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Evonik presents the first-ever electrical sports car with a weight below 1,000 kg
The performance data of the lightweight electrical sports car Elise-E that Evonik Industries presents at the Car Symposium in Bochum are impressive: The vehicle weighs 950 kg, has a power of 150 kW, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. The top speed is limited to 200 km/h. The purpose of exhibiting the vehicle is to show the automotive industry what can be achieved with our expertise in chemicals, says Klaus Hedrich, Head of the Evonik ...
Molex Receives Third Party Environmental Claim Validation for Industry’s First Bioplastic Resin-Based Connector
Molex Incorporated announces the Stac64-e connector for automotive applications has received third party Environmental Claims Validation (ECV). The UL Environment ECV certification confirms that the Stac64-e connector contains 71 percent bio-based content in accordance with ASTM D6866-11. Constructed of resin derived from renewable plant-based castor oil, the Stac64-e harness connector provides an alternative to traditional petroleum-based connec...
Fraunhofer ISE inaugurates solar hydrogen filling station
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems have inaugurated a solar hydrogen filling station. Sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment Baden-Wuerttemberg, the publically accessible filling station serves not only as a demonstration platform but also represents a milestone in the progressive network of hydrogen filling stations being set up in the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg.
Škoda Begins Production Of Octavia Green E Line Electric Test Fleet
ŠKODA has begun production of a 10 car trial fleet of its first ever fully electric car, the Octavia E Line. It's the next step in ŠKODA's continued efforts to reduce emissions and consumption levels throughout the company.
SAIC And GM Sign Agreement For Electric Vehicle Development
SAIC Motor Corp Ltd Chairman Hu Maoyuan and General Motors Co Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson signed an agreement today in Shanghai for the co-development of a new electric vehicle architecture in China.
Caterham Cars Launches New Technology Business
In the first announcement since its takeover last April, Caterham Cars, makers of the legendary Seven, has released details of a standalone engineering business, Caterham Technology and Innovation Limited (CTI)
Hyundai Presents Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle To Europe’s Business Leaders
Hyundai is participating for the first time at the European Business Summit in Brussels, speaking on sustainable mobility and displaying the company’s latest products, including the ix35 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).
Iveco And FPT Industrial Announce Unique SCR Technology To Meet Euro Vi Emission Standard
Iveco and FPT Industrial announce their readiness to meet the new Euro VI regulation by means of a unique SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology, which will be introduced on the two new Cursor and Tector engine ranges for heavy-duty trucks and buses.
Axeon awarded funding to lead electric vehicle battery recycling research
Axeon is one of six British companies to receive a share of nearly £500,000 funding from the Technology Strategy Board for feasibility studies into the recycling and re-use of batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. As well as researching the recycling process, the project will look at how to determine end-of-life, which is still a major issue with automotive batteries for both manufacturers and consumers.
Opel/Vauxhall And Europcar Launch Major Electric Vehicle Cooperation
Opel/Vauxhall and Europcar have announced an agreement to introduce the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera as a rental car throughout Europe. With the market introduction of the electric Ampera by the end of 2011, Opel/Vauxhall is to create a new segment in the European automotive market and underline its role as a trendsetter for initiative mobility solutions. The two companies are joining forces to facilitate the introduction and expansion of electric mobili...