First CNG-Powered Ford Transit Connect Taxis Begin Servicing Greater Los Angeles Area
Sep 8, 2011
California Yellow Cab of Orange County becomes first business in California to offer Ford Transit Connect Taxis powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) First 10 taxis are to be joined soon by more than 100 more CNG-powered Transit Connect Taxis servicing the area Interest in California being driven by lower CNG costs a ... Continue reading
eVgo Unveils Houston's First Freedom Station Charging Site
Sep 7, 2011
NRG Energy's eVgosm electric vehicle (EV) charging network now includes Houston's first Freedom Stations, allowing eVgo subscribers to plug in their vehicles while they are shopping and take advantage of DC chargers that can add 30 miles of range in as little as 10 minutes. Currently, the eVgo network is the only elect ... Continue reading
Sep 6, 2011
Harbin Electric, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of a wide array of electric motors in the People's Republic of China ("China"), today reminded all Harbin Electric shareholders that September 13, 2011 has been established as the Record Date for shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Co ... Continue reading
Newly Redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE is Named NADAguides' Car of the Month for September
Sep 6, 2011
News Highlights NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, announces the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE as the Car of the Month for September -- offering consumers a completely redesigned hybrid vehicle with class-leading upgrades at a price lower than the 2011 model. The Toyota Camry ha ... Continue reading
Spotlight on Bluebird Electric at Wales' First Low Carbon Show
Sep 5, 2011
Spotlight on Bluebird Electric at Wales' first low carbon show Cardiff, UK, Low Carbon Expo 2011, the first low carbon exhibition ever to be held in Wales, will be showcasing Bluebird Electric on its transport pavilion. This will be a unique opportunity for the general public to get close-up to Europe's fastest electri ... Continue reading
Sep 3, 2011
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of AltaTerra Research's new report "Municipalities & Utilities Take Leading Roles in PEV Readiness - Solutions Deployment Brief" to their offering. 'Municipalities & Utilities Take Leading Roles in PEV Readiness - Solutions Deployment Brief' In this Solution Deplo ... Continue reading
Volvo Developing a Plug-in Hybrid Bus
Aug 31, 2011
Reducing the total global energy consumption is the most important measure today and in the future Volvo Buses is currently developing a plug-in hybrid bus that can drive long distances silently and exhaust-free on only electricity. Three buses will be tested in Gothenburg, Sweden, supported by the European Union. ... Continue reading
Domestic Solar Industry Gains Could Influence Presidential Campaign Politics
Aug 31, 2011
As the U.S. presidential race gets underway, tremendous gains in the U.S. solar industry could influence energy policy discussions on the campaign trail. On the Move Systems, a company focused on the development of profitable new solar energy technologies, is positioning itself to capitalize on continued public demand ... Continue reading
Clean Energy, Clean Streets: Autocar Announces Partnership with Elgin Sweeper Company
Aug 31, 2011
Autocar, the first name in alternative fuel and custom severe-service trucks, is pleased to announce the formation of a Strategic Partnership between Autocar Industries, LLC and Federal Signal's Elgin Sweeper Company, North America's leading street sweeper manufacturer. ... Continue reading
Australia's First Utility-Scale Solar PV Project Under Way in Western Australia
Aug 31, 2011
First Solar, Inc. , Verve Energy and GE unit GE Energy Financial Services announced today that Australia's first utility-scale solar power project is under way. Output from the 10-megawatt AC project on 80 hectares of cleared land 50km southeast of Geraldton will contribute to offsetting the energy requirements of the ... Continue reading
Aug 30, 2011
Applying a proprietary design, Hitachi Cable, Ltd. announces its success in developing the world's smallest compact connectors*1 for use in power harnesses for hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles. Recent years have seen strong demand to reduce the environmental impact associated with motor vehicles. Various ... Continue reading
BYD and Hertz Partner to Bring the First EV Rentals to China
Aug 26, 2011
BYD, the largest Chinese domestic auto brand and The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest general use car rental brand, today announced a strategic partnership to promote new energy applications to propel the development of the EV markets in China. In addition, as part of the partnership, Hertz will rent BYD's e6 ele ... Continue reading
EVI and UPS Announce the Purchase of 100 Zero-Emission, All-Electric, Delivery Vehicles
Aug 25, 2011
Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced that UPS is purchasing 100 fully electric commercial delivery vehicles for deployment in locations throughout California. This purchase marks the largest deployment of zero emission delivery vehicles in California, and one of the largest single deployments of commercial a ... Continue reading
Three Global Investors to Invest $150 Million in Clean Energy Fuels Corp
Aug 25, 2011
In a move to participate in the growing natural gas vehicle market sector in the United States, three investment companies have agreed to invest $150 million in Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , North America's leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation. The investors are Springleaf Investments Pte. Ltd., a wholl ... Continue reading
KLD Energy Technologies Teams up with Global Vehicle Leader Qianjiang
Aug 24, 2011
KLD Energy Technologies Inc., leaders in electric propulsion and generation systems, announces Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd. (Qianjiang) will serve as a contract manufacturer for the company and intends to leverage KLD Energy Technologies electric motor systems. Qianjiang, based in Wenling, Zhejiang, China, i ... Continue reading
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