EV Drivers Will Prefer to Charge Their Vehicles at Home, Reveals a New Chartwell Survey
Sep 21, 2011
Utilities will need to ensure their distribution systems are ready for electric vehicles (EVs) because an overwhelming number of drivers envision they will charge their EVs at home, new Chartwell research shows. Coinciding with the launch of its EV Customer Strategy Research Council and Electric Vehicle Programs Summit ... Continue reading
International Fuel Technology's DiesoLiFTTM 10 Helps Combat Climate Change
Sep 21, 2011
International Fuel Technology, Inc. (IFT) (OTCBB:IFUE) announced today that use of its DiesoLiFTTM 10 fuel additive formulation helps combat climate change. scientific evidence and new analyses demonstrate that control of black carbon particles and tropospheric ozone through rapid implementation of proven emission redu ... Continue reading
WatchIt Technologies Begins V.2 of Fuel Reformer
Sep 21, 2011
WatchIt Technologies Inc. (OTC: WTCT) The Board of Directors of WTCT announced it has begun development of a second generation or V.2 of its patent pending fuel savings device, the fuel reformer. The investment group, who has asked to remain anonymous, requested that the company investigate the possibility of upgrading ... Continue reading
Hubbell Wiring Systems and PEP Stations Announce Electric Vehicle Charging Station Alliance
Sep 20, 2011
Hubbell Wiring Device Kellems, a division of Hubbell Incorporated and PEP Stations LLC, a provider of premium electric vehicle charging stations, announce a strategic alliance under which Hubbell will have exclusive representation and marketing rights for PEP Stations products in North America. Hubbell is a world class ... Continue reading
Luxury and Fuel-efficiency Define New 'Imported from Detroit' TV Spot for the 2012 Chrysler 300
Sep 19, 2011
Chrysler Group LLC is the first domestic automaker to feature the state-of-the-art ZF eight-speed automatic transmission in its vehicles Best-in-class 31 highway miles per gallon (mpg) and best-in-class all-wheel-drive fuel economy with eight-speed automatic transmission and award-winning 292 horsepower, 3.6-liter alum ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2011
In an effort to improve fuel efficiency standards and lower carbon dioxide emissions, Duane Reade today announced a partnership with Smith Electric Vehicles to add Newton zero-emission, all-electric commercial trucks to its delivery fleet. With the addition of these medium-duty trucks, Duane Reade is the first retail p ... Continue reading
Improving the Fuel Economy of Any Car
Sep 19, 2011
Improving the Fuel Economy of Any Car The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) has just released a report on how decisions a driver makes beyond vehicle selection can improve vehicle fuel economy by up to 45 percent. Drivers can find the information they need to make many of these fuel-effic ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2011
TTulsa Tech and its Broken Arrow campus today announced the grand opening of their new, state-of-the-art automotive training facility which will teach and train Oklahoma students firsthand about alternative fuel technology. ... Continue reading
Leviton Announces Availability of Home Charging Station for 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in
Sep 17, 2011
Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, announced today that a 16-amp, Level 2 (240V) home charging station for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle will be available in early October. With installation packages starting at $999, Toyota customers can purchase the charging station an ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Sep 16, 2011
Extended Electric Range Selectable EV Mode Expected 87 MPGe Quick Home Charging Toyota, the world leader in hybrid passenger cars and SUVs, introduced the Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the annual Green Drive Expo here today, as the newest member of the Prius Family. Joining the popular third-generation Prius Liftback and the ... Continue reading
The Business of Plugging In 2011 Announces Key Speakers and Sessions
Sep 16, 2011
The Business of Plugging In(SM) 2011, a Center for Automotive Research conference, returns to metro Detroit on October 11-13, and will feature a unique blend of global experts who will provide insight into the evolving plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) landscape from the role of big box stores like Best Buy to Portland's ... Continue reading
AeroVironment Completes First Electric Vehicle Commercial Charging Station Installations in Hawaii
Sep 16, 2011
AeroVironment today announced that it has installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Marriott Waikiki to serve hotel guests and respond to increased demand for sustainable practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. The new chargers are part of Hawaii's growing charging infrastructure currently b ... Continue reading
Algal Biomass Organization Announces Support for Renewable Fuel Parity Act of 2011
Sep 16, 2011
The Algal Biomass Organization (ABO) today announced its strong support for the Renewable Fuel Parity Act of 2011, formally introduced yesterday by US Senators Tom Udall (D-NM) and Mike Crapo (R-ID). The bill would give algae-based biofuels tax parity while leveling the playing field for all advanced biofuels by expand ... Continue reading
MapleSim Drives Higher Fuel Efficiency in Cars
Sep 15, 2011
Maplesoft today announced the MapleSim Driveline Component Library, a collection of components for driveline modeling applications. Built with the involvement of several transmission manufacturers, this MapleSim add-on covers all stages in the powertrain, from the engine to the differential, wheels, and road loads, as ... Continue reading
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