Posts tagged: Chevrolet Volt

Electric Cars on the Comeback

Guest Post by Sarah Parker Electric cars (EVs) have been enjoying a comeback over the past few years. Models such as the Chevy Volt and the the Smart ED have grown in popularity, and most major car manufacturers that don’t already have plans to start making them do within the next ten years. Eco-conscious consumers [...]

GM Ventures Invests in Solar Power Developer Sunlogics

  General Motors Ventures LLC announced today an equity investment of $7.5 million in Sunlogics PLC, a vertically integrated global solar energy systems provider specializing in solar project development and installation. The investment will create 310 jobs. GM also signed commercial agreements with Sunlogics for the installation of solar charging canopies at Chevrolet dealerships and [...]

Lowe’s to Offer Sungevity In-Store Solar Panel

Solar Power Buzz: Lowe’s to Offer Sungevity In-Store Solar Panel … Oakland CA based solar panel lease company Sungevity is partnering with home improvement giant Lowe’s to provide in-store quotes for customers interested in leasing a solar panel system.  The system being used is called iQuote and provides customers the chance to see… http://www.solarpowerbuzzmedia.com/2011/05/lowes-to-offer-sungevity-in-store-solar.html

Honda Civic GX tops green list again

Honda Civic GX tops green list again | Green Tech Nissan Leaf scores second place, but Chevy Volt only makes No. 12 on annual list put together by American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Read this blog post by Candace Lombardi on Green Tech. http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20032232-54.html

Mitsubishi develops fuel-saving motor

Mitsubishi Electric develops fuel-saving motor controller unit for … Tokyo, November 4, 2010 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed the world’s smallest and lightest motor controller unit for electric power steering in automobiles. …. LA 2010: Chevy Volt wins 2011 Green Car of the Year title; Report: Coda delays [...]