News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

Energy Conversion Devices Reports Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2007 Results

Aug 29, 2007

* Company achieved its fourth quarter sales targets as revenues grew 29 percent to $36.0 million. Fiscal year 2007 revenues grew 11 percent to $113.6 million * Ramp up of solar production capacity at Auburn Hills 2 facility progressing according to plan. Current aggregate nameplate capacity has reached 58MW * Construct ... Continue reading

Honda Deals with Prius Envy

Aug 28, 2007

Washington DC August 28, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that in the low-octane race for the environmental high ground, Honda is running a distant second to Toyota. With 110,565 sold so far this year, the Toyota Prius is outselling Honda's entire lineup of gas-electric Civics and Accords by five to one. "The Prius ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Altima Hybrid

Aug 28, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 27 -- Nissan announced a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $25,070 for the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid, which is on sale now at Nissan retailers in the eight states that have adopted California emissions regulations -- California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey ... Continue reading

From Hybrids to Six-Speeds, Direct Injection and More, GM'S 2008 Global Powertrain Lineup

Aug 25, 2007

General Motors Corp. will introduce 14 new or significantly revised powertrains in the 2008 model year – including five 1.0L to 2.0L small-displacement engine variants – with a focus on saving fuel and improving performance in GM’s cars and trucks.For 2008, GM’s powertrain lineup includes hybrids, c ... Continue reading

Toyota, Honda and Nissan Top List of Most Popular Hybrid Vehicles at NADAguides.com - Duh!

Aug 24, 2007

COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 23 -- NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/), a leading vehicle information website, today released data regarding the most researched Hybrid vehicles at its website during the month of July 2007. In addition to evaluating the Hybrids that car buyers researched most often last month, the c ... Continue reading

PACCAR and Eaton Announce Heavy-Duty Hybrid Truck Technology Agreement

Aug 23, 2007

BELLEVUE, Wash.--PACCAR and Eaton Corporation announced today that they have entered into an agreement to jointly develop proprietary hybrid technology for heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America. The innovative new products will be introduced exclusively in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in the North American m ... Continue reading

Enerize Corporation and FiFe Batteries Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop Li-Ion Batteries for HEV Applications

Aug 22, 2007

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. and OXFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 22 -- Enerize Corporation, an emerging alternative energy company, and FiFe Batteries Limited, a developer of second-generation lithium-ion battery technology, have announced a partnership to develop safe, low-cost, high-energy Li-ion rechargeable batteries for various ... Continue reading

Toyota's 'Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience' Puts You Behind the Wheel

Aug 22, 2007

Hybrid and Interactive Exhibits at the Minnesota State Fair Gives Attendees Hands-On Hybrid Experience WHAT: Toyota is bringing a nationwide tour called "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience" to the Minnesota State Fair on August 23 - September 3, 2007. The hands-on "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Expe ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions to Power Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid

Aug 21, 2007

Fleet demonstrates promise of environmentally-friendly technology MILWAUKEE, Aug. 21 -- A fleet of advanced, Dodge Sprinter plug-in hybrid delivery vans will be operating within the United States, powered by Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries developed by Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions (JCS). The test fleet ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Prices for 2008 Highlander Hybrid

Aug 20, 2007

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 20 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2008 Highlander Hybrid. A best-in-class fuel economy and emissions leader, Highlander Hybrid with Hybrid Synergy Drive(TM) has been enhanced for power, roominess and economy ... Continue reading

UQM Technologies Receives Propulsion System Order

Aug 20, 2007

FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received an order from Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. for propulsion systems to be used on a diesel hybrid electric version of the U.S. Army’s Alternative Mobility Veh ... Continue reading

Ford Hybrid Electric Flexible Fuel Vehicles On The Road

Aug 20, 2007

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, August 2007; Ford Motor Company delivered four of its demonstration fleet of ethanol-fueled hybrids to the State of Missouri (1) and the Kansas City Power & Light (3) at Ford's Kansas City ( Mo.) Plant, home of the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrid vehicles. The use of the vehicles will help ... Continue reading

National Biofuels Forum to Be Held in Las Vegas, Nevada

Aug 17, 2007

For Immediate Release August 16, 2007 Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org NATIONAL BIOFUELS FORUM TO BE HELD IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Las Vegas, NV - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) announces the Biofuels Drive Economic Solutions Forum to be held Thursday, September 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p ... Continue reading

Army Unveils First Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System for New Combat Vehicles

Aug 17, 2007

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army unveiled its first hybrid-electric propulsion system for a new fleet of Manned Ground Vehicles (MGVs), which will be tested and evaluated at the Army' s Power and Energy Systems Integration Laboratory. The Army is developing and building eight new MG ... Continue reading

NewGen Announces Agreement with Granite Group for Development of ''ReFuel America''

Aug 16, 2007

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--NewGen Technologies, Inc. (“NewGen”) (OTCBB: NWGN) today announced that they have completed a Strategic Agreement with Granite Group Chicago, LLC (“Granite”) for the exclusive rights to develop an innovative gas station convenience store prototype design and the rights to immediatel ... Continue reading