Enova Systems to Present at the Ardour Capital 9th Annual Energy Technology Conference
Sep 15, 2011
Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA) (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS), a leading developer of proprietary hybrid electric and all-electric drive systems and drive system components for the emerging green commercial vehicle market, has been invited to present at the Ardour Capital Ninth Annual Energy Technology Conference. The co ... Continue reading
2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo Hits 40 MPG on Highway
Sep 15, 2011
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg. The Sonic's highway fuel economy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, on par with the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and the 2012 H ... Continue reading
Commercial Fleets Will Power Natural Gas Vehicle Market through 2016, According to Pike Research
Sep 14, 2011
There are currently about 12.6 million natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in use worldwide, and sales of NGVs vary widely from region to region and country to country. The majority of NGVs are located in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, particularly in countries like Pakistan and Iran that lack extensive gasoline r ... Continue reading
Daimler AG Selects SPX As Provider of Electric Vehicle Charging Services
Sep 14, 2011
SPX Corporation's Service Solutions business unit has been selected by Daimler AG as the preferred provider of turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging installation services for its smart and Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles. The announcement was made at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show by Daimler AG. The agreement calls for ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2011
BRABUS, the highly acclaimed independent automobile tuner, has unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show press days two all new luxury performance cars both powered by Protean Driveâ⢠in-wheel motors. The first BRABUS EV sedan, called the "High-performance Four-wheel-drive Full Electric Car," is based on the Mer ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2011
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced that it exhibited its F150 Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) pickup truck at the CleanTech OC 2011 Conference and Expo in Irvine, California, on September 12, 2011. The Quantum Ford F150 PHEV is powered by Quantum's "F-Drive" parallel hybrid drive system develope ... Continue reading
SCUDERI Engine Reaches 65 MPG in Lab Tests
Sep 13, 2011
Scuderi Group today released findings from a computer simulation study measuring the performance of the Scuderi Engine modeled against the European class of "high economy" vehicles. The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine can achieve at least 65 miles per U.S. gallon (77 UK mpg or 3.7 liters p ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2011
Recargo, Inc., developer of mobile applications for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) and connected cars, today announced that it has added automatic charging station location and availability status updates to the Recargo mobile app and website from Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint Network. Using Coulomb's open Charg ... Continue reading
U.S. Clean Diesel Automobile Sales Are Up 37 Percent Over 2010
Sep 12, 2011
"The positive monthly diesel sales increases in the U.S. and the new higher federal fuel efficiency requirements are both positives signs for the future growth of clean diesel sales." Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum. The 20.4 percent increase in clean diesel automobile sales in August continued the strong grow ... Continue reading
All-New, Fuel-Efficient 1.0-Liter Ford EcoBoost Engine to Debut in European Focus Range
Sep 12, 2011
All-new engine will debut in the European Ford Focus early in 2012, offering the performance of a conventional 1.6-liter engine with less than 120 g/km CO2 emissions Smallest EcoBoost engine features advanced turbocharging technology, improved twin variable camshaft design and intelligent ancillaries to deliver perform ... Continue reading
Waste Management Announces Plans for Clean-Burning Natural Gas for its Columbus Area Fleet
Sep 12, 2011
Waste Management today announced plans to convert to clean burning natural gas-powered trucks for its waste and recycling collection operations in Columbus, Ohio. This will be Waste Management's first fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks in Ohio. A new CNG fueling facility will also be installed at the company' ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2012 Location Announced: San Antonio, Texas
Sep 9, 2011
Plug-In 2012, the fifth annual international conference focusing on the technical advances, market research and policy initiatives shaping the future of plug-in electric vehicles will be held July 23-26, 2012 at the San Antonio Convention Center, event organizer Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced today. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Price Adjustment to the 2012 Mitsubishi i 100% Electric Vehicle
Sep 9, 2011
Due to unforeseen changes in market conditions, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) has decided to make a pricing adjustment of $1135 to the 2012 Mitsubishi i 100% electric-powered vehicle. The well-equipped entry-level Mitsubishi i ES model will see its net value change to $21,625*, while the premium-grade S ... Continue reading
Science of Sound in Chevy Equinox Saves Cash at the Pump
Sep 8, 2011
General Motors engineers borrowed from stereo headphone technology to help give the Chevrolet Equinox segment-leading fuel economy. Noise and Vibration Development Engineer Jim Vallance and his colleagues at GM's Milford Proving Ground were tasked with pushing the 2011 Equinox to get 32 mpg on the highway, four mpg bet ... Continue reading
Ben Rainwater to Join Board of Directors of Green Automotive
Sep 8, 2011
Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) announced today that Mr. Ben Rainwater has agreed to re-join the Company's Board of Directors, and take the helm of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, GAC Automotive Services Inc. ... Continue reading
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