Marc Baily » Green News

Seoul to install 100 EV chargers this year

Jil — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:02:15 +0000

The metropolitan government of Seoul, South Korea plans to install more than 100 electric vehicle (EV) charging points by the end of 2010.

Chevrolet Volt’s U.S. price announced

Jil — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:05:47 +0000

Chevrolet has announced U.S. pricing of the Volt extended-range electric vehicle, which will start at US$41,000. The Volt is scheduled to begin delivery later this year in select markets.

New programs target EV installers

Jil — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:02:22 +0000

Safety testing and certification company Underwriters Laboratories (UL) will develop and launch electric vehicle (EV) training programs for the development and installation of charging equipment.

Fast charging key to EV acceptance: study

Jil — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:01:19 +0000

A new survey in Southern California found that fast charging is key to acceptance of electric vehicles (EV), with potential buyers willing to pay a premium in order to "fuel up" their electric cars faster.

Porsche developing electric Boxster prototype

Jil — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:04:20 +0000

Porsche has produced three all-electric Porsche Boxster vehicles, which it will use in practical tests of e-mobility in early 2011. The test is part of the Stuttgart Model Region for Electromobility.

U.S. fuel through Canada hurting EU producers

Jil — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:04:46 +0000

Production of biodiesel in Europe rose 16.6 per cent in 2009 from the same period in 2008, although the region continues to fight dumping of inexpensive imported fuel, including U.S. biodiesel shipped through Canada.

GM will switch to new a/c refrigerant

Jil — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:04:43 +0000

General Motors will convert the air conditioning systems in all of its vehicles to a new refrigerant, called HFC-1234yf, with a lower climate impact. The company said that HFC-134a, the hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant currently used in virtually every American car and truck, has a global warming potential (GWP) of 1400, compared to a GWP of four in the new refrigerant.

Mitsubishi launches “Clean Across Canada” tour

Jil — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:08:55 +0000

The all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV will drive across the country in its "Clean Across Canada" tour, leaving Signal Hill in St. John's, Newfoundland on August 17th, and arriving in Vancouver on September 13 for the annual EV (electric vehicle) 2010 Conference and Trade Show. The 28-day trip will cover approximately 7,500 kilometres.

Honda will bring electric vehicles to Canada

Jil — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:07:29 +0000

Honda will bring a new battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle to Canada, already slated for introduction in 2012 into the U.S. market.

Missing incentives make hybrids costlier: BCAA

Jil — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:05:15 +0000

Hybrids will now be less cost-competitive in British Columbia, according to the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA), due to the new harmonized sales tax and corresponding elimination of the provincial sales tax rebate on them.