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Nissan and New York again announce electric Leafs as Taxis

Better late than never, Mayor Bloomberg and Nissan again announce that 6 Nissan Leafs will be used as New York city Taxis. Pinboard (MacAaron)

Green Car Congress: Qualcomm and Renault announce memorandum of understanding on wireless electric vehicle charging technology

Qualcomm Incorporated and Renault s.a.s. announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning their intended cooperation on the London trial of Qualcomm Halo Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) technology (earlier post), and their intent with respect to conducting preliminary studies of the integration of this technology into Renault vehicles. Renault will also join the London trial …
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Daimler and BYD Officially Announce Battery-Electric Vehicle from DENZA Brand

Daimler and Chinese car maker BYD Auto’s new joint venture brand will be called DENZA.  The new DENZA brand for the electric vehicle developed by BYD Daimler New Technology Co. Ltd. (BDNT), the 50:50 joint venture between Daimler and Chinese electric battery and car manufacturer BYD, was formally revealed today in Shenzhen at the “EV – The …
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Smith Electric Vehicles and Wanxiang Group announce investment and joint venture for electric school buses and commercial vehicles in China

Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. has signed a letter of intent with Wanxiang Group, a China-based global leader in automotive parts manufacturing and supply. The principal terms include a $ 25-million equity investment in Smith by Wanxiang and up to a $ 75-million investment in a joint venture between Smith and Wanxiang to develop, manufacture and …
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