An Economical Solution For Electric Car Manufacturing
(PRWeb UK) September 29, 2010
It is well known how important it is to be eco-friendly, which is why more and more people are taking action and opting for electric vehicles. These cars are powered by lithium ion batteries which are smaller and lighter than traditional vehicle batteries. However, EVB’s are constructed from a combination of materials, posing a particular challenge when welding.
Fortunately, tests conducted by JK™ Lasers have proven that their portfolio of fiber lasers are capable of welding together the aluminium and copper found within these components.
The trials, conducted using a single mode JK™ fiber laser, demonstrated that the laser’s high beam quality and brightness, can achieve consistent, defect free joints at higher speeds – features which are crucial for most battery manufacturers. The laser’s small spot size also produced narrow welds, which minimised the formation of brittle intermetallics.
In addition to the physical properties that the results show a fiber laser can attain, the compact footprint and low power consumption of these lasers ensure that the manufacturing process is just as economical as the resulting vehicle.
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Alternative Energy Seminars for Consumers & Pros Offered at Second Annual Solar & Wind Expo, May 13-15, in Timonium, Md.
Make Green a Reality
Pasadena, MD (PRWEB) March 21, 2011
Whether you can afford alternative energy in this economy or whether a wind turbine will work in your situation are just two of the many topics to be covered by experts in solar and wind energy at the upcoming Solar and Wind Expo at the State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md., running May 13-15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily.
“The Solar and Wind Expo is bringing the public the latest news and information regarding green energy,” said Solar and Wind Expo Executive Director George Lopez. “There will be something for everybody. Your questions will be answered and you’ll learn about affordable new technologies on the market now.”
Additional renewable energy and related topics seminars for consumers:
The Consumer’s Checklist for Saving Energy and Sustaining our Environment
Financing Programs Available Right Now
Electric Vehicles are Here: Learn All About Them
Benefits of Switching to Renewable Energy
Solar, Wind and Geothermal Power and Why Now is the Time
Community-Initiated Solar PV Systems Using a Power Purchase Agreement
Green Building Design
Design, Procure, and Construct an Innovative Renewable Energy System
Chelsea Sexton, the electric vehicle’s top advocate and star of the popular “Who Killed the Electric Car” documentary film, will present the keynote address. She will update Expo attendees on the future of electric vehicles. Sexton is a veteran clean transportation and energy advocate. She has served as Director of the Automotive X PRIZE, Senior Advisor to VantagePoint Venture Partners’ Cleantech practice, and co-founder of Plug In America, the largest consumer-oriented electric drive advocacy group. She founded the Lightning Rod Foundation, an advisory and educational organization. Sexton is a Consulting Producer on Chris Paine’s next film, “Revenge of the Electric Car.”
Topics covered in the professional seminars:
Engage and Educate Employees
Green Building Design
Overview of Passive House Energy Performance Standard & Methodology
Electrifying Your Fleet Charging Stations
Turbine Basics & Installation Techniques
Start-Up Workshop: Where to Find Technical Skills & Funding Sources
Geothermal Basics & Installation Techniques
The Latest Info. & Incentives That Increase Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Production
The Solar and Wind Expo received accolades from Expo attendees and exhibitors in May 2010 when it brought top-quality clean energy advocates to consumers in the east coast region. This year’s Expo promises to do so again and to reach out to professionals in the field as well. For more information visit http://www.thesolarandwindexpo.com.
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Traffic to Cost2Drive.com Surges Amid Soaring Gas Prices; C2G Launches Revolutionary Tool to Help Consumers Understand Commuting Costs
Commuting Calculator
Great Falls, VA (PRWEB) March 4, 2011
With gas prices soaring and concerns about the economic recovery weighing on consumers' minds, C2G, a Virginia-based Web company that helps people determine the cost of going places, announces that traffic to Cost2Drive.com is growing rapidly and that over 500,000 people have now visited the site since its launch in October of 2008.
