Sep 16, 2009
No other premium auto maker has such good overall prerequisites as we do to fulfil the entire bandwidth of expectations from sustainable mobility for today and tomorrow," this is the conclusion delivered today by Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, at th ... Continue reading
DOT and EPA Propose National Program to Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Sep 15, 2009
New Interagency Program to Address Climate Change and Energy Security WASHINGTON September 15, 2009; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson today jointly proposed a rule establishing an historic national program that woul ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Electrified - Diesel-Touting Europe Plugs In
Sep 15, 2009
Europeans are now rushing into hybrid and ultra-clean pure electric car technology because of strict emissions rules coming into force. Their newest models and technology will be on display across the halls of the Frankfurt Motor Show.Click here for a photo gallery of vehicles on display, courtesy of the Wall Street Jo ... Continue reading
World Premiere of the New Volkswagen L1 1-Litre Car at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 14, 2009
Technological breakthrough for the 1-litre fuel consumption car: International Motor Show (IAA), Volkswagen is presenting the concept of the future L1 in a world premiere that points the way toward the production version. ... Continue reading
Development of New Lightweight Battery for Electric Cars
Sep 11, 2009
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Sept. 11 -- Ricardo, Inc., the US subsidiary of Ricardo plc, the leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world's automotive, defense, transport and new energy industries, has announced that the award of $2.1 million (GBP1.3m) of funding has ... Continue reading
2010 Green Car of the Year Will Be Announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Sep 10, 2009
Green Car Journal Award for Automotive Environmental Achievement Announced December 3 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10 -- The winner of the 2010 Green Car of the Year (GCOY) award will be announced Dec. 3, 2009 during the Los Angeles Auto Show's Press Days. Green Car Journal, the leading automotive environmental magazine, initiat ... Continue reading
NextGen Research Predicts a "Power Shortage" in Batteries/Fuel Cells
Sep 10, 2009
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--As portable devices have become smaller in size and richer in features, their power needs have grown, but battery designers and manufacturers have not been able to keep pace by squeezing more energy into less space. Existing battery chemistries are approaching the limits of their energy densities, cre ... Continue reading
CASH FOR CLUNKERS Demonstrates the Huge Economic Potential of Alt Fuel and Vehicle Technologies
Sep 4, 2009
Imagine what will happen when we get off gasoline completely By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Authorâs note: This article includes several videos and text links to help illustrate the point raised herein. For a few years now, Bob Gordon and I have been preaching the urgent need for the quick adop ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies and BorgWarner Collaborate on Electric Powertrain Systems
Sep 3, 2009
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it is collaborating with BorgWarner on electric powertrain products for all-electric and hybrid-electric passenger automobiles. Initially, the companies are working together to integrate UQM Te ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS - Electric Vehicle With ICE Range Extender
Sep 2, 2009
Stuttgart Sep 02, 2009; The near-series Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS electric car combines environment-friendly electric mobility in the city with unrestricted suitability for long-distance driving. This is made possible by the combination of the battery-electric drive with a combustion engine. The range ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore.--ReVolt Technology, LLC, a technology company which is developing innovative, rechargeable zinc-air batteries, today announced that it is applying for $30 million in grants from US Department of Energy (DOE) under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to accelerate the commercialization of its large ... Continue reading
Five premieres for Kia at Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 1, 2009
Frankfurt Motor Show - World premiere of all-new Kia Venga B-segment MPV, re-engineered 'new look' Kia cee'd and Kia's EcoDynamics range of vehicles - European premiere of all-new seven-seat Kia Sorento SUV and new Kia Forte LPI Hybrid sedan - Press Conference: 13.00 hrs (CET), Stand A19, Hall 3.1, 15 September (Seoul) ... Continue reading
BMW Concept Car for the EfficientDynamics Philosophy Unveiled
Aug 30, 2009
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, 29 August 2009, 6pm Eastern⦠For decades, BMW has made the reduction of emissions and fuel consumption a key part of its product development strategy, just as enhancements to the dynamic ability of each BMW have been a lasting, sustained brand value. BMWâs EfficientDynamics enginee ... Continue reading
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