Sat.Mar 05, 2011 - Fri.Mar 11, 2011

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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away

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A new study by Deloitte, the business advisory firm, concludes that despite rising fuel prices, the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe is still some distance away. According to the survey of 4,760 European consumers, 16% see themselves as potential first movers to buy or lease an electric vehicle, while 53% say they might be willing to consider it, and 31% say they are not likely to consider purchasing or leasing an EV.

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Chevy Volt vs. Nissan Leaf

Electric Cars are for Girls

Which new electric car do you like best - Volt or Leaf? The only fair way to decide is to order one of each, obviously. Here's the review!

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2011 Nissan Leaf vs 2011 Chevy Volt: Strengths & Weaknesses, By The Man Who Owns Both

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Many comments are appearing on the internet taking enthusiastic positions for either the new 2011 Chevy Volt or the 2011 Nissan Leaf. It seems most readers are in one "camp" or the other. In our household, after studying the technical strengths and features of both cars as they moved from concept to production, I ended up ordering.one of each!

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PlugShare creates guerilla network to charge electric cars

Plugs and Cars

For years we've been hearing there's a chicken/egg situation with EVs. Consumers, it's often suggested, have rejected plug-in cars because there is no charging infrastructure. No, I've always said, we have a chicken problem. No plug-in cars. The infrastructure, ubiquitous electricity, exists. Volts and LEAFs are being slowly delivered, but the public charge station rollout paid for by the feds is coming even more slowly, especially in places getting early vehicle allocations.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Cyclone signs Letter of Understanding with TopLine Energy for manufacture of external combustion engines

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Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. has entered into a Letter of Understanding with TopLine Energy Systems, LLC, a licensee of global manufacturing leader TopLine Automotive Engineering, Inc., to build Cyclone’s external combustion engines. ( Earlier post.). Under the terms of this preliminary agreement, TopLine Energy will provide assistance with engineering and planning of Cyclone’s WHE-25 model engines, and manufacture pre-production prototypes of these units starting immediately.

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Fill Your Cart and Your Car: Supermarket Charges Electric Cars

All Cars Electric

In the past few years we’ve seen electric charge stations pop up everywhere from gas stations to electronics stores and banks. But now electric car owners in the Pacific Northwest have a new place to charge: the grocery store. Enter Fred Meyer Store. Based in Portland Oregon, the firm has around 130 department stores throughout Washington.

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New app to boost electric vehicle charging

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Electric vehicles are certainly a modern phenomenon so it only makes sense that they embrace the latest technologies. Now Xatori Inc has released the PlugShare App for both the iPhone and iPod Touch. PlugShare is a community driven electric vehicle charging network that allows iPhone and iPod owners in the US to share charging outlets [.].

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About 42% of Volts sold through Feb have gone into California

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As of 28 February, GM had sold 982 Volts, with 410 of those (41.8%) being sold in California, according to GM figures. California sales through February include: 227 in LA; 131 in the San Francisco Bay Area; and. 52 in San Diego. The average daily inventory turn for the Chevrolet Volt is the lowest in the GM fleet. GM anticipates making some 10,000 Volts this year with a ramp-up in production in subsequent years.

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Will $4-a-gallon gas ignite an electric-vehicle frenzy?

All Cars Electric

As gas prices rise, electric cars look better and better. But any chances manufacturers had the last time gas hit $4 a gallon were extinguished thanks to the 2008 recession, which made electric vehicles’ high upfront costs unpalatable. Now it looks like they’ll have a second chance to capitalize on high gas prices as prices have once.

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You'll Pay $700 More For Gasoline This Year (If You're Average)

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According to the Department of Energy, the average U.S. household will pay $700 more for gasoline this year than it did in 2010. In a weekly review of the oil market, the department's Energy Information Administration noted that prices will rise at least 10 cents more over the current national average of $3.50 a gallon, due to the lag in wholesale.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Pres. Obama talks about petroleum reserves, energy security and resiliency

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David Herron Today President Obama spoke to reporters about energy security and the price of gasoline. Gasoline prices have shot up over the last couple weeks, causing much alarm with many voices saying the "fragile recovery" is threatened by rising. March 11, 2011.

