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Volkswagen Launches Us Unit for Zero-Emission Vehicles
Feb 14, 2017Volkswagen has launched a new subsidiary designed to oversee $2bn in investments to promote zero-emission vehicles in the US. The new company, Electrify America, will be based in Reston, Virginia. It will invest in the construction and ...
Tags: Volkswagen, Zero-Emission Vehicles
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Volkswagen Agrees to Pay $250m, Recall More Vehicles in Emissions Scandal
Jan 10, 2017Volkswagen has agreed to recall an additional 83,000 vehicles and pay $250m to partially settle claims related to its emissions cheating scandal. The company signed an agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the ...
Tags: Volkswagen, Vehicles
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Nikola One Electric Semi-Truck Unveiled in Utah, Us
Dec 16, 2016Nikola Motor has unveiled its Nikola One electric semi-truck vehicle at an invite-only event at its headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, US. The Nikola One utilizes a fully electric drivetrain powered by high-density lithium batteries. ...
Tags: Nikola, Electric Semi-Truck
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Toyota to Establish in-House Venture Company for EV Development
Nov 24, 2016Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has decided to establish an in-house venture company responsible for developing electric vehicles (EVs). The venture company, which will be a virtual organization consisting of four persons―one each from ...
Tags: Toyota, EV Development
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Mazda Motor Sells 775, 000 Vehicles in First Half of This Year
Nov 9, 2016Mazda Motor said it sold a record 775,000 vehicles in the first half of its 2016-17 fiscal year, slightly more than the previous record set last year. Europe contributed 123,000 units, up 12% year-on-year thanks above all to robust sales ...
Tags: Mazda, Mazda Motor
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Proterra Unveils Newest Addition to Its Fleet of Zero-Emission Vehicles
Sep 20, 2016Proterra has unveiled the newest addition to its fleet of zero-emission vehicles: the Catalyst E2 series, named for its unprecedented Efficient Energy (E2) storage capacity of 440 - 660 kWh, at the American Public Transit Association (APTA) ...
Tags: Proterra, Catalyst E2 series, E2, APTA
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Motiv Power Systems Opens New Headquarters in Foster City, California
Aug 24, 2016Electric truck and bus powertrain manufacturer, Motive Power Systems has opened its new headquarters at 330 Hatch Drive in Foster City, California. The new headquarters gives the company room to grow and hire new employees, and continue ...
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Nissan Unveils Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell Vehicle Prototype in Brazil
Aug 8, 2016Nissan Motor has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s first solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) vehicle in Brazil, a prototype model which runs on bio-ethanol electric power. This prototype vehicle is in connection with the ...
Tags: Nissan, Fuel Cell Vehicle
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Electric Car Insider Magazine Develops App for Ios Tablets and Mobile Devices
Jun 14, 2016Electric Car Insider magazine has developed an interactive mobile EV Buyers Guide app for iOS tablets and mobile devices. The app helps people interested in electric cars learn about electric vehicle technology and find a car that fits ...
Tags: Electric Car, EV Buyers, air quality
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Ontario Province in Canada Increases Incentives for Electric Vehicles
Feb 15, 2016The state of Ontario, Canada has hiked the incentives for electric vehicles to a maximum of $14,000, making it attractive for car buyers. As per the new program, the incentive has been increased for electric vehicles from $5000 to $8,000 ...
Tags: Electric Vehicles, Incentives
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Massachusetts Increases Funding for EV Rebate Program by $2m
Feb 8, 2016Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Commissioner Judith Judson announced today at the New England International Auto Show that the Baker-Polito Administration is adding $2 million in funding to DOER's electric vehicle (EV) rebate program. ...
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SDG&E to Install Thousands of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Feb 3, 2016The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved San Diego Gas & Electric's (SDG&E) Electric Vehicle Grid-Integration pilot project, signaling the "green light" for the company to own and install thousands of electric vehicle (EV) ...
Tags: Electric Vehicle, renewable energy
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New Mandate Turns California Into Largest US Market for Zero Emission Vehicles
Nov 26, 2015California is on the verge of becoming the largest market for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the United States, steered by the state's increasingly stringent ZEV mandate. The directive lends a holistic perspective to the adoption of ...
Tags: zero emission vehicles, Hydrogen fueling, electric vehicle
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SDG&E Will Work in Association with EV in The Californian Region
Jun 5, 2015US-based regulated public utility firm San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will put in place electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at up to 550 business and multi-family sites in the Californian region under its pilot program Electric ...
Tags: Auto Parts, Electric Vehicle
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Motiv Power Systems Has Opened a New Manufacturing Plant in Hayward
May 29, 2015Control systems maker Motiv Power Systems has opened a new manufacturing plant in Hayward, California, and recireceived $8.1m in grant from California Energy Commission (CEC) to commercialize its all-electric powertrain. With an annual ...
Tags: Motiv Power Systems, Powertrain
