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Press Release Source: Research and Markets On Wednesday June 1, 2011, 7:18 am EDT

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dc17d9/strategic_technolo) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Technology and Market Analysis of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Europe" to their offering.

Prospect of Over 2 Million Public Charging Points by 2017 Bode Well for European EV Charging Infrastructure Market

Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained significant attention over the last few years from various European governments as they look to promote the deployment of EV charging infrastructure. There are strong indicators that the EV market will take off in an unprecedented way - over 2 million public charging points are anticipated by 2017 in Europe with 3 per cent of this being accounted for by DC-DC rapid and inductive charging concepts. The market is poised to grow from less than 10,000 public charging points in 2010 to close to 2 million public charging points by 2017. This will largely be motivated by local government initiatives, including several incentives, aimed at boosting the expansion of public charging infrastructure for EVs. European governments are expected to budget about 700 million over the next seven years for charging stations, notes the analyst of this research. This will be one of the main drivers behind the exponential growth in public charging infrastructure for EVs. The approximate investment over the next seven years is likely to be about 5 billion for building EV infrastructure in Europe in relation to charging. The ratio of the number of cars to charging stations in Europe stands currently at 2.5, dropping to 1.8 by 2017.

The rate of growth of public charging infrastructure in Europe is very high, principally due to local government initiatives in different countries. Local governments are granting customers a variety of incentives to purchase an EV, remarks the analyst. Such incentives include discounts on the purchase price, tax reduction or exemption, and other advantages such as no congestion charge, free parking, and use of exclusive lanes, among others. There are many other initiatives such as initiating infrastructure deployment, which can be financed by governments. For instance, the French Government has allocated 400 million for infrastructure. Other approaches include playing a role as a partner in different projects, such as the Portuguese Government partnering with Renault-Nissan. Providing funding to private projects for infrastructure installation is another method being adopted by governments to encourage EV adoption.

DC- DC Fast Charging to Show Way Forward

Slow charging is the most widely available option at present. This method requires six to eight hours for a vehicle to fully charge (80 per cent) and represents an infrastructure problem. Manufacturing and installation of a single charging station can be as high as 6,000, implying the need for sizeable investments to equip an entire city with charging stations, states the analyst. Moreover, 6 to 8 hours of slow charging means more charging stations are required to ensure availability at all times.

Fast charging will help resolve this issue. However, at the moment, this method is expensive and not widely available. In addition, it is presumed not to be entirely safe for users to handle. The adoption of concepts such as DC-DC fast charging is critical to ensure the dramatic decrease of charging duration, concludes the analyst. A DC-DC charging station may eventually produce its own energy supply from renewable sources, offering an added advantage.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Definition and Scope

2. Executive Summary

3. Total European EV Charging Station Technology and Market Analysis

4. In-depth Analysis of Charging Infrastructure Market in Europe

5. Strategic Analysis of Level 1 (240V) Charging Station

6. Strategic Analysis of Level 2 (240V) Charging Station

7. Strategic Analysis of Level 3 DC-DC Charging

8. Strategic Analysis of Inductive Charging 9. Analysis of Vehicle to Grid Communication and Accessories for Charging Infrastructure

10. Competitor Profiling

11. Key Conclusions and Strategic Recommendations

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Reportlinker Adds Strategic Technology and Market Analysis of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Europe

Press Release Source: Reportlinker On Thursday May 19, 2011, 4:50 am EDT

NEW YORK, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Strategic Technology and Market Analysis of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Europe

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This research service focuses on the European market for charging infrastructure related to electric vehicles. This research service focuses on both home and public charging elements and takes into account 4 different levels of charging - level 1 slow charging, level 2 fast charging, DC-DC rapid level 3 charging and induction charging. The report also provides key market breakdown, trends, drivers, restraints and challenges impacting important markets like UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, Portugal and others regarding the electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The report ends with providing crucial conclusions, recommendations and business opportunity analysis.

