Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2009

million contract for Phase III development of plug-in hybrid powertrains for Fisker automobiles. Phase III includes the continuation of engineering development and completion of validation of the powertrain and consists of high altitude, durability, hot and cold weather testing. Tags: Brief. has signed a $10.2 Earlier post.).

Fisker 150

Fisker Plug-in Karma Plug 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Fisker Automotive has appointed its first group of 32 US retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, beginning with the $87,900 Karma sedan later this year. Fisker Board member Vic Doolan has been instrumental in guiding development of the company’s retail network. Tags: Brief.

Fisker 150

Fisker Europe Karma Aston Martin 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

In one configuration, the diesel engine produces 75 hp (56 kW), the electric motor, 133 hp (99 kW), and the powertrain yields 5,463 lb-ft (7,407 N·m) of torque after gear reduction. In 2008 Quantum introduced a gasoline plug-in-hybrid electric drive—Q-Drive—in the Fisker KARMA 4-door sports sedan. Tags: Diesel Hybrids.

Diesel 218

Diesel All-Electric Hybrid Fisker 218

Green Cars News

JULY 11, 2009

However, if you were expecting the Fisker Karma to be another example of a green car that got away, then it seems you got one wrong. The 2010 Fisker Karma will offer 400 horsepower of peak power and has a 0-60mph time of less than six seconds. The petrol engine then generates enough electricity to run for 250 more miles.

Fisker 32

Fisker Karma Production Green Cars 32

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Fisker Automotive is celebrating a significant funding boost as it bids to breakout from upstart company into a mainstream success story. In its first stage, Fisker will use $169.3million for engineering integration costs as it works with US suppliers to complete the Fisker Karma. Both cars must be delivered by 2016.

Fisker 32

Fisker Karma Columbus Tax Credit 32

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Tenneco will use the proceeds of the loan to design, engineer and produce emission control components for gas, hybrid and diesel-powered vehicle engines. million to Fisker Automotive. Tags: Emissions Vehicle Systems. The preceding four conditional loan commitments are: $5.9 billion for Ford Motor Company; $1.6

Emissions 170

Emissions Fuel Nebraska Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Valmet Automotive is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the automotive industry and recently became a THINK shareholder and strategic industrial partner. Valmet Automotive also produces Garia and Fisker alternative-fuel vehicles as well as Porsche AG’s Boxster and Cayman. Tags: Brief.

Finland 186

Finland Think City Production Austria 186

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 3, 2009

Kimberley told the FT that the Lotus effort will differ from the Telsa and ENVI in that it will utilize a gasoline engine hooked to a generator as a range extender — much like GM’s coming Chevrolet Volt and the Fisker Karma. turbocharged Ecotec four as the Karma’s range-extending engine.

Electric Cars 133

Electric Cars Karma Fisker PHEV 133

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2009

EnerFuel is developing advanced high-temperature PEM fuel cell systems and is currently focused on developing a range extender for electric vehicles, said Daniel Betts, EnerFuel’s Principle Engineer and on the executive management team, on the conference call. Tags: Fuel Cells Plug-ins. Charles Gassenheimer.

Range 150

Range Electric Vehicles Fuel Li-ion 150

Green Cars News

AUGUST 19, 2009

Those lucky enough to be at the Mazda Raceway last weekend got to witness one of the most hotly anticipated debuts in motoring as the Fisker Karma plug-in extended range electric vehicle made its public driving debut. None other than Fisker’s co-founder and COO Bernhard Koehler. And the driver for the debut performance?

Karma 36

Karma Fisker Mazda Petrol 36

Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

An engineering specialist from Finland known for its work producing electric cars in partnership with the likes [.]. Tags: Electric cars automotive car electric EVA Fisker geneva motor show Porsche Think Valmet.

Concept 39

Concept Electric Cars Fisker Finland 39

Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

I haven’t heard about them since (though the former Saturn plant in the area is slated for Fisker ) but the image stuck with me. Tags: Obama Energy chel. A little googling revealed that the local Chrysler plant had recently closed, and these folks were hoping to see it re-opened and used to build a new generation of electric cars.

Washington 157

Washington Saturn Obama Delaware 157

Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

At a time when global electric vehicle major Tesla is set to announce its big-bang entry into the Indian market this month, the world’s third largest passenger vehicle market is set to take a big leap into electric vehicle exports, with the Make in India tag well proven over the last couple of decades.

India 52

India Global Electric Vehicles Market 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2012

The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) ( earlier post ) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE). Bus manufacturers Volvo and Proterra are also participating.

Industrial 240

Industrial Industry Standards Charging 240

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Fisker Automotive. A joint venture between Fisker Coachbuild and Quantum Technologies, Fisker Automotive was founded in 2005 with headquarters in Irvine, California, and has made the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid sports car its centrepiece. The company hopes to begin selling the Fisker Karma in mid 2010 in Europe.

Green Cars 50

Green Cars Green Fisker Parts 50

Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 20, 2010

Others include the Fisker Karma, the Aptera 2e, the Coda sedan, Chevy’s Volt and Tesla’s Model S. Electric vehicles are powered by batteries instead of internal combustion engines. Tang, a software engineer, says there’s a lot of “FUD&# — fear, uncertainty and doubt — about EVs. ’ &#.

