Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely has partnered with the US based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Detroit Electric to jointly develop pure EVs and electric drive systems for Chinese market. Under the collaboration, the companies will ...
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German carmaker BMW has collaborated with Solarwatt to offer integrated rooftop and carport photovoltaic charging systems for BMW i customers. Under the collaboration, the Solarwatt Carport System will offer the BMW i3 and BMW i8 ...
The all-electric Nissan Leaf will be the centrepiece of a new electric vehicle taxi pilot launched in New York City. The EV pilot program, launched by Nissan and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, will see six Nissan Leaf taxis put ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Cars has developed a new on-board charger for its upgraded C30 electric vehicle (EV) in collaboration with Siemens, which is claimed to be capable of fully charging the car in about 1.5 hours. ...
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Chinese pure electric vehicles (EV) manufacturer Kandi Technologies' subsidary Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles has signed a EV supply contract with Hong Kong based Tianjin Sinopoly New Energy Investment (Tianjin Sinopoly). Under the RMB75.62m ...
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Kohl’s Department Stores has released its 2012 corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, providing updates on the company’s programs and accomplishments in sustainability, community relations and social compliance. ...
China based automobile manufacturer Jianghuai Automobile Company (JAC Motors) has signed electric vehicle (EV) supply agreement with US based GreenTech Automotive (GTA) in Shanghai. Under the deal, JAC will deliver 2000 units of third ...
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PowerStream and Georgian College say they are collaborating to better understand electric vehicles (EVs) and their charging demands. A new applied research initiative will be conducted by means of a charging station, complemented by solar ...
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US automaker General Motors (GM) has started the production of electric motors for the new Chevrolet Spark electric vehicle (EV) at its Baltimore Operations facility in White Marsh, Maryland. The new Spark EV will be GM's first vehicle ...
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With 700Nm of torque sent to the road via the rear wheels, the Ford Fiesta E-Wheel Drive isn’t your typical city car. Developed by German engineering company Schaeffler in collaboration with Ford, the Fiesta E-Wheel Drive debuts the ...
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Switzerland based ABB has launched the Terra SmartConnect (SC) fast chargers for electric vehicles (EV) in North America. Terra SC will be available with support for the CHAdeMO fast-charging standard, with SAE / Combined Charging System ...
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Confirmation that an all-new compact premium Infiniti will go on sale in Australia from 2015 is evidence that Japanese luxury brand is committed long-term to our market, says the company’s global boss. Infiniti president Johan de ...
US automaker General Motors’ (GM) Korean subsidiary GM Korea is planning to manufacture its next-generation electric vehicles (EV) in South Korea, as part of its attempt to restore momentum for the stalling vehicle technology. The ...
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Arkansas Power Electronics International Inc (APEI) of Fayetteville, AR, USA, a developer of technology for power electronics systems, electronic motor drives and power electronics packaging, and GaN Systems Inc of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, ...
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The Tesla Model S continues to entertain us with its engaging driving characteristics and wicked speed. And now, it provides three-row seating in an electric sport sedan—an ability more often associated with some fuel-guzzling SUVs. ...
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