Table of Contents

Definitions and Scope 17

Definitions –Charging Station Levels

Definitions –Charging Stations

Definitions --EV Charging Stations Locations

Base Essentials of a Charging Station

Communication Possibilities between Vehicle and Charge Spot (V2C)

Executive Summary23

Top Level Strategic Fact Sheet

Roadmap of Charging Station Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles

EV public charge station scenario analysis

European Charging Station Type Forecast

Country Level Charging Station Type Forecasts

Charging Infrastructure Specifications and Features

European EV Charging Infrastructure Mix

Characteristics of DC –DC Rapid (Level 3)

Options for Financing

Representation of Communication Scope and Standards of a Charging Interface

Funding Support

European EV Charging Station Facts

Technology Investment Analysis

Country Level Specifications of Level 1 and 2 Charging

Market Opportunity Map

Future Trends in Charging Station Infrastructure

European EV Charging Station Technology and Market Analysis43

Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure Product Lifecycle Analysis

Electric Vehicle Commercial Charging Infrastructure

Charging Type Analysis

Charging Power and Time Roadmap

Charging Infrastructure Product Development Analysis

Charging Infrastructure EcoSystem

Technology Gap Analysis

EV Charging Infrastructure Industry challenges

EV Charging Infrastructure Key Market Drivers and Restraints

EV Charging Infrastructure Pros and Cons

EV Charging Infrastructure Scenario Analysis

EV Charging Infrastructure Market Forecasts by Charging Station Type

EV Charging Infrastructure Cost and Revenue Model

EV Charging Infrastructure –Nissan Case Study

In-depth Analysis of Charging Infrastructure Market in Europe62

Geographical Scope of Analysis

Snapshot of the Charging Station Infrastructure in Europe

Relationships within EV Infrastructure –Europe

EV Charging Infrastructure Manufacturers and their Presence in Europe

Charging Infrastructure Country Level Analysis of Charging Types

Charging Infrastructure Growth in United Kingdom

Charging Infrastructure Growth in Germany

Charging Infrastructure Growth in France

Charging Infrastructure Growth in Italy

Charging Infrastructure Growth in Spain

Charging Infrastructure Growth in Portugal

Charging Infrastructure Growth in Scandinavia

Charging Infrastructure Growth in Switzerland

Technology Investment Analysis

Strategic Analysis of Level 1 (240V) Charging Station91

Level 1 Charging Station Introduction

Power Requirements and Usage Areas

Technology roadmap of slow (Level 1) charging

Key Challenges, Market Drivers and Restraints for Slow (Level 1) Charging Infrastructure

Country Level Specifications of Level 1 Charging

Case Study of Level 1 Charging –Delphi

Strategic Analysis of Level 2 (240V) Charging Station98

Level 2 Charging Station Introduction

Power Requirements and Usage Areas

Technology Roadmap of Level 2 (Fast) Charging

Key Challenges, Market Drivers and Restraints of Level 2 (Fast) Charging

Country Level Specifications of Level 2 (Fast) Charging

Case Study of Level 2 (Fast) Charging –POD Point

Strategic Analysis of Level 3 DC-DC Charging105

DC –DC Rapid ( Level 3) Charging Introduction

Technology Roadmap of DC -DC Rapid (Level 3) Charging

DC-DC Charging Growth Reasons

Key Challenges, Market Drivers and Restraints for DC-DC Rapid (Level 3) Charging

Utilities Business Model

Business Case for DC-DC Rapid (Level 3) Charging

Options for Financing DC-DC Rapid (Level 3) Charging

Case Study of DC-DC Rapid (Level 3) Charging –ABB and Brusa

Strategic Analysis of Inductive Charging115

Inductive Charging Introduction

Inductive Charging Selection Parameters

Technology Roadmap of Induction Charging

Key Challenges, Market Drivers and Restraints for Inductive Charging

Case Study -Conductix-Wampfler's IPT

Analysis of Vehicle to Grid Communication and Accessories for Charging Infrastructure121

Charging Infrastructure Key Stakeholders Analysis

Expectations from Vehicle to Grid Communication

Future Communication Standardization

Connector Geometry in Europe

Cable and Connector Plugs Technical Requirements

Competitor Profiling130

Key Industry participants

Companies and Partnerships in Different Regions

Competitors by Different Regions

United Kingdom

France

Switzerland

Spain

Austria

Key Conclusions and Strategic Recommendations 141

Technical Concept and Customer Requirements

Deployment Scenario for Charging Stations in Europe

Key Conclusions

New Business Models

Future Business Case Scenarios

Business Opportunity Forecast Benefits

About Frost & Sullivan 148

List of Figures

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Forecasts (Europe), 2009-2017 26

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 1 Charging Specifications by Country (Europe), 2010 39

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 2 Charging Specifications by Country (Europe), 2010 40

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Infrastructure and Location (Europe), 2010 45

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Gap Analysis (Europe), 2010 51

