News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

Hydrogen Powered Turbine Test Proves Successful

Sep 17, 2008

DELAND, Fla.--Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (OTCBB:TTEG) (“TTE” or “the Company”), a leader in developing environmentally friendly turbine engine technology, is very pleased to report that the company has successfully operated its full scale, fifth generation prototype engine utilizing compressed hydr ... Continue reading

Pay-As-You-Drive Service Set to Reduce Emissions and Improve Road Safety in Europe

Sep 17, 2008

LONDON – September 17th, 2008 – The pay-as-you-drive (PAYD) service is gaining increasing acceptance in Europe as it has significantly brought down the insurance premium for drivers. PAYD was first introduced as a measure to reduce insurance fraud and having proved its insurance premium benefits for the end c ... Continue reading

GM Unveils Electric-Hybrid Chevrolet Volt During 100th Anniversary Webcast - Congratulations!

Sep 16, 2008

GM today celebrated its 100th anniversary in a well produced fast moving TV event. Each GM headquaters from around the world was featured, showing not only the vehicles being produced by GM around the world but the happy faces of GM employees enjoying this moment and looking into a positive future. During the webcasts ... Continue reading

GM to Mark 100th Anniversary with Surprises and Live Broadcasts - Watch It Here On The Auto Channel

Sep 16, 2008

Series of Activities Will Focus on Future of Transportation DETROIT, August 16, 2008 - On September 16, 2008, General Motors will mark the beginning of its second century with GMnext Day, a series of forward-looking activities that will focus on the future of automotive transportation. The event also caps a year-long g ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz To Introduce First Hybrid

Sep 15, 2008

Washington DC September 15, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that in June 2009 the Mercedes-Benz will launch in Europe a 30-mpg hybrid version of its luxury S-Class sedan. Engineers say it will get 29.8 miles per gallon. Click here for a picture. Launches in the U.S. and China will follow in September. The carmaker ... Continue reading

GREEN Trade Show and Exposition Season Kicks Off This Week

Sep 13, 2008

SEE ALSO: The Auto Channel's previous coverage of alternative fuel and vehicle events can be found by clicking the links at the bottom of this page. AUTO CENTRAL - September 13, 2008: The importance and public’s interest in alternate fuels and vehicles have been exploding. We see examples of this every day, but no ... Continue reading

EPA Joins GM in World's Largest Market Test of Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Sep 13, 2008

Federal agency continues commitment to alternative fuel technologies with the addition of a Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell electric vehicle to its fleet Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen L. Johnson and General Motors Vice President Environment, Energy and Safety Policy Beth Lowery Download Photography WASH ... Continue reading

Alt Fuel Filling Stations in USA

Sep 12, 2008

Alternative Fueling Stations Alternative fueling stations are located throughout the United States and their availability continues to grow. This page allows you to search for alternative fuels stations near you, map a route that includes alternative fueling stations along the way, obtain counts of alternative fuels st ... Continue reading

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Shows off Lithium-Powered Vehicles This Weekend

Sep 11, 2008

MOORESVILLE, N.C.--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBR), www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, is proud to participate in two separate events this weekend where it will showcase its popular all-electric vehicles. Hybrid Technologies will d ... Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE SPY SHOTS: Mercedes-Benz ML Hybrid

Sep 11, 2008

OUTSIDE THE MERCEDES-BENZ R&D DEPATMENT - September 11, 2008: These are the the first spy shots of the Mercedes-Benz ML Hybrid. ... Continue reading

NYC Hybrid Taxis Unfit and Unsafe, Says Report

Sep 9, 2008

Taxi Industry Demands Ford, Nissan, GM and Other Automakers Prove Crashworthiness of Hybrid Taxis Danger to Public Safety Cited in Lawsuit Against City NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- A new report by a well-known automotive engineer, who previously consulted for the City of New York and several major automakers, exposes the risks ... Continue reading

Japanese Lead Eco-Car Race - Shame Shame Detroit!

Sep 9, 2008

Washington DC September 9, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda's electric FCX clarity is just one of a number of next-generation green automobiles that are beginning to come off assembly lines in Japan. Click here for a picture. These vehicles, whether powered by fuel cells, long-lasting batteries, or renewa ... Continue reading

Vice Chairman/President Jim Press Talks About Chrysler's Strategy and Direction - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Sep 8, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO - September 8, 2008: One of the auto industry's most respected and well liked executives is Jim Press. Now a Chrysler Vice Chairman and President (alongside Tom Lasorda), Jim spent many years with Toyota, where he worked his way up to President and COO of Toyota Motors North America and Senior Managing Di ... Continue reading

Barak Obama's Energy Plans for America - VIDEO FEATURE

Sep 5, 2008

AUTO CENTRAL - September 5, 2008: One month ago, Presidential Candidate Barak Obama revealed the energy plan that his administration would follow. Now that the two U.S. political party conventions are over, we're presenting Obama's speech again for your consideration. To watch the speech, just click the PLAY button bel ... Continue reading

Europe Signs Up for Hydrogen-Powered Cars

Sep 5, 2008

BRUSSELS - September 5, 2008: A key decision by the European Parliament to encourage the use of hydrogen-powered cars has been welcomed by ITM Power, a British company leading the hydrogen revolution. The move will simplify type approval for hydrogen-powered vehicles and speed up the introduction of non-polluting hydro ... Continue reading