Kosmos Energy Announces Akasa Light Oil Discovery on West Cape Three Points Block Offshore Ghana
Aug 24, 2011
Kosmos Energy announced today a light oil discovery at the Akasa-1 exploration well on the West Cape Three Points Block offshore the Republic of Ghana. Full analysis of well results, including wireline logs, reservoir pressures and fluid samples, confirms that the well penetrated 33 meters (108 feet) of oil-bearing pay ... Continue reading
Panasonic HIT Solar Cells and High-Capacity Batteries to Support Tokai University's Solar Car Team
Aug 24, 2011
Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic") today announced its sponsorship of Tokai University's solar car team, the defending champion for the 2011 World Solar Challenge (WSC) in Australia, one of the largest solar-powered car races in the world. Under the sponsorship agreement, Panasonic will supply the Japanese university ... Continue reading
Aug 24, 2011
Electric vehicles (EVs) are being delivered by the thousands each month. The power delivery infrastructure that enables vehicles to charge at home, at the workplace, and in public spaces is simultaneously being rolled out. By 2017, a new report from Pike Research forecasts that more than 1.5 million locations to charge ... Continue reading
Ford and Toyota Announce Partnership in New Hybrid System
Aug 23, 2011
Dearborn, Mich., Aug. 22, 2011 â Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation â the worldâs two leading manufacturers of hybrid vehicles â today announced they will equally collaborate on the development of an advanced new hybrid system for light truck and SUV customers. Ford and Toyota have sign ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and SmartEnergy IP Announce Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum
Aug 22, 2011
J.D. Power and Associates and SmartEnergy IP announced today that they will present The Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum to address growing opportunities and challenges around the increased adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact on the smart grid. The conference will bring together leaders from the ene ... Continue reading
Westport, CL&P Unveil Town's First Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Aug 22, 2011
The Town of Westport officially unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station today and became the first in the nation to offer drivers a pay-by-phone option. "We've worked hard to make Connecticut an early market for EVs Westport is the first municipality to install a charging station as part of Connecticu ... Continue reading
Aug 22, 2011
Production of electrified vehicles is gearing up all over the world, and automakers are planning to launch an increasing variety of new models over the next few years. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will all share the market stage as elect ... Continue reading
Aug 22, 2011
Ford and Toyota are collaborating as equal partners to accelerate consumer availability of a new advanced hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs New co-developed hybrid system ready for use later this decade on Ford and Toyota rear-wheel-drive light trucks and SUVs, delivering greater fuel efficiency while still provi ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Industry - 4th Edition" report to their offering. 'The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Industry - 4th Edition' The 4th Edition of The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicl ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Advanced Automotive Energy Storage Report - 2011 Edition" report to their offering. 'Advanced Automotive Energy Storage Report - 2011 Edition' The 2011 edition of this report discusses the key issues currently facing the advanced automotive energy storage sector. ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Electric Vehicles - Forecasts to 2017
Aug 19, 2011
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Electric Vehicles - Forecasts to 2017" report to their offering. 'Global Market Review of Electric Vehicles - Forecasts to 2017' This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the electric vehicles sector, its manufa ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2011
The 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit, co-hosted by SAE International and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), provides a forum in which all relevant individuals, organizations and agencies can contribute to the development of action plans regarding the codes and standards necessary to eff ... Continue reading
ZScanning Helps Tier 1 Auto Supplier Navigate Today's Trickiest Engineering Challenges
Aug 18, 2011
As automobiles change, so do the demands on suppliers of parts -- right down to the rubber hoses that carry air into the engine, coolant to the radiator, and fluids to brakes and windshields. ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Automotive Fuel Tanks - Forecasts to 2026
Aug 18, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global market review of automotive fuel tanks - forecasts to 2026" report to their offering. Global market review of automotive fuel tanks - forecasts to 2026 This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the automotive fuel tanks sector, its supp ... Continue reading
"Our Reliable Path to Energy Independence": 2011 Natural Gas Summit Focus
Aug 17, 2011
As a follow-up to 2009's highly acclaimed Natural Gas Summit, the Florida Natural Gas Association (FNGA) has solidified their agenda and roster of speakers for 2011. With a national focus on dependence from foreign oil, a long term energy supply and the development of a viable 'green' economy, the sessions will be high ... Continue reading
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