Judgment Day for Nissan

[OPEN ACCESS]	Electrification Roadmap Bypasses Important Role for Vehicle-to-Grid MAGICC demonstrates that we don't have to wait years for the deployment of V2G technology, argues Dr. Steven Letendre.
[OPEN ACCESS]	If We Build It, Will They Come? Given the proliferation of plug-in and electric vehicle programs now sprouting up across the automotive industry, what will it take to get consumer buy-in? discusses this panel of automotive experts, moderated by U of Michigan's David Cole.
[OPEN ACCESS]	Chevy Volt Progress Report: 12 Months and Ticking Exclusive MP3 audio from November 17, 2009 technical briefing by Chevrolet Volt program engineers, Andrew Farah and Bill Wallace.
[OPEN ACCESS]	A Roadmap to Electric Vehicle Ecosystems The Electrification Coalition is proposing the establishment of electric vehicle ecosystems in a select number of American cities as a roadmap to an EV world.
[OPEN ACCESS]	The Great Peak Oil Awakening Has Begun Dr. Colin J. Campbell responds to Manchester Guardian revelations of IEA efforts to downplay the seriousness of global oil and gas field depletion rates in their World Energy Outlook.
[OPEN ACCESS]	Plug-In America Meets the LEAF Electric car advocate and co-founder of Plug In America shares his impressions of Nissan's new LEAF battery electric car during its stop in Los Angeles.
[OPEN ACCESS]	Why China Is An Ideal Market for Plug-In Electric Cars Yibing Wu, the the Managing Director of Beijing-based Legend Holdings gives his perspective on why China is rushing to develop and introduce plug-in electric vehicles.
[OPEN ACCESS]	The Coming Plug-In Prius: A Brief Toyota's Advanced Powertrain Program manager for North America, Justin Ward announces plug-in Prius demonstration in Boulder, Colorado.
[OPEN ACCESS]	Creating the Clean Transportation Future We Desire Marc Pomerleau explains the rationale for organizing the upcoming Plug-In Singapore conference.
[OPEN ACCESS]	An Electric Car Rises in Karachi U.S.-trained software engineer returns to his native Pakistan and discovers the advantages of driving electric in his converted Suzuki Mehran.

Electric Cars Throwing Japanese Engine Makers Into Crisis Mode Summary: What do you do when Nissan doesn't need your gasoline engine components anymore? Source: Bloomberg Published: 20 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

Nissan Previews Electric Commercial Van Concept Summary: Zero-emissions van seen as practical for ambulances and taxis where zero exhaust emissions are critical. Source: Nissan Motor Co. Published: 20 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

Australians Need to Build E-Bike Charging Stations Along with Bike Paths Summary: Dr Roger Kalla asks 'are we going to look at power-assisted bikes as a safety problem or a mobility opportunity?' Source: Sydney Morning Herald Published: 20 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

XO2: Folding Electric Scooter for Urban Living Summary: French-design electric scooter features detachable 'suitcase' battery pack. Source: EV Worldwire Published: 20 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

Flux Power Introduces New Lithium Battery and Charger Summary: New Flux Power 12-450v charger can be run as a single unit in a variable output mode up to 3.3kW or stacked to provide more than 50kW of charging power. Source: Earthtimes Published: 20 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

Argonne Lab Awarded $8.8M for Battery Research Facilities Summary: Funds will be used to build or remodel three battery research-and-development facilities on its DuPage County campus. Source: Daily Herald Published: 20 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

NetGain Introduces New Liquid-Cooled Controller for Electric Cars Summary: New controller for series wound DC motors has CANbus, super-silent operation, 1400+ torque producing amps, high-voltage capabilities, and expandability, Source: NetGain Published: 20 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

Idaho National Lab Logs Million Plug-in Hybrid Miles Summary: The highest fuel economy improvement they recorded was 95 percent. Source: KIFI TV8 Published: 20 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

Toyota Begins Plug-In Prius Lease Talks in Japan Summary: Approximately 200 units will be leased through a leasing company to designated parties such as government ministries, local governments and energy companies. Source: Toyota Published: 19 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

The Greening of the Automobile Tire Summary: The political theater of the Obama-McCain presidential campaign highlighted the role tires can play in improved vehicle efficiency. Source: American Chemical Society Published: 19 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

