IHI, A123 Systems ally in lithium-ion batteries
Japan’s IHI Corp said on Wednesday it would start selling low-cost lithium ion batteries developed by U.S. company A123 Systems Inc in Japan in 2010, as it looks to tap surging demand from electric vehicle producers and other manufacturers. Government subsidies have boosted appetite for environmentally friendly cars in the country since they were launched in June. IHI, a heavy machinery...
Read MoreTesla Roadster travels 313 miles on a single charge
Competing in Australia’s Global Green Challenge, Customer Simon Hackett’s red Roadster goes from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy with 3 miles left on the charge. Coober Pedy, South Australia — (Oct. 27, 2009) – Tesla Roadster owner Simon Hackett and co-driver Emilis Prelgauskas completed 313 miles (501 km) in a Tesla Roadster on a single charge – a distance that appears to set...
Read MoreBetter Place and DSB to pilot electric car sharing for train travelers
Today Better Place Denmark and DSB signed a groundbreaking agreement to provide Danes with door-to-door, sustainable transportation by combining trains and electric cars. The agreement reflects the companies’ shared vision of delivering sustainable passenger transportation. The partnership is designed to offer Danes a convenient transportation alternative that leads to a considerable...
Read MoreSolar Trees – solar-powered parking lot
Envision Solar International, Inc., the leader in solar integrated building systems, announced today the completion of a solar shaded parking structure of Solar Trees® at Dell’s headquarters in Round Rock, TX. This configuration of Solar Trees®, called a Solar Grove®, is designed to produce more than 130kW of solar power, helping avoid 145,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per...
Read MoreInfiniti Confirms Plan for a Zero Emissions Vehicle
Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show that Infiniti plans to introduce an electric vehicle – one that will be true to the Infiniti brand’s promise of “Inspired Performance.” Mr. Ghosn stated that a concept is being developed for a stylish, compact, high performance four-seat luxury Infiniti with zero...
Read MoreTesla Motors Launches Mobile Service Squad
Tesla Motors today announced a mobile service program featuring house calls for customers in the United States and Canada. Specialized technicians known as Tesla Mobile Service Rangers will visit owners’ homes, offices or parking garages equipped to perform an array of procedures, including annual inspections and firmware upgrades. Customers pay $1 per roundtrip mile from the nearest Tesla...
Read MoreDark Void’s Tesla Roadster Giveaway’
Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, and Tesla Motors have partnered to bring gamers the Dark Void(TM) Tesla Roadster Giveaway. The sweepstakes, which began Monday at an exclusive event at the flagship Tesla Motors showroom in Silicon Valley, invites gamers to visit Capcom’s official Dark Void site to enter for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including...
Read MoreGreen Fleet Honours Elektromotive MD with ‘OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD’
Elektromotive’s Managing Director, Calvey Taylor-Haw, has been honoured with Green Fleet’s 2009 ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ in recognition of his promotion of zero-emissions motoring in the UK and overseas. Mr. Taylor-Haw founded Brighton-based Elektromotive in 2003, and has helped build the company into the world’s leading provider of recharging facilities for...
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