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Industry Challenges (Europe), 2011-2017 52

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Market Drivers and Restraints (Europe), 2011-2017 53

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Forecasts (Europe), 2009-2017 58

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Supplier Level Positioning (Europe), 2010 67

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Types of Charging Point Infrastructure (Germany), 2010 75

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Types of Charging Point Infrastructure (France), 2010 78

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Types of Charging Point Infrastructure (Spain), 2010 82

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 1 Charging Station Key Challenges (Europe), 2011-2017 95

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 1 Charging Station Key Market Drivers and Restraints (Europe), 2011-2017 95

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 1 Slow Charging Station Country wise Specification (Europe), 2010 96

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 2 Charging Station Key Challenges (Europe), 2011-2017 102

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 2 Charging Station Key Market Drivers and Restraints (Europe), 2011-2017 102

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 2 Charging Station Country wise Specification (Europe), 2010 103

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 3 Charging Station Key Challenges (Europe), 2011-2017 109

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 3 Charging Station Key Market Drivers and Restraints (Europe), 2011-2017 109

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Inductive Charging Key Challenges (Europe), 2011-2017 119

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Inductive Charging Key Market Drivers and Restraints (Europe), 2011-2017 119

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Key Market Participants by Charging Station Type (Europe), 2010 131

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Key Market Participants of Charging Station (Europe), 2010 132

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Key Market Participants of Charging Station (United Kingdom), 2010 133

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Key Market Participants of Charging Station (France), 2010 135

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Key Market Participants of Charging Station (Switzerland), 2010 138

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Key Market Participants of Charging Station (Spain), 2010 139

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Key Market Participants of Charging Station (Austria), 2010 140

List of Charts

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Type Analysis (Europe), 2017 24

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Conclusions and Recommendations (Europe), 2010 24

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Roadmap (Europe), 2007-2017 25

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Forecasts (Europe), 2009-2017 26

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Type Forecasts (Europe), 2009-2017 27

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Country Level Analysis of Charging Types (Europe), 2010 and 2017 28

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Type Analysis (Europe), 2010 and 2017 30

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Investment Analysis (Europe), 2007-2025 38

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Market Opportunity Map (Europe), 2010-2025 41

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Lifecycle Analysis (Europe), 2009-2050 44

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Infrastructure (Europe), 2010 45

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Residential Charging Infrastructure (Europe), 2010 46

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Power and Time Roadmap (Europe), 2008-2015 48

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Market Product Development Analysis (Europe), 2010 49

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Ecosystem (Europe), 2010 50

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Gap Analysis (Europe), 2010 51

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Forecasts (Europe), 2009-2017 58

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Type Forecasts (Europe), 2009-2017 59

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Nissan Case Study (Europe), 2009-2017 61

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Country Snapshot (Europe), 2010 64

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Country Level Analysis of Charging Types (Europe), 2010 and 2017 69

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Roadmap (United Kingdom), 2008-2017 70

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Type Analysis (United Kingdom), 2010 and 2017 70

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Forecasts (United Kingdom), 2010 and 2017 70

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Roadmap (Germany), 2008-2017 74

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Type Analysis (Germany), 2010 and 2017 74

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Forecasts (Germany), 2010 and 2017 74

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Roadmap (France), 2008-2017 77

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Type Analysis (France), 2010 and 2017 77

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Forecasts (France), 2010 and 2017 77

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Roadmap (Italy), 2008-2017 79

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Type Analysis (Italy), 2010 and 2017 79

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Forecasts (Italy), 2010 and 2017 79

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Roadmap (Spain), 2008-2017 81

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Type Analysis (Spain), 2010 and 2017 81

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Forecasts (Spain), 2010 and 2017 81

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Station Location in Seville (Spain), 2010 83

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Roadmap (Portugal), 2008-2017 84

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Type Analysis (Portugal), 2010 and 2017 84

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Type Analysis (Portugal), 2010 and 2017 84

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Roadmap (Scandinavia), 2008-2017 86

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Type Analysis (Scandinavia), 2010 and 2017 86

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Type Analysis (Scandinavia), 2010 and 2017 86

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Roadmap (Switzerland), 2008-2017 88

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Type Analysis (Switzerland), 2010 and 2017 88

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Type Analysis (Switzerland), 2010 and 2017 88

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Technology Investment Analysis (Europe), 2007-202 90

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 1 Charging Station Forecasts (Europe), 2010-2017 92

