California's Clean Car Program Would Cut Pollution, Save Drivers Money
May 21, 2007
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A market-based incentive program to reduce global warming emissions from new cars and trucks would cut pollution as much as 33 percent and provide up to $2,500 in lifetime fuel savings for drivers, according to a new study by the University of Michigan's Transportatio ... Continue reading
Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Diesel Hybrid Electric Vehicles for U.S. Army
May 21, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., May 21 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it was awarded a contract to develop a diesel hybrid electric version of its Alternative Mobility Vehicle (AMV) "Aggressor." This program is a follow on to Quantum's successful "Aggressor" vehicle, a high performance light- ... Continue reading
Can Americans be Sold on Electric Cars?
May 18, 2007
Washington DC May 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that automaker ZAP (as in zero air pollution) believes it has the formula in its tiny Xebra cars made in China: Plug it in at home and go up to 40 miles per hour for up to 25 miles. "The key is to keep the car simple," ZAP CEO Steve Schneider told Reuters, notin ... Continue reading
Most Expensive Hybrid Car Lexus LS600h and LS600hL Launches in Japan
May 17, 2007
World's First V8 Hybrid System Combining Full-time All-wheel Drive TOKYO, May 17, 2007 â Lexus started sales in Japan today of the LS600h and LS600hL1 hybrid sedans, which form the pinnacle of the Lexus brand. LS600hL The new LS600h and LS600hL models, products designed as the ultimate embodiment of the principles ... Continue reading
125+ Miles Per Gallon Vehicle Accomplished by Lithium Technology Corporation
May 17, 2007
-- Lithium Technology Corporation (Pink Sheets:LTHU): What: Breakthrough advanced battery technology poised to change the auto industry. Showcase of Lithium Technology Corporationâs (LTC) power solutions for the transportation, military and stationary power marketsDemonstrations of LTC powered vehicles: LTC brande ... Continue reading
A123Systems Is Selected As Battery Supplier For BAE Systems Hybrid Propulsion System
May 17, 2007
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems, developer and producer of state-of-the-art Automotive Class Lithium Ion⢠batteries, today announced that starting in early 2008, BAE Systems will be offering A123Systemsâ lithium ion battery technology as part of its HybriDrive® propulsion system. BAE Systemsâ HybriDrive ... Continue reading
Toyota: Cost of Making Hybrids Will Fall
May 16, 2007
Washington DC May 16, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota expects to cut costs for hybrid cars enough to be able to make as much money on them as it does on conventional gasoline cars by around 2010, MSNBC reports today. To date, the Japanese automaker has seen sales of its Prius, the world's first hybrid c ... Continue reading
Seattle Going Green with GM Hybrid-Powered Buses
May 16, 2007
Contract may increase fleet to more than 700 GM-hybrid powered buses, saving an estimated 1.1 million gallons of fuel annually, enough to fill 138 tanker trucks SEATTLE, May 16 -- King County was awarded a landmark contract today for the purchase of up to 500 articulated buses, most of which will be powered by General ... Continue reading
Lexus Continues Support of the California Clean Tech Open
May 16, 2007
Luxury-Hybrid Leader Sponsors Transportation Category for Second Consecutive Year SAN FRANCISCO, May 15 -- Lexus announced today its continued sponsorship of the California Clean Tech Open, the second annual competition promoting the creation of clean technology, at a launch event at San Francisco's City Hall. For the ... Continue reading
Scania Presents the Bus of the Future: World-Premire for Scania's Ethanol Hybrid Bus
May 15, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--A full-size low-floor city bus that cuts fossil CO2 emissions by up to 90 percent if fuelled with ethanol and saves at least 25 percent fuel â thatâs the essence of Scania's hybrid bus concept. The concept bus is conceived to make a major contribution towards sustainable public transport. S ... Continue reading
FedEx Express, Azure Dynamics Enter Agreement to Develop Hybrid Electric Powertrain
May 15, 2007
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. today announced it has signed agreements with Azure Dynamics Corp. (TSX: AZD) (LSE: ADC), a leading developer of hybrid-electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, to develop gasoline parallel hybrid-electric powertrains for their delivery fleet. ... Continue reading
Cobasys Strengthens Hybrid Heavy-Duty Truck Activities with U.S. Army High- Tech Vehicles
May 15, 2007
ORION, Mich., May 15 -- Cobasys, a leading supplier of advanced integrated energy storage solutions, today announced it has supplied its NiMHax(R) Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery systems for integration into hybrid electric heavy trucks developed by Armor Holdings Inc. for the U.S. Army. The Military Utility Assess ... Continue reading
Rocket City Launches Site Specialized For Environmentally Safe Vehicle Sales.
May 12, 2007
ORLANDO, Fla.--Rocket City Automotive Group, Inc., announced today that it has added eEVoutlet to its portfolio of innovative technology platforms. eEVoutlet will specialize in the online sales of environmentally safe electric automobiles (Evs). eEVoutlet provides consumers across the globe an online portal that will a ... Continue reading
Senate Commerce Committee Approves Historic Fuel Economy Legislation for Cars, SUVs, Trucks
May 9, 2007
Bill would reduce oil dependence, enhance energy security WASHINGTON, May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Energy Security Leadership Council (ESLC), a project of Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE), expressed strong support for landmark fuel economy legislation approved today by the Committee on Commerce, Science ... Continue reading
May 9, 2007
HOUSTON--ExxonMobil Chemical's affiliate, Tonen Chemical Corporation, is now producing on a commercial line its innovative microporous films for hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV/EV). The films are designed to meet the safety, reliability and power performance requirements of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) used in these a ... Continue reading
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