Cost2Drive has been featured on CNN MONEY and NBC's TODAY show. "When we first launched Cost2Drive.com we believed that consumers would value the ability to easily determine the cost of driving places, especially in a period of rising gas prices" said Jim Kovarik, the President and Cofounder of C2G. "Today we're seeing that validated as consumers are visiting the site in record numbers to plan upcoming travel. Not only have daily visits to the site doubled over the past three months but that growth is accelerating in the first days of March."
AAA has reported that the recent spike in gas prices has broken records for this time of year and the Energy Information Administration projects average US gas prices will continue to climb through the summer driving season, possibly reaching $ 4.00 per gallon. Some areas of the country including California and Chicago are already reporting gas prices in excess of $ 4.00 for regular grade fuel.
"There's no question that this is contributing to the traffic growth we're experiencing on Cost2Drive" said Mr. Kovarik. "People want to know how these gas prices are going to impact their travel budget and so they turn to our site for help. Not only do we provide the estimated cost of the trip but we help them save money as well by locating the cheapest gas at refueling points along the route. For trips over 200 miles we also display the cheapest airfare so they can see if it's cheaper to drive or fly to their destination."
Today C2G also announces the launch of an innovative Facebook application that calculates the cost savings of commuting to work in an electric car. The Commuting Calculator calculates a user's current commuting costs based on the vehicle they drive to work and then compares it with the cost of driving an electric vehicle to arrive at a monthly and annual cost savings. The electricity costs are based on the $ .04 per mile rate that the EPA determined was appropriate for the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf. "Along with the launches of electric vehicles we saw a whole new wave of confusion surrounding the cost of driving these cars" said Mr. Kovarik. "Even the EPA was struggling with it, and so we moved quickly to build the application to help people more easily determine the economic benefits of purchasing an electric car."
You can read more about these and other developments regarding C2G, LLC on the company's blog Cost2Go.
About C2G, LLC:
C2G, which stands for 'Cost To Go', is a Web company located in Northern Virginia that is focused on making it easy for consumers to determine the cost of going places. C2G President and Co-founder Jim Kovarik is a 20-year veteran of the online industry and most recently served as the General Manager of Travel for AOL before co-founding C2G in 2008.
You can keep up to date on Cost2Drive.com by following us on Twitter and Facebook.
Contact Information:
For more information on this topic, or to schedule an interview with Jim Kovarik, please call him at 571-294-7418 or email him at jim(at)costtogo(dot)com.
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Ninth Annual San Francisco Cleantech Forum Opens March 14th, Exploring How Data and Information Technology will Drive the Future Cleantech Economy
Learn more and Register for the Cleantech Forum San Francisco
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 8, 2011
The ninth annual Cleantech Forum San Francisco, hosted by Cleantech Group, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel March 14-16, 2011. The longest-running and largest annual assembly of global leaders of the clean technology sector, Cleantech Forum San Francisco will unite corporate executives, investors, startups and policy makers to explore the expanding opportunities and critical challenges at the nexus of cleantech and information technology (IT). More than 700 clean technology leaders from over twenty-five countries and thirty-five states have already registered to attend the forum.
As the industry’s most recognized clean technology gathering, Cleantech Forum San Francisco is the flagship event produced by Cleantech Group, the leading global provider of business intelligence for companies and investors focusing on clean technology. The focus of this year’s Cleantech Forum San Francisco is “From Data to Impact: How Technology will Drive the Cleantech Economy.” Featuring more than 50 distinguished speakers, including keynotes from Jonathan Silver, Executive Director of the DOE’s Loan Programs Office, John Denniston of KPCB, Pioneer and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the forum will convene the industries top executives for a series of dynamic discussions on how the adoption of data and measurement technologies will provide the foundation for substantial growth and investment opportunities throughout the cleantech sector.
“Cleantech Group has closely followed the cleantech investment landscape for the past decade and has continues to expand the depth and breadth of our Analyst expertise. We feel quite uniquely positioned to provide insights on the convergence of IT and clean technology,” said Sheeraz Haji, CEO, Cleantech Group. “Cleantech Forum San Francisco highlights tomorrow’s investment strategies as the ability to collect, communicate and analyze vast new streams of data present both challenges and opportunities that impact cleantech deployments.”
