Jun 8, 2007
Researchers from Tepper School of Business warn that failure to use carbon capture and sequestration would actually increase emissions from such projects PITTSBURGH, June 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WHO: Lester Lave, professor of economics at the Tepper School of Business and co-director of the Carnegie Mellon Electri ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Corporation Surpasses 1 Million Global Hybrid Sales
Jun 7, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., June 7 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced the one-millionth hybrid sale today by parent company, Toyota Motor Corporation. Of the one million hybrid sales worldwide, more than half have been sold in the United States -- 541,210 units from 2000 through April 2007. "The cost benefit of ... Continue reading
Honda to Stop Making Hybrid Accords
Jun 5, 2007
Washington DC June 5, 2007; THe AIADA newsletter reported that Honda will discontinue the hybrid version of its Accord sedans, the company said Tuesday. According to USA Today, Honda, Japan's No. 2 automaker, will continue to make gas-and-electric models of its Civic sedan. The Accord hybrid, sold only in North America ... Continue reading
First Quarter Sales Figures Show Record Sales for Alternative Fuel Autos
Jun 5, 2007
WASHINGTON--Newly released sales figures from R.L. Polk reveal a record number of alternative fuel automobiles (AFAs) rolled off dealer lots in the first quarter of 2007. In the first three months of the year, more than 434,000 AFAs were sold nationwide, an increase of 27 percent over the same period last year, bringin ... Continue reading
Chauffeur-First Introduces Lexus Hybrids For High-End Clientele
Jun 3, 2007
LIMEHOUSE, England - June 3, 2007: The first major executive chauffeur fleet in the UK to switch its cars to hybrid power â thatâs the claim of Chauffeur-First. The London-based company says itâs the emergence of Lexus Hybrid Drive technology and the readiness of its customers to think green that has ena ... Continue reading
Showcase of New Technology Highlights Texas' Green and cleantech Future
May 31, 2007
AUSTIN, Texas May 30, 2007; The inaugural Clean Energy Venture Summit drew an eye-opening 400 attendants, making it the largest clean-tech summit to be held in Texas. It was sponsored by the Clean Energy Incubator and Austin Energy. Top green- and clean-tech visionaries from across the country discussed new technologie ... Continue reading
Raser Awarded 2007 Hybrid Motor Vehicles Technology Innovation of the Year
May 30, 2007
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ) today announced that it has been selected to receive the 2007 Hybrid Motor Vehicles Technology Innovation of the Year Award by Frost & Sullivan, one of the worldâs leading global growth consulting companies. This is the second innovation award received by Raser ... Continue reading
Freedom from Oil Coalition Pushing for Clean Air, Secure Future in Sacramento Today
May 30, 2007
SACRAMENTO - Representatives from the Freedom from Oil coalition, which comprises Rainforest Action Network, Global Exchange and the Ruckus Society, were in Sacramento today to urge the Environmental Protection Agency to grant Californiaâs request to enact the nationâs first law requiring cuts in greenhouse g ... Continue reading
Japan Inc. to Spend Big Yen To Develop Cleaner Cars
May 28, 2007
TOKYO, May 28, 2007; Reuters reported that Japan plans to spend more than 200 billion yen ($1.7 billion) over the next five years to help companies develop cheaper hybrid cars and cleaner fuels in order to cut the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, the Trade Ministry said on Monday. The plan follows a pr ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Add Urgency to Fuel Economy Push
May 25, 2007
Washington DC May 25, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and two other senators released a report yesterday estimating that a typical household with children could save $3,489 over five years if Congress raised fuel economy standards to 35 m.p.g. According to the Detroit Free Press, ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Poll: Car Buyers Seek Fuel Efficiency, but Remain Wary of Tradeoffs
May 24, 2007
Facing soaring gasoline prices, American car buyers definitely want more fuel-efficient vehicles but may not be ready to give up size, range, performance or other amenities to achieve that goal, a new Consumer Reports poll has found. The Auto Pulse survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, pol ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Poll: Car Buyers Seek Fuel Efficiency, But Remain Wary of Tradeoffs
May 24, 2007
Survey Finds Americans Want More Hybrid Choices NEW YORK, May 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Facing soaring gasoline prices, American car buyers definitely want more fuel-efficient vehicles but may not be ready to give up size, range, performance or other amenities to achieve that goal, a new Consumer Reports poll has f ... Continue reading
GE Unveils First Hybrid Road Locomotive
May 23, 2007
LOS ANGELES--GE today announced the debut of its one-of-a-kind hybrid road locomotive at its Ecomagination event in Los Angeles. GE's Evolution Hybrid locomotive will be unveiled tomorrow, May 24, at LA's historic Union Station to demonstrate the progress that GE's Transportation business is making in developing a frei ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops High Output Power Control Unit and Battery Cooling System for Hybrid Vehicles
May 23, 2007
New Products are Installed on Lexus LS600h, LS600hL KARIYA, Japan, May 23 -- DENSO Corporation has developed a high output power control unit (PCU) and a battery cooling system for hybrid vehicles. The products are installed on the Lexus LS600h and the Lexus LS600hL, which were launched in May by Toyota Motor Corporati ... Continue reading
Yo Hey Taxi - Doo I Feel Green - Ford Escape Hybrid Taxi
May 22, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., May 22 â Todayâs announcement by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to change taxi policy toward increasing fuel economy standards, highlights Fordâs leadership in hybrid taxis. The Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid meet the existing New York City taxi requirements and ... Continue reading
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