Here is part 2 of last week headline news for electric vehicles, EV and related stories.
Lithium Resource Geo-Politcal Problems. While lithium battery technology are promising, global geo-political stability points to resource problems, mainly how to get lithium in shaky countries according to NPR.
Fisker & GM. Who says US car makers are in trouble when young, innovative new hybrid companies are buying the big boy’s turbo gas engines? According to AutoWeek, Fisker will buy GM’s 2L gas engine to power the battery pack in its Karma car. And GM starts to cut expenses by not leasing private jets to send officers for money at Capitol Hill via the UK Guardian. Smart move!
Mitsubishi & Oregon. It’s not just Nissan that eyes a partnership with Oregon but Mitsubishi, according to Gas2.
Where Is The American Innovation? The Boston asks where did the American innovations go? We would say, it well and alive. Look at Tesla, AC Propulsion, AFS Trinity, Fisker Karma, and more at Electricnick. It’s there, it’s just not where the media concentrates its efforts on. While the gentle giants wake up from their slumber, the newer and more dynamic companies have a leading edge. You really have to start reading electricnick!
Changing US Energy Efficiency. The Oil Drum recaps the American Physical Society’s report on improving energy efficiency in the transportation and buildings sector. It’s an excellent read, almost a little too late but promising for a bright future.
Renault-Nissan In Sonoma Country. Renault and Nissan are everywhere, and with a strategic partnership with Better Place, they are now also tackling Sonoma country, according to Market Watch. The Renault-Nissan Alliance announced it would work with the Sonoma County community of governments to develop solutions for zero-emissions mobility through the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) and the development of an EV charging network throughout Sonoma County, in northern California.
Portugal & Electric Cars. No, not 2010 but 2011 for Portugal who also sees its future lies with electric vehicles, EV, according to The Guardian. We say, the more, the merrier.
That’s it for this week in review. Stay tune for more on the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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