Daily Archives: August 17, 2012

It’s Wanxiang or bankruptcy for A123 Systems as the companies sign agreement

Struggling battery maker A123 Systems has been unable to recover from the series of missteps beginning last Christmas, and running low on cash has turned to the largest autoparts maker in China for a rescue package. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Green Car Congress: Urban Green Energy and GE introduce integrated wind-powered electric vehicle charging station

Urban Green Energy (UGE) and GE unveiled the first integrated wind-powered electric vehicle charging station. The Sanya Skypump pairs UGE’s 4 kW vertical wind turbine with GE’s Durastation electric vehicle (EV) charging technology (Level 2, 30A) in a single unit, with all required electrical systems located within the tower. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Electric Cars We look Forward To

While we are barely witnessing the second generation of electric cars with faster on-board chargers and better battery management, we look forward to a few electric vehicle innovations. Pinboard (MacAaron)