Twenty In Ten: Reducing America's Dependence On Oil
Mar 20, 2007
CLAYCOMO, Mo.--Today, President Bush Called On Congress To Pass Bipartisan Energy Legislation By The Start Of The Summer Driving Season. In his State of the Union Address, the President announced a "Twenty in Ten" goal to reduce U.S. gasoline consumption by 20 percent over the next 10 years. Bipartisan legislation has ... Continue reading
Cobasys Delivers Innovative Energy Storage System for Lotus Engineering 'EVE Hybrid' Program
Mar 20, 2007
ORION, Mich., March 19 -- Cobasys, a leading supplier of advanced integrated energy storage solutions, today confirmed that it has been selected to supply its NiMHax(R) Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery systems for integration in the Lotus Engineering EVE (efficient, viable and environmental) vehicle. The "EVE Hybrid ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2007
Washington DC March 19, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Business Week, there is still no definitive "green car" on the market. Choices and potential abound, and consumers must consider a variety of factors, including efficiency, cost, and environmental impact before making a purchase. Though consu ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2007
ELKHART, Ind.--Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Natural Source Energy Systems Inc. (NSESI) to research and develop recreational vehicles and systems-built structures that take advantage of environmentally friendly biodiesel fuel and solar power. âToday, all of us ... Continue reading
Honda Unveils "Honda Small Hybrid Sports Concept" at The 2007 Geneva Motorshow
Mar 19, 2007
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 2007; Honda has unveiled a concept model which represents its interpretation of how a future hybrid model might appear. Honda Small Hybrid Sports Concept, a design study model, demonstrates a unique fusion of advanced environmental technology, exciting styling and fun-to-drive characteristics ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Technologies Announces Turbodyne TurboFlow(TM) for Hybrid Applications
Mar 14, 2007
VENTURA, Calif., March 14 -- Turbodyne Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRBD) (Frankfurt: TUD.F; XETRA: TUD.DE; Berlin: TUD.BE) announced today that it has updated the design of its Turbodyne TurboFlow(TM) electronic air injection system for hybrid engine applications. According to Al Case, CEO, "It's clear that hyb ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2007
Plug-in Hybrid Ford Escape prototype returned to Chicago Department of Fleet Management (DFM) for field testing CHICAGO, March 14 -- Illinois Institute of Technology's (IIT) Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Project, sponsored by Chicago-based All Cell Technologies, LLC in collaboration with the City of Chicago, M ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2007
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The following is a statement of Thomas W. LaSorda, President and Chief Executive Officer DaimlerChrysler Corporation before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of Representatives: Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting ... Continue reading
Cobasys Confirms Production Contract for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Sedan
Mar 14, 2007
Battery System Supplier Awarded Fourth Hybrid Program by General Motors ORION, MI, March 13 -- Cobasys, a leading supplier of advanced integrated energy storage solutions, today confirmed that they have been chosen to provide their NiMHax(R) Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery system for General Motors' redesigned 2008 ... Continue reading
It’s Time to Buy a Hybrid Vehicle, Suggests Edmunds.com
Mar 14, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Considering a hybrid vehicle? Now is the time to buy, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. There are four key reasons: 1. According to Edmunds.com True Market Value(R) (TMV(R)) pricing system, average transaction prices of most hybrid vehicle models are ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2007
10.5 MILLION ALTERNATIVE FUEL AUTOS ON ROADS TODAY WASHINGTON, DC â March 13, 2007: Automakers kicked off National Alternative Fuel Autos Week by announcing that there are 10.5 million Alternative Fuel Autos on the nationâs roads today, according to 2006 sales data from R.L. Polk and Co. The Polk sales figure ... Continue reading
Interns Help General Motors Predict the Future of Personal Transportation - VIDEO STORY
Mar 13, 2007
DETROIT - March 13, 2007: For many college students, an internship is a rite of passage. Some are fun and creative - and can even lead to full-time positions. But, what if your prospective career depended on your ability to predict the future? Every year, General Motors invites top college students to intern in their D ... Continue reading
10.5 Million Alternative Fuel Autos on Roads Today
Mar 13, 2007
Consumers are Discovering the Alternatives: 2006 Sales of Alternative Fuel Autos Exceed Automakers' Expectations by 50 Percent WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Automakers kicked off National Alternative Fuel Autos Week by announcing that there are 10.5 million Alternative Fuel Autos on the nation's roads today, according to 200 ... Continue reading
Ethanol as a Bargaining Chip for 2008 Presidential Hopefuls
Mar 13, 2007
Washington DC March 13, 2007; Nevermind the myriad reports which show the costs of making ethanol far out-weigh the savings realized by its users, the corn-based fuel has once again made its way to the Presidential campaign trail with some unusual suspects singing its praises under no uncertain terms. It is no secret t ... Continue reading
Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop and Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Mar 13, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., March 13 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it was awarded a $2.1 million contract by California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to develop and demonstrate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Quantum will develop, manufacture, and deploy ... Continue reading
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