| Subaru to Evaluate its R1e Electric Car with New York Power Authority |
(Source: Subaru) 31. März 2008 - Subaru announced that it would begin evaluating its R1e electric vehicle (EV) in the United States this summer. The Subaru R1e will be on display at the New York International Auto Show, from March 21-30 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.
Based on the Subaru R1 minicar sold in Japan, the R1e was developed by Subaru in partnership with the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). The utility has been testing a fleet of R1e electric cars since 2006. As part of a U.S. test program, two of the Subaru R1e electric cars will join the New York Power Authority (NYPA) fleet. [more ...] |
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| GoinGreen Launches Third Generaton G-Wiz |
(Source: Newspress) 8. Dezember 2007 - GoinGreen announces the arrival of the G-Wiz i, the most advanced variant of this iconic EV. GoinGreen launched the emission-free G-Wiz dc drive in London in May 2004 and in June 2006 introduced the G-Wiz ac drive and now there is the G-Wiz i, which benefits from improvements in safety, comfort and performance.
The G-Wiz i has an increased top speed certified at 50mph and a range of up to 48 miles per charge but what really marks the G-Wiz i from other electric vehicles is its swift acceleration to 30mph (60% quicker than its nearest competitor). This superior torque enables the G-Wiz i to easily keep up with London traffic and to cope with hills. The G-Wiz i is also upgradeable to high-performance lithium-ion batteries, which are designed to increase range significantly. [mehr ...] |
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| Smith launches world's largest electric truck in USA |
(Source: Smith) 7. Dezember 2007 - The manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles is launching its unique zero emission truck in the North American market.
The robust Smith Newton is the world's largest high performance electric truck, weighing in with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of over 24,000lbs. A rack of suitcase-sized, 278 volt batteries and a 120 kilowatt motor quickly propel the vehicle up to its top speed of 50mph. In fact, Newton can accelerate from 0-30mph faster than the equivalent diesel-powered truck. [more ...] |
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| Modec Zero Emission Vehicles official American debut |
(Source: Modec) 4. Dezember 2007 - Modec is the UK-based manufacturer of an zero emission electric commercial vehicle. Capable of a 100 mile range at highway speeds with a payload of up to 2 tonnes, the vehicle is now being adopted by some of the UK’s largest fleets. Modec will make its official American debut at the 23rd Electrical Vehicle Symposium in California, December 2nd – 5th 2007.
EVS 23 is the world’s leading event for Electric Vehicle Industry and brings together researchers, manufactures, and customers. This year’s event will mark Modec’s first official appearance at the show. [more ...] |
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| Launch of the Lithium-ion Electric Fiat Fiorino in Italy |
(Source: Newteon) 3. November 2007 - Fiat new born was presented on October 4th at Transpotec in Milan: the Fiat Fiorino. For the first time in the automotive history, the electric version, developped by Micro-Vett, was launched simultaneously with the endothermic version!
Fiat Research Centre actually asked Micro-Vett to take charge of the electrification of the Fiorino range. Micro-Vett already realises the Electric Fiat Doblò, distributed by Newteon. [mehr ...] |
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| Lithium-ion Electric Doblò: 300km Driven in One Day |
(Source: Newteon) 3. November 2007 - A Micro-Vett Fiat Doblò, a regular size 5-seat station wagon, powered by a custom 18kWh Altairnano lithium-ion NanoSafe battery pack, traveled 300 kilometers (186 miles) in one day in an urban delivery circuit. The custom battery pack was fully recharged in less than ten minutes a total of three times using AeroViroments’ high voltage, 125kW rated, rapid charging system.
The demonstration came halfway through an ongoing 60-day demonstration of the 5-seat electric vehicle by AeroVironment; Altair Nanotechnologies; Micro-Vett, and Go Green Holding AS to government officials and potential commercial customers in Oslo, Norway. [more ...] |
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| Fisker Automotive Preview Premium Plug-In Hybrid |
(Source: Fisker) 31. Oktober 2007, Irvine, Calif. - Quantum Technologies, a publicly traded company and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC disclose continuing developments of the first production vehicle to come from Fisker Automotive, Inc. - the green American premium car company. The four-door plug-in hybrid premium sports sedan will make its debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January with a starting price of $80,000.
Initial deliveries will commence in the 4th quarter of 2009 with annual production projected to reach 15,000 cars. Each Fisker vehicle will feature an all-new from the ground up platform. Certification, testing and drive train development will be conducted by joint venture partner Quantum Technologies. [more ...] |
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| EDF and Toyota Announce Partnership for Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles |
(Source: EDF) 5. September 2007 - EDF and Toyota have today announced a new technology partnership to evaluate Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV) in Europe. The objective is to develop practical solutions for the commercialisation of Toyota’s prototype vehicle technology, which can further reduce the environmental impact of vehicles especially in urban areas.
