http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news Hybrid-EV news provides in-depth discussion of recent developments in the automotive supplier industry worldwide. It is written for senior executives interested in trends and issues for the international supplier industry. en-uk Sat, 25 May 2013 14:40:25 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 14:40:25 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news 5 http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35136/tesla-preparing-for-overseas-sales-expansion-shipments-to-europe-starting-in-july Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in an interview with Bloomberg TV, said deliveries of Model S electric luxury sedan to Europe will begin in July, with Asian shipments beginning in the fourth quarter of 2013. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:52:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35136/tesla-preparing-for-overseas-sales-expansion-shipments-to-europe-starting-in-july http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35135/nev-sales-in-china-rise-43-y-y-in-first-four-months-to-3005-units Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs), which by the central government’s definition are meant to include fuel cell vehicles, plug in hybrids (HEV) and pure electric vehicles, have risen 43.4% year-on-year (y/y) in Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35135/nev-sales-in-china-rise-43-y-y-in-first-four-months-to-3005-units http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35134/bosch-develops-emobility-starter-package-to-offer-roaming-services-for-ev-charging Bosch has developed eMobility Starter Package to offer support for two of the leading open-interface protocols for connecting to roaming plaforms and charging infrastructure systems. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35134/bosch-develops-emobility-starter-package-to-offer-roaming-services-for-ev-charging http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35133/saic-to-resume-roewe-e50-ev-sales-at-subsidised-pricesreport SAIC will resume delivery of its electric Roewe E50 at prices based on government subsidies, Fri, 24 May 2013 09:57:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35133/saic-to-resume-roewe-e50-ev-sales-at-subsidised-pricesreport http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35132/consensus-building-for-extension-of-nev-subsidy-policy-in-china The Chinese Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have reached a consensus that national subsidy policy for new energy vehicles (NEVs) be extended for three more years, to 2015, and that the number of piloting cities also be increased, according to a report in xinhuanet.com. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:56:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35132/consensus-building-for-extension-of-nev-subsidy-policy-in-china http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35131/transport-company-introduces-byd-electric-bus-in-uruguay Buquebus and CTS, a tourism transportation company in Uruguay has introduced electric bus made by China’s BYD in Uruguay, says a press release. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:53:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35131/transport-company-introduces-byd-electric-bus-in-uruguay http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35130/new-chevrolet-spark-ev-to-cost-less-than-usd20000-after-tax-credits GM will price its new Chevrolet Spark electric vehicle (EV) at USD27,495, including destination charges and before federal tax credits, Fri, 24 May 2013 08:20:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35130/new-chevrolet-spark-ev-to-cost-less-than-usd20000-after-tax-credits http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35129/baic-participates-in-the-16th-china-beijing-international-high-tech-expo-with-11-nev-models Chinese state-owned automaker Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), along with its subsidiary companies, Beijing Automobile Works Co Ltd (BAW), Beijing Hyundai Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35129/baic-participates-in-the-16th-china-beijing-international-high-tech-expo-with-11-nev-models http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35128/hybrid-ev-insight Editorial: Renault sets realistic EV sales targets Thu, 23 May 2013 13:08:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35128/hybrid-ev-insight http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35127/editorial-renault-sets-realistic-ev-sales-targets- Renault's chief operating officer (COO) Carlos Tavares recently said that the automaker is anticipating global sales of its electric vehicles (EV) to double during 2013, after selling 18,000 units in 2012. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35127/editorial-renault-sets-realistic-ev-sales-targets- http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35125/ev-rental-program-in-estonia-to-begin-in-june-with-nissan-leafs-mitsubishi-i-mievs A new electric car rental program will begin in Estonia from late June, including 18 Nissan LEAFs and six Mitsubishi i-MiEVs. According to a report in Estonian Public Broadcasting publication Eesti Rahvusringhääling, the program will initially be introduced in the cities of Tallinn and Tartu. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:18:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35125/ev-rental-program-in-estonia-to-begin-in-june-with-nissan-leafs-mitsubishi-i-mievs http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35126/ecotality-introduces-blink-hq-ev-charging-product ECOtality has introduced Blink HQ electric vehicle (EV) charging product to be used at residential places, says a press release. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:18:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35126/ecotality-introduces-blink-hq-ev-charging-product http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35124/bmw-uk-reveals-network-of-dealers-to-sell-i-evs BMW UK has introduced 46 dealers to offer its i electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, reports Hybrid Cars. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:16:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35124/bmw-uk-reveals-network-of-dealers-to-sell-i-evs http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35123/nissan-joins-catarc-sponsored-nev-research-project-in-china The China Automotive Technology and Research Centre (CATARC) has launched a ‘blue book project’ for the development of new energy vehicle industry in the country, reports car.com. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:56:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35123/nissan-joins-catarc-sponsored-nev-research-project-in-china http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35122/chargepoint-national-grid-and-nyserda-launch-ev-charging-stations-projects-in-new-york ChargePoint and National Grid unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Colonie, New York (US), according to the company’s press release. The new charging point Thu, 23 May 2013 09:43:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35122/chargepoint-national-grid-and-nyserda-launch-ev-charging-stations-projects-in-new-york http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35121/tesla-repays-usd465m-us-doe-loan-nine-years-before-schedule- As hinted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk earlier this week, the company repaid its federal loan to the US Department of Energy (DoE) nine years ahead of schedule. According to an official statement, the company sent a wire payment of USD451.8m. