Johnson Electric Launches Battery Cooling Fan Module for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
The cooling fan module (CFM EV) is designed to have extremely long life to continuously manage the battery temperature during the operating and recharge cycles of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, according to the company.
AAA Unveils North America’s First Roadside Assistance Truck Capable of Charging Electric Vehicles
During a news conference at the Plug-In 2011 Conference & Exposition, AAA announced it initially will deploy the trucks as a pilot program with mobile electric vehicle charging capability in six metropolitan areas across the U.S.
China’s Shanghai (Yangpu District) Government Selects Fallbrook Technologies, ASL to Develop Transmission Drives for Electric Vehicles
Agreement follows Yangpu District Government’s grant for electric vehicle design center; will leverage NuVinci DeltaSeries technology.
Congress Passes Legislation to Require Noise Levels from Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
The bill was unanimously passed by the Senate on Dec. 9 and therefore is now cleared for the president’s signature.
2011 Will Be a Test of Electric Vehicles’ Commercial Viability, Says Pike Research
Pike Research’s white paper, “Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2011,” provides in-depth analysis of some of the most included for key market sectors. A full copy of the white paper is available for free download on the firm’s website.
Fisker Automotive and China Grand Automotive Group to Bring Premium Electric Vehicles to China
This partnership with CGA brings to five the number of Fisker importers developing retail networks for its vehicles.
Northwood’s 47th Annual International Auto Show Focuses on Consumer Demands in Electric Vehicles
The theme for this year’s show is “Electrify the Drive, Sparking a Global Revolution.”
Global Adoption of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles to Grow Quickly in Next Five Years
Pike Research forecasts that 3.2 million Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) will be sold worldwide by 2015.
Consumers Still Unsure About Electric Vehicles, According to Cars.com Survey
Even more consumers are unsure of clean-diesel cars, study shows.
A123 Systems and SAIC Motor Form Joint Venture to Tap Growing Chinese Market for Hybrid Electric and Pure Electric Vehicles
A123 becomes first non-Chinese battery manufacturer to establish venture with leading OEM in China.