The 2014 Auckland Electric Vehicle Expo Image courtesy of CIA
EV Builders Presents… In collaboration with APEV (Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles) and MOTAT
The 2014 Auckland Electric Vehicle Expo
Saturday 8th November 2014
MOTAT, 805 Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland …An exhibition and forum for all things relating to electric vehicles…
This Expo was first launched three years ago with the birth of the self-funded “EV Builders” documentary series; following the conversion of the 1990 Toyota Sera into an electrically powered vehicle by a couple of self-proclaimed “average blokes”.
Following on from the success of the last three Expos, and with the conversion of the Toyota Sera now complete; we bring you the 2014 Auckland Electric Vehicle Expo, in collaboration with APEV (Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles – www.apev.org.nz). This year the event will be appropriately hosted at MOTAT, the heart of historical Auckland transport and technology achievements.
This year the Expo will have even more EVs on display, including the famous 100% electric Tesla Roadster and the new Mitsubishi Outlander Plug In Hybrid, the first hybrid SUV. The day’s programme will be packed with displays and give you plenty of opportunities to talk with EV drivers and builders.
The aim of both the documentary project and this years’ Expo is to explore and investigate the work of local individuals and organisations that have been working in this field, see what progress has been made, and create a support network with experienced and knowledgeable mentors.
The Auckland Electric Vehicle Expo aims to build awareness of the ‘EV’ industry within New Zealand, in order to enable us as a country to live up to our ‘clean, green image’. It also provides a fantastic opportunity to meet those involved in the ‘EV’ industry and get your questions answered, as well as keep up with the progression made in the industry to date.
ZAP and Jonway Auto Exhibits EV Product Line at China International Industry Fair This Week Photo courtesy of ZAP
SANTA ROSA, Calif. – ZAP (ZAAP), an Electric Vehicle (EV) automotive company incorporated in California Bay Area, and Jonway Auto exhibits its EV product line at the China International Industry Fair November 4th to November 8th this week in Shanghai at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.
Its exhibition is in the N4 Pavilion (the EV Exhibition Hall) where the major EV auto manufacturers exhibited their EV products. ZAP and Jonway Auto’s EV SUV, EV Minivan and EV URBEE are being exhibited next to Tesla’s EV, together with EVs from Shanghai Auto (SAIC), Chery, Daimler Denza (BYD), and DONGFENG. ZAP and Jonway Auto’s EV SUV remains the first and ONLY EV SUV type approved for China and the only EV SUV shown at the exhibition. Jonway Auto’s EV minivan is uniquely positioned to address the EV fleet market, targeting city delivery vans for transportation.
About ZAP and Jonway Auto
ZAP and Jonway Auto designs and manufactures quality, affordable new energy and electric vehicles (EVs). Jonway Automobile has ISO 9000 manufacturing facilities, certified for EV manufacturing, and engineering, sales and customer services facilities in China. Jonway has production capacity of up to 50,000 vehicles per year, over 1 million square feet of factory space, and over 65 acres of land and established sales distribution network in China. ZAP, an early pioneer of EVs, brings to both companies a broad range of EV product technologies. ZAP is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California and Jonway Auto is located in Zhejiang Province of the People’s Republic of China. Additional information about ZAP Jonway is available at http://www.zapworld.com.
This article is an EV News Report repost, credit: ZAP.
Successful charity auction, winning bidder claims first VW electric vehicle as the car begins to ship to select U.S. dealerships
Volkswagen E-Golf Raises Money to Benefit Global Green USA Photo courtesy of Volkswagen
Herndon, VA – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the auction of the first 2015 all-electric Volkswagen e-Golf has raised $41,400, with proceeds benefitting the national environmental non-profit Global Green USA and its efforts to advance smart solutions to climate change. The winner of the auction, which ran from October 8–29 on CharityBuzz.com, became the first U.S. driver to own Volkswagen’s all-new, fully-electric vehicle.
“Volkswagen’s commitment to e-mobility and sustainability runs deep. We could not be more proud that the e-Golf has helped raise money to benefit the efforts of Global Green USA, an organization that shares in our dedication to the environment,” said Michael Horn, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “As the auction winner takes home VW’s first fully electric vehicle, we are eager to invite more consumers to the brand as our fun-to-drive, yet practical EV goes on sale.”