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:35:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35121/tesla-repays-usd465m-us-doe-loan-nine-years-before-schedule- http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35120/infiniti-ev-would-depend-on-induction-charging-roll-out Infiniti is considering a model based on the Nissan LEAF although they will only proceed with the plan if induction charging technology is widely adopted across major global automotive markets. According to an Autocar report, the new Infiniti-badged model would have a reworked exterior and interior design to distance it from the LEAF and Infiniti's management are keen on induction charging technology in order to do away with charging cables, which Infiniti does not see as being compatible with premium automotive brands. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:21:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35120/infiniti-ev-would-depend-on-induction-charging-roll-out http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35119/bob-lutz-backed-vl-automotive-wanxiang-attempting-to-buy-fisker-report Ex-GM Chairman Bob Lutz-backed VL Automotive and Wanxiang Group, China’s biggest auto parts supplier, are attempting to buy troubled PHEV maker Fisker Automotive under a ‘pre-packaged bankruptcy deal’, reports Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the development. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:22:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35119/bob-lutz-backed-vl-automotive-wanxiang-attempting-to-buy-fisker-report http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35118/per-mile-tax-proposal-on-cars-in-new-jersey-turned-down-flat-fee-for-evs-considered A plan proposed by Senator Jim Whelan in New Jersey (US) to charge all vehicles a per-mile fee and drop gas tax has been turned down Wed, 22 May 2013 09:57:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35118/per-mile-tax-proposal-on-cars-in-new-jersey-turned-down-flat-fee-for-evs-considered http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35117/eos-energy-storage-completes-usd15m-series-b-financing-round Eos Energy Storage has raised USD15m in Series B financing round to support commercialization of its grid-scale battery technology, says a press release. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:46:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35117/eos-energy-storage-completes-usd15m-series-b-financing-round http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35116/fujitsu-introduces-new-microcontroller-for-electric-hybrid-vehicles Fujitsu has developed a new 32-bit microcontroller called MB91F552 for use in power supply system for batteries as well as power transmission circuitry in hybrid and electric vehicles Wed, 22 May 2013 09:28:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35116/fujitsu-introduces-new-microcontroller-for-electric-hybrid-vehicles http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35115/chery-m1ev-enters-shanghai Chery’s M1EV electric car has received permission from the government to enter the Shanghai market, local newspaper Dongfang Daily reports. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:54:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35115/chery-m1ev-enters-shanghai http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35114/beijing-starts-electric-partnership-program-to-tap-private-renting-market The Beijing government has started the ‘Electric Partnership Programme’ in Tsinghua Science Park, hoping to promote electric vehicle (EV) in private renting market, the China Business News reports. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:52:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35114/beijing-starts-electric-partnership-program-to-tap-private-renting-market http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35112/china-starts-ev-research-with-uk The Natural Science Foundation of China (NFSC) is collaborating with the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for joint research on smart grids and electric Wed, 22 May 2013 07:30:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35112/china-starts-ev-research-with-uk http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35111/pakistan-government-seeks-reduction-in-import-duty-on-hybrids- Pakistan's Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is urging the country's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wed, 22 May 2013 07:13:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35111/pakistan-government-seeks-reduction-in-import-duty-on-hybrids- http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35110/renault-expects-to-double-global-ev-sales Renault's chief operating officer (COO) Carlos Tavares said the automaker is anticipating global sales of its electric vehicles (EV) to double during 2013, having sold 18,000 units during 2012. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:57:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35110/renault-expects-to-double-global-ev-sales http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35108/indonesian-state-owned-utility-pln-setting-up-charging-stations-to-foster-evs Indonesia’s state-owned electricity firm Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has set up two recharging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, reports The Jakarta Globe. “We built one in Taman Tue, 21 May 2013 10:37:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35108/indonesian-state-owned-utility-pln-setting-up-charging-stations-to-foster-evs http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35109/a123-reorganisation-plan-receives-bankruptcy-court-approval B456 Systems, formerly known as A123 Systems, has won final approval from a Delaware (US)-based court for its reorganisation plan, reports Associated Press (AP). Tue, 21 May 2013 10:36:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35109/a123-reorganisation-plan-receives-bankruptcy-court-approval http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35107/ford-fusion-energi-phev-gets-five-star-ratings-from-nhtsa Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) has secured five star ratings in the New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35107/ford-fusion-energi-phev-gets-five-star-ratings-from-nhtsa http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35106/plug-in-car-sales-in-us-cross-100000-report Sales of plug-in vehicles in the US crossed 100,000-unit mark this week, according to Plug-In America, an electric vehicle (EV) advocacy group. As per Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), another industry association promoting EVs, 345 plug-in vehicles were sold in the US in 2010 – the year when Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt hit the market. In 2011, total sales of plug-in cars in the US went up to 17,735 units, further tripling to 52,835 units in 2012. In 2013, 24,550 plug-in vehicles have been sold so far in the US Tue, 21 May 2013 09:48:00 GMT http://www.hybrid-ev.com/news/35106/plug-in-car-sales-in-us-cross-100000-report