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Toyota reinforces its position as an environmental technology leader
Toyota is using the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to reinforce its position as an environmental technology leader with three concept cars, one near future, one mid term and one way out there. Near Future… Based on the Toyota iQ, the FT-EV III (Future Toyota – Electric Vehicle III) is a 4-seater electric vehicle concept suitable for short-distance trips. Toyota is developing EV technology with the aim of launching a vehicle suitable for short-dist... [more]
SEAT unveils its first all-electric car
SEAT is working on its first electric car designed, developed and manufactured in Spain. The firm is unveiling the prototype Altea XL Electric Ecomotive, a totally electrically-driven zero-emissions car, as well as the prototype Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive, a plug-in hybrid. Over the next few months the Spanish car maker will make available units of both models to government institutions in Catalonia and Madrid for use in their vehicle fleets. Th... [more]
FER To Forge Links With Other Automotive Remanufacturers
The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers hopes to attract many more remanufacturers to join its ranks and help raise the profile of "green" automotive remanufacturing. For example, diesel pump, turbocharger and fuel injection systems remanufacturers will be among a wide range of specialists that should benefit from the recruitment campaign. The campaign will highlight the benefits of a united voice and emphasise the opportunities and comm... [more]
BRITISH TRAVEL AWARDS 2011 GO GREEN FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH CARBON NEUTRAL INVESTMENTS
Last week, Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park saw the glittering 2011 British Travel Awards take place, and for the first time, the entire event could boast 100% carbon neutrality thanks to a new partnership with CNI. The British Travel Awards celebrates the work of the UK’s best travel companies, with over 700,000 industry votes cast in deciding 2011’s winners. This year’s major winners were Thomson – collecting no fewer than 18 awards – ... [more]
BOSCH’S PIONEERING SPLIT-AXLE HYBRID TECHNOLOGY TAKES ON THE RAC FUTURE CAR CHALLENGE
Bosch will showcase its pioneering split-axle hybrid technology in this year’s RAC Future Car Challenge with the entry of a Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 – the world’s first diesel hybrid production car. The car will join other eco-friendly vehicles in the annual motoring contest on Saturday 5th November, driving from Brighton to London. The 3008 HYbrid4 uses Bosch hybrid technology that has been developed in conjunction with PSA Peugeot Citroën. Bosch... [more]
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Electric car maker Fisker lays off workers
Electric car maker Fisker lays off workers Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 01:50 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 DOVER, Del. (AP) — Fisker Automotive, an electric car maker that received a half-billion-dollar loan from the federal government and millions more from Delaware ...
Don't Believe the Electric Car Hype
The technology shows (some) promise. But despite all the hype, the car of the future probably isn't electric.
Electric car maker Fisker: Layoffs in US
Fisker Automotive, an electric car maker that received a half-billion-dollar loan from the federal government, said Monday that it has laid off workers in Delaware and California.
Electric car maker Fisker: Layoffs in Del., Calif.
Fisker Automotive, an electric car maker that received a half-billion-dollar loan from the federal government, said Monday that it has laid off workers in Delaware and California.
Layoffs hit stalled Obama electric car investment
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Fisker Automotive, an electric car maker that received a half-billion-dollar loan from the federal government, said Monday that it has laid off workers in Delaware and California.
Strange cars in a strange land can be vexing for renters
Alix Davidson says she was "totally excited" when her car rental company recently offered her the keys to a Toyota Prius in Seattle. It was her first time behind the wheel of a hybrid electric vehicle.
Update: OC hybrid car maker lays off 71
Fisker Automotive Inc., Anaheim maker of hybrid electric luxury cars, said today that it has laid off 26 people in Delaware, delayed opening a manufacturing plant there and laid off 40 to 45 workers in Anaheim.Fisker...
U.S. loan on hold, Fisker electric-car plant stalls
Fisker Automotive, a recipient of U.S. loans to develop electric cars , said it has temporarily stopped work on developing a plant in Wilmington, Del., after the Energy Department froze access to its credit line. Fisker,...
Is It Too Soon to Bury the Electric Car?
Change doesn't happen overnight.
Hertz First to Trial Wireless EV Recharging
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ - News) and Hertz Global EV are implementing the first wireless charging system for electric vehicles (EVs) in the car rental industry. ...
