Lessons Learned at World EV Cities & Ecosystems

EVS26 was unofficially launched Saturday by University of California and featured prominent speaker panels with well-known figures the emerging electric vehicle infrastructure. A few things stood out at World Electric Vehicle Cities & Ecosystems… BMW is playing a prominent role in global introduction of electric vehicles in Europe, North America, and Asia, though it’s typically […]

 

White House Softens Stand on Fracking

The White House took a stand Friday on the controversial issue of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil and natural gas on public lands, requiring disclosure of chemicals used in the process. It’s a softer proposed regulation this time – oil companies will have to reveal the composition of fluids only they’ve completed drilling.

 

Alliance Forms for Fast Charging Standard

Ford, GM, Chrysler, Volkswagen, BMW, and Daimler are agreeing on an industry standard for fast charging electric cars that clashes with what’s being used by Nissan Motor Co. Ford and the other carmakers chose the “DC combo” port because using a single-plug type whether charging at home or at a public facility can be less […]

 

Sign Up Today for Free Technical Tours and Training Workshops at ACT Expo

ACT Expo 2012 – May 15-17 – Long Beach, CA Tours and training on alternative fuels are available to attendees on Tuesday, May 15 from 8:00am – noon The Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo offers conference goers a cutting-edge agenda that includes a full slate of free alternative fuel training workshops, in addition to the […]

 

SAE Study: Turn Signal Neglect More Dangerous Than Distracted Driving

Research by the Society of Automotive Engineers says drivers fail to use their turn signals 2 billion times each day. The study says the problem results in about 2 million roadway collisions annually, more than twice the 950,000 accidents linked to distracted driving. The SAE suggests an alternative it calls the "Smart Turn Signal" that would flash with a reminder if it senses a driver routinely ignores their turn signal.