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 1 Charging Roadmap (Europe), 2008-2017 94

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 2 Charging Station Forecasts (Europe), 2010-2017 99

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 2 Charging Roadmap (Europe), 2008-2017 101

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 3 DC-DC Rapid Charging Station Forecasts (Europe), 2010-2017 106

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Level 3 DC-DC Rapid Charging Roadmap (Europe), 2008-2017 107

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Utilities ROI Potential (Europe), 2009-2017 110

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Basic Working of Induction Charging (Europe), 2010 116

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Induction Charging (Europe), 2010 117

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Induction Charging Roadmap (Europe), 2008-2017 118

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Conductix-Wampfler Solution (Europe), 2010 120

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Charging Infrastructure Key Stakeholders (Europe), 2010 122

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Key Conclusions (Europe), 2010 144

EV Charging Infrastructure Market: Future Business Case Scenarios (Europe), 2010 146

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New electric and hybrid vehicle technology given the fast track

Four federal legislators, including Massachusetts Congressman Edward Markey, D-7th, today introduced legislation designed to fast track the deployment of energy-saving electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid technologies.

The Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act will provide grants to help regional communities establish themselves as models for the successful development, installation, and deployment of advanced electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, including public charging stations.? The bill also offers consumer incentives for the purchase of EVs, promotes utility modernization to accommodate EV deployment, provides assistance for the installation of charging infrastructure, and encourages domestic production of EV components.
“As America experiences the rise and fall of gas prices alongside the rise and fall of al Qaeda leadership and other Middle Eastern despots, it is time to tell the oil sheiks funding terror networks that America needs their oil as much as we need their sand,” said Markey, Ranking Member on the House Natural Resources Committee and senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.? “The Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act will help the nation get off foreign oil and move forward with a comprehensive strategy that helps consumers buy all-electric vehicles powered by wind farms in the northeast and midwest instead of oil from the Middle East.? It’s time for America to start driving toward a clean, safe energy future, and electric vehicles can help power the way.”
The bill authorizes the Secretary of Energy to competitively award up to $300 million to each of 10 different deployment communities around the country.? These communities will then serve as domestic hubs for EV manufacturing and deployment, as well as proving grounds for best practices.
The Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act guarantees a consumer benefit of at least $2,000 (beyond existing tax credits or other federal and local incentives) for the first 50,000 EV consumers within each deployment community.? In addition, it extends to 2014 federal tax credits for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging equipment for individuals (up to $2,000) or businesses (up to $50,000 for multiple equipment purchases). Finally, the bill authorizes additional development, deployment and manufacturing incentives for EV technologies, including bond authority and a limited number of smaller grants for municipalities not selected as deployment communities.

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Investment in Electric Vehicle Technology Is the Fastest and Most Sustainable Road to Lower Gas Prices

MOORESVILLE, NC--(Marketwire - March 17, 2011) - Li-ion Motors (OTCBB: LMCO) (FRANKFURT: LL9L) -- According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the United States and Canada use 2/3 of oil consumption for transportation, far more than for heat and power.?Gas consumption accounts for almost 45 percent of all oil use.

More than crude oil barrel price, demand is what drives high gas prices at the pump. So the best way to keep gas prices in check would be investment in proven alternative transportation technology such as Li-ion Motors' (OTCBB: LMCO) (FRANKFURT: LL9L) lithium-ion battery powered electric cars, small trucks and motorcycles.

"Investment in a company like Li-ion Motors and the increased use of electric vehicles by government, business and individuals will help control prices across the board," says Li-ion Motors CEO Stacey Fling. "By decreasing demand at the pump through putting more cars like our Wave II, Inizio and gas-to-electric conversions on the road, prices will drop and this will have a positive domino effect on every other business that is slave to oil for production or shipping.

"That's real economic stimulus."

Increase in demand is impacted by many factors, most recently by increases in car ownership and production needs in China, India and other emerging markets. Japan, which is already a major consumer of oil, will only see that grow drastically, primarily for power generation, as their nuclear system was compromised by the recent natural disasters.

The Los Angeles Times reported that, "Many analysts are predicting a sharp rise in energy prices, particularly on the West Coast, as refiners scramble to replace more than 1 million barrels a day in refined fuels production lost because of Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

"West Coast refineries are the most likely supply source for the Japanese, experts say, which could reduce the amount of gasoline and diesel fuel available for U.S. drivers and businesses, possibly boosting prices that were already rising in response to higher oil costs."

