May 15, 2012
Delta Products Corporation, a Delta Group company, headquartered in Fremont, CA, has been awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), for the development and demonstration of a residential electric vehicle charging system with smart grid communication capabilities. The smart-charging system w ... Continue reading
May 14, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid/electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it will showcase its industry-leading ultra-lightweight natural gas vehicle storage systems, hybrid/electric propulsion system components and vehicle and advanced p ... Continue reading
Icom North America Earns Eight New EPA Certifications
May 14, 2012
Icom North America, a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received eight new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems. The new certifications cover all ... Continue reading
Hertz on Demand and IBM Lead on Smart Charging Initiative for Electric Vehicles
May 14, 2012
The Hertz Corporation , has announced that Hertz On Demand, the global car sharing club, and IBM are together piloting a program in Germany to advance electric vehicle (EV) mobility and user adoption through intelligent recharging solutions. In a special agreement, Hertz On Demand in Germany will supply electric vehicl ... Continue reading
May 11, 2012
ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, has been invited to present at the Deutsche Bank 2012 Clean Tech, Utilities and Power Conference. The conference will be held at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on May 14-15, 2012. ECOtality CFO Ravi Brar and Vice President ... Continue reading
Tippecanoe School Corporation Deploys First Blue Bird Propane-Powered School Buses in Indiana
May 11, 2012
TIPPECANOE SCHOOL CORPORATION DEPLOYS FIRST BLUE BIRD PROPANE-POWERED SCHOOL BUSES IN INDIANA FORT VALLEY, Ga. With the school year coming to a close, Tippecanoe School Corp. (TSC) in Lafayette, Ind., is gearing up to teach students, parents and administrators the benefits of clean, safe and economical propane autogas ... Continue reading
Veolia Will Launch Baltimore's First Propane Autogas Taxi Fleet
May 11, 2012
Baltimore's first propane autogas taxi fleet will be launched today at a special ceremony during which Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will take the city's first propane taxi ride. 'As a leader in the transportation industry, Veolia Transportation is committed to enhancing mobility and improving the quali ... Continue reading
Propane Autogas Buses Deliver Cleaner Air, Lower Costs for Hall County Schools
May 10, 2012
Propane Autogas Buses Deliver Cleaner Air, Lower Costs for Hall County Schools Georgia governor, legislators and dignitaries support Hall County Schools use of propane autogas at Georgians supporting Georgians for a greener community event HALL COUNTY, Ga. (May 10, 2012) This morning state legislators and dignitaries ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces Results for 2012 Formula Hybrid Competition
May 10, 2012
Following are from the SAE International Formula Hybrid competition held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH: Hybrid Class 1st Brigham Young University* 1st - Universite de Sherbrooke* 3rd Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya *Because the scores of the first two finishers in the Hybrid category were within ... Continue reading
After Pilot Period, Top Ten Ranked Automotive Service Department Endorses ECO ULTRA Motor Oil
May 9, 2012
Universal Lubricants -- a provider of premier motor oils that takes used oil as feedstock to produce re-refined base oil --announced today that its ECO ULTRA sales are up 40 percent at the Nation's sixth largest Subaru service department, Flatirons of Boulder, CO. Flatirons Subaru, along with a second family-owned oper ... Continue reading
Want to Go Green? AAA Recommends Ways to Make a Difference Behind the Wheel
May 9, 2012
AAA provides tips for those looking to be more eco-friendly with their driving habits and next vehicle purchase Hoping to decrease your carbon footprint and live a greener life? What and how you drive is a large part of your daily carbon footprint. Electric engines, several hybrid options and even traditional internal ... Continue reading
EdeniQ Secures over $30 Million in Funding for Biomaterials and Biofuels Innovation
May 9, 2012
EdeniQ, a biomaterials and sustainable fuels company, today announced it has raised over $30 million in additional capital. EdeniQ is a fast-growing biomaterials innovator, developing processes and products that unlock sugars from renewable natural resources that will ultimately provide the raw material needed for sust ... Continue reading
Engine Downsizing Poised for Increased Penetration across Gasoline Engines, Finds Frost & Sullivan
May 9, 2012
Engine downsizing, which has been a major trend in European diesel engines over the past decade, is poised to have a major impact on gasoline engines, which will witness the trend that diesel engines did in terms of engine downsizing and turbocharging 10 years ago. This trend will also have a positive impact on the dem ... Continue reading
Los Angeles to Host the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium -- May 6-9, 2012
May 8, 2012
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), under the auspices of the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA), will host the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles May 6-9, resulting in an economic impact of more than $2.5 million citywide and a total of 2,900 room nights at th ... Continue reading
May 8, 2012
To electrify drivetrains, it's necessary to find the right balance between effort and benefit. Criteria such as vehicle class and powertrain size (in terms of power and torque) are key elements in achieving appropriate electrification. Dr. Ralf Stopp, director of advanced development and marketing, eMobility Systems Di ... Continue reading
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