Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama
gave a forceful pitch for his U.S. energy strategy today, in which he called for $4 billion in aid to auto companies to produce more fuel efficient vehicles, especially electric cars.He called for an eventual $7,000 tax credit for consumers who buy plug-in electric vehicles
Carlos Ghosn has some harsh-sounding words...
for alternative vehicles which still use some form of oil for their operation — think current hybrids and future extended-range electric vehicles.
“I want a pure electric car. I do not want a range extender. I do not want another hybrid. It is not going to be zero emissions in certain conditions. .” Sounds like Ghosn is taking a little shot at today's hybrids like the Toyota Prius and even Nissan's own Altima, which uses technology licensed from Toyota. Also under fire from the Nissan chief would be the next generation of green cars like the Chevy Volt
Gordon Brown's Commimtment to EV's
During a speech at the Union of the Mediterranean Summit held in Paris, the Prime Minister signalled his intention for the UK to be leading nation in the development of electric vehicles, both in their use and also their manufacture and design.
Renewed Tax Allowance For Company Electric Vehicles in London
There are now renewed tax incentives in place for business's to move to electric vehicle ownership. Any company purchasing an electric vehicle can claim 100% tax releif on the purchase up to a maximum of £50000 investment in any one year. GoinGreen welcomes this new incentive and will work with businesses to promote this tax break.
Climate change deal agreed by G8 nations. 08/07/2008. The world's eight richest nations have achieved a landmark deal on climate change, promising to cut carbon emissions by "at least 50 per cent" by 2050.
5 July 2008. The first 5 electriCity commuters REVAi are delivered in Athens...
22 June 2008. Last week Martin Winterkorn, chairman of Volkswagen, told Germany's popular Bild newspaper: “The future belongs to the electric car.”
Delhi: 30% subsidy on battery-run vehicles
The government's decision was probably spurred by the fact that Delhi has recorded extremely high levels of suspended particulate matter and respirable suspended particulate matter. But for Delhiites, a stronger incentive for moving to battery-operated vehicles is the high price of fuel."Battery operated cars, for instance, can be charged at a cost of 50p/km. They are clutchless, gearless, noiseless and completely pollution free," said Dadoo.However, there are very few manufacturers of battery-operated vehicles in India. Reva is the only company manufacturing four-wheelers.
28 May 2008.The BBC faced calls to sack Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson yesterday after he claimed to have driven at 186mph on a public road.Last night road safety campaigners called for him to be sacked.
Mary Williams, chief executive of Brake, said: 'Jeremy Clarkson is extremely offensive and irresponsible. He is the most appalling role model for our next generation of drivers. The BBC should sack him - he is totally out of control.'
The 2008 European Automotive Powertrain Company of the Year Award is presented to Reva Electric Car Company (RECC) for demonstrating excellence in sales volumes, market penetration and customer satisfaction within the electric vehicle industry. The leadership demonstrated by RECC in European markets is an ability to deliver an electric vehicle at a competitive price with sufficient performance for its intended purpose as a city commuter vehicle.
18 April 2008, Bussinessworld
Reva Takes Charge
India's electric car, the Reva,
is all charged up to drive into
the big league of the auto industry.
Chetan's REVA and other electric cars
could make the auto industry
upside down
Dear Chetan,
I am not sure if you heard but on 28th Monday (April 08) we were hit by a speeding Indica on the Mysore Ooty Highway (airport entrance).
The kids, a german pilot and myself walked out of the reva without any major injury.
I thanked God for his providence and the Reva Car Co. for building such a strong Car.
I wanted to let you know that i really am proud of driving the Reva and very proud of you for building this miracle car!
I hope that we can claim a new car from the offender.
Cheers!
Audrey
Welcome to London's new Mayor
9th May 2008: We would like to welcome
Boris Johnson in to his new position
as the Mayor of London. We hope the new Mayor
is as progressive with his policies for promoting
electric vehicles as the outgoing Mayor.
The image features Boris Johnson during a test
drive last Autumn for GQ magazine.
Westminster launches the UK's largest on street electric vehicle charging service. The new installations bring the total number of Juice Points to 60 across Westminster both on street and in the City Council car parks where parking is offered at a heavily discounted rate.
General Motors calls end to petrol cars.
16 January 2008: General Motors has stunned the driving world today by announcing an imminent end to the petrol car, conceding the supply of oil has peaked, and that electric cars are now the future. CEO Rick Wagoner said that he was certain electric cars were the way of the future. "There is no doubt demand for oil is out pacing supply at a rapid pace, and has been for some time now," Mr Wagoner said at the Detroit Motor Show. "As a business necessity and an obligation to society we need to develop alternative sources of propulsion."
The Speech That Shook the World
"Good morning. . . welcome to the start of the 2008 auto show season.
You know, similar to our opening act this morning, the auto industry has a lot of balls in the air right now when it comes to the future of automotive propulsion, and for very good reason. Earlier this month, the price of oil hit a hundred-dollars-a-barrel, as demand for energy around the world is growing faster than supply. And that's not just a cyclical phenomenon. . . it's structural, given the growth in emerging economies, which we fully expect to continue.
Here's an amazing statistic: on a global basis, to satisfy all energy needs, we're consuming roughly 1,000 barrels of oil every single second. . . and the rate of consumption continues to grow. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, the world will need about 70 percent more energy in 2030 than it did in 2004.
Now, when you consider these facts in light of the world's heavy reliance on oil for automotive transportation. . . in the U.S. , for example, 96 percent reliance on oil. . . we have to ask ourselves. . . what does all this mean for the global auto industry?
For us at GM, the answer is perfectly clear. As a business necessity, and an obligation to society. . . we need to develop alternative sources of propulsion. . . based on diverse sources of energy. . . to meet the world's growing demand for our products....Just to be perfectly clear. . . GM will continue to drive the development of electrically driven vehicles...they uniquely have the potential to remove the automobile from the environmental equation."
GM is the largest manufacturer of vehicles in the world, with the statement seen as just the beginning of a mass switch to alternative sources of energy.
