Plugs and Cars

JULY 1, 2009

In June about 500 cars were placed in consumer and fleet hands in Los Angeles and New York and New Jersey for what BMW calls a " field trial." While its competitors, including Mercedes, were united in their promotion of gaseous hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, BMW developed a liquid hydrogen internal combustion program.

Mini E 100

Mini E BMW Tax Credit Tax 100

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

The project will result in expanded availability of alternative fuels with 17 new CNG and E85 fueling stations and 63 electric vehicle charging stations. New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition’s New Jersey Compressed Natural Gas Refuse Trucks, Shuttle Buses and Infrastructure. Total DOE award: $14,999,658.

Alternative Fuels 236

Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant 236

Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 27, 2008

To recap, BMW will be leasing 500 MINI Es from dealers in New York, New Jersey and Southern California starting some time early in 2009. This is great news since the ACP 150 is the gold standard for EV motor/controller drive trains. Tags: EV News BMW MINI E Inside Track.

BMW 100

BMW Mini E Electric Cars Cars 100

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

AC Transit, California (Hayward, headquarters in Oakland): $6,400,000. Install photovoltaic capacity to generate “green” hydrogen: Install multiple PV modules at its Central Maintenance Facility in Hayward. City of Santa Clarita, California: $4,620,000. North County Transit District, California: $2,000,000.

Emissions 256

Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance 256