Fisker’s new CEO Tony Posawatz covered a number of timely topics in a speech to the Automotive Press Association on Monday.
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Nissan buys back two Arizona LEAFs
Nissan announced that, “as a good will gesture,” it has bought two LEAFs back from Arizona owners, using a formula in the state’s “lemon law.” Apparently, the battery brouhaha that started back in May did not end with Nissan’s statement last week, in which the company acknowledged that the LEAF’s batteries may wear out faster… Read more »
Proterra EcoRide electric bus passes federal testing, sets fuel economy and noise records
The new bus scored both the highest fuel economy (22 MPGe) and lowest noise (10 times lower, in fact) of any full-size passenger bus ever tested.
Volvo sells out first batch of V60 diesel PHEV
After the initial run of 1,000 cars for model year 2013, Volvo will increase production to 5,000 units for model year 2014.
Porsche presents Panamera PHEV in Paris
The concept car’s drivetrain represents a more advanced version of the parallel hybrid system that Porsche is already using in the Panamera S Hybrid and the Cayenne S Hybrid.
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Visteon launches thermal management products for lithium-ion batteries
The battery contact heat exchangers and battery chillers are designed to maintain temperatures within tight ranges specified by automakers, allowing optimal performance and extended cycle life.
Getrag introduces new dual clutch and hybrid transmissions
German transmission giant Getrag introduced two new transmissions: the seven-speed dual clutch transmission Powershift 7DCT300; and the Hybrid Drive 7HDT300.
UK city to add wirelessly charged electric buses to fleet
The city of Milton Keynes in the UK will replace the diesel buses on one route with eight electric buses that will use wireless charging. The trial will begin in summer 2013.
…and the bad news is…Tesla reduces revenue forecast
Tesla’sunveiling of its new Supercharger was streamed online, with a light show and plenty of hoopla. Its announcement the next morning was a more subdued affair. The company said that Model S production has increased at a slower rate than anticipated, and that it is “approximately four to five weeks behind our previously announced Model… Read more »
Tesla offers Model S drivers free sunlight
The sleek and stylish stations use Tesla’s proprietary technology to charge the EV at 90 kW, allowing EV travelers to replenish three hours of driving at 60 mph in about half an hour.