Over the course of three days, attendees at Cleantech Forum San Francisco will attend interactive panel discussions and CEO presentations, participate in roundtable industry breakout sessions and network with hundreds of industry influencers. The Cleantech Forum also will offer the following unique exhibits and insights opportunities:
Cleantech Electric Car Show: The forum will feature the first ever all-electric car show. Attendees will be able to preview the new wave of electric cars and charging stations that are paving the way for the next generation of automobiles.
Entrepreneur Showcases: Competitively selected CEOs from across the full cleantech spectrum will present and pitch their investment opportunity; sessions are held for companies seeking Series A or Series B and C venture rounds.
Cleantech Tour of the Bay Area: This hands-on tour of the San Francisco area allows participants to see and meet local cleantech entrepreneurs in action and get a sneak peek at the City of San Francisco’s upcoming cleantech incubator.
News Announcements: Several Cleantech Forum participants, including Veolia Environnement and Deloitte, have scheduled significant announcements about their cleantech initiatives and research at the Forum.
Global Cleantech 100: This annual list of top cleantech companies will open for nomination.
Cleantech Forum San Francisco is the flagship of Cleantech Group’s research driven global events worldwide. For more information about Cleantech Forum San Francisco, or to register for the conference, visit http://events.cleantech.com/sanfrancisco/.
About Cleantech Group
Cleantech Group is a leading global source of business intelligence for companies and investors focusing on cleantech. Cleantech Group pioneered the clean technology investment category in 2002 and its heritage provides a unique vantage point that enables deep industry insights. The company’s worldwide network of investors, entrepreneurs, enterprises, service providers and others – representing more than $ 3 trillion in assets – receive access to capital, investment deal flow, networking, market leading research and data, sales leads and promotional opportunities. Cleantech Group also provides strategic research and advisory services for large corporations and governments and helps them make smart business decisions by providing clear, actionable insights into clean technology and innovation. Cleantech Group publishes leading cleantech sector industry news coverage and produces the premier Cleantech Forum events worldwide. Details at http://www.cleantech.com/.
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Electric Dreams Realised for Mayor of London
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and Jon Goodman MD of Peugeot UK
(Vocus/PRWEB) 9 April 2011
The new all-electric Peugeot iOn city car has finished off a whirlwind launch tour of the UK at London’s City Hall, where Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, cast an approving eye over one of the first zero tailpipe emissions cars to go on general sale.
The iOn, which has been showcased to customers and media at Peugeot Dealerships in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Teeside and London in the last two weeks, has received universally favourable reviews from drivers and prompted much debate about how the country can best support electric motoring.
H.M. Government is providing £250M funding for electric vehicles in the form of a £5,000 grant to buyers and funds to support charging infrastructure around the country but London’s unique transport issues make electric motoring a particularly compelling proposition.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: "I want London to be the electric car capital of Europe, so I am delighted that 2011 sees manufacturers accelerating their efforts to bring this technology onto the roads. We're going to see electric cars playing an increasing role in pushing down pollution from transport in London as more drivers start to own and run these vehicles. This is why we are introducing the first city-wide electric vehicle scheme, Source London, in spring this year to provide more infrastructure and support."
Source London (http://www.sourcelondon.net) will double the number of current charge points in the capital from the time of its launch and will provide at least 1300 publicly accessible points by end 2013. London was in the first wave of Plugged in Places locations selected by the government to help their pioneering electric vehicle programmes.
Jon Goodman, MD of Peugeot UK, presented the iOn to Mr Johnson, said: “The Mayor has an acute understanding of the challenges for London’s transport and was very interested to hear about how electric cars can fit into city life. On top of the environmental benefits, the Peugeot iOn needs no costly fuel to operate; it is exempt from the Congestion Charge and it is free to park in some London boroughs. That’s a pretty compelling portfolio of savings for London’s drivers.”