Nissan 160

Nissan San Jose Tax Credit Tax 160

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

By reducing wind resistance and weight, the company’s engineers effectively are reducing the amount of work an electric engine will have to perform to get the car up to driving speeds, which in turn conserves battery power.&#. The car will go 30 miles on batteries before the gas engine kicks in and be street-legal.

Plug-in 124

Plug-in Bright Automotive Plug Cars 124

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 28, 2008

. $95 million per year authorized (2008-2012) Electric Drive Transportation technology high school and college level education program established by DOE including a “ Dr. Andrew Frank PHEV Competition ” and financial assistance to support engineering degree programs. Tags: legislation. T here has been a lot of news too!

PHEV 100

PHEV Energy Energy Storage Saturn 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

Add to Mixx Add to Newsvine Add to Connotea Add to CiteUlike Add to Furl Googlize this Add to Rojo Add to MyWeb Favorite Print E-mail The price of green: The Fisker Karma, on display at the New York Auto Show, is a plug-in hybrid that can run on batteries alone for 50 miles. Powered by Share » Digg this Add to del.icio.us

United States 30

United States Plug-in Plug Hybrid 30

Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Fisker Automotive. Fisker Automotive. Answer: Al Gore is an investor in Fisker through venture-capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Fisker Automotive. Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets.

Plug-in 140

Plug-in Plug Al Gore NMG 140

Green Cars News

JULY 25, 2009

It is one of the most exciting and innovative green car concepts around and now the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid will make its public driving debut. The Fisker Karma is an extended range electric vehicle that seats four and can travel for 50 miles on electric charge only, if its lithium-ion battery is fully charged.

Karma 36

Karma Fisker Lithium Ion Green Cars 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

and Fisker Automotive Inc.,are Honda, the world’s largest engine maker, set a goal ofleading the industry in hydrogen fuel cell autos. Tags: evdriven. “We understand the situation, in terms of government andincentives,” Fukui said April 23 in Detroit. Naturally, we’regoing to have to accommodate that too.” General Motors Corp.,

Obama 53

Obama Honda Plug-in Plug 53

EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Promised by 2025. Due in Australia late in 2022.

Electric Cars 92

Electric Cars PHEV Australia Cars 92

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

Lotus Engineering and Harmon International, two heavyweights in their respective industries, have teamed up to create a new technology known as Electronic Sound Synthesis (ESS). More data needs to be gathered before we truly understand whether the lack of a running engine makes a difference in pedestrian safety.

Hybrid 30

Hybrid i-MiEV 2009 New York 30

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2009

Finland-based Valmet Automotive, which signed a letter of intent under which Valmet Automotive will be a production and engineering partner for the Think City electric vehicle, will also become a minor shareholder in Think. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery). The investments in commencing the production are about €3 million (US$4.2

Think City 231

Think City Finland Lithium Ion Global 231

Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

One is from the new auto start up Fisker. Fisker's high end-plug in CNET News Blog Posted by Michael Kanellos Fisker Automotive. It will go about 50 miles on a battery charge , which isn't far, but the car will also come with a built-in gas engine that exists primarily to charge the battery. Tags: manufacturers.

PHEV 100

PHEV Fisker i-MiEV Audi 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles. Andy Frank, this academic program has converted a number of internal combustion engine vehicles for demonstration purposes.

Plug-in 41

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2009

It developed turbocharged direct injection technology for diesel engines and has a wide range of TDI powertrains. After 40miles it reverts to a small four-cylinder internal combustion engine that creates electricity on-board to extend the Volt’s range to more than 300 miles. Faye Sunderland.

Green Cars 48

Green Cars Green Civic Hybrid 2003 48

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Still, the instant torque of the electric motor is a rush you get to experience all the time in city driving; each time you pull away from a red light and stop sign youre wondering why gasoline engines ever became popular. An (expected) high price tag. Or maybe just snap up the engineers. Small size. New technology.

Dodge Circuit 45

Dodge Circuit Dodge Electric Cars Chrysler 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Also ferrying guests about a short circuit (so to speak) was a smart fortwo imbued with a Tesla-engineered drivetrain, fruit of its effort to supply Daimler with battery packs for 1,000 smart eds. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. 15 days ago AutoblogGreen for 03.31.09

Power 49

Power Powered Dodge Circuit Tesla 49

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Honda Sees PHEVs as having "unnecessary fuel engine and fuel tank;" promises all-electrics "assuming we can come up with a really high-performing battery that we are working on currently."

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Tags: evdriven. The Chrysler Foundation, the companys philanthropic arm, annually supports hundreds of charitable organizations in the United States and throughout the world. 1 day ago Goodbye, Routan? You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments.

Minivan 46

Minivan Chrysler Dodge Circuit 2009 46

Teslarati

JUNE 25, 2022

Porsche took one of their GT4 Cayman ICE vehicles but replaced the engine with a dual motor setup and a battery that is designed to allow for 30 minutes of track use, or what Porsche says is the exact length of a Carrera Cup Race. Perhaps one of the most eye-catching vehicles at Goodwood this year is the Porsche 718 Cayman E-Performance.

Lexus 98

Lexus Porsche Concept SUV 98

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. I blame management but it is sad that the engineers and union workers are going to get hurt too. Engineering proptypes enjoy a tax break.

Volt 41

Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41