CODA Holdings Receives Innovation Award from Association for Corporate Growth
May 3, 2012
CODA Holdings, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles and advanced battery systems purpose-built for transportation and energy storage applications, today announced that it has received the Innovation Award from the Los Angeles chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth (ACG). Members of the CODA executive ... Continue reading
TMO Renewables Expands Production of 2G Ethanol with Cassava Stalk
May 3, 2012
TMO Renewables (TMO Group"), a leading technology provider for cellulosic biofuels production, today announced the company has advanced to demonstration scale on cassava stalk feedstock with major Chinese fuel and food producers. TMO is now processing an initial shipment of cassava stalk delivered from China, an inex ... Continue reading
May 3, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Electric Vehicle Market 2011-2015" report to their offering. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing need for energy independence. The Global EV market has also been witnessing increased awareness of the need to reduce em ... Continue reading
Tuk Tuk Factory Launches a 100% Electric Vending Van, the e-Tuk Vendo
May 3, 2012
On the 24th of April, the Dutch Company Tuk Factory launched a new vehicle, the e-Tuk Vendo. The e-Tuk Vendo is 100% electric vending van intended for mobile catering. The first customer, Toeti Froeti, will use the vehicle for selling fruit shakes and fruitcups. The e-Tuk Vendo has an autonomy of 70 kilometers and can ... Continue reading
Global Automakers to Demo EV Fast Charging at EVS26
May 3, 2012
Eight global automakers to participate in charging display and will demo the standardized single-port DC-fast charging technology The system will optimize customer ease of use and will accelerate more affordable deployment of electrified vehicles and charging infrastructure The Society of International Engineers has ch ... Continue reading
EVO Electric Technology to be showcased at EVS26 by GKN Driveline and Lotus Engineering
May 3, 2012
GKN Driveline and Lotus Engineering EVO Electric Ltd., a leading developer of electric drive solutions for the automotive sector, today announced its participation in the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26), to be held 6-9 May 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Centre. The EVS series, organized by the ... Continue reading
VBrick Systems and Dartmouth to Stream Formula Hybrid Competition
May 2, 2012
Enterprise IP video leader VBrick Systems and Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth are partnering to stream the Formula Hybrid Competition from the New Hampshire Motor Speedway throughout the day on Thursday, May 3, 2012. More than 30 colleges and universities are participating in this year's competition. The Form ... Continue reading
Cummins Signs Agreement to Purchase SCR Doser Assets from Hilite International
May 2, 2012
Cummins Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets associated with the emissions control products of Hilite International. 'Furthermore, Hilite's strong European presence and their experienced team of engineers will be valuable to Cummins. ' Hilite's selective catalytic reduction (SCR) d ... Continue reading
Gevo and VP Racing Fuels Announce Collaboration to Develop and Commercialize Specialty Fuel Blends
May 2, 2012
Gevo, Inc. , a leading renewable chemicals and next generation biofuels company, and VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a world leader in performance fuel technology and high-quality specialty fuel blends, have agreed to jointly evaluate the commercial potential for isobutanol in a wide array of markets. The goal is to develop a p ... Continue reading
Second Annual A World In Motion International Fuel Cell Competition Winners Announced
May 2, 2012
SAE International hosted the second annual A World In Motion (AWIM) International Fuel Cell Competition on Thursday, April 26, in Detroit. The competition focused on explaining scientific concepts to K-12 students in an easily approachable, hands-on environment. Sponsored by the General Motors Foundation, the Internati ... Continue reading
Tenneco Reports First Quarter Financial Results
Apr 30, 2012
Tenneco Inc. reported first quarter net income of $30 million, or 49-cents per diluted share, versus net income of $47 million, or 75-cents per diluted share, in first quarter 2011. Net income includes $11 million after-tax, or 18-cents per diluted share, in costs related to successfully refinancing the company's senio ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2012
First 67 dealers are certified and ready to sell Ford's first gas-free, all-electric car -- the 2012 Ford Focus Electric -- arriving this spring Focus Electric is scheduled to be available nationwide by the end of 2012 The 2012 Focus Electric is America's most fuel-efficient five-passenger vehicle -- certified by the U ... Continue reading
Toyota to Debut All New RAV4 EV at EVS 26
Apr 30, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut the all new RAV4 EV at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles. Toyota's news conference will be held on Monday, May 7 at noon in the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. ... Continue reading
Plugless Power-- Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging on Display at EVS26 May 6th -- 9th
Apr 30, 2012
Evatran, the developer of Plugless Power wireless recharging technology for electric vehicles, will welcome EVS26 attendees at the Los Angeles Convention Center May 6 th through May 9 th. Plugless Power technology will be featured in booth #1115 and also at the Ride, Drive, and Charge event open throughout the four-day ... Continue reading
Blue Bird Named Extra Mile Award Recipient for Commitment to Environment and State of Georgia
Apr 29, 2012
Blue Bird Corporation received the Extra Mile Award this week from the Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition for their commitment and success in bringing alternative-fueled school bus transportation to the market. The award recognizes organizations that improve Georgia's air quality while advancing economic, environmental ... Continue reading
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