Renewables

FCI has announced a new addition to its Power.S3 family of high power connectors for the EV (Electric Vehicle) market. The 2 way 230A/750V RCS890 is a 90˚ version of the proven RCS800, and offers greater design flexibility to meet the challenge of ensuring reliable connection with bulky, large diameter power cables.

Elektromotive, the Brighton-based electric vehicle (EV) recharging point manufacturer, has welcomed the announcement that a privately funded EV network is to be rolled out across the UK over the next 12 months.

Axeon will supply two prototype batteries for a TSB grant-assisted project to develop a concept for a Hybrid electric vehicle.

Renault unveiled four electric concept cars at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show with a promise to make them widely available to motorists starting in 2012… Since then, Renault has publicised each milestone in this ambitious and unique project, securing the backing of governments, signing partnership agreements and testing battery safety.

Motoring has reached an historic turning point. Energy-related challenges and essential environmental requirements have seen electric technology establish itself as a solution of tomorrow. In the near future, this form of power will see the development of a range of vehicles that deliver a holistic gain in terms of respect for the environment.

Work on the next-generation EN-V concept vehicle, representing General Motors’ vision to meet the growing demand for safe, connected, zero-emissions personal transportation could participate in pilot demonstration programs in megacities around the world to determine real-world practicality.

Chevrolet today announced it will produce an all-electric version of the Chevrolet Spark mini-car – the Spark EV. It will be sold in limited quantities in select U.S. and global markets starting in 2013, including California.

The German vehicle manufactures Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, and Volkswagen are going to present the Combined Charging System at the 15th International VDI-Congress and Exhibition “Electronic Systems for Motor Vehicles” from 2011-10-12/13 for the first time. The Combined Charging System has been developed in close cooperation with the American vehicle manufacturers Ford and General Motors (GM). This universal charging system needs only a sing...

GE Energy Industrial Solutions announced today that it has reached a partnership agreement to work with Inovateus Solar, a U.S. solar-power distribution and integration company, to build new solar carports with electric vehicle (EV) chargers.

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure China Summit 2011 to be held on 29th-30th November (November, 2011) in Shanghai, China, focusing on the development of EV Infrastructure in China.