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Lithium Supply May Not Be Sufficient for Electric Car Battery Production, Study Finds
Papillion, NE (PRWEB) January 29, 2007
The vast majority of world's supply of lithium carbonate, the mineral used to make lithium-based batteries for cellphones and laptop computers is found in just four countries: China, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia, reports William Tahil, director of research for Meridian International Research in a newly released white paper entitled, The Trouble with Lithium.
In an exclusive telephone interview with EV World (http://www.evworld.com), Tahil contends that all of the world's current production of lithium salts, which are extracted from brine lakes high in the Andes and Tibet, is being utilized for small electronics and other industrial applications, and while production capacity will double in the next fews years, the industry simply can't produce enough lithium to build the hundreds of millions of large-format batteries needed to power the electric cars and plug-in hybrids of the future.
Recently both General Motors and Ford Motor Company unveiled electric concept cars at the North American International Auto Show that make use of lithium-chemistry batteries. As recently as the 2007 State of the Union address, George Bush has been promoting plug-in hybrids and through an executive order is requiring federal fleets to buy them in the future.
Tahil estimates as much of 15% of the world's known reserves of lithium carbonate and lithium chloride would be required to equip each of the world's 800 million cars and trucks with a relatively small, 8 kWh battery pack. GM's Volt concept car is powered by a 16 kWh lithium battery pack. In his view, this is unsustainable.
Instead, Tahil is proposing that two other well-understood battery chemistries be more actively investigated and developed: sodium nickel chloride and zinc-air, both of which offer comparable or greater energy density than lithium without the attendant safety or resource depletion issues. After iron, aluminum and copper, zinc is the most commonly used metal by modern society. A 2005 USGS estimate placed American zinc reserves a 30,000,000 metric tons and world reserves, excluding the US, at 220 million metric tons. Tahil estimates total world lithium metal reserves at just 6,200,000 metric tons.
The complete 45-minute interview with Tahil, who lives in Normandy, France is available as an MP3 audio "podcast" on the EV World web site (http://www.evworld.com).
Contact:
Bill Moore, Editor in Chief
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email: editor@evworld.com
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Handmade Galleries to Attend First Eco-Fest Event
Sherman Oaks, CA (PRWEB) November 30, 2007
Handmade Galleries (http://www.handmadegalleriesla.com) will be on hand at the first annual Eco-Fest Event, held on Sat. December 8 at American Hi Definition, 7635 Airport Business Park Way in Van Nuys, CA. The event will feature seminars, clean-car test rides, a film screening, family fun and "consumption-lite" holiday shopping.
Handmade Galleries will be showcasing such earth-friendly items as jewelry made with recycled Scrabble pieces, organic-cotton toddler toys and bamboo tableware.
In addition to solar tours, the event will offer expert seminars such as "The Basics, a.k.a. Environmentalism for Dummies," "Composting and Recycling," "Solar Home Financing," "Biodiesel: Out of the FOG (Fats, Oils & Greases)," "How to Build Green," "The Present and Future of Clean Car Technology," and "Why Population is an Environmental Matter."
Chris Paine, director of "Who Killed the Electric Car?" will speak about the award-winning documentary, to be shown continuously in American Hi Definition and Sweetwater Digital's special screening room. (Seating is limited to 45 people per screening.)
To make it a "consumption-lite" holiday, attendees will be invited to donate to an environmental or animal protection group in their loved ones' names. Among the nonprofits participating: TreePeople, Global Green, American Lung Association, Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, California League of Conservation Voters, Plug In America, Green Depot and Much Love Animal Rescue.
"We'll give each donor a special certificate to show that he or she has made a contribution on behalf of a family member or other loved one," said Sarah Connolly of Rainforest Action Network. "This kind of a gift can be uniquely meaningful and it's a great way to use your money to effect change."
