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Ener1 Acquires Leading Korean Lithium-ion Battery Cell Producer

Ener1 Acquires Leading Korean Lithium-ion Battery Cell Producer

Deal Brings Broader, More Diverse Capacity to Produce Advanced Power Systems for Next Generation of Electric Vehicles Management Will Host Investor Call at 11:00 Eastern, Thursday, October 16 NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Ener1, Inc. (AMEX:HEV) announced today it has agreed to acquire an 83% interest in Enertech International, ... Continue reading

EPA Releases 2009 Most and Least Fuel Efficient Cars, SUVs, Vans and Trucks

EPA Releases 2009 Most and Least Fuel Efficient Cars, SUVs, Vans and Trucks

Washington DC October 15, 2008; The EPA and U.S. Energy Department yesterday issued the 2009 fuel economy guide which is dominated by international makes. The overall fuel economy leader is still the Toyota Prius, rated at 48 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway. The smart car, which arrived in the United States last ... Continue reading

Western Automotive Journalists Host 2nd Annual Future Fuel and Propulsion Systems Symposium with Special Guests - VIDEO ENHANCED

Western Automotive Journalists Host 2nd Annual Future Fuel and Propulsion Systems Symposium with Special Guests - VIDEO ENHANCED

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO - October 15, 2008: The second annual Western Automotive Journalists’ "Fall Classic: Future Fuels and Propulsion Systems" program will take place Wednesday, October 15 at the Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. The production plug-in Chevy Volt has been r ... Continue reading

Kabe Exploration, Inc. Enters into Merger Agreement with Emission & Power Solutions, Inc.

Kabe Exploration, Inc. Enters into Merger Agreement with Emission & Power Solutions, Inc.

CARLSBAD, Calif.--Kabe Exploration, Inc (OTCBB:KABX) announced today that it has executed an agreement and plan of merger to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of privately held Emission & Power Solutions, Inc (“EPS”). Closing of the merger is anticipated in October, 2008. Pursuant to the merger agre ... Continue reading

Hybrid Technologies Inc. Demos Lithium Power Vehicles at 2008 ALT Expo and Plug In America

Hybrid Technologies Inc. Demos Lithium Power Vehicles at 2008 ALT Expo and Plug In America

MOORESVILLE, N.C.--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBR) (www.hybridtechnologies.com), emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, was proud to take part in the 2008 ALT Expo as well as being invited to a special event held at the home of Chris Paine, director of “Who ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls-Saft Announces Second Lithium-Ion Hybrid Battery Production Contract

Johnson Controls-Saft Announces Second Lithium-Ion Hybrid Battery Production Contract

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, October 14 -- Johnson Controls-Saft will be providing lithium-ion batteries for BMW's 7 Series ActiveHybrid car, currently being showcased at the Paris motor show. Lithium-ion batteries are 30 percent smaller and 50 percent lighter than NiMH batteries used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) on the ... Continue reading

Modern Technology Corp Enters Automotive Hydrogen Fuel Market With Portfolio Company Generation H

Modern Technology Corp Enters Automotive Hydrogen Fuel Market With Portfolio Company Generation H

OXFORD, Miss., Oct. 13 -- Modern Technology Corporation (Pink Sheets: MODC) announced today its portfolio company, Generation H, has scheduled the shipping of its Gen-H On-Demand Hydrogen Generator. The Gen-H system delivers increased fuel economy between 10% and 50%, based on the vehicle and driving conditions. The on ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz New Clean Diesel SUVs Roll Into Town

Mercedes-Benz New Clean Diesel SUVs Roll Into Town

Mercedes to Introduce the World's First Lithium-Ion Hybrid in 2009 MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 13 -- A new generation of alternative fuel vehicles are hitting Mercedes-Benz dealer showrooms this week. Designed to provide 20-30 percent higher fuel economy than gasoline engines and up to a 600-mile driving range, the new 50-sta ... Continue reading

Hybrid Vehicle Hazards

Hybrid Vehicle Hazards

We hope you take a few seconds of your time to read this important info and help us get the word out.. This is a courtesy email to inform you that a new Hybrid Vehicle Quick Shut Down Procedure Guide is now available to all First Responders/ Fire / Rescue / Police & Towing Operators. The guide is online at www.HybridHa ... Continue reading

Premier Power Installs New Jersey's First Solar Parking Structure and Hybrid Charging Station

Premier Power Installs New Jersey's First Solar Parking Structure and Hybrid Charging Station

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.--Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. (OTCBB:PPRW), a leading solar integrator with operations in US and Europe, announced today that it has completed the first of two 201kW solar canopies which will total 402Kw, on the rooftops of two large six-story parking garages on each side of the new Tren ... Continue reading

Honda Begins Mass Production of Civic Sedans in Indiana - VIDEO ENHANCED

Honda Begins Mass Production of Civic Sedans in Indiana - VIDEO ENHANCED

GREENSBURG, Ind.--Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC today began mass production1 of the fuel-efficient, 4-cylinder Honda Civic sedan at its new facility in Greensburg, Indiana. The $550 million facility will ultimately produce 200,000 vehicles, and employ 2,000 associates at full capacity. “With continued high d ... Continue reading

Dongfeng to mass produce hybrid cars in Wuhan

Dongfeng to mass produce hybrid cars in Wuhan

Dongfeng to mass produce hybrid cars in Wuhan http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007973/Dongfeng-to-mass-produce-hybrid -cars -in-Wuhan.html Shanghai, October 9 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Electric Vehicle Co, a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Co, said it will roll out its own-brand hybrid car by the beginning of 2009 in Wuhan, t ... Continue reading

Author Charges: Honda is Deliberately Sabotaging it's Own Hydrogen Fuel Cell Efforts

Author Charges: Honda is Deliberately Sabotaging it's Own Hydrogen Fuel Cell Efforts

Honda Hydrogen Hoax: Japanese Carmaker Says Hydrogen Car Must Await Filling Stations While Suppressing Home Refueling Device This story is adapted from Edwin Black's latest book "The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stops—or the Day Before" (Dialog Press). Japanese Honda is delaying for years a national roll ... Continue reading

Delphi Supplies Critical Technologies to Hybrid Vehicle Market

Delphi Supplies Critical Technologies to Hybrid Vehicle Market

Delphi Corp. is well positioned to provide automakers with the technology to turn out high-tech hybrids. From power electronics to electrical/electronic architecture, thermal management technology to automotive aftermarket expertise, Delphi helps automakers deliver what consumers demand. ... Continue reading

Raser Technologies Issues Update and Financial Guidance on Geothermal and PHEV Developments

Raser Technologies Issues Update and Financial Guidance on Geothermal and PHEV Developments

PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca:RZ), announced today that it has released the Company's 9th edition of its online video news report called Up to Speed, which can be viewed at: http://rasertech.com/uptospeed. Up to Speed - Volume 9 was released today on Raser's website and is the latest in a series of v ... Continue reading

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