Daily Archives: May 15, 2013

Chris Harris drives the Porsche 918 Spyder development car

May 15, 2013   John E.
Last year Chris Harris got a ride in the 918 Spyder prototype on some roads near the Nürburgring.

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Automotive industry group partners with Tennessee automakers to expand training

May 15, 2013   Guest Author

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), the not-for-profit, member-supported organization that helps automotive companies operate at peak performance, has collaborated with the Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association (TAMA) to give auto companies in Tennessee the opportunity to develop their workforce through valuable training and education and increase quality and improve costs in their processes.

The partnership grants TAMA members a complimentary one-year membership in AIAG to provide easier access to tools and information for growing Tennessee’s automotive sector to better serve the global market.

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Nissan partners with Car Charging to expand electric charging network

May 15, 2013   Guest Author

Nissan and Car Charging Group, Inc., a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced a joint initiative to make EV charging more readily available and to expand consumer awareness of the electric car market. CarCharging and Nissan will work together to determine the placement of the chargers, which is expected to be in key markets throughout the U.S. by the end of 2013.

Nissan’s quick charger stations drastically reduce charging times, charging a fully depleted Nissan LEAF to 80 percent capacity in approximately 30 minutes. The initial goal for the initiative is to deploy the 48 Nissan-branded quick chargers primarily in California and on the East Coast.

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U.S. DOE launches public-private partnership to deploy hydrogen infrastructure

May 15, 2013   Guest Author

The Energy Department launched H2USA—a new public-private partnership focused on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for U.S. consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles.

The new partnership brings together automakers, government agencies, gas suppliers and the hydrogen and fuel cell industries to coordinate research and identify cost-effective solutions to deploy infrastructure that can deliver affordable, clean hydrogen fuel in the United States.

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Dramatic Weekend at Silverstone

May 15, 2013   John E.

Steve Boyles hot on the tail of Rick Sytrin

Photo © Dennis Goodwin Photography 2013

Steve Boyles hot on the tail of Rick Sytrin

The entry list for the second round of the Toyo Tires BRSCC Porsche Championship on the Silverstone National circuit grew to 28 drivers, although Class B newcomer Michael Goodacre was a no-show. The weekend was to be one of the very rare occasions that races were held on both National and International circuit simultaneously, with Britcar running from The Wing.

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