Can Electric Vehicles Save Detroit?
That’s just one of many questions the event “The Business of Plugging In” will address next week.
1.7 Million Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles to be on the World’s Roadways by 2015, Forecasts Pike Research
A study from Pike Research shows that Toyota, General Motors and Ford will together account for three-quarters of the world market for PHEVs by 2015.
Ford Receives Michigan Tax Credits for Future Electric Vehicles, Battery Development
Incentive will help accelerate Ford’s recently announced aggressive electrification strategy, designed to bring four electrified vehicles to market by 2012.
Chrysler Begins Production of New Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Chrysler’s new Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) began rolling off the assembly line this week at its Newark, Del., Assembly Plant. Chrysler is offering the two-mode hybrid powertrain on both vehicles built at the plant — the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen. Production of vehicles with the hybrid powertrain differs in several ways from production of those with conventional powertrains, according to the company. New processes were implemented to accommodate HEV production, including a unique powertrain assembly process and ergonomic-assist systems to aid in new functions, such as HEV battery installation.
Mannino’s New Firm Verdek to Market ZAP Electric Vehicles
On the heels of the “green car” trend seen at last week’s Detroit Auto Show, Gaetano “Guy” Mannino, president and CEO of Verdek, used an exhibit at the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Conference in Rome , GA , yesterday to announce the first sales agreement for the newly formed consulting and trading company. Verdek announced it will market ZAP electric vehicles.
J.D. Power Report: Sales of Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Expected to Grow 268 Percent by 2012
U.S. hybrid-electric vehicle sales volumes are anticipated to grow by 268 percent between 2005 and 2012, according to the most report from J.D. Power and Associates. According to J.D. Power’s Automotive Forecasting Services Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Outlook, hybrid vehicle sales are expected to grow from approximately 212,000 vehicles in 2005 to 780,000 by 2012.
Lightning eMotors Vehicles Surpass 5 Million Electric Miles
This achievement highlights the success of Lightning vehicles across over 80 deployments.
US Consumers Lag Far Behind Major Industrialized Countries In Embracing Electric/Hybrid Vehicles, According To Survey
The survey, which included 10,000 respondents across five countries – the U.S., China, France, Germany and the United Kingdom – looked at consumer attitudes and preferences on a number of issues currently facing the automotive industry.
J.D. Power, SurveyMonkey Find Automakers Not Making Progress In Persuading Consumers To Want Electric Or Self-Driving Vehicles
The quarterly study is the pulse of market readiness and acceptance for self-driving and battery-electric vehicles, as seen through the eyes of consumers and industry experts, said the company.
Autopromotec 2019: Electric And Electronic Vehicles In The Repair Shop – Are We Ready?
The number of hybrid and electric cars in circulation is steadily growing, together with cars equipped with driving assistance systems (ADAS). This poses a new challenge that will revolutionize repair shops.