"It's the butterfly effect," says Fling, "and some butterflies are bigger than others."

Gasoline accounts for about 2/3 of the total oil used for transportation in the United States with the rest comprised of diesel fuel which is used primarily for trucks, buses, railroads, and a few passenger auto engines, jet and other aviation fuel, and residual fuel oil, which is used for tankers and other large ships.

"The math is simple and sound," says Fling. "By actively engaging in a proven oil-free alternative, we can keep America on the road and decrease domestic demand for oil at the same time with our proven electric vehicles. Our Wave II won the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize averaging 187 miles per gallon equivalent. The cost for that is about $3. Even the best hybrids out there can barely do 25% of that."

Not only would this help control demand and provide lower costs for planes, trains and ships as well as all the gas-powered vehicles still out there but it would also help keep costs down on oil used for other products.

Expanded drilling is just a short-term Band-Aid still dependent on oil and subject to the whims of the marketplace and not a long-term solution such as electric drive transportation.

"The frantic calls for the government to open up offshore drilling in order to bring down oil costs are more grandstanding than helpful," says Fling, "especially when real solutions like investment in proven electric vehicle technology can have immediate effect."

About Li-ion Motors Corp.: ?(OTCBB: LMCO) (FRANKFURT: LL9L), headquartered in Mooresville, NC with corporate offices in Las Vegas, NV, is a leading developer and manufacturer of electric powered automobiles including the WAVE II and the Inizio.

Previously known as Hybrid Technologies, the company has more than ten years' experience and expertise in the conversion of internal combustion cars to all electric for both individual and corporate customers as well as government agencies such as NASA.

The company won the Progressive Automotive X Prize in 2010 for its WAVE II, which came with a $2.5 million (USD) award. During the X Prize competition, the WAVE II whose electric motor is powered by lithium-ion batteries governed by a proprietary battery management system (BMS) was certified by the Argonne National Laboratory at 202.5 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).

The Inizio is the world's first 100% electric supercar, capable of 170 mph and acceleration from 0-60 mph in up to 3.4 seconds. Both vehicles are moving into production for consumer sales in 2011.

Along with the production of original vehicles, the company licenses its proprietary BMS and technology to automobile manufacturers seeking to advance their electric vehicle offerings.

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Middle East could become leader in adopting electric vehicle technology

  Josh Anderson, Executive Vice President of Engineering, DesignLine, gave conference delegates an insight into the future of eco-friendly transportation on the opening day of the Commercial Vehicles Conference
Industry experts underline the future of public transportation at Commercial Vehicles Conference in Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 15 March 2011: The Middle East could become a leader in adopting electric vehicle technology for fleet and public transport use, an industry expert told the Commercial Vehicles Conference in Dubai.

Josh Anderson, Executive Vice President of Engineering for US manufacturers DesignLine Corporation, told delegates that electric buses combine environmental benefits with major savings on maintenance costs for fleet and passenger bus operators.

He said that, over the past four years, DesignLine buses have been in daily operation at Charlotte International Airport in the USA where there has been a reduction in maintenance costs of up to 93 per cent.

DesignLine and its UAE dealer, Liberty Automobiles, are setting up a $US30 million, 100,000 sq ft manufacturing?facility in Abu Dhabi later this year for the world's first zero emission electric passenger bus, and expect strong Middle East orders.

try{document.write(zawya_banner_zone('zone9337')); }catch(e){}"The Middle East region is very attractive because there is such an interest in green, sustainable solutions in every aspect of daily life, and it is a focus of so many government and private initiatives," said Anderson.

"We have found that the interest in adopting electric transportation is high, and Middle East clients are leading other countries in their interest to adopt Electric vehicles."

DesignLine say that their electric vehicle technology eliminates the need for oil, filters, belts, and hoses, saving 65% of scheduled service costs.

"When purchasing a traditional diesel bus, there is the lifetime cost of fueling, servicing, maintaining, and repairing to take into consideration," said Anderson.

"Rarely do buyers consider these costs when making the initial purchase. If total life-cycle costs are examined, electric and hybrid buses provide substantial savings to fleet owners."

Anderson was addressing delegates on the opening day of the Commercial Vehicles Conference, which is running alongside the Commercial Vehicles Middle East exhibition at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre until Wednesday.

