Revolutionary Hydrogen-Powered RC Car From Corgi International Wins 2008 ToyAward
Feb 7, 2008
NUREMBERG, Germany, February 7 -- Corgi International (NASDAQ GM: CRGI), one of the leading listed toy manufacturers worldwide, today announced that its H2Go hydrogen-powered RC car has won the 2008 ToyAward in the Electronics & Technology category. A total of 24 products in eight categories were nominated for the inno ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2008
DAYTON, Ohio - General Motors Corp. (GM) announced today an investment of $69 million in its DMAX plant in Moraine to manufacture a new Duramax 6.6-liter V-8 turbo diesel engine that will meet stringent emissions standards in 2010. DMAX Limited is a joint venture between GM and Isuzu Motors Limited and was established ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM to launch first hybrid vehicle in June or July
Jan 23, 2008
Shanghai GM to launch first hybrid vehicle in June or July http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4578/Shanghai-GM-to-launch-first-hybrid-v ehicl e-in-June-or-July.html Shanghai. January 23 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Shanghai GM will launch its first hybrid vehicle, a LaCROSSE equipped with E-co Hybrid system in June or July of this year ... Continue reading
Wall Street Journal/NBC News Poll Cites Gas Prices as No. 1 Economic Concern
Jan 7, 2008
Car Care Council's Gas Savings Tips Can Save Big Money at the Pump BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 7 -- In a recent Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, Americans cite gasoline prices as the economic woe that most affects them. The Car Care Council warns that putting off vehicle care and maintenance can make matters worse. Proper ve ... Continue reading
Chevy General Manager Ed Peper to Speak About New Alternative Fuel Projects
Jan 3, 2008
Motor Press Guild's First Meeting of the Year January 8, 2008 LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3 -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, announces Ed Peper, General Manager of General Motors' Chevrolet Division will be the featured speaker at the year's first luncheon. On Tuesday, ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2007
PRI TRADE SHOWâs 20th YEAR WRAPS WITH STRONG ATTENDANCE AND RECORD NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS § Industry Roundtable, Grand Opening Breakfast, All-Stars Kart Race, PRI-MOPAR Sprint & Midget Classic presented by DHL are big successes! § Trade Show confirms traditional Thursday, Friday, Saturday dates for 2008; econo ... Continue reading
Chicago's water district is now using 30 electric vehicles
Nov 30, 2007
Hey guys, We're excited, as the city of Chicago's water district is now using 30 electric vehicles, and the announcement came this week. More green in the US! CHICAGO--The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, one of the nationâs largest water authorities, announced that it has purchased 30 a ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces Experimental Home Energy Station IV
Nov 26, 2007
Appliance-like device may help solve problem of hydrogen supply for fuel cell vehicles November 24, 2007; Honda said that it has begun using the Home Energy Station IV at its Honda R&D Americas, Inc. facility in Torrance, California. This fourth-generation experimental unit is designed to provide fuel for a hydrogen-po ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Initiates Production of Lithium Yaris/Toyota Motor Corporation
Nov 20, 2007
Hybrid Engineers Select Top Selling Toyota (TMC) Yaris for 2008 Production Lineup; Market Leader Toyota Yaris All-Lithium Version Ready for 2008 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA and TOKYO, JAPAN; Nov 19, 2007 -- Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB:HYBT.OB - News) (www.hybridtechnologies.com), emerging leaders in the development a ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2007
Honda Soltec Commemorates Opening of Solar Cell Production Plant; Accelerating Honda's Energy Creation Business Tokyo, Japan, Nov 12, 2007 - Honda Soltec Co., Ltd., Honda's wholly-owned solar cell subsidiary, today commemorated the opening of its solar cell production plant with a ceremony attended by approximately 80 ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Announces Launch of 'Crewe Genuine Parts' Website
Oct 31, 2007
* www.crewegenuineparts.com supplies parts for all Bentley and Rolls Royce cars produced at the company's Crewe, England factory from 1955 to present * More than 50,000 Crewe Genuine Parts in stock with capability for delivery to the Authorized Bentley Retailer network in 43 countries * The world's largest source of fu ... Continue reading
Fisker Automotive Hires Ex-BMW Engineer - Details Of Four-Door Premium Sports Sedan Announced.
Oct 31, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 31 -- Quantum Technologies, a publicly traded company and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC disclose continuing developments of the first production vehicle to come from Fisker Automotive, Inc. -- the green American premium car company. The four-door plug-in hybrid premium sports sedan will make its debut at ... Continue reading
Model Fuels Consortium Adds Petrobras and Saudi Aramco
Oct 22, 2007
SAN DIEGO--Reaction Design, the clean technology chemistry leader, today announced that two of the worldâs premier energy companies, Petrobras and Saudi Aramco, are the latest additions to the membership of the Model Fuels Consortium (MFC). Through their membership, the companies will support the consortiumâs ... Continue reading
Electronic Fuel Injection Turns 40, Remains Vital Technology For Vehicle Performance
Oct 2, 2007
BROADVIEW, Ill., Oct. 2 -- It's turning 40 this year, yet electronic fuel injection continues to be a viable technology extremely beneficial to our everyday driving experience. That's hardly surprising, as it plays such a pivotal role in determining the smooth driving and performance most of us take for granted in our ... Continue reading
Mazda Unveils Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicle With Rotary Engine
Oct 2, 2007
YOKOHAMA, Japan October 2, 2007; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Mazda unveiled a new kind of hybrid vehicle on Tuesday that runs on hydrogen fuel powering an electric motor. The Japanese automaker said it will be available for leasing in Japan next year. The Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, shown to re ... Continue reading
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