CHINA DEVELOPING ELECTRIC VEHICLE FRAMEWORK
Published at 01.02.2012 in Alternatives, International developments
China’s Standardisation Administration is now giving its approval for new legislation covering charging of electric vehicles. The legislation is for issued four sections of the Electric Vehicle Charging Interface and Communication Protocol Standards. These are intended for electric charging stations and are being introduced in a bid to step up the use of electric vehicles, part of a wider policy to develop alternative-fuel transportation in China.
OMNITEK ENGINEERING EXPANDS CNG BUSINESS WITH TATA MOTORS
Published at 28.01.2012 in Alternatives, International developments
Omnitek Engineering Corporation announced it has been selected by India-based Tata Motors to supply original equipment high-pressure natural gas filters for 2012 passenger vehicles, expanding a supplier agreement for commercial vehicle filter applications that commenced in 2009.
SAE TASKFORCE J2954 NEARS STANDARD ON WIRELESS CHARGING
Published at 27.01.2012 in Alternatives, Technology
The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE).The objective of the taskforce is initially to create a guideline for demonstration projects and design verification and later standardize in 2015 with field confirmation.
TATA SAYS CNG-ELECTRIC HYBRID BUSES IN GREAT DEMAND
Published at 16.12.2011 in Alternatives, Company news
Tata Motors recently has received an order for 10 CNG-electric hybrid buses from Spain. Mr. Ravi Pisharody, President Commercial Vehicles of Tata Motors, said, “We expect demand for these buses to increase, not only overseas but also domestically.” So far, these buses have got good response from the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC).
£90 MILLION BOOST FOR BRITISH BUSES
Published at 12.12.2011 in Alternatives, Politics
Bus services across England are set to receive £90 million to make them greener, more efficient and easier to use, Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced. The Government believes that the funding will deliver better services for passengers in a way that will cut carbon and deliver growth.
