Joint Venture VARTA Microbattery and Volkswagen
Volkswagen is setting up a joint venture with Varta Microbattery GmbH to develop more powerful batteries for use in electric cars, Europe’s biggest carmaker said on Friday. It said the project aims to undertake research and development of lithium-ions battery that would be more competitive in terms of technology and price. The four-year project still needed approval by the German Cartel...
Read MoreGM India and Reva Announce Electric Vehicle Partnership
General Motors India and Reva Electric Car Company announced today in New Delhi the signing of an agreement to cooperate in the development of electric vehicles for the India market. GM India and Reva will jointly develop car platforms, electric vehicle technology and advanced vehicle control systems. Their goal is to create and launch an affordable small car for domestic consumers. “We are...
Read MoreSolarCity and Rabobank Announce Corridor of Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
SolarCity® and Rabobank, N.A. today announced a partnership to create the world’s first solar-power enhanced, fast-charge electric car charging corridor. When complete, the corridor will include four locations between San Francisco and Los Angeles (Salinas, Atascadero, Santa Maria and Goleta), allowing all-electric cars to make the trip using solar energy and provide for the fastest charge...
Read MoreE-mobility: TÜV SÜD turns focus to battery safety
According to TÜV SÜD, internationally binding safety standards are urgently needed to ensure safe electric mobility. This applies in particular because lithium-ion batteries, a key component of future drive systems from all manufacturers, involve high risk potential in the areas of functional, electrical, chemical and mechanical safety. These risks are not adequately addressed by current test...
Read MoreJohnson Controls presents advanced battery technology for electric driving
Johnson Controls, one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, is presenting its re3 concept car at the 2009 IAA (Frankfurt Motor Show) in Frankfurt and demonstrating how electric driving saves fuel, without compromising space. The novel packaging of the lithium-ion battery system of one of the world market leaders of starter batteries allows...
Read MoreAudi e-Tron to Feature on PS3 game Vertical Run
Audi fans will be able to drive the e-tron concept car through PlayStation Home starting in late 2009. Audi is the first carmaker to develop its own virtual area there, known as the Audi Space. The Audi e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric engine, was introduced at the International Motor Show (IAA). Starting in December, it will be available in the Vertical Run driving...
Read MoreHyundai i10 Electric
At the Frankfurt Motor Show today, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled its i10 Electric, a zero emissions urban commuter vehicle which will see limited series production begin in 2010 starting with the Korean market. With its low weight and advanced battery, the i10 Electric is capable of a driving range of 160km on a single charge, which is sufficient for most daily commuting needs. To arrive at a...
Read MoreUnderwriters Laboratories working on standards for electric car batteries
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification, announced today its intent to release a new set of requirements for large batteries in electric vehicles, UL Subject 2580. With interest in electric vehicles on the rise, these new requirements will help mitigate the potential risk of fire and electrical hazards and enhance the overall safety of batteries for...
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