Among the clean vehicles available for test rides at "Renewable L.A." will be a ZENN neighborhood electric vehicle, a Vectrix Maxi-Scooter, a plug-in hybrid by Plug-In Hybrid Conversions, an eBox by AC Propulsion, a Toyota RAV4 EV and a Volkswagen Jetta Wagon running on 100-percent biodiesel.
"Some of the electric cars at this event are charged with electricity generated with solar power, so people will get the chance to drive on one-hundred percent clean energy," said Paine of "Who Killed the Electric Car?" "What's really promising is that people are demanding these kinds of cars and now no fewer than ten auto companies, including GM, Ford, Toyota and Volvo, have announced plans to develop fully electric or plug-in hybrid cars."
Family activities at the eco fest will include solar print-making using the sun with Pasadena's Armory Center for the Arts and toy- and gadget-making from recyclables with Cy Tymony, author of "Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things."
Handmade Galleries is a unique, one-of-a-kind gift shop where you'll find the fun, funky, and unusual. Located at 14556 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, CA. Extended shopping hours for the holiday season are M-Sat: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sundays: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
http://www.handmadegalleriesla.com
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The New Toyota iQ Is A Stroke Of Genius
New Toyota iQ
Derby, UK (PRWEB) March 4, 2009
With incentives offered to 'go green' and the economic climate starting to be felt in our pockets the general public still doesn't seem ready to move into all-electric cars, despite Gordon Browns suggestion that all cars should be electric within a decade. What appears to put most people off is the limited range, the lack of power, the network of charging points and the expense of recharging. For the super rich an all-electric car with an absurd 500bhp has been launched but with a price tag of over £300k, it's more of a novel super car than a green car.
Nonetheless, the economic situation is a reality and consumers are looking for cars that are cheaper to run without necessarily looking for a budget model. Enter the new Toyota iQ it claims almost 70mpg and with emissions of just under 100g/km, one couldn't get a better deal on your road tax. Usually vehicles labelled in the 'cheaper to run' bracket implies a material cheapness and notion of budget, but this is not what the Toyota iQ is about, its in the A-class Mercedes and Smart car category but ironically its smarter.
The iQ really is a scaled down version of a luxury saloon car, despite its apparent size it is in fact quite roomy. Space has been found by some very clever planning and space-saving innovations like the 3+1 seating arrangement; now tall people can actually be comfortable in a small car without having to side swipe their knees to the 2 o'clock position. The features on the basic models are equally impressive with 15 inch alloy wheels, a miniature air conditioning unit, electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors, a six speaker audio system and as a first, rear airbags to protect the occupants in the event of a rear collision.
Toyota really have demonstrated their prowess at reading the market, the launch of the iQ at this point in time is sheer brilliance. According to test driver Steve Spelman, "The days of the huge gas-guzzlers seems an age away; premium green cars are the new kids on the block, having driven the iQ I think Toyota has pulled a master stroke".
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VCI Solutions Gives Away a 100% Electric 'Green' Car on Earth Day, April 22, 2009
Springfield, MA (PRWEB) April 25, 2009
VCI Solutions, a provider of software solutions for broadcast and cable operations, gave away a 100% all electric ZENN (Zero Emission No Noise) car yesterday in honor of Earth Day while at the NAB Show. VCI Solutions partnered with the NAB Show to sponsor the 'Green Car Giveaway' where one lucky winner, Glen Calderon of Memphis, Tennessee, walked away the proud owner of a new electric car. After winning the car, Calderone commented "It's been a long time coming for emission free and I hope it continues to get better. I am very thankful to VCI Solutions, ZENN Motors, and the NAB Show for making this a reality."
"With Earth Day falling squarely during the NAB Show in Las Vegas, we were proud to complement our many green initiatives with this electric car giveaway," said NAB Executive Vice President Chris Brown. "In recent years, NAB and our partners have put forth many great efforts to minimize the environmental impacts of hosting a gathering as enormous and the NAB Show. By partnering with VCI Solutions, we have bolstered those efforts even further."
