Toyota's global hybrid sales top 2 million units
Sep 5, 2009
TOKYO September 5, 2009; Toyota Motor Corp said Friday the total number of gas-electric hybrids sold worldwide since their debut in 1997 has topped 2 million units with demand for fuel-efficient cars particularly strong this year thanks to global government stimulus measures. The worldâs biggest automaker has pion ... Continue reading
Worldwide Sales of Toyota Hybrids Top 2 Million Units
Sep 4, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 4, 2009: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces today that global cumulative sales of its hybrid vehicles have topped the 2-million mark, with more than 2.01 million units sold worldwide as of August 31, 20091. In 1997 in Japan, TMC launched the "Coaster Hybrid EV" in August and launched the "Prius" - the ... 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
Hyundai's Eco-Initiatives Move into High Gear at 2009 IAA
Sep 4, 2009
Blue Drive, Hyundai Motor Company's eco-initiative, will move into high gear at the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt. The company has created a special Blue Drive Zone where it will exhibit a wide array of its new eco-friendly technologies and products demonstrating its commitment to lowering emissions and improving the fuel econ ... Continue reading
Beyong the Plug: Making Electric Cars Go - VIDEO STORY
Sep 4, 2009
Automakers Use Hi-Tech Tires and Aerodynamics to Improve Fuel Economy DETROIT - September 3, 2009: Several automakers, including GM, Chrysler and Nissan, have already announced plans to roll out electric cars in the near future. With triple digit fuel economy claims on cars like the Chevrolet Volt, things like tires pl ... 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
Global Steel Industry Developing Vehicle Concept Around Next Generation Electrics, Hybrids
Aug 31, 2009
Lighter, stronger, greener steel bodies to help automakers increase efficiency at lower cost SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Summary: -- Phase 1 technology and component evaluations complete; four technical specification options were considered: Future Steel Vehicle-1 (FSV) (battery electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid-el ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2009
SAN DIEGO--Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB:ETLY), a leader in the clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today it has been awarded an estimated $8 million from the California Energy Commission to support the deployment of charge i ... Continue reading
Aug 30, 2009
Stuttgart, Aug 28, 2009; Mercedes-Benz is launching its first series-produced fuel cell car on the road: the new BâClass F-CELL. The environmentally friendly electric car has better a performance similar to than a 2,0-litre petrol car and is fully suited for everyday driving. The zero-emission drive system consume ... 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
DOE Launches $1 Million Hydrogen Prize
Aug 28, 2009
According to Autoblog.com, the Department of Energy has just announced a new program with a $1 million prize to anyone that can devise a breakthrough hydrogen storage system by 2011. The move comes in spite of the agency's move to slash funding for federal hydrogen and research development programs. Though hydrogen pro ... Continue reading
2010 Lexus RX 450h and Lexus HS 250h: Two New Hybrids From Lexus
Aug 28, 2009
By Carey Russ A decade ago, when I first drove a Toyota Prius prototype, I could tell that its gasoline-electric power system would make a fine power source for a luxury car. Even that rather unrefined engineering test car was remarkably smooth and quiet when operating in electric mode with the gasoline engine off. So ... Continue reading
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