Paying the Bill for Electric Vehicles Summary: Geoff Styles dissects the Electrification Coalition's plan to encourage the shift to electric vehicles over the next 30 years. Source: The Energy Collective Published: 19 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

Electric Cars Not Required of GM, Chrysler, Says Gov't Overseer Summary: Ron Bloom wants GM and Chrysler to be viable automakers who can compete globally and repay their loans. How is up to them. Source: Reuters Published: 19 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

Grace's Electric Motorbike: Viel Aufregung on Two Wheels Summary: German e-bike an hit 45km/h from 1,300 watt electric drive system. Source: EV Worldwire Published: 19 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

VentureBeat Investigates ERRA's Nickel Hydrogen Battery Summary: ERRA's NiH2 bi-polar battery appears to have a great deal going for, including a potential price that's competitive with lead-acid. Source: Venture Beat Published: 19 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

AmericInn Opens First Public Charging Station in Iowa Summary: Coulomb ChargePoint station one of the first four locations along the I-80 corridor between Chicago and Denver by Iron Eagle Technologies. Source: AmericInn Published: 19 Nov 2009 Popularity Scale:

Will Bolivia Be Ruined, Improved, or Hated Because of Electric Cars?
Bolivia is a nation that perhaps stands to benefit (or suffer) more than any other from the electric car revolution.
Feb 06, 2009 - Eco-World

After Katrina, New Orleans is Going green
Among green programs, urban organic farming has gained momentum and new bicycle lanes are being planned for the city.
Jan 27, 2009 - Associated Press

Batteries Included in This Jaw-Dropping Ride
Video report by Post auto columnist Warren Brown on Tesla Roadster.
Jan 26, 2009 - Washington Post

White Roofs = 600 Million Less Cars
Use of white roofing materials increases buildings reflectivity similar to role of polar ice caps.
Jan 23, 2009 - Climate Progress

King's Valley Lithium Deposit Holds Promising Reserves
King's Valley Hectorite Clay property in Nevada contains the lithium carbonate equivalent (5.3%) of 688,000 tonnes
Jan 21, 2009 - Marketwire

Switched-On Highways
Electric cars are cheaper and faster than any hybrid on the market, says Shai Agassi.
Jan 15, 2009 - Newsweek

Ford Adopts Scrappy Image
In declining a federal bailout, CEO Alan Mulally gambled that cash - and new models such as the Fusion Hybrid - can help Ford outlast its rivals
Jan 09, 2009 - BusinessWeek

San Jose Rolls Out PHEV Recharge Stations
Video report on installation of ChargePoint stations for plug-in electric and hybrid cars around San Jose, California.
Jan 07, 2009 - KGO TV

Hybrid Sedan Drive Off
Car and Driver compares four hybrid sedans from Ford, Toyota, Nissan and Chevrolet.
Jan 06, 2009 - Car and Driver

The Year in Energy
Technical advances jump-start electric cars, wind turbines, and solar power.
Jan 06, 2009 - Technology Review

Obama's Big Oil Decision
Bush opened the door to oil shale, a huge energy source. Will Obama close the door too soon?
Jan 02, 2009 - Christian Science Monitor

Was Top Gear Tesla Review Misleading
The 10-minute review of the Tesla, which will air on BBC America early next year, was generally positive about the performance of the car.
Dec 31, 2008 - NY Times

The Cost of Cutting Carbon
The cheapest way to reduce emissions in the long term would be to capture carbon dioxide from coal plants and sequester it underground.
Dec 31, 2008 - Technology Review

Will USA Trade Oil Dependence for Battery Dependence?
Why America needs it own battery manufacturing infrastructure
Dec 30, 2008 - GreenTech Media

Lifeline for Renewable Power
Without a radically expanded and smarter electrical grid, wind and solar will remain niche power sources.
Dec 22, 2008 - Technology Review

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	Chevy Volt Progress Report: 12 Months and Ticking 17-Nov-2009 -- Exclusive MP3 audio from November 17, 2009 technical briefing by Chevrolet Volt program engineers, Andrew Farah and Bill Wallace. volt_QA_17nov09.mp3
	Chevy Volt Progress Report: 12 Months and Ticking 17-Nov-2009 -- Exclusive MP3 audio from November 17, 2009 technical briefing by Chevrolet Volt program engineers, Andrew Farah and Bill Wallace. volt_brief_17nov09.mp3
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