http://www.allcarselectric.com/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:04:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/images/logo-footer.jpg http://www.allcarselectric.com/ en http://www.allcarselectric.com/rss AllCarsElectrichttp://feedburner.google.com http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037925_lg-chem-signs-joint-venture-to-supply-hyundai-mobis-with-li-ion-batteries http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037925_lg-chem-signs-joint-venture-to-supply-hyundai-mobis-with-li-ion-batteries Add another automaker to the supplier list of LG Chem as Hyundai Mobis has announced that the two companies agreed to a joint venture to produce lithium-ion batteries for upcoming hybrid models. The agreement between Hyundai Mobis and LG Chem is a $34 million joint venture.  The two groups will begin operating jointly in the later part ...]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:04:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037942_zero-motorcycles-announces-consumer-financing http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037942_zero-motorcycles-announces-consumer-financing I received the following in an email from Zero Motorcycles: "We are excited to announce that consumer financing is now available for all of our motorcycles. This means that you can purchase a Zero S or DS for as low as $290 a month after your deposit or one of our off-road motorcycles for even less. Unlike a typical loan, you can also ...]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:50:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037894_electronics-supplier-denso-looks-to-enter-hybrid-and-ev-battery-market http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037894_electronics-supplier-denso-looks-to-enter-hybrid-and-ev-battery-market Denso, a Japanese automotive supplier, is aiming to enter the hybrid and electric vehicle market.  The supplier, whose largest shareholder is Toyota , currently supplies items such as inverters, electronic control modules, various sensors, and other electronic gadgetry for several automakers.  With long standing expertise in the electronics ...]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037911_hybrid-off-road-military-vehicle-debuts-at-sema http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037911_hybrid-off-road-military-vehicle-debuts-at-sema Wannabee U.S. Military contractor TAC-V amazed the SEMA show Wednesday by unveiling the world's only hybrid-electric, armor-ready, four occupant, triple-machine gun mounting,  off-road, recon vehicle that's capable of being transported inside the vertical-takeoff-and-landing V-22 Osprey airplane. With it's diesel/electric hybrid , the ...]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037891_volvo-revolutionizes-the-lowly-garbage-truck-with-the-hybrid-fe http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037891_volvo-revolutionizes-the-lowly-garbage-truck-with-the-hybrid-fe The typical neighborhood garbage truck is not an environmentally friendly sight.  With its loud diesel engine that spews CO2 and burns an outrageous amount of fuel this is not a vehicle typically associated with a "greener" tomorrow.  However, it does a great service for communities and is essential to clean living.  Without that garbage ...]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:49:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037890_daimler-to-build-new-alternative-propulsion-development-facility-in-redford-michigan http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037890_daimler-to-build-new-alternative-propulsion-development-facility-in-redford-michigan Daimler has decided to extend work on hybrid and other alternative propulsion systems at a new facility specifically built to focus solely on alternative propulsion.  The company  will open a new alternative power train development facility in Redford Township, Michigan. Previously, Daimler's only North American involvement with hybrid ...]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037909_the-green-side-of-sema http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037909_the-green-side-of-sema November is a time to give thanks...for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). These are the people and companies who make car enthusiasts drool with automotive add-ons and accessories fit for a classic episode of Pimp My Ride. Each November, when the SEMA show takes place in Las Vegas, exhibitors from around the world put their ...]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:31:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037893_nissan-releases-concept-sketch-of-light-commercial-electric-vehicle http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037893_nissan-releases-concept-sketch-of-light-commercial-electric-vehicle Nissan has just released this image of their concept for a light commerical electric vehicle.  It clearly has influences from their LEAF electric vehicle.  Press Release  Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, has released a concept sketch of a light commercial electric vehicle based on the newly launched NV200. The low-cost multi-purpose ...]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:59:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037888_no-evs-in-chryslers-new-5-year-product-plan http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037888_no-evs-in-chryslers-new-5-year-product-plan Though the five-year product plan Chrysler released yesterday reflects their goal of increased fuel efficiency, it didn't contain a single reference t the introduction of any electric vehicles within any of their brands ( Jeep , Chrysler , Dodge , and Ram Truck). The most conspicuous and intrepid feature of Chrysler's planned improvement ...]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:33:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037887_enerdel-and-u-s-army-collaborate-on-new-hybrid-humvee http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037887_enerdel-and-u-s-army-collaborate-on-new-hybrid-humvee Electrification of the automobile has been proliferating in many interesting ways.  Perhaps one of the more surprising yet sensible ideas is the apparent plan to hybridize the military's Humvee. The Humvee is of course the massive armored and powerful any-terrain vehicle that the US military uses as its workhorse both on and of the ...]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:25:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037803_ford-transit-connect-ev-to-be-electrified-by-azure-dynamics-deal-with-smith-electric-mutually-terminated http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037803_ford-transit-connect-ev-to-be-electrified-by-azure-dynamics-deal-with-smith-electric-mutually-terminated Ford and Smith Electric Vehicles had planned to jointly produce a BEV version of the Ford Transit Connect for a scheduled release next year ahead of the companies Focus EV.  The partnership was such that Ford would provide the rolling chassis and Smith Electric would install the EV components.  Now, both companies mutually agreed to go ...]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:54:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037802_nissan-and-renault-equipped-to-produce-up-to-500000-ev-batteries-annually http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037802_nissan-and-renault-equipped-to-produce-up-to-500000-ev-batteries-annually Nissan's CEO Carlos Ghosn announced late last week that his company along with partner Renault are equipped and ready to produce up to 500,000 batteries for EVs annually.  The companies will hold off production numbers until market condition determine the need for such output, but the capability will be there when the time comes. The ...]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:48:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037820_electric-motorcycle-to-be-featured-on-tlcs-american-chopper http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037820_electric-motorcycle-to-be-featured-on-tlcs-american-chopper The next episode of TLC's American Chopper will showcase more than a contentious family feud. The Siemens Smart Chopper will be featured on the show airing tomorrow at 9:00 p.m. eastern time. Orange County Choppers built the Siemens-engineered electric motorcycle, which uses an Advanced DC Motors Inc. Series Wound 8" electric motor and a ...]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:29:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037772_fisker-automotive-partners-with-major-european-auto-retail-group http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037772_fisker-automotive-partners-with-major-european-auto-retail-group Fisker Automotive continues to attract an impressive list of auto dealers in North America and Europe.  Today, Fisker Automotive announces that they have selected the Emil Frey Group as a distributor in Europe, with locations in Switzerland, Germany, France, the Czech Republic , Hungary and Poland. Tesla Motors currently has three ...]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:24:00 +0000 http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037758_zero-launches-fleet-sales-program-for-its-electric-motorcycle http://www.allcarselectric.com/blog/1037758_zero-launches-fleet-sales-program-for-its-electric-motorcycle   Zero Motorcycles has announced its launch of a fleet-sales program aimed at government bodies, corporations, non-profits, and any other business owners who are looking to make multiple unit purchases. The program began November 2nd, with pricing based on volume and support requirements. Zero will make its full line available (that ...]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000