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LAWRENCE, Kan., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- For buyers in Lawrence, KS the 2013 Nissan Leaf at Briggs Nissan is now the least expensive electric vehicle available with seating for five. This year the Nissan introduced a new base model to the 2013 Nissan Leaf in Lawrence and it comes with a price drop of $6,400 from the cheapest 2012 Nissan Leaf model. The new Nissan Leaf S trim level gives buyers the least expensive option for getting an electric vehicle that can accommodate...

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's certainly an exciting time for the electric drive industry with record breaking sales, new models hitting the streets, expanding charging options and technological advances marching forward. These trends will make for a dynamic experience at the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) 2013 Conference and Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. The event to be held at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park, is fast...

The all-electric Workhorse® Step Van will be available for test drives during the Ride & Drive event of the show on Wednesday, June 26th from 12-3 p.m. Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 AMP Holding Inc. (OTCBB: AMPD), parent company of its’ newly acquired Workhorse® subsidiary, today announced they will introduce an all-electric Step Van at the ACT “Alternative Clean Transportation” Expo, to be held June 24-27th, 2013 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in...

New Market Research Report "Advanced Batteries Market to 2020" has been Added In MarketResearchReports.Biz's Reports Database Albany, NY (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, Advanced Batteries Market to 2020 Demand for Electric Vehicles to Drive Growth, Asia Pacific to Remain the Major Producer. The report gives an in-depth analysis of the two major types of advanced batteries, including lithium-ion...

Two Companies Will Unify Mobile Products and Services Reaching World's Largest Community of Plug-In Drivers VENICE, Calif. and MENLO PARK, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Recargo, Inc. and Xatori, Inc. today announced that the two companies are merging to revolutionize vehicle software and information services for plug-in mobility. The merger will expand the companies' ability to offer guidance to drivers and industry and leverage combined teams and resources to better support...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) and its member companies are meeting with California lawmakers today to discuss the auto industry's impact in the state and to emphasize support for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120928/MM83271LOGO) "Our members continue to invest in technologies to reduce the environmental footprint of their vehicles, but that is only...

MyPerfectAutomobile posts breaking news about the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, examines the future of Chevy Volt’s pricing, and looks at Audi’s plans to bring out an electric car in 2015. San Jose, CA (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Nov. 22 Opening for Tokyo Motor Show The 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, one of Asia’s most important industry events, will run from Nov. 22 until Dec. 1. The first day for public attendance will be Nov. 23. The event will occupy every hall in the city’s enormous...

Supplier supports students working to reduce environmental impact PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls Automotive Seating, a global leader in automotive seating and seat components, is supporting the next generation of vehicle designers as the seating sponsor of Ohio State University's (OSU) EcoCAR 2 entry. Established by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors, EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future is a three-year collegiate engineering...

New Solar Installations on GM's Warren, Michigan, Technical Center Campus Include a Ground-Mounted Array and Three Electric Vehicle Charging Canopies. TROY, Mich., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Energies, a leading Renewable Portfolio Solutions company, announced the completion of four new photovoltaic (PV) solar projects at the General Motors Warren Technical Center campus, in Warren, MI. The installations include a ground-mounted solar array and three solar Electric Vehicle...

Awards presented as part of Formula SAE Competition at Michigan International Speedway AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced powertrain and vehicle systems engineering company FEV, Inc. announced the recipients of the FEV Powertrain Development Award, presented to three collegiate teams that designed, developed and demonstrated exemplary powertrain solutions in the 2013 Formula SAE competition held May 8 - 11 at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) near...