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ICCT report highlights importance of California ZEV mandate for EV policies worldwide, recommends steps forward

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California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate ( earlier post ) remains an indispensable driver of electric vehicle policies worldwide, unique in its ability to foster technology-neutral research and development, according to a new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The Vehicle Electrification Policy Study is a five-part analysis of public policies aimed at encouraging battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) worldwide.

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What Ever Happened To.? 5 Electric Cars We Should Have by Now

All Cars Electric

Nissan may have got heat recently for its long, drawn out and significantly delayed rollout of the 2011 Nissan Leaf, but it isn’t the only company struggling to fulfil its own sales figures for 2011. Over the past two years there have been a whole barrage of cars which were promised to the consumers by the end of the first quarter of 2011.

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Video: Tata Pixel Concept's 'Spin On The Spot' Parking

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It's not coming to the States--at least not for several years--but the Tata Pixel concept shown at last week's Geneva Motor Show is worth paying attention to. It shows how a more upscale four-seat urban car could be built on the underpinnings of the tiny Tata Nano, the world's cheapest new car. One clever feature: The 10-foot-long Pixel's scissor.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Obama's plan for energy security and the green economy

National Green Transportation

David Herron Yesterday President Obama spoke with reporters about gasoline prices, and the Administration's strategy for energy security. The last 3 weeks has seen a large rise in gasoline prices and calls for action, which Obama addressed during the news. March 11, 2011.

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PARC building cleantech portfolio; co-extrusion printing of novel battery electrodes and carbon-neutral renewable liquid fuels from atmospheric CO2

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Schematic of the HP-BPMED device used in the renewable fuels research. (a) Atmospheric CO 2 separation using a continuous-flow electrodialysis system. (b) Detailed view of the stack. Source: PARC, portions courtesy of Ameridia Corp. Click to enlarge. PARC (Palo Alto Research Center), the home of a long line of technology innovations, including laser printing, object-oriented programming, and personal workstations with graphical user interfaces (e.g., the Alto), is building a portfolio of researc

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Nissan Ups Electric Car Production: Every Third Car a Leaf

All Cars Electric

It may be the first full scale, all-electric production car from a major automaker to be sold in the U.S. but Nissan hasn’t exactly been quick to get it into the hands of customers. That should change however with the announcement that the Japanese factory responsible for making the five-seat family hatchback is set to double production over.

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2011 Chevy Cruze Eco Gas Mileage: We Get 34 MPG--Which Is Fine

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With political uncertainty in oil-producing states, and the rising gas prices that brings, you can expect to see a lot more headlines saying "40 MPG!" We just did a quick overnight road test of a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco with the six-speed manual transmission, which the EPA rates at 28 mpg city and a stunning 42 mpg on the highway cycle. Did it.

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Is life better on two wheels? An exclusive interview with the MotorCycle Industry Association

Green Cars News

The MotorCycle Industry Association (MCI) has been championing two-wheel modes of transport since it was first established over 100 years ago. Now representing the interests of over 120 member companies, including many major importers and manufacturers, the association aims to improve the experience of current motorcycle and scooters users while striving to make motorcycling more [.].

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Solazyme and Dow form alliance for development of algae-derived oils for use in bio-based dielectric insulating fluids

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Solazyme, Inc., a renewable oils and bioproducts company, has executed a joint development agreement (JDA) and a letter of intent (LOI) with The Dow Chemical Company to advance the development of Solazyme’s algal oils for use in next-generation, bio-based dielectric insulating fluids key to transformers and other electrical applications. (Dielectric fluids do not conduct an electric current under normal circumstances.).

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Need a Place to Charge Your Electric Car? Just Google It

All Cars Electric

In the connected world of modern electric vehicles your car probably already knows where the nearest charging point is. But what happens if you’re planning a long trip and want to acquaint yourself with the area around a charging point before you go? Enter Google and its online map tools, which now includes the location of every known public.

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Barrier To Buying Green: Electric Cars And Hybrids Confusing

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Think car buyers understand what a hybrid is, or a plug-in electric car? Think again. A new survey conducted by research firm Synovate finds that many of almost 1,900 new-car "buyers and intenders" don't understand how hybrid vehicles work. Worse, most of them don't seem to understand how conventional hybrids--which have now been sold in the U.S.

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Electrifying new guides for EV buyers

Green Cars News

Buying a new electric car can seem like a big and daunting step even for the most technologically-keen people out there. As such, wouldn’t it be nice to have a clear, concise and unbiased guide to making the switch to EV drive? Well now you can! A new series of Electric Car Guides are now [.].