A long-time EV driver and Volkswagen fan, Bruce Oberg placed the winning bid, to claim America’s first 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf.
“I am pleased to support Global Green USA’s work to build a more sustainable future, and am thrilled that I get to take home one of the first Volkswagen all-electric vehicles,” said Oberg. “I love driving EVs, I have enjoyed owning Volkswagens all my life, and I cannot wait to experience the e-Golf for myself.”
”Alternative fuel vehicles, especially electric vehicles, have the potential to transform mass transportation in the U.S. – and globally – by drastically reducing pollution and oil dependence,” noted Les McCabe, Ph.D., President and CEO of Global Green USA. “This collaboration centers on our shared commitment to helping urban communities improve air quality by dramatically reducing carbon emissions.”
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently rated the 2015 e-Golf , at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent* (MPGe), making the e-Golf the most efficient car in the compact EV class as determined by the EPA.
The e-Golf electric motor produces 115 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. With a 7.2 kW onboard charger and DC fast charging capabilities standard, the versatile electric vehicle will offer one of the largest interiors in its class. The new model combines the environmental and practical benefits of an electric vehicle with the fun-to-drive design of the Golf family, which is underpinned by the MQB (Modular Transverse Matrix) architecture.
Volkswagen provides a holistic e-mobility experience to all e-Golf owners and has invested in carbon reduction projects that help offset the emissions created during the production, distribution, and use of the vehicle for the first 36,000 miles of driving. Available charging solutions from Bosch® and Chargepoint®, along with a new Roadside Assistance program and VW Car-Net® mobile app with e-Golf features, are designed to make owning the e-Golf a thoroughly reassuring, rewarding and enjoyable experience. Extra peace of mind comes with an eight year/100,000 mile battery.
The 2015 e-Golf will be available through participating VW dealerships later this month in the initial launch states including California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington D.C. Pricing starts at $35,445 for the fully equipped SEL Premium model.
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. VWoA sells the Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, CC, Tiguan, and Touareg vehicles through approximately 649 independent U.S. dealers.
About Global Green USA
Global Green USA is dedicated to helping the people, places, and the planet in need through catalytic projects, transformative policy, and cutting-edge research. Global Green USA’s signature programs include greening affordable housing, schools, neighborhoods, and cities as well as rebuilding communities — such as New Orleans and areas of New York and New Jersey — that have suffered from the impacts of climate change, sea level rise, and environmental degradation. Global Green USA is the U.S. affiliate of Green Cross International, which was founded by President Mikhail Gorbachev in 1993 to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future. For more information, visit globalgreen.org and follow us @globalgreen.
This article is an EV News Report repost, credit: Volkswagen.
Photo courtesy of AlpTransit Gotthard Last Rails Laid in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, Electrification Coming
Wednesday, October 31, 2014, the last rails were laid in the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
At a distance of around 54 m from the south portal, the contractor cast the “golden sleeper”. A big moment for everyone involved and an important milestone for the project. The pure laying time was 39 months. 290 km of track have been laid. The entire 57 km of the world’s longest railway tunnel can now be continuously travelled by diesel locomotives.
At exactly 12.00 noon today, the concreting train that was specially developed for the Gotthard Base Tunnel was used for the last time. At a formal ceremony in the tunnel, the “golden sleeper” of the ballastless track was cast. In total, the general contractor, Transtec Gotthard, has used around 131,000 m3 of concrete, transported 380,000 monolithic sleepers into the tunnel, and laid 290 km of rails. Around 125 workers were in action in shifts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The ballastless track in the Gotthard Base Tunnel is an important factor for installation of the railway infrastructure systems. It makes rail-based transport possible for all subsequent work operations. With the end of track-laying, the first major area of the railway infrastructure systems is complete.
Photo courtesy of AlpTransit Gotthard Last Rails Laid in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, Electrification Coming
Renzo Simoni, CEO of AlpTransit Gotthard Ltd, expressed his great satisfaction: “An important milestone in the Gotthard Base Tunnel has been accomplished on time. The work is on schedule. The timetable for opening in June 2016 is valid.” Marco Hirzel, CEO of Transtec Gotthard, also showed pleasure at the achievement: “Installing the railway infrastructure systems in the world’s longest railway tunnel is a very challenging task. Only thanks to the collaboration of all of the approximately 720 people who are working on this project, can we achieve our goal of punctual handover of the tunnel.”
