Kia Soul and hybrid concepts star in Paris
Oct 2, 2008
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Soul and hybrid concepts star in Paris - All-new Kia Soul urban crossover passenger car makes debut in France - Hybrid concepts of Kia cee'd ... Continue reading
Visteon's Modular Electric Compressor Showcased in Hybrid Demonstration Vehicle
Oct 2, 2008
KERPEN, Germany, Oct. 2 -- Visteon Corporation's electrically driven air conditioning compressor is featured in BMW's hybrid demonstration vehicle, first presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Applying its proven expertise in compressors with its electri ... Continue reading
Proterra Hybrid-Electric Transit Bus Powered by Electric Propulsion System Debuts
Oct 2, 2008
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that Proterra LLC, Golden, Colorado, will showcase the prototype of its HFC 35 composite body, zero-emission, battery-dominant hybrid-electric transit bus powered by a UQM® PowerPhase® 150 propulsi ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Yearbook 2009: Electric Cars - Electric Drivetrain - Infrastructure
Oct 1, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8b2ddd/automotive_industr) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Industry Yearbook 2009: Electric Cars - Electric Drivetrain - Infrastructure" report to their offering. Automotive Industry Yearbook 2009: Electric Cars - Electric D ... Continue reading
Complete Buyer's Guide for Hybrid Vehicles
Oct 1, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cb56b8/hybrid_vehicle_buy) has announced the addition of the "Hybrid Vehicle Buyerâs Guide" report to their offering. There are many legitimate reasons why you would want to consider buying a hybrid vehicle. It could be that you want ... Continue reading
The People Respond to Washington's Bailout Plan: NO!
Sep 30, 2008
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Democrats are blaming the Republicans; Republicans are blaming Democrats; and the pretentious experts on the news programs are blaming Americans for speaking up and letting their elected representatives know that they disagree with a plan that is, at best, a wild guess ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2008
The Taylors break Guinness World Record driving a stock clean diesel Jetta TDI* HERNDON, Va., Sept. 29 -- The world's most fuel efficient couple, John and Helen Taylor, have broken the current world record for lowest fuel consumption across the 48 contiguous United States averaging 58.82 miles to the gallon. They ended ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil's Methanol to Gasoline (MTG) Technology Selected for Synthesis Energy Systems
Sep 29, 2008
IRVING, Texas--ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Synthesis Energy Systems (SES) that provides SES the option to execute up to fifteen Methanol to Gasoline technology licenses in their global operations. SES has chosen to assign the first licens ... Continue reading
Petit Le Mans Green Challenge Represents Milestone for SAE International Members
Sep 29, 2008
WARRENDALE, Pa., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A landmark event that represents years of commitment by SAE International members will come to fruition when the circular-shaped trophy representing sustainability is awarded Saturday night at the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Petit Le Mans Green Challenge. The Peti ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicles And The Cost Of Going Green
Sep 29, 2008
GOLD RIVER, Calif.--Hybrid vehicles reduce America's dependence on foreign oil and minimize emissions from greenhouse gases. But it's still a question whether they save money in the long run. The answer: maybe. Some models achieving well over 40 miles per gallon cost thousands more than equivalent gas models, which get ... Continue reading
Funding Approved For Historic Industry Loans
Sep 27, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC., September 27, 2008 â According to Harry Stoffer, writing for Automotive News, says that in a rare Saturday session, Congress gave final approval to funding that will launch a $25 billion low-interest loan program for automakers and suppliers. The program, designed to help companies retool for more ... Continue reading
Chery A3 goes on sales at $119,948
Sep 26, 2008
Chery A3 goes on sales at $119,948 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007876/Chery-A3-goes-on-sales-at-119-9 48.ht ml Shanghai, September 26 (Gasgoo.com) Chery Automobile Co Ltd officially launched its much anticipated A3 car at Shanghai International Automobile City this afternoon. The automaker revealed that the B00 se ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2008
SAN DIEGO--Pearson Fuels will celebrate its fifth anniversary as the worldâs first alternative fuel station on Friday, October 3 by partnering with the San Diego Regional Clean Fuels Coalition to host San Diegoâs National AFV Day Odyssey event from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Pearson Fuels location at 4001 ... Continue reading
Zero Motorcycles to Announce '2008 Zero X Electric Motorcycle Sold Out'
Sep 24, 2008
- Sales Soar as Company Debuts 2009 Zero X at This Year's Alt Car Expo - SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 24 -- Zero Motorcycles, the leading electric motorcycle manufacturer, plans to announce at this year's Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo (Alt Car Expo) that the company's 2008 Zero X electric motorcycle has sol ... Continue reading
Portland RAV4-EV Program Tops List of Toyota Sustainable Mobility Initiatives
Sep 24, 2008
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 24 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., made a series of environmental announcements at its "Sustainable Mobility Seminar" here today, including a plan to put four off-lease RAV4 electric vehicles into operation in the Portland-area. The RAV4-EVs will help the city and the state of Oregon develop ... Continue reading
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