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 30, 2009

A focus on tailpipe CO2 emissions has distracted away from the impact of car production, suggests Professor Frank Figge who co-authored the ‘Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing’ study. Never before has it been as important for car manufacturers to employ their economic, environmental and social resources wisely – and efficiently.

Sodium 36

Sodium 2007 GM 2005 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Photos First drive: Chevy Volt test A few laps behind the wheel of an early version of GMs electric car shows the strengths - and possible weaknesses - of the technology. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US

Chrysler 32

Chrysler 2009 Dodge Circuit Electric Cars 32

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co.

China 28

China Electric Vehicles Chery Vehicles 28

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

So it’s clear that significant changes need to be made to the vehicle fleet.Given the financial challenges facing the auto industry, the powertrain solutions need to meet customer approval and need to be manufacturable.so The Ford/AVL dual fuel E85-gasoline strategy. Tags: Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency. John Kirwan.

Gasoline 150

Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Production of lithium-ion polymer battery cells for the GM Volt using a manganese-based cathode material and a proprietary separator. Ford Motor Company. EnerDel, Inc.

Grant 317

Grant Lithium Ion Obama St. Louis 317

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

By the second half of the 1950s, sales of small European cars in North America—mostly Volkswagen Beetles but also machinery from Britain , France and Italy —had grown large enough to alarm American manufacturers. The first Studebaker car was an EV that went into production in South Bend in 1902. Even a cabin heater cost extra.

Denver 98

Denver North America Colorado Chrysler 98

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm

Plug-in 30

Plug-in America Plug EV1 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

must create a strong electric car industry. More Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. auto manufacturers. rivals in the dust.

2009 39

2009 Industrial Industry Electric Cars 39

Creative Greenius

JANUARY 19, 2009

Car Makers Serve Up Funniest Fail Ever! As I get ready this morning to head over to the Lutheran Church in Gardena to participate in this national day of service by helping to prepare meals for my less fortunate neighbors, I want to thank the auto industry for giving me a great laugh at their expense. . Even MORE money for GM?

GM 150

GM Michigan Obama Detroit 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

This is part of a sustained effort to develop and commercialize technologies that will be broadly deployed throughout the American auto industry. billion to Ford Motor Company. Tags: Brief. It will help build a customer base and begin laying the foundation for American leadership in the growing electric vehicles industry.

Tesla Motors 210

Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring 210

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

highways and parking lots, Americans are gradually turning to smaller, often hybrid , cars for fuel efficiency and lower environmental emissions. automakers such as Ford (Stock Quote: F ) and General Motors (Stock Quote: GM ). automakers in their own market. automakers in their own market.

Auto 30

Auto China Electric Cars E6 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet." Establishing dealer network.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Earlier this month, Green Star Products along with its International Consortium partner Global Green Cars had publicly tested its full electric vehicle version at tracks in Utah and Kentucky. Global Green Cars is a U.S. Presently there are no plug-in electric hybrid vehicles offered by any major car company in the U.S.

Plug-in 30

Plug-in Green Plug Electric Vehicles 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Skip to Content Listen to the Joystiq Podcast (because your ears cant read) Autoblog AOL Autos Green Daily Gadling Engadget AutoblogGreen Autoblog Green Web Images Video News Local More → x Jobs Mapquest Movies Music Personals Shopping Travel Yellow Pages Send us a tip Contact us Advertise Corrections/Problems?

Dodge Circuit 45

Dodge Circuit Dodge Electric Cars Chrysler 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Credit: GM) General Motors and Segway plan to take a two-wheel concept vehicle for a spin around New York City on Tuesday. It includes some high-tech touches, including GMs wireless OnStar communications technology that lets a passenger locate other drivers in a city. GM is touting other features as well. E-mail Martin.

GM 48

GM Green 2009 Vehicles 48

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

GM’s exterior spoiler with integrated CHMSL assembly on the 2009 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is a highly dimensionally stable, thermoplastic Class A horizontal body panel. In addition, the application is the auto industry’s first to provide multi-color illumination from a single LED light engine. Delphi produces more than 1.5

Design 210

Design Engine Fuel Economy GM 210

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Skip to Content Listen to the Joystiq Podcast (because your ears cant read) Autoblog AOL Autos Green Daily Gadling Engadget AutoblogGreen Autoblog Green Web Images Video News Local More → x Jobs Mapquest Movies Music Personals Shopping Travel Yellow Pages Send us a tip Contact us Advertise Corrections/Problems? from the Tesla Roadster.

Power 49

Power Powered Dodge Circuit Tesla 49

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. The car came straight to Omaha from the Detroit auto show.

BYD 62

BYD 2009 Companies Electric Cars 62