Auto Dealers Sell Americans a Lemon on Fuel Efficiency and Auto Pollution Standards
Oct 20, 2011
Letter from Environmental and Science Groups Tells Auto Dealers Association to Drop its Opposition to New Standards; Nearly 20,000 Americans Have Already Spoken Out to Auto The CEOs of eight top U.S. environmental, science and public interest organizations are calling on the National Automobile Dealers Association (NAD ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2011
International Rectifier, IR , a world leader in power management technology, today announced the company is showcasing an advanced energy management system, Evaira, designed to dramatically extend battery life in electric vehicles at SEMA 2011 which takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, November 1- ... Continue reading
Oct 17, 2011
Legrand, the world specialist in products and systems for electrical installations and information networks, is pleased to announce updates regarding a strategic agreement with Lear Corporation, a global leader in automotive electrical power management systems. In North America, Legrand/Pass & Seymour partnered with Le ... Continue reading
Continental to Supply Fuel-Efficient Turbochargers for Ford's New Engine Family
Oct 17, 2011
Continental will be supplying Ford with innovative turbochargers for the carmaker's new engine platform. The three-cylinder direct injection gasoline engines will generate 74 and 88 kilowatts from a displacement of just one liter. The engines are slated for installation initially in the 2012 Ford Focus and later, in th ... Continue reading
Avery Dennison Media Products Wrap Solar Cars Competing in 2011 VEOLIA World Solar Challenge
Oct 15, 2011
Avery Dennison announced today that two cars competing in the 2011 VEOLIA World Solar Car Challenge are wrapped with Avery Dennison media products. 21Connect, the solar car from the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, and Quantum, the University of Michigan solar team car, ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2011
Coulomb Technologies today announced is celebrating the 1st National Plug-In Day, October 16, 2011 by offering free ChargePass cards for electric vehicle (EV) drivers via ChargePoint Network website. The free ChargePass cards are available Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, 2011 only. EV drivers simply comple ... Continue reading
Continental to Supply Fuel-Efficient Turbochargers for Ford's New Engine Family
Oct 14, 2011
Continental will be supplying Ford with innovative turbochargers for the carmaker's new engine platform. The three-cylinder direct injection gasoline engines will generate 74 and 88 kilowatts from a displacement of just one liter. The engines are slated for installation initially in the 2012 Ford Focus and later, in th ... Continue reading
SAE International Offers Free Virtual Summit on Global Drivetrains
Oct 14, 2011
SAE International offers a free, virtual online event that explores global advancements in drivetrain technology -- from the comfort and convenience of home or office -- on Wednesday, Dec. 7. In its second year, the SAE International Global Drivetrain Virtual Summit is the largest online conference developed specifical ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2011
While two-wheeled transport remains the primary means of transport for millions of people in China and other parts of Asia Pacific, most consumers in North America and Europe have remained committed to their passenger cars. Now, however, high petroleum costs, improved customer perception, and government incentives are ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports National Plug In Day; Theatrical Premier of 'Revenge of the Electric Car'
Oct 14, 2011
More than 7,200 Nissan LEAF owners around the United States have the opportunity on Oct. 16 to celebrate National Plug In Day. This first-of-its-kind event is a gathering of owners of the Nissan LEAF and other electric cars in 26 cities around the United States. ... Continue reading
US Hybrid's Fuel Cell Power Converter Module Receives UL and NEBS Certifications
Oct 13, 2011
US Hybrid today announced that its Fuel Cell Power Converter is one of a limited number of fuel cell back-up power DC/DC units to receive both UL and NEBS certifications, which are industry standards for safety and performance of information technology and telecommunications equipment. US Hybrid's Power Converter Modul ... Continue reading
IKEA Portland Plugs-in Two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Oct 13, 2011
IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in two Blink Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations at its Portland, Oregon store as part of its partnership with ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies. This initiative is the first such proj ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2011
Ford offers crisp, fresh harvest of colors The Ford harvest of vehicle colors reflects crisp, rich shades like Ginger Ale and Frosted Glass, offering a fresh selection of earthy neutrals. And that's important because color matters -- research shows up to 40 percent of car buyers say they would walk out of a dealership ... Continue reading
Government-Funded Project Aims to Improve US Fuel Efficiency Standards
Oct 12, 2011
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside), along with partners from several public and private organizations, have received a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to research ways to increase fuel efficiency standards. Specifically, the study will evaluate technologies that ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies President to Speak At National Combined Heat and Power Conference
Oct 12, 2011
Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that the Company's President, Christopher Nelson, will be speaking at the upcoming Combined Heat and Power Conference and Trade Show -- known as CHP 2011 -- at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18th at the ... Continue reading
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