May 26, 2011
PLAINVILLE, Conn.--Luis RamÃÂrez, CEO of GE Energy Industrial Solutions today joins Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy and GE employees to unveil the GE Electric Vehicle (EV) Solar Carport in Plainville, Conn. The GE EV Solar Carport Project, one of the most expansive undertakings of its type in North America, us ... Continue reading
Are We There Yet? Go Farther on Your Family Vacation With Clean Diesel Cars
May 26, 2011
WASHINGTON, May 26, 2011 -- Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the following statement regarding fuel efficiency and America's travel options for the 2011 Memorial Day Weekend: "Whether headed to the beach, lake or Mountains, more families will be hitting the road with the new ge ... Continue reading
May 25, 2011
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 25, 2011 -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and SAE International will co-sponsor the 2 nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit September 27-28, 2011, at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. The 2 nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Providing Selected Cities With a Test Fleet of PHEV Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks
May 25, 2011
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25, 2011 -- One hundred forty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to selected cities and states as part of a demonstration project Up to 6.5 million miles to be accumulated on demonstration vehicles over the next three years Fleet of vehicles developed in partnership with U ... Continue reading
Mobil Super Minor League Baseball Tour Hits the Road for ExxonMobil
May 25, 2011
FAIRFAX, Va.--ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties Company, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation, is taking its new Mobil Super line of premium-quality motor oils on the road, offering baseball fans an exciting way to learn about Mobil Super products while enjoying Americaââ¬â¢s favorite pastime. ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Receives 27 Transit Connect Electric orders from FedEx Express, DTE and others
May 24, 2011
PR Newswire OAK PARK, MI, May 24, 2011 OAK PARK, MI, May 24, 2011 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles, today announced 27 Ford Transit C ... Continue reading
SAE International Book Focuses on Hybrid Vehicle Design
May 23, 2011
WARRENDALE, Pa., May 23, 2011 With more than 20 different hybrid cars available from most major automakers, hybrid vehicles are a crucial and growing market segment. Additionally, with several high profile plug-in hybrids coming out now or within the next year, innovation and development of hybrid vehicles is continuin ... Continue reading
Clean Buses: BAE Systems HybriDrive Series Green Propulsion System Orders Surpass 3,500
May 23, 2011
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.--BAE Systems HybriDrive series hybrid electric propulsion system is operating in more cities and available from more bus manufacturers than ever before with more than 3,500 delivered or ordered worldwide. âThe fact that HybriDrive is being selected by large and small cities for their transit nee ... Continue reading
GE Capital Fleet Services Launches Eco Website Dedicated to Alternative Vehicles
May 23, 2011
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--GE Capital Fleet Services today announced it launched a new interactive eco website, dedicated to alternative vehicles and services. The website provides information, tools and educational materials to serve as a resource to help companies with greening their vehicle fleets. As part of the website, ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepares for Production Boost, Exports
May 21, 2011
DETROIT General Motorsâ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, home of the Chevrolet Volt, will close for four weeks beginning in June for planned upgrades to prepare for a significant increase in the rate of Volt production, along with assembly of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan. Already in tight supply, the n ... Continue reading
Mazda Researchers to Receive Engineering Award
May 20, 2011
HIROSHIMA, JapanâTwo researchers from Mazda Motor Corporation will be honored for their research achievements at the 61st annual Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) awards presentation. Both researchers will receive the Outstanding Technical Paper Award. The Outstanding Technical Paper Award Awarded fo ... Continue reading
VanDyne SuperTurbo is Awarded Phase II SBIR Contract From the U.S. Army Valued At $727,000
May 19, 2011
PR Newswire FT. COLLINS, Colo., May 19, 2011 FT. COLLINS, Colo., May 19, 2011 -- VanDyne SuperTurboâ⢠Inc. has successfully completed Phase I of the U.S. Army Small Business Innovative Research Program and has recently signed a contract to commence Phase II of the program; valued at $727,000. As a part of t ... Continue reading
Tesla Unveils High Power Charging Network From Lands End to John o'Groats
May 19, 2011
LONDON, May 19, 2011--Tesla Roadster to be the First Electric car to Traverse Great Britain on Historic Drive Electric carmaker Tesla Motors announced today that it has partnered with UK hotels and tourist destinations to install a high power charging network, comprised of ten charge stations throughout Great Britain. ... Continue reading
Mazda Develops Highly Efficient 'SKYACTIV-G 1.3' Direct-Injection Gasoline Engine
May 19, 2011
Mazda SKYACTIV-G 1.3 direct-injection 1.3-liter gasoline engine will be the first of its next-generation SKYACTIV technologies to be introduced to the market. The breakthrough SKYACTIV-G 1.3 achieves a record high compression ratio (for a regular gasoline mass production automobile engine) of 14.0:1 and exhibits high e ... Continue reading
May 18, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, May 18, 2011 DETROIT, May 18, 2011 -- Collaboration between industry participants will be essential to bring alternative fuel applications to market, according to PwC's latest publication Charging Forward: Electric Vehicle Survey. While automakers continue to bring electric vehicles (EVs) to the ma ... Continue reading
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