Under the joint agreement, a small number of PHVs will be integrated into EDF's fleet and will be tested on public roads in France under every-day driving conditions. Road trials of the PHV will commence in France in the autumn and may be expanded to other European countries in the future. [more ...] |
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| IAA: Nissan to Show Electric Concept Car Mixim |
(Source: Nissan) 29. August 2007 - The Mixim concept car is a compact electric vehicle for young drivers. The driver sits centrally, with two seats either side, while the steering wheel and controls are inspired by the interfaces so familiar to computer gamers. Powered by Nissan's 'Super Motor' electric motor/generator and using compact lithium-ion batteries. One Super Motor powers the front axle and a second drives the rear axle, giving Mixim all-wheel drive.
Sitting on a 2530mm wheelbase, Mixim is 3700mm long, 1800mm wide and 1400mm high, the Mixim is shorter and lower than Micra, though slightly wider. It weighs just 950kgs. Despite being a concept car with no guarantee of being turned into a series production model, Mixim's development is in line with the Nissan Green Program, the company's publicly stated desire to create a more sustainable mobile society. |
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| IAA: Opel Presents Corsa Hybrid Concept |
(Source: Opel) 22. August 2007 - The Opel Corsa Hybrid concept car, which makes its world debut next month at the IAA in Frankfurt, is a result of General Motors’ expanded efforts to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Powered by the next-generation GM Hybrid system and diesel engine technology, the Corsa Hybrid concept car requires just 3,75 liters of diesel per 100 km and emits only 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Based on the 55 kW/75 hp Corsa 1.3 CDTI, fuel savings are largely achieved by GM’s next-generation belt-alternator starter technology debuting in this concept. The Corsa Hybrid uses a lithium-ion battery.
The Corsa Hybrid concept car’s hybrid technology combines the functions of a starter motor and electric generator. Its highly efficient diesel engine is also switched off by the hybrid system when the car is stopped, and restarted when the brake pedal is released. When extra power is required, such as when accelerating or overtaking, the motor provides significantly higher torque. This combination of 1.3-liter diesel engine and electric generator reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The lithium-ion battery provides the necessary electrical power for the belt-alternator starter, and the battery itself is recharged by the concept car’s regenerative braking function: when decelerating, the fuel is shut off and the vehicle’s kinetic energy is transformed into electrical energy. |
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| Venture Vehicles gets $6 Million to Produce 100mpg Car |
(Source: VV) 21. August 2007, Los Angeles, Calif. - Venture Vehicles Inc., a Los Angeles-based vehicle company, is pleased to announce the closing of its $6 million Series A financing from NGEN Partners. As a result of the financing, NGEN members Steve Parry and Robert Koch will join CEO Howard Levine and co-founder Ian Bruce on the board of directors.
Venture Vehicles holds the exclusive North American license to the patented three-wheel tilt steering technology developed in Europe by Carver Engineering. This steering technology produces a driving experience unlike any other vehicle. It is often described by vehicle owners as similar to flying or surfing, with the vehicle banking into corners and producing an exciting, yet incredibly stable ride. [more ...] |
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| GM May Build 60,000 Volt Plug-in Hybrids in First Year |
(Source: Bloomberg) 22. August 2007 - General Motors Corp. may build as many as 60,000 of its Volt electric cars for their inaugural year on the market, four times the sales of Toyota Motor Corp.'s hybrid Prius in its U.S. debut, people with knowledge of GM's plans said.
Production at that level may allow GM to sell the plug-in Volt for less than $30,000, said the people, who didn't want to be identified because the plans are confidential. The discussions show the Detroit automaker, racked by losses and U.S. sales declines, believes an affordable electric car will help spur a revival, the people said. Toyota's Prius can be bought for $22,175. [more ...] |
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| GM and A123 to Co-Develop Lithium-Ion Battery Cell for Chevy Volt |
(Source: A123) 9. August 2007, Traverse City, MI. - General Motors Corp. and A123Systems, Inc. will co-develop cells with A123System's nanophosphate battery chemistry for a long-lasting, safe and powerful battery for use in GM’s electric drive E-Flex system. The agreement is expected to expedite the development of the batteries for both electric plug-in vehicles and fuel cell variants of the E-Flex architecture.
"Breakthrough battery technology will drive future automotive propulsion, and the company that aligns with the best strategic partners will win. That’s what is so important about this deal,” said Bob Lutz, GM vice chairman of Global Product Development. “Whether you’re talking about the Chevy Volt, a fuel cell or even a plug-in hybrid such as our planned Saturn Vue, we need to understand the fundamental battery cell performance.” [more ...] |
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| Toyota Plug-in Hybrid for Public-road Tests in Japan |
(Source: Toyota) 27. July 2007 Tokyo - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it has developed a plug-in hybrid vehicle and become the first manufacturer to have such a vehicle certified for use on public roads in Japan. The Toyota Plug-in HV - certified for public road-use by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport - uses, like earlier TMC-developed hybrid vehicles, both a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
But increased battery capacity gives it a longer electric-motor-only cruising range and a battery-charging device allows users to replenish the batteries using household electricity. These features enable the vehicle to run more often in gasoline-free, electric-only mode, such as on short trips in city driving. [more ...] |
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