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
Ford's Strong Hybrid Sales Buck Industry Trend - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 14, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 14 -- -- Ford Motor Company's year-to-date hybrid sales are 73 percent higher than the same period in 2008, fueled by the introduction of hybrid versions of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan -- More than 60 percent of the sales of Fusion Hybrid are by non-Ford owners - with more than 52 perce ... Continue reading
10 Years of Toyota Hybrid Cars and Toyota Hybrid SUV Reviews and Research
Oct 13, 2009
The trendiest vehicles on the road today are hybrids, cars and trucks powered by drive trains that use both internal combustion engines and electric motors for propulsion. The two current strategies are "full hybrids", which can operate under internal combustion power only, electric power only, or a combination of the ... Continue reading
Subaru to Unveil New 'Boxer' Hybrid Concept
Oct 13, 2009
Later this month Subaru will reveal its Hybrid Tourer Concept, a design and technological showcase that demonstrates an innovative approach towards environmental friendliness, luxury, driving performance and safety ... Continue reading
Ford Intensifies Focus on Electrification Strategy as Nancy Gioia Takes a Global Leadership Role
Oct 9, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 9, 2009; Ford Motor Company is intensifying its focus on global electrification with the creation of a new position to lead the planning and strategy for Ford's future electric vehicle portfolio. Nancy Gioia, formerly Ford's director of Sustainable Mobility Technology and Hybrid Vehicle Programs, ... Continue reading
Suzuki 'Plugs In' to the 41st Tokyo Show
Oct 9, 2009
At the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, Suzuki will exhibit its latest concepts for the future including a Swift with Plug-in Hybrid system and an SX4 Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV). ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Hybrid and Comedian Mark Malkoff Set Off on Road Trip to Earn City Keys - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 9, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 8 -- -- The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid embarks on an incredible journey this week, accompanying comedian Mark Malkoff on a 28-day quest to see how many mayors east of the Mississippi he can convince to give him keys to their cities -- The Ford Fusion Hybrid is America's most fuel-efficient midsize se ... Continue reading
Kia Motors to demonstrate exciting EcoDynamics
Oct 8, 2009
Following the global launch of Kia Motors' EcoDynamics sub-brand at the Frankfurt motor show recently, Kia Motors Australia announces two further exciting developments occurring during the month of October ... Continue reading
Infiniti Confirms Hybrid for Production
Oct 8, 2009
Infiniti has confirmed its first production Hybrid vehicle will form part of the recently announced M range of luxury performance sedans. With its introduction, the Infiniti M35 HYBRID will realise the high performance/low emissions promise of the Essence concept car ... Continue reading
Infiniti Confirms M35 Hybrid Production
Oct 7, 2009
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 7 -- Infiniti today confirmed that its first production hybrid vehicle will be part of the recently announced line of 2011 Infiniti M luxury performance sedans, which are scheduled to go on sale in spring 2010 at Infiniti dealers nationwide. The Infiniti M35 hybrid is expected to arrive about 12 m ... Continue reading
Waiting for Freedom from Gasoline: An Almost Daily Blog
Oct 7, 2009
By Bob Gordon and Marc Rauch, Co-Founders of The Auto Channel September 24, 2009 - Day 416 On August 4, 2008 Barak Obama made what I consider to be the most important speech of his presidential campaign. To me it was the seminal moment that changed by opinion as to whether he could be elected President (although it did ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 7, 2009
The Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV uses a windshield that uses heat-reflecting glass to reduce the amount of heat energy passing through and uses IR- (infrared ray) blocking glass in the door windows. ... Continue reading
Energy Harvesting, MEMS Based Fuel Cells and Low Power ICs
Oct 6, 2009
Micro Power Technologies October 22, 2009 8AM -- 5PM Radisson Hotel San Jose, CA MEMS Investor Journal and MEPTEC, the MicroElectronics Packaging and Test Engineering Council, will hold the 1st Annual Workshop on Micro Power Technologies on October 22, 2009 at the Radisson Hotel, San Jose, CA. Space is limited -- regis ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Redesigned 2010 Toyota Prius Remains Most Fuel Efficient Car Drivers Can Buy
Oct 6, 2009
Redesigned Chevrolet Equinox improved, Nissan Cubenot up to par with Scion xB or Kia Soul YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Toyota Prius remains the most fuel-efficient car consumers can buy at 44 mpg overall according to Consumer Reports' latest tests. The Prius has been CR's Top Pick for ... Continue reading
Green Interactive Hybrid Corvette to Be Featured in Corvette Magazine
Oct 5, 2009
CALGARY, Alberta--Neohydro Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:NHYT), a Company focused on âGreenâ technologies in the automotive, transportation, and power generation sectors, is pleased to announce that Corvette Magazine test-drove the Corvette upfitted with the companyâs licensed Green Interactive Hybrid System ... Continue reading
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