"We are committed to making a difference in both our industry and the environment, so we are extremely happy to have been able to participate and sponsor this fabulous event; where we were able to give away a 100% green car on Earth Day," said Sarah Foss, President/CEO of VCI Solutions. "This has been a great way for us to showcase our out of the box thinking as forward thinking business partner while at the NAB Show. We hope Glenn enjoys his new 100% all electric car!"
"ZENN Motor Company is pleased to have partnered with VCI Solutions and the NAB show for this innovative Earth Day 'green car giveaway'," said Evan Clifford, Marketing Coordinator, ZENN Motors. "A giveaway of this nature truly demonstrates the commitment these organizations have to the environment and have shown tremendous leadership as promoters of earth friendly solutions."
To learn more, please visit http://www.vcisolutions.com.
About VCI Solutions
With 25 years of product innovation, VCI Solutions has become a trusted business partner with a VISION for the future. As a provider of sales, traffic, accounting, and automation software solutions we have continually evolved to be able to provide our clients with a competitive advantage in the market. That being said, VCI Solutions has worked at developing their VISION for the future by embracing the latest industry standards, partnering with industry leaders, and launching new products that go beyond the competition and give real ROI results. VCI Solutions' clients include some of the biggest names in the cable and broadcast industry. For more information visit http://www.vcisolutions.com.
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The Electric Car: The Past Meets the Future
Tallahassee, FL (PRWEB) September 11, 2009
NovaCharge, the exclusive Southeast authorized channel for ChargePoint™ Networked Charging Stations from Coulomb Technologies, today announced a sales distribution agreement with Green Energy Marketing & Consulting of Tallahassee. GEMC is a leader in promoting electric transportation and related products and services in the state of Florida. NovaCharge and GEMC will combine their talents to promote sales and installation of the ChargePoint Network to Florida's businesses, community colleges and universities, electric utilities, and government agencies.
A kickoff event, The Electric Car: The Past Meets the Future, will be held on September 19 at The Tallahassee Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, FL from 11 AM to 2 PM. The public is invited to come see and learn about the vehicles. Featured at the show will be a 1907 electric Babcock and a 2009 Tesla Roadster. The cars will be charging from the 50KW solar array that powers a portion of the 100,000 sq. ft. museum thus creating an eco-friendly, greenhouse gas-free, charging solution.
Sullivan-Fahs and her family (father, mother and teenage daughter) drove their plug-in hybrid electric vehicle 5,000 miles across the state last spring teaching automotive technology students, commercial industry, and the public, about electric vehicles. They will make a similar trip this fall, http://eviblog.floridaeaa.org. This time they will be bringing the ChargePoint Network Charging Stations with them to help demonstrate the newest technology in grid-friendly, networked charging stations and the critical role they play in making this new EV infrastructure a reality.
"Fran is passionate about EV technology and is committed to the successful introduction of the newest generation of electric cars," said Helda Rodriguez, president, NovaCharge, LLC. "She is tireless in her efforts to raise awareness and support for this major change in transportation."
Where does the family get its ongoing inspiration to take on such challenging projects? 16-year-old daughter, Joy, describes her feelings about the EV movement. "My friends and I don't talk about it a lot, but we are worried about what our lives will be like with the increasing pollution and greenhouse gases. When I see adults really doing something big to help, it gives me hope for my friends and I to have a good life."
About NovaCharge NovaCharge enables a smart charging infrastructure for plug-in Electric Vehicles (EVs) by providing a seamless, scalable, reliable and cost-effective solution from Coulomb Technologies known as ChargePoint™ Networked Charging Stations. Through our growing network of re-sellers and installation partners, NovaCharge can deliver the critical services necessary to ensure the deployment of a high quality EV infrastructure for Government, Private Enterprise, and Electric Utility customers.
About Green Energy Marketing & Consulting At GEMC internet-based marketing is combined with personal relations-based marketing to provide the astute customer the confidence needed to purchase products and services that will make their lives "greener". GEMC brings many years of marketing experience to effectively assist customers to purchase green energy products for the home, business and transportation. http://eviblog.floridaeaa.org.
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