As consumers and fleets nationwide migrate to electric vehicles, many are wondering where they can find the most convenient charging station. The answer: There’s no place like home. Recently, well known TV show, “Ask This Old House,” partnered with EV charging leader, ClipperCreek, to install the HCS-40 charging station, widely used in both residential and […]
Local Motors has announced the winner of its Project Redacted challenge, a design competition for the world’s first fleet of 3D-printed cars. The winning design of Project Redacted is Reload Redacted – Swim/Sport by Kevin Lo. In addition to its revolutionary design, the entry showcases the technology known as Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM), including the […]
Nissan and Green Charge Networks, the largest provider of commercial energy storage, have joined forces to deploy second-life lithium-ion vehicle batteries for stationary commercial energy storage in the U.S. and international markets. With more than 178,000 sales since its launch in late 2010, Nissan LEAF is the world’s top-selling electric vehicle. In a new stationary […]
The C3 Group will host its third annual Connected Car Conference (C3) showcasing the trends and technologies that are driving innovation in automotive and transportation, with a special program emphasis on unique, urban issues of traffic, commuting and safety. The event begins on June 23, in New York City. This year’s event includes an opening […]
Volta Industries has unveiled a new, advertising and sponsored-based approach to support free electric vehicle (EV) charging via a network of more than 100 stations across five cities. Volta also announced that the company has closed a $4.5 million Series A equity capital round led by Three Bridges Ventures and a $3 million project financing […]
Nissan is launching its “No Charge to Charge” promotion for Denver area car buyers whereby new Nissan LEAF buyers receive two years complimentary public charging with the purchase of the all-electric car from LEAF-certified dealers in the Denver market. Noted Andrew Speaker, director, Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales & Marketing, Nissan, “EV charging infrastructure continues to […]
Given the rapid rise of ride share companies such as Uber and Lyft, a new entrant has emerged to try and stem the mass consumer exodus to less expensive, quick-paced alternatives to the legacy taxi business. Enter asterRIDE, a national ride-hailing app that will attempt to bring customers to licensed transportation companies. It debuted in […]
Robert Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, has delivered its clean diesel technology to the 2015 Ram 1500, which includes a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 equipped with a Bosch common-rail diesel fuel-injection system. The Bosch-made injectors can manage multiple accurate injections per combustion event. In addition, Bosch provides the system’s high-pressure pump, sensors, […]
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has announced it has completed work under a $1.5 million government grant to develop advanced tire technology aimed at increasing vehicle fuel efficiency. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, called for Cooper to develop technology for light vehicle tires […]
When ride sharing juggernaut Uber recently announced the launch of its business model in four additional Kansas cities, it not only paved the way for more jobs and inexpensive rides in that state, it also heralded the continued expansion of a permanent transformational change in the cab fleet world. Consider this: Uber and its smartphone […]
