Sep 18, 2008
CHICAGO, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition brings together, in one place, a global assembly of both on and off-road professionals, providing three days of solid, profitable interaction with engineers, supply managers and executives. And, all of these expe ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls-Saft Awarded Grant for Development of Hybrid Battery Technology
Sep 18, 2008
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 18 -- As a part of Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle's Clean Energy Wisconsin Plan, Johnson Controls-Saft was awarded a $500,000 Bio Energy Grant. The company was chosen for this grant due to its leadership in developing innovative, clean energy projects, specifically for the advanced technology R&D and com ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Makes Employee Pricing Available for Key Customer Groups
Sep 18, 2008
-- Employee pricing offered to eligible military personnel, returning lessees, supplier and affiliate employees; and current incentives apply -- Chrysler U.S. employees and retirees receive one additional employee price discount for a friend or neighbor -- Nearly all 2008 and 2009 model-year vehicles in stock are eligi ... Continue reading
Plug-in Your Truck; Envia FORD F150 Hybrid Conversion Gets 48 MPG
Sep 18, 2008
Plug-in Your Truck; Envia¹s REV-H Plug-in FORD F150 Hybrid Conversion Gets 48 MPG, While Reducing Carbon Emissions by 63% Sept 18, Today Electric Vehicle conversion company Envia announced that it¹s REV-H Plug-in FORD F150 Hybrid conversion offers fleet customers up to 48 miles per gallon, while reducing carbon emiss ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2008
OAK PARK, MI, Sept. 18 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, announced today it has received an order from one of the largest baking companies in the USA for two Balance(TM) ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18 -- Opening in 63 days, the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show will feature more than 20 world premieres of production and/or concept vehicles from global automakers during the show's Press Days on Nov. 19 and 20. To date, world debuts are confirmed from Buick, Cadillac, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lam ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID: The CO2 Champion in the Luxury Class
Sep 18, 2008
Mercedes-Benz is launching its first passenger car model equipped with a hybrid drive system in summer 2009 - the S 400 BlueHYBRID. The combination of a modified V6 petrol engine and a compact hybrid module makes the S 400 BlueHYBRID the world's most economical luxury saloon with a spark-ignition engine. The NEDC combi ... Continue reading
Zipcar Announces Growth Plans for Philadelphia
Sep 18, 2008
After a summer of robust membership growth and increased usage among city employees, Zipcar plans fleet expansion PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 18 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing company, today announced plans to grow its presence in the Philadelphia market. Following a strong first six months of operation, Zipcar loo ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Saab 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept Redefines Convertible Design
Sep 18, 2008
The 9-X Air BioHybrid concept, to be revealed at next month’s Paris Motor Show, is an innovative design study exploring what a future open-air Saab could look like. ... Continue reading
Do Americans Want the Same as Consumers in Europe When It Comes to Plug-In Hybrids?
Sep 18, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--A new Harris Interactive® study has uncovered significant consumer demand for energy efficient technologies in the automotive sector in Europe. Comparison research in the U.S. mimics this trend. Figures from the annual AutoTECHCAST Europe study, undertaken by global market research organization Harris ... Continue reading
Valeo Receives 2008 Automechanika Innovation Award for its StARS Micro-Hybrid System
Sep 17, 2008
PARIS, September 17 -- In conjunction with the Automechanika aftermarket trade show currently being held in Frankfurt, Valeo's StARS micro-hybrid system yesterday received the 2008 Automechanika Innovation Award in the systems category. This award recognizes particularly innovative technologies presented at the show. V ... Continue reading
Tesla to Produce All-Electric Luxury Sedan in California
Sep 17, 2008
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Tesla Motors Inc. plans to build a $250 million facility to manufacture a zero-emission luxury sedan in the heart of Silicon Valley. The nationâs leading all-electric car company will also relocate its corporate headquarters and research and development efforts to a consolidated campus in San Jos ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2008
LONG BEACH, CA - September 17, 2008: When we last caught up with business entrepreneur/oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens, we were covering the Alternate Fuel and Vehicle Conference last May in Las Vegas. At that time we were fortunate enough to listen to, and videotape him talking about what America should do to combat the e ... Continue reading
PowerGenix Closes $30M Round Fueled by Clean Transportation, Energy Storage Demands
Sep 17, 2008
SAN DIEGO--PowerGenix, manufacturer of nontoxic, high performance rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, today announced the close of its $30 million Series D financing round. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners and included existing investors: Advent International, Angeleno Group, Braemar Energy Venture ... Continue reading
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