News tagged with electric auto
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
Sep 26, 2011 |
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Germany wants a million electric cars by 2020
The German government unveiled plans Wednesday to get one million electric cars zipping around the country by 2020, offering sweeteners to jump-start national giants like BMW and Volkswagen into action.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 19, 2009 |
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Tesla unveils groundbreaking electric car
US automaker Tesla Motors unveiled Thursday its state-of-the-art five-seat sedan, billed as the world's first mass-produced, highway-capable electric car.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 26, 2009 |
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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
Dec 01, 2011 |
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Electric car conversion business booming
Rising fuel prices have been painful for many small-business owners across the country.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 13, 2011 |
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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
Oct 13, 2010 |
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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
Apr 28, 2010 |
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Honda unveils zero-emission electric scooter
Japan's Honda Motor on Tuesday unveiled its latest electric scooter, saying it initially plans to target domestic business customers such as pizza delivery services.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 13, 2010 |
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Honda beats Toyota to a sporty hybrid for US market
Honda unveiled a sporty new hybrid vehicle that will land in US showrooms this summer -- at least two years ahead of a similar prototype introduced by rival Toyota.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jan 12, 2010 |
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Electric cars need government support: Nissan-Renault CEO
Electric cars could help China and other countries reduce their dependency on oil but the government must provide incentive to make the shift, Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said Thursday.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Nov 12, 2009 |
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Nissan's 'Leaf' to challenge Toyota's Prius (Update)
Nissan's upcoming all-electric car could outsell hybrids like Toyota's Prius even though it can't drive more than about 100 miles (160 kilometers) without stopping to recharge, a senior executive said.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 06, 2009 |
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GE to open advanced tech center in Michigan
General Electric announced plans Friday to open an "advanced manufacturing technology and software center" in Michigan that could create more than 1,100 job in the coming years.
Jun 26, 2009 |
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Mitsubishi rolls out zero-emission electric minicar
Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. rolled out its first zero-emission electric minicar Friday, hoping to capture a slice of the fast-growing market for environmentally friendly vehicles.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jun 05, 2009 |
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Orders streaming in for new Tesla electric sedans
Tesla Motors says orders have been streaming in for its electric Model S sedans due to begin rolling off assembly lines in 2011.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 02, 2009 |
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Proton goes Dutch in electric car tie-up
Malaysian automaker Proton has said it will manufacture electric cars for eco-conscious markets in Europe and the United States, in a deal with Netherlands-based Detroit Electric.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 31, 2009 |
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