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Transphorm introduces Gallium Nitride diode; >99% efficient DC-DC boost converter

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At the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), Transphorm Inc. announced the availability of its first product: power diodes based on its patented, high-performance EZ GaN (gallium nitride) technology. Transphorm says that its solutions cut energy waste by 20% and simplify the design and manufacturing of a wide variety of electrical systems and devices, including motor drives, power supplies and inverters for solar panels and electric vehicles.

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2012 Renault Twizy: A Closer Look, And Do We Need It?

All Cars Electric

Is it a car? Is it a scooter? No: It's a Twizy, which could be considered a combination of the two. If you're following the world of electric cars with a keen eye then you'll no doubt be aware that French manufacturer Renault is taking electric vehicles quite seriously, just like its Japanese partner Nissan. A few years back Renault revealed a.

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Audi Powers Onward With Clean-Diesel Lineup For U.S. Buyers

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While Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz are the long-term diesel stalwarts in the States, relative newcomer Audi has ambitious plans. During a lengthy teleconference yesterday, Audi confirmed that it would add TDI clean-diesel models to every car it offers in the U.S. market by 2015. Audi has frequently touted the strong sales of its two current TDI.

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Mercedes starts sales of natural gas vehicle

Green Cars News

To coincide with its appearance at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes Benz has launched the E200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY, which features bi-fuel natural gas drive. Its natural gas engine is actually a supercharged Kompressor engine with an output of 120kW that has been modified with further injectors on the underside of the intake manifold that [.].

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Chrysler to bring rebranded Fiat Ducato, Doblo to commercial van sector

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Detroit News. Chrysler Group LLC plans to introduce the Fiat Ducato and Doblo under the Ram brand as MY2013 entrants in the commercial van sector, according to Fred Diaz, Ram president. Diaz said he doesn’t know which of the two Fiat vans will be launched first. Chrysler is working on modifications necessary to meet North American consumer needs and regulatory requirements.

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Social Networking for Your Electric Car? Crowd-Source a Plug

All Cars Electric

We all know cars like the 2011 Nissan Leaf feature smart GPS systems capable of locating the nearest official electric car charging stations, but what happens when you combine the power of a social network with the need to plug your electric car in? Enter PlugShare, a new crowd-sourced way to find a friendly place to plug your electric car in when.

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Should The U.S. Lower Speed Limits In Order To Curtail Fuel Consumption?

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The recent spike in oil prices has got the whole world focused on fuel consumption, so much so in some parts that countries are lowering their national speed limits in an effort to reduce their national fuel consumption levels. One such country is Spain, which reduced its speed limit for cars from 75 mph to 68 mph. The move is expected to save.

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Minister explores UK hydrogen fuel cell success

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Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Chris Huhne paid a visit to firm global clean power systems company , Intelligent Energy, yesterday as he explored the UK’s role in developing commercial applications for hydrogen fuel cell technology. Visiting the firm’s Loughborough headquarters, Mr Huhne meet the firm’s chief executive Dr Henri Winand, and received a hands-on [.].

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UW-Madison group proposes surrogate models for fuels for advanced combustion engines

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Flowchart showing the surrogate formulation method. Credit: ACS, Anand et al. Click to enlarge. In January 2006, the Fuels for Advanced Combustion Engines (FACE) Group was chartered as a working group of the Coordinating Research Council, tasked with the mission of recommending sets of test fuels well-suited for research so that researchers evaluating advanced combustion systems may compare results from different laboratories using the same set (or sets) of fuels for consistency.

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Pininfarina Signs Deal For Production Of Bluecar Electric Vehicle

All Cars Electric

The last we heard of Pininfarina and its Bluecar electric vehicle was that the company was looking to start production but a lack of financial support meant the project was never able to pass the concept stage. That was almost two years ago, however. Fast forward to today and we have news that Pininfarina has signed a deal to lease out a portion.

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Photo Gallery: Think City Assembly Plant Tour, Elkhart, Indiana

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During the Detroit Auto Show in January, we visited the Think electric-car assembly plant in Elkhart, Indiana. It's not necessarily a place you'd expect to find electric cars being put together, but the rows of electric two-seat hatchbacks in blue, red, and black turned out to be surprisingly photogenic. In many ways, the plant isn't what you.

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