Utility Companies in the Northeast Launch Regional Electric Vehicle Initiative (REVI)
Oct 22, 2009
HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 22 -- A group of utility companies that provide electricity to customers in several Northeast states have formed the Regional Electric Vehicle Initiative (REVI) to encourage collaboration among entities interested in advancing electric transportation. Participating utilities are: Connecticut Munic ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Invites Public to Name Volt Paint Color
Oct 22, 2009
Winner to be among the first to drive a Chevy Volt pre-production car DETROIT, Oct. 22 -- -- Contest begins today. Enter at chevroletvoltage.com -- Vote for finalists November 16 through December 1, 2009 -- Three finalists and their guest awarded a trip to Los Angeles -- Winning color name announced on December 1 The i ... Continue reading
EDTA Applauds Utility Industry Pledge for Electric Vehicles
Oct 21, 2009
Washington, DC--October 21, 2009--The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), the trade association accelerating battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure, applauds the collective pledge by the nation's electric utilities to aggressively create infrastructur ... Continue reading
In Joint Pledge, Utilities Ramp Up Efforts to Make Electricity a Crucial Transportation Fuel
Oct 21, 2009
DETROIT, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Declaring an urgent imperative to prepare for the use of electricity as a crucial transportation fuel in the future, the nation's electric utilities today collectively pledged to move forward aggressively to create the infrastructure to support the full-scale commercializatio ... Continue reading
Ford, U of M Explore New Ways To Speed Development of Future Hybrid Vehicles
Oct 21, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 21 -- -- Ford and the University of Michigan are conducting pioneering new research to speed the development of advanced hybrid vehicle technology -- Through virtual testing, researchers are conducting as many as 175,000 design simulations of hybrid control systems a week to further improve fuel e ... Continue reading
Ford Looking For 2010 Fusion Owners For Unique Consumer Program
Oct 21, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 21 -- -- Ford is seeking 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid owners to participate in Fusion 41, an automotive relay race designed to build awareness and excitement around the all-new Fusion; the Fusion owner of the winning team will have their vehicle paid off, and team members will win free gas for on ... Continue reading
2009 Tokyo Motor Show: Toyota Unveils Luxury Hybrid 'SAI'
Oct 21, 2009
Tokyo, Oct 20, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the unveiling today in Japan of the compact luxury sedan "Sai", which is planned to go on sale in Japan on December 7. The Sai is based on a concept derived from the Japanese word sai - which means "talent" and "coloration" - as a hybrid-only sedan "combinin ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2009
Replacing Steel Bodies with Aluminum in Electric Cars can Reduce Overall Consumer Costs DETROIT, Oct. 20 -- Opting for high-strength, low-weight aluminum over heavier steel structures for plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles can cut vehicle price overall by reducing the battery energy requirements and the associated co ... Continue reading
Infiniti Confirms Plan for a Zero Emissions Vehicle
Oct 20, 2009
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 20 -- Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show that Infiniti plans to introduce an electric vehicle - one that will be true to the Infiniti brand's promise of "Inspired Performance." (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080506/INFIN ... Continue reading
2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid Review
Oct 19, 2009
SEE ALSO: Mercury Build, Price and Compare-Mercury Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid When you think "hybrid", Ford Motor Company is probably not the first manufacturer that you think of. Which is unfortunate, because Ford's gasoline-electric hybrid technology is every bit as a ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2009
NEW YORK--The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multimillion dollar competition to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles, today announced the 43 teamsâ representing 18 states, 10 countries and 6 fuel types, that have passed the competitionâs Design Judging phase and will ... Continue reading
Even Oil Rich Iran Recognizes the Importance and Potential of CNG
Oct 19, 2009
Ironically, the leader of the Axis of Evil looks to the very same abundant national fuel source for economic stability and environmental improvement that America continues to shun By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL For years, some of us in California have laughed whenever we see trucks ... Continue reading
NextGen Research Looks Under the Hood of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Oct 16, 2009
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--The hybrid-electric and electric vehicle markets have been growing slowly for the last few years, but the price premium for the additional hardware required has always been a significant barrier to mass-market appeal. Hydraulic and flywheel energy storage systems remain very much in the evaluation pha ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2009
Hybrids lead the way in 2010 The 2010 fuel economy ratings prove that hybrids have gone mainstream. Not only are 9 of the top 10 vehicles on EPA's best fuel economy list hybrids, but there's now a hybrid for everyone. It's not either a Prius or and Insight any more. The thirty-two 2010 models offer car buyers the choic ... Continue reading
Solar-Powered Ferries to Sail Hong Kong Harbor - VIDEO STORY
Oct 14, 2009
HONG KONG - October 14, 2009: Hong Kong waters will soon be home to four new solar-powered hybrid ferries being built by a local shipyard using a design and expertise provided by an Australian company called Solar Sailor. The vessels are being purchased by the Hong Kong Jockey Club as part of a HK$350 million (US$45 mi ... Continue reading
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