Fisker will build about 100 Karma plug-in hybrid test cars this year
Fisker will build about 100 Karma plug-in hybrid test cars this year About 100 Karma plug-in hybrid cars will be built this year by Fisker Automotive Inc. and Valmet Automotive that will be used for testing purposes, according to Ray Lane, managing partner at storied U.S. venture capital fund Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (a major investor). Read more on Auto Spies Share and Enjoy: var _gaq = _gaq ||... [Read More...]
State plans on plug-in car infrastructure needs
State plans on plug-in car infrastructure needs LAS VEGAS – JANUARY 08: A Chevrolet Volt electric hybrid vehicle is displayed at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 8, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more on Connecticut Post Share and Enjoy: var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-21202134-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); ... [Read More...]
Microsoft, Ford announce plug-in car deal
Microsoft, Ford announce plug-in car deal NEW YORK – Ford says buyers of its electric vehicles won’t have to pay extra for software that will help them save money when recharging their cars.At the New York auto show, the manufacturer announced a partnership with Microsoft… Read more on The New Zealand Herald Share and Enjoy: var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-21202134-1']); ... [Read More...]
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-24 19:36 REFILE-Power grids urge smart grid for U.S. plug-in cars
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-24 19:36 REFILE-Power grids urge smart grid for U.S. plug-in cars NEW YORK, March 24 (Reuters) – With a million plug-in electric vehicles potentially on the road in 10 years, U.S. and Canadian power grid operators said the adoption of smart grid technologies and staggered charging times would reduce the cars’ potential negative impact on electric load. In a report, the ISO/RTO Council said most PEVs would be concentrated... [Read More...]
Toyota sets Canadian tests for plug-in Prius hybrids
Toyota sets Canadian tests for plug-in Prius hybrids The controversy surrounding safety issues at Toyota Motor Corp has not changed the way it is market testing the new plug-in version of its Prius Hybrid, the director of Toyota Canada said on Thursday. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! News Share and Enjoy: var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-21202134-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); ... [Read More...]