GKN Driveline Sees Strong Interest in Electric-Drive Vehicle Systems
Aug 9, 2011
GKN Driveline has nearly 40 electric and hybrid-electric vehicle projects currently underway for major automakers around the world, signaling a major push within the industry to speed development of electric cars and light trucks. "Interest is especially high among vehicle manufacturers hoping to convert an existing fr ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2011
Cogenra Solar a provider of distributed solar cogeneration systems and renewable energy service solutions, will be exhibiting its hybrid solar technology at the United States Marine Corps Experimental Forward Operating Base 2011 (ExFOB) event. The demonstration will focus on âConcentrated Solar Harvesting Technolo ... Continue reading
NHTA Open Preliminary Safety Investigations On Ford Mustang and VW Jetta TDIb
Aug 8, 2011
DETROIT August 8, 2011; Ben Klayman writing for Reuters reported that U.S. auto safety regulators have opened preliminary investigations into new Ford Motor Co Mustangs with manual transmissions for possible shifting problems and diesel Volkswagen (XETRA:VOWG.DE - News; XETRA:VOWG-P.DE - News) Jetta sedans for possible ... Continue reading
SunPower and Ford Team Up to Provide Clean, Sustainable Energy for the Ford Focus Electric Car
Aug 8, 2011
SunPower Corp. and Ford Motor Company , will unveil their new partnership that will bring consumers the latest innovation in electric vehicles and the opportunity to charge them exclusively with solar power. ... Continue reading
New Fuel Standards Hold Potential for Jobs Opportunities, Economic Growth
Aug 8, 2011
UAW, NRDC, NWF Report Highlights Top 15 States That Employ Autoworkers in Clean, Efficient Technologies: AL, AZ, CA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA A new report that underscores the vital link between strong fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks and their potential impact on local jobs wil ... Continue reading
GT Solar transforms into GT Advanced Technologies
Aug 8, 2011
GT Advanced Technologies Inc., , today announced that the name change from GT Solar to its new name, GT Advanced Technologies Inc., is now complete. As part of the rebranding and new corporate identity, the company is now trading under its new GTAT stock ticker symbol on NASDAQ. ... Continue reading
ChargePoint EV Charging Network Arrives in Chicago's Soldier's Field
Aug 8, 2011
Coulomb Technologies, Inc. the creator of the ChargePoint Network, the largest online network of independently-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, today announced that Chicago's famed Soldier Field stadium is the latest business to join the ChargePoint Network. ... Continue reading
Augrid Global Holdings Signs Acquisition Letter of Intent with Red Roadster
Aug 8, 2011
Augrid Global Holdings Corp. (OTCBBO: AGHD) and Red Roadster Corporation Corp. has announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent ["LOI"] to explore the acquisition by Augrid of Red Roadster Corporation. Red Roadster Corporation is a privately-held Nevada corporation which created and sells the unique three-wh ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review By James Healy
Aug 8, 2011
Flaws Can't Erode Diesel Jetta TDI's Basic Appeal The VW Jetta TDI provides a good opportunity to revisit the Jetta and check out the diesel, popular among VW buyers because it is rated 30 miles per gallon in town and 42 mpg on the highway. According to USA Todayâs James Healey, that fuel mileage is about 25 perce ... Continue reading
Aug 8, 2011
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has secured a purchase contract for 200 additional ultra-light weight high capacity compressed natural gas (CNG) storage systems from a large US natural gas vehicle integrator of light-duty trucks. With the price of natural gas projected to stay ... Continue reading
Comparative Analysis of North American OEMs Electric Vehicles Launch Strategy
Aug 8, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Comparative Analysis of North American OEMs Electric Vehicles Launch Strategy and Product and Price Positioning" to their offering. âComparative Analysis of North American OEMs Electric Vehicles Launch Strategy and Product and Price ... Continue reading
Balqon Corporation Enters Medium-Duty Zero Emissions On-Road Electric Truck Market
Aug 7, 2011
Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), a developer of electric drive systems, lithium battery systems and medium to heavy-duty electric vehicles, today announced the availability of its new Mule M100, a zero-emissions, all-electric on-road truck for use in inner-city deliveries and cargo transportation. The Mule M100 has a ... Continue reading
Aug 5, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Indian Automotive Powertrain Outlook and Trend Analysis" to their offering. Indian Automotive Powertrain Outlook and Trend Analysis This report highlights the kind of technologies various market participants are introducing in the passeng ... Continue reading
Mazda Unveils SKYACTIV Technology To Journalists In Vancouver BC
Aug 4, 2011
Mazda Introduces SKYACTIV Technology The Skyâs the Limit by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (photo here: SKYACTIV 913) The Auto Channel Vancouver, Canada August, 2011; This beautiful Pacific Northwest city, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, boasts the smallest carbon footprint of any major city in North ... Continue reading
Airbiquity and Coulomb Technologies Announce Partnership Agreement
Aug 4, 2011
Airbiquity, a global leader in connected vehicle services, and Coulomb Technologies, the creator of the ChargePoint Network, the largest online network of independently-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, today announced a joint partnership to integrate the ChargePoint Network's driver services into Airbiqui ... Continue reading
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