Navistar Announces Redemption Notice of Senior Notes
Sep 30, 2011
On September 28, 2011, Navistar International Corporation issued a redemption notice to holders of its 8.25% Senior Notes due November 1, 2021 (Senior Notes).Ã Navistar intends to redeem $50 million of its Senior Notes on November 1, 2011 at a price of 103 and to redeem an additional $50 million of the same Senior N ... Continue reading
GE, Nissan Sign R&D Agreement to Fast Track Broader Adoption of Electric Cars
Sep 30, 2011
Pressing the accelerator on the drive to electrified transportation, GE and Nissan have signed a two-year research collaboration to speed up the development of a reliable, robust smart charging infrastructure to fuel mass market adoption of electric cars like the Nissan LEAF. âOne of the biggest connections being ... Continue reading
SunEdison Leads Development of Home Solar Charging Systems for Chevrolet Volt Electric Vehicles
Sep 30, 2011
SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. , today announced that it has joined the Pecan Street Inc. smart grid project. As part of its role, SunEdison will be leading development of the advanced home solar photovoltaic (PV) charging systems for Ch ... Continue reading
Ford, BASF Green Up with Auto Industry's First Castor Oil-Based Foam in the 2012 Focus
Sep 30, 2011
Ford and BASF have teamed up to develop a sustainable, plant-sourced castor oil-based foam product for the 2012 Ford Focus instrument panel The castor oil blend is more durable, and minimizes component stretch to help optimize airbag deployment The unique foam improves the Focus look and feel with soft-touch texture, a ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches All-Electric LEAF in New U.S. Markets +VIDEO
Sep 29, 2011
On the heels of the 7,000th delivery in the United States, Nissan North America Inc. is expanding availability of Nissan LEAF, the world's first and only all-electric car for the mass market. Orders for the 2012 Nissan LEAF begin today in Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York. Del ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2011
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to Central Hudson Gas & Electric and the National Grid New York as part of a demonstration project by Chrysler Group LLC Real world city miles to be accumulated on demonstration vehicles over the next three years Fleet of vehicles developed in partnership with U. ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2011
Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar International Corporation today announced the next phase of cooperation between the two companies to develop, manufacture, sell and support vocational and on-highway trucks for the North America market and the rest of the world. In June of 2008, the two companies announced plans to form an ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2011
If you had to guess who's greener--Gen Y or Baby Boomers--many might presume it's the younger generation. However, when it comes to putting their money where their mouths are, it's the Boomers who put green behind green and invest in eco-conscious technology from their homes to their automobiles. That's why Del Webb--t ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Plans Evaluation of Additional Vehicles
Sep 28, 2011
Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC: GACR) announced today that it is planning to begin testing an all-electric mini-van, also referred to as a multi-purpose vehicle or MPV" to add to its Eco-friendly, Zero Carbon Emission vehicle product line. 'While we analyze the recent test results from the Sport Utility Ve ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Magnesium Civilization, The: An Alternative New Source of Energy to Oil" book to their offering. Magnesium Civilization, The: An Alternative New Source of Energy to Oil The use of fossil fuels damages the global environment, and supply of oil is becoming more unst ... Continue reading
3M and Umicore Expand Their Nickel, Manganese and Cobalt Cathode Materials Relationship
Sep 28, 2011
3M and Umicore have entered into a second technology license agreement that further expands the use of nickel, manganese and cobalt (NMC) cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries. Under the agreement, 3M grants Umicore license to a family of low cobalt NMC cathode material compositions for manufacture and sales to li ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2011
Sept. 28 What: Chrysler Group LLC will distribute five Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) Ram 1500 pickup trucks to Central Hudson Gas & Electric and National Grid officials as part of a national demonstration program for evaluation and testing of the trucks for three years. When: Thurs., Sept. 29, 2011 Press conf ... Continue reading
SAE International Book Details Development of Chevy Volt
Sep 28, 2011
As one of theautomotive engineering industry's most storied vehicles, the Chevrolet Volt has been the subject of hundreds of articles over the last few years as it went from a concept car to a reality. That car is the subject of a book from SAE International focusing on the incredible story of the vehicle's development ... Continue reading
Sep 28, 2011
Ten plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority as part of a demonstration project by Chrysler Group LLC Real world city miles to be accumulated on demonstration vehicles over the next three years. ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2011
America's largest motor club demonstrates leadership in electric vehicle industry once again with installation of charging station at national office Today, AAA launched the second phase of their industry-leading electric vehicle initiative with the installation of a charging station at the AAA National office. The sta ... Continue reading
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