Category Archives: electric vehicles

Toyota Global Hybrid Sales Exceed 10 Million

Posted on 17 February 2017 by Ken Zino

In one of the most graphic demonstrations of the benefits of being a first mover in technology, Toyota has now sold more than 10 million hybrid vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, as of 31 January. The milestone was achieved a mere … Continue reading →

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Maven Expands Los Angeles Car Sharing with Chevrolet Bolt

Posted on 16 February 2017 by Ken Zino

The Chevrolet Bolt EV, with an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles, has launched in Los Angeles in Maven City car sharing and the Lyft Express Drive program. Maven supplies vehicles for Lyft’s Express Drive program, providing Lyft drivers with access to weekly rentals of GM vehicles in some cities. Continue reading →

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Nissan to Start Autonomous Vehicle Tests in London

Posted on 7 February 2017 by Ken Zino

One in three cars built in the UK is a Nissan, but following the Brexit dustup (Brexit Automaker Winners, Losers – Predictable and Surprising, ‘Bloody Hell,’ What Does Brexit do to Automakers?), it’s not clear Nissan will stay in the UK. Continue reading →

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GM and Honda to Make Fuel Cells in Michigan

Posted on 6 February 2017 by Ken Zino

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) will start the auto industry’s first joint venture to “mass produce” a hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used both companies. It’s the latest example of how increasing capital costs and pressure from stock markets on overall returns are forcing unlikely alliances between competitors within the auto industry. Continue reading →

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CARB Issues Mid-Term CAFE, Green House Gas Review

Posted on 18 January 2017 by Ken Zino

However, CARB said that the U.S. national program is very modest in terms of promoting electrification needed to meet California’s public health and environmental needs beyond 2025. CARB recommends that California make a major push now to develop new post-2025 standards while working with automakers, federal regulators and partner states to further develop the market for electric cars. Continue reading →

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Chrysler Portal Concept, Millennial Family Wheels, New at CES

Posted on 3 January 2017 by Ken Zino

In what it is calling the “fifth generation” of family transportation – the Chrysler Portal concept debuted today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Eschewing its home town auto show, NAIAS that opens next week, the electric-powered Portal is estimated to have more than 250 miles of range on a full charge. Continue reading →

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2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Deliveries Start

Posted on 20 December 2016 by Ken Zino

California has approved a plan to develop up to 100 hydrogen refueling stations in the state during the next several years. This California initiative dovetails with some increased government support of hydrogen infrastructure development at the federal level, such as H2USA (http://h2usa.org/). Continue reading →

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2017 Kia Niro Gets 76.6 MPG in US West to East Coast Run

Posted on 15 December 2016 by Ken Zino

The Kia Niro, a small five- passenger Crossover Hybrid Vehicle, is the first dedicated Kia hybrid. Continue reading →

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Honda NeuV Automated EV Debuts at 2017 Consumer Electronics Show

Posted on 5 December 2016 by Ken Zino

Honda today announced that “Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem” is the theme for its participation at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas highlighted by the NeuV concept an automated EV commuter vehicle with artificial intelligence (AI). Continue reading →

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Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Porsche, Volkswagen Plan EV Charging Network

Posted on 30 November 2016 by Ken Zino

BMW Group, Daimler, Ford Motor and Volkswagen with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. Continue reading →

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NextEV NIO EP9 – World’s Fastest EV?

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Ken Zino

NextEV unveiled its electric supercar, NIO EP9, which has achieved a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Last month, the EP9 lapped the 20.8 km ‘Green Hell’ in 7m 05.12s, beating the previous EV lap record held, marking it out as the fastest electric car in the world. Continue reading →

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NiroBot for Facebook to Hype Kia Niro Hybrid

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Messenger is allegedly used by more than 1 billion consumers monthly, and those accessing the NiroBot for Messenger will get vehicle information, interior and exterior galleries, multimedia product overviews, lots of hype and the ability to schedule a test drive of the first Kia vehicle to make use of an all-new, dedicated eco-car platform. Continue reading →

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Seattle Fire Department Increases Mileage with Hybrid Ambulances

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Hybrid ambulances responding to 911 emergencies in the Seattle city centers how a 23% increase in mpg and a 19% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Continue reading →

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FCA Launches New 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

FCA today debuted the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, a thus far unique offering in the segment. Pacifica Hybrid’s is rated at an estimated 30 miles of all-electric range, 530 miles of total range and 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in city driving. Continue reading →

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Mini Countryman Grows Larger, Adds Plug-in Hybrid

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

MINI USA introduced the biggest MINI ever, the all new MINI Countryman, at a press conference today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Continue reading →

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