Electric Cars + EV + Hybrid + Electric vehicles + motorcycles + Locomotive + Transport

Sun Rises on Singapore's First Solar EV Charging Station

September 9th


Singapore has started its first electric vehicle charging station, situated at the Singapore Polytechnic Institute it uses solar power to build up charge to transfer to EV cars.

The stand alone off-grid solar charging station traps sunlight using four roof mounted panels, generating an average of of 3.15 kWh a day, or four electric scooters a day.

Toyota To Commercially Produce Fuel Cell Cars by 2015 says New President

August 9th

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda said Wednesday the Japanese automaker plans to start commercial production of fuel-cell vehicles by 2015.

Toyota is "making great progress on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and hopes to make this technology available and affordable for customers within the next half dozen years," Toyoda told an auto industry seminar held in Traverse City, Michigan.

Kia Launches New Hybrid - Forte LPI

July 17th


Kia announces the Kia Forte LPI Hybrid. Kia's first commercialized hybrid electric vehicle. The vehicle will be equipped with a braking energy recovery system, 1.6 liter engine, and a 180v lithium ion polymer battery. Also included is a electric motor good for 20 PS. It also will qualify for listing as a Super Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV).

Having your cake and eating it...

July 13th


The new Lexus HS - a hybrid-only luxury offering from Toyota, already has won advance orders for 1,500 vehicles.

First Flight, Powered by Fuel Cell

July 9th

On July 7th in Hamburg Germany the first flight occurred, the first powered by a fuel cell. The Antares DLR-H2 left the ground at 1pm Germany time. She has a wingspan of 20 meters, 8 meters broader than the Wright Flyer of 1903.

Basically Antares is a standard motorized glider retro-fitted with a fuel cell drive. She has a cruising range of 750km (466miles.) Top speed is 170kph (106mph.).

Fuel Cell Locomotive Demonstrated

June 30th


The first hydrogen-powered fuel cell train is being built in Topeka Kansas. Hydrogen powered fuel cell locomotives would be much quieter than diesel locomotives and much, much cleaner.

Sen. Sam Brownback and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins and other people gathered at the BNSF System Maintenance Terminal in Topeka to witness the unveiling of the new locomotive.

Harold Sanborn, energy infrastructure team leader for the Army, said fuel cell use has potential military applications beyond moving railroad cars from place to place, although that is important, too. He said the Department of Defense owns 130 locomotives, of which 97 are assigned to the Army. The Army has its own railroad cars, too.

But Sanborn and Steve Taylor, chief of the railroad shop at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, said such locomotives also could be dispatched to locations in need of temporary electric power. WIBW Topeka News

Suzuki Stock Gains on Volkswagen Partnership Rumor

June 28th


Suzuki Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorcycle

Suzuki stock jumped 5.5% on Friday (6/26) after rumors appeared that Volkswagen was interested in Suzuki's small car, electric and fuel cell portfolio.

Volkswagen is apparently considering taking a 10% stake, although current partnerships with Fiat and others may hamper the German desire.

Suzuki has been teaming with GM on hydrogen and hybrid vehicles.

Solar and other alternative technology alliances

June 23rd

A a brief reminder of some of the Japanese tie-ups in this industry:

Yamaha's hybrid beauty

June 23rd

Is this cool, or is this cool? Yamaha will launch this beauty next year (2010). Not only does it look like something out of Tron, it's hybrid!

Japanese batteries in Tennessee

June 23rd

President Obama's "green" initiatives already seem to be bearing fruit, with Japanese ventures creating employment in the USA, while reducing future CO2 emissions.

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