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Not Just Thingamabobs: Present, Future of "Movement" Actualized at Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo

Not Just Thingamabobs: Present, Future of "Movement" Actualized at Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo

World's largest alternative car show - AltCar - to feature energy and transportation options SANTA MONICA, CA - October 19, 2007: The Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo featuring AltCar (AltCar Expo), is a rare opportunity for anyone with a driver’s license to test drive the latest and most technologically ... Continue reading

Honda Civic hybrid to hit Chinese market by year-end

Honda Civic hybrid to hit Chinese market by year-end

Honda Civic hybrid to hit Chinese market by year-end http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3603/Honda-Civic-hybrid-to-hit-Chinese-ma rket-by-year-end.html Shanghai. October 18 (Gasgoo.com) - Honda Civic hybrid will be imported into Chinese market by the end of this year, a senior Dongfeng Honda official said during an after sa ... Continue reading

Changan To Mass Produce Hybrid Vehicles in China Next Year

Changan To Mass Produce Hybrid Vehicles in China Next Year

SHANGHAI - October 17, 2007: The Chongqing based Changan Automobile will deliver 10 hybrid vehicles to Beijing Olympic Games next year, Xu Liuping, the president of Changan Automobile said earlier this week. "The means Changan automobile will start mass production of hybrid vehicles next year," Xu told Chinese media. T ... Continue reading

Probe Delivers the First Shipments of Electronics Used in 90 and 120 kW Electric/Hybrid Drive Systems for Validation

Probe Delivers the First Shipments of Electronics Used in 90 and 120 kW Electric/Hybrid Drive Systems for Validation

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--Probe Manufacturing, Inc. (OTCBB:PMFI), an Electronics Manufacturing company, today announced that the Company has delivered the first shipments of electronics used in 90 and 120 kW electric/hybrid drive systems for validation to Arens Controls Inc. of Carpentersville, Illinois to be used in CEU (C ... Continue reading

Toyota: Moving Backward?

Toyota: Moving Backward?

National Environmental Groups Expose Toyota's Duplicity on Fuel Economy WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nine of the nation's leading environmental and science-based organizations targeted Toyota today for the company's opposition to legislation before Congress to set the first meaningful increase in fuel ... Continue reading

Nissan Concept Cars Set to Excite the World at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show - 4 VIDEO FEATURES

Nissan Concept Cars Set to Excite the World at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show - 4 VIDEO FEATURES

TOKYO - October 10, 2007: Nissan will present four show vehicles that incorporate new and exciting ideas for future models at the upcoming 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The four concept cars include the "Pivo 2," which presents a new connection between car and driver, with an "always enjoyable, everywhere convenient" state-of ... Continue reading

EnerDel Unveils Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

EnerDel Unveils Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 10 -- Ener1, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ENEI) concluded a successful Media Day on October 9, 2007 at its Indianapolis-based subsidiary, EnerDel, Inc. At the event, U.S. Congressman Dan Burton spoke to the media about the importance of the EnerDel technology to the country's energy independence, the enviro ... Continue reading

AVL North America Announces New President

AVL North America Announces New President

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 9 -- Gregory Hopton takes office today as President of AVL North America, Inc., announced Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Don Manvel. Hopton will oversee AVL's Instrumentation and Test Support division, responsible for all assets from presales to customer service. "We are very pleased t ... Continue reading

EnerDel to Unveil Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

EnerDel to Unveil Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

U.S. Congressman Dan Burton to Preside Media Event Scheduled in Indianapolis on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 5 -- Ener1, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ENEI) announced that on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 9:00 A.M., its Indianapolis-based subsidiary, EnerDel, Inc., is holding a media day to unveil a f ... Continue reading

Manheim and AutoTrader Publishing Host First-ever "Green" Vehicle Sale

Manheim and AutoTrader Publishing Host First-ever "Green" Vehicle Sale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andrew Maraniss October 4, 2007 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM AND AUTOTRADER PUBLISHING HOST FIRST-EVER "GREEN" VEHICLE SALE Designed to Meet Seattle-area Dealers' Growing Need for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles ATLANTA - Manheim and AutoTrader Publishing will co-host the first-of- ... Continue reading

Former Lotus Engineering CEO Joins ZAP Board of Directors - Makes Move to Pursue Electric and Hybrid Cars

Former Lotus Engineering CEO Joins ZAP Board of Directors - Makes Move to Pursue Electric and Hybrid Cars

SANTA ROSA, CA Oct 2, 2007; Electric car pioneer ZAP announced today that veteran automotive and technology executive Albert Lam has agreed to join its Board of Directors. In September, Albert Lam and ZAP CEO Steve Schneider attended a joint venture signing ceremony with China Youngman Automotive Group in Jinhua. Mr. M ... Continue reading

Mazda Unveils Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicle With Rotary Engine

Mazda Unveils Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicle With Rotary Engine

YOKOHAMA, Japan October 2, 2007; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Mazda unveiled a new kind of hybrid vehicle on Tuesday that runs on hydrogen fuel powering an electric motor. The Japanese automaker said it will be available for leasing in Japan next year. The Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, shown to re ... Continue reading

New Study on the Hybrid Car Markets, and the Factors That Are Driving Its Growth and the Challenges It is Likely to Face

New Study on the Hybrid Car Markets, and the Factors That Are Driving Its Growth and the Challenges It is Likely to Face

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69771) has announced the addition of 'Fuel Economy and Regulations to Drive Hybrid Car Market' to their offering. The invention of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) has served the dual purpose of fuel economy and the growing demand for less ... Continue reading

Fuel Cell Powered Models From Hyundai and Hybrids From Kia

Fuel Cell Powered Models From Hyundai and Hybrids From Kia

SEOUL, Sept 27, 2007; Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor Co, South Korea's top auto maker, plans to begin mass production of its fuel cell car model from 2012 at the earliest, a company official told Reuters on Thursday. Global car makers such as Toyota Motors Corp and General Motors Corp are developing environmentall ... Continue reading

AltWheels Festival Announces 2007 "Green Pioneer" Award Winners

AltWheels Festival Announces 2007 "Green Pioneer" Award Winners

<http://www.altwheels.org/> Creating a Sustainable Transportation & Energy Vision for the 21st Century www.AltWheels.org <http://www.altwheels.org/> For Immediate Release Contacts: Event Founder: Alison Sander 617-868-1582 <mailto:Alison%20Sander%20%253cInfo@AltWheels.org%253e> info@altwheels.org Event Media: Jeremy Ma ... Continue reading

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