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Fiat-Chrysler CEO wants more freedom in choosing fuel alternatives for vehicles
2013-04-19 22:01:19| Automakers - Topix.net
Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said Thursday night that his company will lose $10,000 on every Fiat 500e electric car it sells - even with government subsidies - and he called on governments in this country and around the world to let automakers figure out the future themselves.
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Will Electric Vehicles Hurt the Auto Industry's Recycling?
2013-04-18 15:00:32| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Traditional gas-driven vehicles have a surprisingly high recycling rate, particularly when it comes to highly toxic lead acid batteries. But electric, hybrid, and alternative-fuel vehicles are vastly more difficult to recycle, and there is little infrastructure and few processes in place for them.
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Methane Gas Detector targets alternative fuel vehicles.
2013-04-16 18:42:11| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
With Xintex® Methane Gas Detection System, methane level is constantly monitored with both visual and audible alarms, which are activated prior to methane levels becoming too high. Unit features green, yellow, and red LEDs to indicate functionality, operational status, and danger, along with test function and reset button, waterproof methane sensors, and remote status indicator panels. System is designed for Green, environmentally friendly alternative fuel vehicles using CNG and LNG for fuel. This story is related to the following:Gas Detectors | Methane Sensors
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Battery Connectors for Electric Vehicles
2013-04-16 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
The battery connector BSTV (180A / 400V) has been developed by Multi-Contact as a custom solution for battery changers in electric vehicles. The connector with protection class IP65 is touch protected, and the power and control contacts can easily be exchanged.<br /> <br /> Multi-Contact is specialized in customized solutions and designs sophisticated contact elements for e-mobility such as quick-charging-connectors, high-power connectors or connections of battery packs. The MC Multilam ...This story is related to the following:Green & CleanSearch for suppliers of:
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Six Electric Vehicles to Watch this Year and Next
2013-04-15 06:40:26| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
SITUATION: While there were only three retail plug-in electric vehicles on the market in early 2011, that number will continue to grow. For the 2013 and 2014 model years, there are six new models rolling out that are good to notice. These upcoming electric drive models are: the 2014 BMW i3, 2014 Cadillac ELR, 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV, 2013 Fiat 500e, 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid, and 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive. SIGNIFICANCE: Some of these have been built on existing drivetrains, some of them are new electric vehicle designs, such as what BMW is rolling out in the next model year. The market is still waiting for these EVs to roll out, with the Smart ForTwo ED leading the way. The questions for effectively marketing electric vehicles continue including whether theyll be widely distributed across US markets, the price buyers will see with available incentives, and the overall functionality and appeal of the car based on car shopper priorities. Click here to read all about these six upcoming plug-in electric vehicles. The Article Six Electric Vehicles to Watch this Year and Next appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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