Sales of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in Russia fell 12% year-over-year in May, and year-to-date sales are down 6%. And it is projected to get worse.
Monthly Archives: June 2014
California Energy Commission approves $5M for 475 more EV chargers
The Energy Commission approved 15 grants totaling more than $5 million to install 475 electric vehicle chargers in communities throughout California, including the cities of San Francisco, Burbank, Torrance and San Diego and the counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles.
Premium automakers will lead shift to wireless EV charging
Premium carmakers will lead a move toward new wireless technology for charging electric vehicle batteries, a forecast by the global market analysis firm Frost & Sullivan says.
Marchionne uses Chrysler’s ‘human-interest’ story to woo U.S. investors
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says he will use the “human-interest” angle of Chrysler’s rebound from bankruptcy to help Fiat Chrysler appeal to U.S. investors ahead of a listing there later this year.
Nissan wants e-NV200 to steal sales from diesel rivals
Nissan wants fleet managers in Europe to turn away from diesel-powered delivery vans in favor of its new battery-powered e-NV200.
Two key reasons to make the switch are better handling and lower running costs, said Thomas Ebeling, Nissan general manager for product strategy and planning. Compared with fuel-powered versions of the van, the e-NV200 has faster, smoother acceleration because of its 80-kilowatt electric motor.
