Secret Renault Data Regarding EV Development Leaked by Top Managers
Renault SA is expected to take legal action against three of its top managers as a company secret disclosure scandal erupts. Apparently the information leakage involves the electric-vehicle technology, thus relating Japanese partner Nissan to the matter, not to mention the French state which owns 15% of Renault.
Sunswift IVy, World's Fastest Solar Powered Car Entering Guiness Book
Achieving a high speed of a little over 88 km/h (54 miles/h), the UNSW's Sunswift IVy, powered only by silicon solar cells significantly topped the previous 1987 record of 79 km/h and was quick to make it into the Guinness World Book of Records.
Obama's New Law will Require Automakers to Add Sounds to Quiet Vehicles
It is likely that the blind and other pedestrians will be alerted by adding different sounds to cars since a bill was signed into law by Barack Obama, the U.S. president.
Seoul's Bus Fleet Plans to Turn Half Electric by 2020
South Korea's capital is the home of some newly-launched electric buses. A country that's heavily dependent on fossil fuels, Korea is now one of the most fervent investors in battery technologies and renewable energy.
Solar-Powered Charging Stations Provided by Honda During EV Tests
The Japanese group Honda announced a new domain of interest for its customers; the vehicle charging stations that will be part of the company's goal of reducing CO2 emissions.
Nissan Director Says Leaf Can Get to 140 Miles, Despite EPA Estimates
The Nissan Leaf's battery performance has been evaluated by the EPA at 73 miles, but company officials say that the driving range will depend on the user's driving habits and will usually get over 100 miles.
Honda Starts Testing Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in Japan and US
Honda is spreading its wings above the electric and plug-in hybrid backyard, too. They announced the start of their first field tests of several EV and plug-in hybrids in Japan on Dec. 20.
Tesla Motors Official Discloses Interesting Information About Their EV Battery
In an interview given to TechOn!, Kurt Kelty, Director of battery technologies at Tesla Motors, explained a few historic facts which led to the Roadster's success. One of them was the adoption of laptop lithium ion batteries, and building a safe and robust energy storage out of them.
The First Electric Car Sharing Program, Autolib', Closer to Hitting Streets of Paris
"A revolution in efficiency that will improve our quality of life" - this is how Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe named the new automobile-sharing program inspired by Velib' - a three-year-old bicycle-sharing program, which proved to be a success.
Oil Recycled From BP Spill Used to Make Chevy Volt Plastic Parts
The BP spill has definitely caused a lot of environmental damage and people spent a lot of money and energy to clean it. To make themselves a greener image the General Motors company has, for marketing purposes, announced that they will use recycled BP spilled oil to make the plastics in the iconic Chevy Volt... which is a half-blood electric.
