Adam Opel
Adam Opel
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Founded in 1862 in Rüsselsheim, Opel is one of the most technologically advanced automobile manufacturers in Europe. We have a long and rich history. Our company is shaped by our passion for cars. Together with Vauxhall, our sister brand in the U.K., we sell vehicles in over 35 markets in Europe. We operate 13 vehicle, powertrain and component plants in 8 countries and employ around 47,000 people. Many additional jobs are provided by some 5,000 independent sales and service outlets.
We not only build cars, we live for cars. Outstanding design, innovative technology and environmental friendliness are the hallmarks of our vehicles. One of our most exciting plans for 2011 is the launch of the Opel Ampera, the first extended-range electric vehicle.
In 2009, for the third consecutive year we sold over 1.2 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, achieving a market share of 6.4 percent. In our homemarket in Germany, Opel regained the number two position with a market share of 8.6 percent.
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1 Apr 2011
Land Rover's 4WD hybrid prototype
The recent Geneva Motor Show provided the platform for numerous manufacturers to exhibit their new environmentally friendly vehicles as such ranges become common-place in the lines of commercial car companies. One of these corporations was Land Rover who showcased their hybrid prototype from Range-e.1 Apr 2011
Energy harvesting for electric vehicles
Over twenty million electric vehicles produced in 2010 will employ on-board energy harvesting to help charge the traction batteries. That includes both hybrid and pure electric vehicles.1 Apr 2011
PARC Battery Electrode Breakthrough
Palo Alto Research Center PARC, developed laser printing, object-oriented programming, and personal workstations with graphical user interfaces. Now it is building a cleantech portfolio.31 Mar 2011
Tata Motors to boost UK engineering base with University of Warwick
The UK's technology base was given a major boost today when Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), a wholly-owned UK-based subsidiary of Tata Motors, announced that it will be expanding its partnership with WMG at the University of Warwick. TMETC plans to increase their team of highly skilled engineers working on the campus by 40 per cent over the next two years.31 Mar 2011
Subsidy powers growth in Indian two wheel sales
Mr Sohinder Gill, director, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles in India has recently declared that, powered by an incentive package for electric vehicles announced by the Ministry of New and Renewable energy in November 2010, average monthly sales of electric two-wheelers in India has risen 20%.30 Mar 2011
Fuel-cells power German super-stealth submarine
In 1994 German naval manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft began developing technology for a non-nuclear, super-stealth, hybrid submarine. The first models were released in 2003 with the updated versions recently revealed.25 Mar 2011
Balqon Receives $15.9 Million Order from China
Balqon Corporatin reports receiving an order for 300 electric drive systems.23 Mar 2011
Ford to surpass Honda?
Ford may be about to overtake Honda to become number two on-road electric vehicle manufacturer in the world by numbers produced. It has recently has re-opened its Michigan Assembly Plant that has been re-vamped for the production of the new electric version of its Ford Focus model.22 Mar 2011
ABSL Power Solutions acquired by EnerSys
As lithium batteries become increasingly dominant in the market, EnerSys has recently announced the acquisition of ABSL from CIP Industries L.P. Inc in a bid to seek continuing growth in power supply sector.22 Mar 2011
Siemens cuts the charging time for electric cars by 50%
Siemens is launching a charging point Charge CP700A on the European market which can charge electric cars with a normal battery capacity within an hour.21 Mar 2011
Joint venture between BYD and Daimler receives business license
The electric vehicle developed by the joint venture will capitalize on BYD's excellence in battery technology and e-drive systems as well as Daimler's know-how in electric vehicle architecture and safety.15 Mar 2011
Catching up with Vision Motor Cars
Two years ago, VMC founders introduced their all electric pickup truck called the Everest. Once poised to begin production the Spring of 2010 from their Williamsburg, Kentucky plant utilizing what everyone thought was going to be strong government support for electric vehicles, VMC had to make a change in plans.14 Mar 2011
Solar plane contract for Newcastle University
The Newcastle team has secured a major contract with the UK's QinetiQ to help create the US-based Boeing 'SolarEagle'.11 Mar 2011
Hitachi receives order for B-CHOP for Seoul metro line 9 in Korea
Hitachi receives order for "B-CHOP" energy storage for traction power supply system for Seoul metro line 9 in Korea11 Mar 2011
Electric vehicle battle moves beyond cars
By a big margin, Toyota is number one in hybrid car sales and indeed in sales of electric vehicles overall thanks to such things as sales of its electric forklifts, where it is in the top three in most countries.8 Mar 2011
China's massive EV production plan
China plans to put more than a million electric vehicles onto the road each year by 2015, according to a recent report in the state-run People's Daily. That compares with an IDTechEx projection of around 4.1 million globally.8 Mar 2011
Sonata hybrid deliveries delayed through March
Deliveries to dealerships of Hyundai's 2011 Sonata Hybrid are likely to remain delayed through March.8 Mar 2011
Nissan reveals EV sport concept
It looks like a sports car, handles like a sports car and performs like one too. But ESFLOW is different from almost every other sports car ever built: it's electric.3 Mar 2011
Students design vibration harvesting all terrain vehicle
Adherent to the `Go Green' theme of BAJA 2011, the vehicle was designed with the innovative `Energy Harvesting' aspect that converts unwanted vibrations in the vehicle into useful energy supplied to electrical systems.28 Feb 2011
Electric vehicles lead Mitsubishi's lineup
Mitsubishi Motors Corp., maker of the i-MiEV electric car, plans to introduce eight hybrid and battery-powered models by 2015 as demand for fuel-efficient automobiles grows.