Lexus Launches £6 Million Hybrid Campaign in the UK
Sep 17, 2007
LONDON - September 17, 2007: Luxury car maker Lexus has announced a substantial multimedia ad campaign promoting its industry-leading range of hybrid models for the fourth quarter of 2007. The spend of more than £6 million includes national TV, landmark billboard, on-line, and magazine activities. Designed and co-ordi ... Continue reading
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: The New Chrysler Puts More Muscle into European Expansion - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 17, 2007
FRANKFURT - September 17, 2007: As last week's press conference at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show illustrated, the New Chrysler is putting more muscle behind the brandâs expansion in volume markets outside North America with the world premiere of the all-new Dodge Journey at the 2007 International Motor Show (IAA) ... Continue reading
Quantum Technologies Reports Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Financial Results
Sep 14, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 14 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a leading designer, manufacturer and integrator of packaged fuel systems and accessories for specialty vehicles and applications including hydrogen fuel cell, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, today reported results for its fiscal 2008 ... Continue reading
Hybrids Could Become a Hit in Britain
Sep 14, 2007
MARLOW, England, September 14 -- The international car industry is currently presenting many environmentally friendly models at the IAA, the biggest car exhibition in the world. But could they really be successful in the British market? The clear answer is yes! For 64% of British drivers, hybrid cars offer a genuine al ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2007
Co-op America Aims to Help 15,000 Americans Send A Message to Nation's Largest Automakers; Rankings of Vehicle Fuel Sources Featured in Co-op America Quarterly. WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- America's two biggest car makers -- General Motors Corporation (GM) and the Ford Motor Company -- are the focus ... Continue reading
Toyota to Test Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in France
Sep 10, 2007
Tokyo, Sept 6, 2007; Jiji Press reported that Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. said it will cooperate with France's state-owned power supplier EDF in testing "plug-in" hybrid vehicles. In the two-year test from this autumn, four plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid models will be tested on public roads with the use of recharging ... Continue reading
Volvo's Electric Hybrid to be Unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 9, 2007
FRANKFURT - Volvo's ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors, can drive an estimated 100 kilometers before the vehicle's four-cylinder Flexifuel engine is needed to power the car and recharge the battery. When driving beyond the car's battery life, fuel consumption may vary from 0 to 5.5 ... Continue reading
Volvo ReCharge Concept: Plug-in hybrid with battery-only range of 100 km
Sep 7, 2007
Gothenbourg September 6, 2007; Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. Recharging allows the car to be driven about 100 kilometres on battery power ... Continue reading
Navistar International Corporation Accepts Prestigious Blue Sky Award
Sep 7, 2007
WestStart-CALSTART Recognizes Company's Diesel-Hybrid Leadership PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Navistar International Corporation, a leading truck and engine producer, accepted the prestigious 2007 Blue Sky Award(TM) from WestStart-CALSTART for its contributions to the commercial development of d ... Continue reading
First East Coast Public Conversion of Plug-In Hybrid Electronic Vehicle Set for TechMash 2007
Sep 5, 2007
Event Combines the Expertise of the CalCar Initiative and the Breakthrough Battery of Nilar; Audience to Learn how to Perform Conversion Themselves BOSTON, Sept. 5 -- CMP Technology today announced that during the upcoming TechMash 2007 (http://www.cmp.com/techmash) conference in Boston, the East Coast will witness its ... Continue reading
Drive the Future With Fisker Automotive, A New Green American Premium Car Company
Sep 5, 2007
IRVINE, California, September 5 -- Quantum Technologies and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC announce the launch of a joint venture in Fisker Automotive, Inc. -- a green American premium car company. Fisker Automotive will offer a range of environmentally friendly premium cars -- with the first production car to make its Worldwi ... Continue reading
Iceland - Leading the World Towards a 100% Sustainable Energy Society
Sep 4, 2007
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, September 4 -- Iceland is the world's leading nation in utilising renewable energy. Its next aim is to tackle the transport industry. Renewable energy for vehicles and sustainable solutions for transport are the focus of Driving Sustainability '07 Conference (http://www.driving.is) held in Reykjavik ... Continue reading
GM to Use New Engines That Reduce Emissions, Foreign Oil Dependency - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 3, 2007
DETROIT - September 3, 2007: General Motors (GM) reports it is working to install a type of engine that will improve fuel efficiency by more than 15 percent and contribute to reducing U.S. foreign oil dependency. The homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine also creates less toxic emissions by burning fuel ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2007
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) today announced its support for legislation under consideration in the California legislature that would help the state attain climate change goals by funding the development of alternative fuels and new ... Continue reading
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