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365 Energy supplies Dublin with first electric vehicle charging stations
The city of Dublin, Ireland last week unveiled its first electric vehicle charging stations supplied by 365 Energy.
MIT team makes headway in developing lightweight batteries
A team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made significant gains in developing batteries that could have up to three times the energy density of existing batteries.
Deal with Renault-Nissan puts electric cars on Ireland’s roads
The Irish Government yesterday announced a partnership with the Renault-Nissan Alliance and the Electricity Supply Board to put electric cars on the country’s roads.
Renault-Nissan, Enel and Endesa to work together on electric mobility
The Renault-Nissan Alliance revealed today that it has signed an agreement with Italian and Spanish energy companies Enel and Endesa to work together on the infrastructure for electric mobility.
Renault, Nissan and Daimler join forces on green vehicles
Three major carmakers, Renault, Nissan and Daimler, have entered into a broad strategic cooperation to pool their resources and expertise on low-carbon and electric vehicles.
Dublin unveils first charging points in national network
The first charge points in a national network for electric vehicles were unveiled in Dublin city centre yesterday.
US sets new standards for fuel efficiency
The US Department of Transport and the Environmental Protection Agency jointly unveiled new federal rules for vehicle emissions and fuel economy.
Ford and Microsoft join forces on vehicle recharging
Carmaker Ford is joining forces with Microsoft to use the software giant’s Hohm™ offering to manage electric vehicle recharging and integrate it with home energy use.
US Administration takes action on transport emissions
The US Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transport will today sign in new fuel efficiency standards for light-duty vehicles that could save 1.8 billion barrels of oil.
London unveils plans for a hydrogen network by 2012
London is to get a hydrogen network by 2012 to support zero-emission vehicles, according to plans unveiled today.