Hydrogen Minibus From Wales Featured at GLOBE 2008
Mar 14, 2008
VANCOUVER, Canada--The Hydrogen Bus, a new triple hybrid vehicle developed at Glamorgan University in Wales, was featured at the Auto FutureTech 2008 Summit at the GLOBE 2008 conference, an international conference on the latest issues in business, technology and the environment, taking place here this week. The techno ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2008
HOUSTON--Cummins Inc. , on behalf of the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) today affirmed the industryâs support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs Final Marine Engine Rule. Geoff Conrad, Cummins General Manager â Marine, made the announcement today at a press conference hosted by the EPA ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2008
Together with electricity provider Vattenfall, Saab Automobile, ETC and the Swedish state, Volvo Car Corporation is launching a joint broad-based research venture to develop spearhead technology in the area of plug-in hybrid cars. Sweden will be the arena for the field tests. ... Continue reading
E-One Moli Energy Corp Exhibits Li-ion Rechargeable Battery for Electric Vehicles
Mar 13, 2008
TAIPEI, Taiwan--E-One Moli Energy Corp. (Molicel), the leading developer and manufacturer of Li-ion rechargeable battery, marks its 10th anniversary in business on March 11, 2008. During the celebration, E-One Moli (Molicel) exhibits Li-ion rechargeable battery for hybrid vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), a ... Continue reading
PowerGenix Targets Toxic Battery Market With New Line of Rechargeables
Mar 13, 2008
SAN DIEGO--PowerGenix, manufacturer of safe, non-toxic, rechargeable nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries, today announced that it has met the European Unionâs requirements for the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), as well as the 2006 Battery Directive. PowerGenixâs line of rechargeables serve as high-cycle, ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Announces Changes to Management
Mar 13, 2008
OAK PARK, MI, March 13 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced it has promoted Stephen Lee to the position of Corporate Controller with expanded responsibilities for corporate ... Continue reading
Excel Polymers and Rubber and Plastics News Sponsor Inaugural Automotive Rubber Executive Conference
Mar 13, 2008
SOLON, Ohio, March 13 -- Excel Polymers LLC and Rubber and Plastics News are sponsoring the inaugural Automotive Rubber Executive Conference May 6 - 7 at the Inn at St. John's in Plymouth, Michigan. The Automotive Rubber Executive Conference is designed to provide insight for executives working at all levels within the ... Continue reading
Cars.com Offers Picks for Top 10 Hybrids
Mar 13, 2008
CHICAGO--With the release of its 2008 Hybrid Buying Guide, Cars.com has announced its picks for the top 10 hybrid vehicles on the market. With more hybrid models today than there were just a few years ago, the Buying Guide was designed to help consumers sort through a wide range of options in numerous body styles, from ... Continue reading
Volvo CE Unveils Hybrid Wheel Loader at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008
Mar 13, 2008
LAS VEGAS--Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will use the CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibition March 11 â 15, 2008, in Las Vegas to unveil a pre-production prototype of its L220F Hybrid wheel loader. Offering more power, better performance and a 10% reduction in fuel consumption, the L220F Hybridâs increased effi ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2008
AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology, Inc. today announced it plans to increase the companyâs manufacturing capacity to meet anticipated demand for its safe, industry-leading Lithium Phosphate energy storage systems. By March 31, 2009, Valence plans to have in place an expanded manufacturing capacity of $35 million t ... Continue reading
Dubai Investor Agrees to 'Standstill' Agreement With Axial Vector Engine Corporation.
Mar 10, 2008
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 10 -- Axial Vector Engine Corporation (Pink Sheets: AXVC) (Frankfurt: BAE1) announced today the signing of a stock standstill agreement with Emirates International Capital Advisory. EICA has agreed not to purchase or option any further equity in the company until the company has trade ... Continue reading
New Report Focuses on the Global Importance of Future Fuels to 2020
Mar 10, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c85315) has announced the addition of "The Future Of Road Vehicle Fuels - Forecasts To 2020" to their offering. This is just-autos first report focusing on this topic of global importance, future fuels. In it we take a look at auto fuel re ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2008
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 6 -- Although many new-vehicle buyers may want to purchase an environmentally friendly vehicle, only 11 percent are "very willing" to pay more to do so, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Power Auto Offline Media Report(SM) - Spring Edition. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi ... Continue reading
Capstone Receives Order from Italian Hybrid Electric Bus Manufacturer
Mar 6, 2008
Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.microturbine.com) , the worldâs leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, today announced that it received an order for 15 microturbines to be deployed in 12 hybrid electric buses in the Abruzzi region of Italy and 3 for the Ministry of the Protection o ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2008
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Aura Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AUSI) announced today that Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced the availability of an all-electric transport refrigeration unit powered by the AuraGen. This system eliminates the need for a diesel motor to run the compressor on refrigerated trucks. M ... Continue reading
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