News tagged with electric auto

Beijing auto show to unveil cleaner cars

Carmakers at the Beijing auto show are due to unveil scores of clean energy vehicles as they try to convince Chinese customers to swap gas-guzzling SUVs for cleaner but slower and pricier options.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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Foldable robot scooter wows at Tokyo Motor Show

A foldable robot scooter controlled by a smart phone wowed visitors to the Tokyo Motor Show on Thursday as its makers unveiled what they hope will be the future of urban driving.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 4

Toyota taking orders in Japan for Prius plug-in

Toyota will begin taking orders Tuesday for the plug-in version of its hit Prius hybrid, announcing efficient mileage and a relatively affordable starting price of 3.2 million yen ($41,000), which comes down with green vehicle ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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Seven auto manufacturers collaborate on harmonized electric vehicle fast charging solution

Recognizing the importance of a single international approach for DC fast charging, Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen have agreed on the combined charging system as an international standardized ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Study finds benefits of plug-in vehicles depend on battery size

Thinking about buying a new plug-in vehicle? You may want to check the size of its battery first.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

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VW to invest in renewable energy

The biggest European automaker, Volkswagen, plans to invest almost one billion euros ($1.44 billion) in renewable energies over the coming years, a press report said on Friday.

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created Aug 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 5

Electric car conversion business booming

Rising fuel prices have been painful for many small-business owners across the country.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Getting cars onto the road faster

Auto manufacturers are looking for shorter production times, faster logistics processes, new materials and technologies. A novel software platform will help companies to achieve these goals by reducing not ...

Technology / Engineering

created Feb 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nearly one-fifth of drivers are likely to consider an electric vehicle: study

Many automobile industry executives believe that sales of traditional vehicles will peak before 2020 and are looking to electric-only vehicles (EVs) as one of the next hot products, but they will first have ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Nissan rolls out Leaf electric car in Japan

(AP) -- Nissan showed off its Leaf electric car Friday, trumpeting its zero-emission technology and practicality with video of the hatchback zipping through snow and water.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 03, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

China says its car boom is ruining air quality

China's booming car sales have had a devastating effect on the environment, the national environmental watchdog has warned in its first-ever report on pollution caused by vehicle emissions.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 05, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 15

Michigan to get 5,300 charging stations for electric cars

More than 5,300 charging stations will be installed in Michigan as the birthplace of the US auto industry prepares for the introduction of electric cars like the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors said.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 13, 2010 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (7) | comments 11

China 'aims to lead world' in eco-friendly cars

China is drawing up a new plan to become a leader in eco-friendly cars that could include forcing foreign automakers to share key technologies for access to its market, a report said Friday.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Sep 17, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

China to subsidise purchases of green vehicles

China said Tuesday it would subsidise purchases of alternative energy vehicles in five cities amid efforts to reduce emissions, save energy and spur the development of green technology.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jun 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Automakers go 'green' in Beijing

Dozens of carmakers are showing off "green" vehicles at the Beijing Auto Show as they position themselves for a hoped-for alternative-energy boom in the world's biggest auto market.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 28, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 1