German carmaker BMW is planning to launch the new i4 concept electric coupe at the upcoming 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in the US to be held during 30 November 2012 to 09 December 2012. The new electric vehicle (EV) concept is expected to ...
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US-based General Electric has unveiled the new ecomagination approved WattStation and WattStation Connect electric vehicle (EV) charging solution in US. Designed by industrial designer Yves Behar, the WattStation is a charging station for ...
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Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Magna E-Car Systems (Magna E-Car) have agreed to form a $200m joint venture (JV) to co-develop automotive Li-ion batteries. The new JV called MAHY E-CELL will be 60% owned by Magna E-Car, while HHI will ...
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Electric Vehicles International (EVI), a provider of alternative fuel vehicle development, manufacturing and deployment, has launch a new electric vehicle program with Frito-Lay North America. EVI's all-electric powertrain is integrated ...
FedEx Express together with Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor is planning to begin driving tests of the carmaker’s e-NV200 electric vehicle (EV) in Yokohama Area from mid-July 2012. For carrying out tests, Nissan will provide FedEx ...
Leviton, a manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, has launched its new Level 2 (240V, 40A) electric vehicle (EV) charging station, which can provide 9.6 kW output.C The new charging station comprises a 25ft charging cable which will ...
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IBM Zapadoslovenska energetika (ZSE), a distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia, have entered into partnership on a smart energy 'feasibility' study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). ...
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Hitachi Europe said it will co-ordinate on a new EUR4.3m pan-European research project to develop smart infrastructure to support the use of electric cars. The project, named efficient Cooperative infrastructure for Fully Electric ...
Eaton Corporation, a producer of electrical components and systems, has received a grant of $1.84m from the US Department of Energy (DoE) to develop and demonstrate more commercial electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The grant is part of a ...
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Japanese carmaker Nissan and energy firm Ecotricity have introduced electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in central England. The 50 kW DC chargers are powered by wind and solar electricity provided by Ecotricity and will be able to ...
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ECOtality and Changchun Eco-Power Technology have jointly formed a new joint venture (JV) to meet the demand of the developing EV industry in China. The new JV called Tianjin Eco-Power Technology will manufacture and distribute ECOtality ...
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California based Balqon has showcased its new MX30Class 8 electric tractor prior to it’s unveiling at Electric Vehicle Symposium 2012 in Lost Angeles, US. The new30t capacity hybrid is powered by the company's drive system mated ...
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Japanese carmaker Honda has unveiled the new micro-sized Micro Commuter Prototype electric vehicle (EV). The new EV is developed to comply with vehicle segments for micro-sized mobility products as part of the initiatives of Ministry of ...
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IBM has partnered with electric cars and vehicles charging infrastructure company ESB ecars to develop an integrated electric vehicle smart charging IT system that will manage electric vehicle public charge points in Ireland. Under the ...
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IBM said Asahi Kasei and Central Glass will join its 'Battery 500 Project' that aims to develop a new lithium-air battery technology capable of powering an electric car for about 500 miles (800km) on a single charge. As partners in the ...
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