Delegates were also offered an intriguing insight into plans to establish the Superbus, an electric powered cross-over between a bus and a limousine, as the choice of travel for business commuters between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Dr. Ing. Antonia Terzi, Chief Vehicle Designer of the Superbus project, told the conference that the prototype Superbus will be brought to Dubai for demonstrations of its capability next month.

Travelling at speeds of 250kmh on a dedicated track, the Superbus will slash travelling time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to 30 minutes, offering convenient and luxury travel for up to 23 passengers.

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Investment in Electric Vehicle Technology Is the Fastest and Most Sustainable Road to Lower Gas Prices

MOORESVILLE, NC--(Marketwire - March 17, 2011) - Li-ion Motors (OTCBB: LMCO) (FRANKFURT: LL9L) -- According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the United States and Canada use 2/3 of oil consumption for transportation, far more than for heat and power.?Gas consumption accounts for almost 45 percent of all oil use.

More than crude oil barrel price, demand is what drives high gas prices at the pump. So the best way to keep gas prices in check would be investment in proven alternative transportation technology such as Li-ion Motors' (OTCBB: LMCO) (FRANKFURT: LL9L) lithium-ion battery powered electric cars, small trucks and motorcycles.

"Investment in a company like Li-ion Motors and the increased use of electric vehicles by government, business and individuals will help control prices across the board," says Li-ion Motors CEO Stacey Fling. "By decreasing demand at the pump through putting more cars like our Wave II, Inizio and gas-to-electric conversions on the road, prices will drop and this will have a positive domino effect on every other business that is slave to oil for production or shipping.

"That's real economic stimulus."

Increase in demand is impacted by many factors, most recently by increases in car ownership and production needs in China, India and other emerging markets. Japan, which is already a major consumer of oil, will only see that grow drastically, primarily for power generation, as their nuclear system was compromised by the recent natural disasters.

The Los Angeles Times reported that, "Many analysts are predicting a sharp rise in energy prices, particularly on the West Coast, as refiners scramble to replace more than 1 million barrels a day in refined fuels production lost because of Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

"West Coast refineries are the most likely supply source for the Japanese, experts say, which could reduce the amount of gasoline and diesel fuel available for U.S. drivers and businesses, possibly boosting prices that were already rising in response to higher oil costs."

"It's the butterfly effect," says Fling, "and some butterflies are bigger than others."

Gasoline accounts for about 2/3 of the total oil used for transportation in the United States with the rest comprised of diesel fuel which is used primarily for trucks, buses, railroads, and a few passenger auto engines, jet and other aviation fuel, and residual fuel oil, which is used for tankers and other large ships.

"The math is simple and sound," says Fling. "By actively engaging in a proven oil-free alternative, we can keep America on the road and decrease domestic demand for oil at the same time with our proven electric vehicles. Our Wave II won the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize averaging 187 miles per gallon equivalent. The cost for that is about $3. Even the best hybrids out there can barely do 25% of that."

Not only would this help control demand and provide lower costs for planes, trains and ships as well as all the gas-powered vehicles still out there but it would also help keep costs down on oil used for other products.

Expanded drilling is just a short-term Band-Aid still dependent on oil and subject to the whims of the marketplace and not a long-term solution such as electric drive transportation.

"The frantic calls for the government to open up offshore drilling in order to bring down oil costs are more grandstanding than helpful," says Fling, "especially when real solutions like investment in proven electric vehicle technology can have immediate effect."

About Li-ion Motors Corp.: ?(OTCBB: LMCO) (FRANKFURT: LL9L), headquartered in Mooresville, NC with corporate offices in Las Vegas, NV, is a leading developer and manufacturer of electric powered automobiles including the WAVE II and the Inizio.

Previously known as Hybrid Technologies, the company has more than ten years' experience and expertise in the conversion of internal combustion cars to all electric for both individual and corporate customers as well as government agencies such as NASA.

The company won the Progressive Automotive X Prize in 2010 for its WAVE II, which came with a $2.5 million (USD) award. During the X Prize competition, the WAVE II whose electric motor is powered by lithium-ion batteries governed by a proprietary battery management system (BMS) was certified by the Argonne National Laboratory at 202.5 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).

The Inizio is the world's first 100% electric supercar, capable of 170 mph and acceleration from 0-60 mph in up to 3.4 seconds. Both vehicles are moving into production for consumer sales in 2011.

Along with the production of original vehicles, the company licenses its proprietary BMS and technology to automobile manufacturers seeking to advance their electric vehicle offerings.

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