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FARMINGTON, Conn., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The hybrid- and pure-electric vehicle market will continue to prosper in 2013, driven in large part by reduced total cost of ownership, better performance and increased environmental regulations. Hybrid vehicles that can switch to run on pure-electric offer the flexibility of working in environments where noise pollution is a critical issue. The sub-market for range extenders will benefit from the growth in hybrid electric...
CYPRESS, Calif. and MONROVIA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) and AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), an authority in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure solutions, today announced AeroVironment's selection as an additional authorized and approved nationwide supplier of EV home charging systems, on-site installation services and support for the all-new 100 percent electric-powered 2012 Mitsubishi i, providing drivers safe and...
HONOLULU, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) today announced that it is bringing an innovative, low-cost DC quick charger for electric cars to the U.S. market. The DC quick charger is being launched as part of a global collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation, with the first installations planned for early 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO ) Nissan and Sumitomo also announced that they are looking to Nissan North...
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced a reduction in the price of the home charging system for the Nissan LEAF to make it more accessible to drivers. The home charging system, developed by AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) and available with the purchase of a LEAF at Nissan dealers, includes both hardware and installation services at a price of $1,818 for a typical home installation. The Nissan LEAF is the first and only all-electric,...
Matt Keennon, a project manager for AeroVironment, demonstrated a tiny spy plane with flapping wings like a hummingbird on Friday at the company's Simi Valley headquarters.According to a recent press release, "The hand-made prototype aircraft has a wingspan of 16 centimeters (6.5 inches) tip-to-tip and has a total flying weight of 19 grams (2/3 ounce), which is less than the weight of a common AA battery. This includes all the systems required for flight; batteries, motors,...
Boeing has successfully tested the first manned, hydrogen-powered plane over the skies of Spain.The diminutive propeller-driven craft has made three short flights at an airfield south of Madrid.The plane is powered by hydrogen fuel cells and produces only heat and water exhaust"”which could pave the way for a new generation of greener aircraft."These flights were a historical technological success and full of promises for a greener future", said John Tracy, chief technology officer at...
