June 9, 2010
La Chine espère devenir LE PREMIER MARCHÉ DU MONDE et veut voir ses constructeurs y régner en maîtres. LA CHINE A DÉCIDÉ de subventionner son industrie de véhicules propres et annoncé la semaine dernière pour chaque voiture vendue une subvention conséquente pour le constructeur ainsi qu’une économie pour l’acheteur. Lire l’article de La Tribune
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August 14, 2009
“So far in 2009, battery companies have received over $600 million in venture capital funding, compared with $478 million garnered for 2008, according to research analyst Lux Research. The investment isn’t without reason. In a report released Tuesday, Lux predicted that the energy storage market will grow to become a $60 billion industry by 2013.”… » read more
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August 11, 2009
“Modec, the British manufacturer of world leading electric commercial vehicles, and Navistar International Corporation the U.S.-based nearly $15bn truck manufacturer, are finalising a ground breaking Joint Venture.” More… Source: HGV Uk.com
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August 5, 2009
“Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn said electric cars will make up at least 10 percent of global vehicle demand by 2020, depending on conditions. “Ten percent by 2020 is very reasonable,” Ghosn said, referring to research by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Demand estimates are based on Nissan’s assessment of rising energy prices… » read more
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August 3, 2009
“Japanese carmaker Nissan has unveiled its first electric car, taking it closer to its aim to become the first car firm to mass produce the vehicles. The zero-emission hatchback vehicle, called Leaf, is set to go on sale in Japan, the US and Europe next year.” More… Souce: BBC News Press release
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July 31, 2009
“China’s BYD Co Ltd, a battery maker that aspires to be a leading electric vehicle producer, has set its 2010 vehicle sales target at 700,000 units, quadruple its sales in 2008.” More… Source: Reuters
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July 27, 2009
“China, the world’s bicycle kingdom — one for every three inhabitants — is going electric. Workers weary of crammed public transport or pedaling long distances to jobs are upgrading to battery-powered bikes and scooters. Even some who can afford cars are ditching them for electric two-wheelers to avoid traffic jams and expensive gasoline.” More… Source:… » read more
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“Reva Electric Car Company (RECC), India’s leading electric car manufacturer, is planning to build a second manufacturing plant, which some say will be the largest electric car facility globally.” More… Source: Times of India
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“ROLLE, Switzerland (July 20, 2009) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, today announced together with the governments of the United Kingdom and Portugal their plans to build two plants for the production of its advanced lithium-ion batteries in Europe. In doing so, the Renault-Nissan Alliance marks the first significant step towards producing… » read more
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“Executives from Tata Motors will warn the minister overseeing the government’s £2.3bn car assistance package that the Indian firm will scrap plans to build electric cars in the UK if it does not receive a £10m loan soon.” More…
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