All other work on the Gotthard axis is also on schedule. The surface installation sites along the Gotthard Base Tunnel have already been removed and recultivated. In autumn 2015, test operation in the entire Gotthard Base Tunnel will begin. On June 2, 2016, and at the following weekend, the opening celebrations for the Gotthard Base Tunnel will be held. Integration into the SFR network with scheduled train services will take place in December 2016.
In the Ceneri Base Tunnel, excavation work is progressing rapidly: 85% of the entire tunnel system has already been cut. Now that the Federal Supreme Court has confirmed the original awards, planning and implementation of the railway infrastructure systems can also proceed. The date of December 2019 for opening the Ceneri Base Tunnel to commercial operations that was already planned therefore remains the goal of AlpTransit Gotthard Ltd.
To Launch Electric Payment Service for Its Car-Share Program
Kandi’s JV Entered Strategic Partnership With Ant Financial Services Group Photo courtesy of Kandi
JINHUA, China – Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Kandi”) (Nasdaq:KNDI), today announced that Kandi Electric Vehicles Group Co., Ltd. (the “JV Company”, a 50/50 joint venture between Kandi and Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd., a 99% owned subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.) signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with Ant Financial Services Group (“Ant Financial”) to launch Alipay and Alipay Wallet services to the Car-Share Program, Kandi’s innovative Pure EV Sharing Program. Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Chairman of the JV Company, Mr. Liu Jinliang, President of the JV Company, Mr. Eric Jing Xiandong, COO of Ant Financial, Mr. Deng Yiming, Director of Credit Business at Ant Financial, and other executives from both parties attended the signing ceremony on October 29, 2014 in Hangzhou.
The scope of the agreement includes, but not limited to utilizing mobile application Alipay Wallet, China’s leading electronic and mobile payment service for Kandi’s Car-Share Program, and co-developing other innovative services, such as customer credit system, online booking, and membership management. Alipay Wallet offers the convenience of renting Kandi’s EV through a smart phone. Additionally, it allows zero deposit and guarantee for qualified renters with good credit records based on Alipay’s proprietary transaction data. Kandi expects to launch the first mobile application for the Car-Share Program based on Alipay Wallet platform by the end of November.
Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Chairman of the JV Company commented, “We are very excited to announce the strategic partnership with China’s leading online financial service provider, Ant Financial Service, and to further grow our Car-Sharing Program in China. The Alipay Wallet technology not only enhances user experience which enables our customers to make reservation and payment through PCs, smart phones and other mobile devices, it also broadens our customer base to the ever growing Alipay users with better credit and payment term. We are extremely confident about our EV business model and we will continue to focus on the execution of our strategic growth plan in China’s EV industry.”
About Ant Financial Services Group
Formally established in October 2014, Ant Financial Services Group is focused on serving small and micro enterprises as well as consumers. With the vision of “to turn trust into wealth,” it is dedicated to building an open ecosystem of Internet thinking and technologies while working with other financial institutions to support the future financial needs of society. Businesses operated by Ant Financial Services Group include Alipay, Alipay Wallet, Yu’e Bao, Zhao Cai Bao, Ant Credit and MYbank (under formation). For more information, please visit http://www.alibabagroup.com/en/news/article?news=p141016
About Kandi Technologies Group
Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:KNDI), headquartered in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of various vehicle products. Kandi has established itself as the one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pure electric vehicle (“EV”) products, Go-Kart vehicles, three-wheel motorcycles and utility vehicles (UTVs), among others. More information can be viewed at its corporate website is http://www.kandivehicle.com. Kandi routinely posts important information on its website.
This article is an EV News Report repost, credit: Kandi Technologies.
Tesla Q3
7,785 vehicles delivered.
Model S orders and deliveries expected to increase 50% in 2015.
Non-GAAP net income was $3 million, or $0.02 per share.
Tesla deliveries guidance for ’14 to 33,000. Q4 “constrained” due to “complexity of launches related to dual motor and autopilot hardware.”
Tesla pushes back Model X deliveries to Q3 2015. Company plans to accelerate Gigafactory construction in Q4, first cell production in 2016.
Reuters reported that the US Mint is “temporarily sold out of its American Eagle silver bullion coins” due to heavy demand in recent weeks.
