Following a record-breaking sales year in 2014, the Nissan LEAF was named the best Non-Luxury Traditional Compact Car in the annual IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards. What’s more, the all-electric LEAF was the only plug-in vehicle to be included in the IHS Awards at the recent International Auto Show in Detroit. The IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards […]
With the race to dominate the EV market, Renault-Nissan Alliance plans to stay ahead of the game with innovation. Check out Alliance executive vice president Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi as he explains the company’s strategy from Davos, Switzerland. Click on Green Transit Video Feed or the photo above to watch.
Kia Motors America is expected to unveil an advanced and capable electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept vehicle at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. It is anticipated to be a bold off-roader, conceived by Kia’s California design studio and built for city dwellers seeking the ultimate urban escape. Intended to enable a wide array of outdoor […]
Imagine a brilliantly blue-eyed young woman in her 68th year who once ran 27 marathons over the course of 27 days, and you can begin to picture a human dynamo long on energy and never short on patience. She’s also currently running solo across the United States – all while pulling a 300-pound sled that […]
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) has announced the list of speakers for the 2015 Electric Drive Congress, set for February 10 and 11 in Washington, DC. The event will assemble electric drive industry executives, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss the outlook for the market and what role policymakers can play in accelerating the […]
EXCLUSIVE TO GREEN TRANSIT NEWS: The findings of a new report issued by the Department of Transportation entitled “Beyond Traffic 2045: Trends and Choices,” paints a potentially troubling picture as it relates to how we travel and underscores the need for far more green transit alternatives to be implemented. Let’s start with the demographics: Over […]
As Ford ramps up production of the all-new F-150, the company has announced that the all-new model boasts a military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and high-strength steel frame, shedding up to 700 pounds and delivering a lighter, more efficient truck than any previous F-150. These weight savings lead to customer benefits regardless of model configuration or engine […]
With increased use of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), the global automotive micro-electrical-mechanical systems market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11 percent from 2014-2019. One of the most important applications of MEMS in the automotive sector is in TPMS. Evidence shows thatit helps improve both the safety of vehicles […]
Telefonix® Inc., a leading developer of cord reel technology and manufacturer of PowerPost® commercial electric vehicle charging stations (EVSEs), has announced the installation of 10 L1 PowerPost™ Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Melink Corporation’s LEED Platinum and Net-Zero Energy headquarters located in Milford, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati. Recognized as an efficient solution for workplace […]
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. has introduced its GX alternator, which is featured on popular North American vehicles being launched for the 2015 model year and continas an alternator that is designed to allow automakers to meet the trend toward ever-increasing electrification requirements. Commented Mark Rakoski, executive director at Mitsubishi’s Michigan office, “The GX is […]
