Top Technologically-Advanced Green Cars
Mar 26, 2008
Washington DC March 26, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers are responding to a rise in demand for fuel efficient vehicles with cars that are light on gas but heavy on power. According to Forbes, we can expect to see some of these next-generation hybrid systems, clean diesel engines, and hydrogen fuel c ... Continue reading
Mar 26, 2008
PITTSBURGH--Following its October merger with Flexcar, Zipcar today announced it has completed integration of the two services under the Zipcar service and brand, launching in six new states and bringing its service to Pittsburgh. The number of Zipcar members worldwide, which includes the US, Canada and London, now tot ... Continue reading
Mar 26, 2008
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 26 -- Axial Vector Energy Corporation (Pink Sheets: AXVC) (Frankfurt: BAE1) has arranged for Mr. Arash Masom, EICA Senior Managing Director, to be interviewed by Mr. Stu Taylor of Equity Strategies in four radio interviews that will air nationally throughout the United States and avai ... Continue reading
Shell and Virent Announce Collaboration to Develop Biogasoline
Mar 26, 2008
MADISON, Wis., March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Shell and Virent Energy Systems, Inc., (Virent(TM)) of Madison, Wisconsin USA, today announced a joint research and development effort to convert plant sugars directly into gasoline and gasoline blend components, rather than ethanol. The collaboration could herald the ... Continue reading
NHA Conference & Hydrogen Expo - Live Demos With Hydrogen, New Fuel Cell Products
Mar 26, 2008
90 Exhibitors from 11 Countries at the NHA Conference & Hydrogen Expo SACRAMENTO, California, March 26 -- Near-to-market products are the focus of the upcoming Hydrogen Expo US, held with the National Hydrogen Association's (NHA) Annual Conference, on March 30 - April 1 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Expo attende ... Continue reading
ECOtality’s eTec to Conduct Testing of Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Mar 25, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a wholly owned subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB:ETLY), a renewable energy company that acquires and commercially advances clean electric technologies and applications, today announced it will conduct baseline and fleet testing on two 2008 Ch ... Continue reading
ZAP Electric Car 'Making History, Not Hype' Says Popular Mechanics
Mar 25, 2008
SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 25 -- It seems like every car company under the sun is jumping on the electric car bandwagon (let's hope the bandwagon doesn't use gas) and it's easy to get caught up in the green car excitement with all the futuristic prototypes being unveiled. But if you want to buy an electric car today, Po ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2008
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 24 -- Axial Vector Engine Corporation (Pink Sheets: AXVC) (Frankfurt: BAE1) announces that two assembly facilities, one in Detroit and the other in Dubai, are scheduled to come online to meet the demand for AVEC products. The Detroit facility is an 18,000 sq. ft. Class A Building curr ... Continue reading
Subaru to Evaluate Quick Charge Electric Car with New York Power Authority
Mar 21, 2008
-- 50-mile Charge Costs Less Than $2 Dollars -- 80-Percent Re-Charge in 15 Minutes NEW YORK, March 20 -- Subaru today announced that it would begin evaluating its R1e electric vehicle (EV) in the United States this summer. The Subaru R1e will be on display at the New York International Auto Show, from March 21-30 at th ... Continue reading
$10 Million Progressive Automotive X PRIZE - the Race to Develop Ultra Fuel-Efficient Cars
Mar 21, 2008
NEW YORK--Today at the New York International Auto Show, the X PRIZE Foundation and Progressive jointly announced the companyâs Title Sponsorship of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE competition and its funding of the $10 million prize purse. The newly renamed Progressive Automotive X PRIZE is an intern ... Continue reading
Volvo Develops New Green Racing Car for 2008 STCC Season - VIDEO STORY
Mar 19, 2008
GOTHENBURG - March 19, 2008: Volvo Car Corporation will develop a completely new racing car in 2008 and continue its work with bioethanol (E85) and Green Racing in the STCC (Swedish Touring Car Championship). The modern green racing car is based on the Volvo C30, the model that most clearly demonstrates Volvo's environ ... Continue reading
Americans Go Three Shades Greener in 16 Months
Mar 19, 2008
CHICAGO--Driven by increased environmental awareness, Americans are quickly moving to the greener end of the spectrum. Latest findings from Mintel, a leading market research company, reveal that over one-third of adults (36%) claim to âregularlyâ buy green products. Just 16 months ago, only 12% said they â ... Continue reading
Eden Energy Advances Practicality of Hydrogen Cars
Mar 18, 2008
LITTLETON, Colo.--Eden Energy Ltd. (ASX:EDE), through its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary Hythane Company LLC, today announced it has received a U.S. patent for its cryogenic storage vessels for liquid hydrogen. Among the applications, the new technology will advance the practicality of hydrogen cars by optimizing energy ... Continue reading
Yuchai's Export Engines Receive Key European Certification
Mar 17, 2008
First TUV Rheinland OBD Certification in China SINGAPORE, March 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, announced today that its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("Y ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Engine Center's Oxx Power Products Displayed at Aviation Industry Expo in Dallas
Mar 17, 2008
ALGONA, Iowa--Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (OTC BB: HYEG), a developer of systems and processes used in the design, manufacture and distribution of alternative fuel internal combustion engines, engine controls and generator systems, and Lynco Tugger, a manufacturer of high quality towing equipment for aviation and indu ... Continue reading
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