Lithium Technology Corporation Powers US Hybrid Electric Vehicle Project
Jan 22, 2007
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC") (OTC: LTHU), a global provider of large lithium-ion rechargeable power solutions, is powering the Chevy Equinox being re-engineered by the University of California, Davis Hybrid Electric Vehicle Group as part of the Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobi ... Continue reading
Happy Fleet: Clean Energy Provides Discounts for Fleet Registrations for National Conference
Jan 20, 2007
Weâre not talking about penguins flocking to Southern California. Not yet. However, we are pleased to announce that Clean Energy Fuels is providing a $200 discount off the regular registration fee for any fleet professionals to attend the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo in Anaheim, Californ ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2007
- Lithium-ion battery research will accelerate future hybrid development - DaimlerChrysler investigates plug-in technology with test fleet - Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) can drive up to 20 real-world miles on electric-only power - Industry first PHEV combined with diesel for maximum fuel effici ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2007
- Lithium-ion battery research will accelerate future hybrid development - DaimlerChrysler investigates plug-in technology with test fleet - Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) can drive up to 20 real-world miles on electric-only power - Industry first PHEV combined with diesel for maximum fuel effici ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Wins Top Award At Annual Motoring 'Oscars'
Jan 19, 2007
What Car? Car of The Year - Vauxhall's Corsa scoops top award ⢠First Vauxhall winner since 1980 ⢠Toyota and Lexus win Green Award ⢠British success for Mini and Land Rover MIDDLESEX, England - January 19, 2007: The all-new Vauxhall Corsa was last night named Car of the Year at the 30th annual motoring ... Continue reading
Toyota Says Its Willing to Consider Broader Partnership with Ford
Jan 18, 2007
Washington DC January 17, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that in an interview with Japan's Nikkei paper, Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe said his company is willing to consider a broader partnership with Ford should the U.S. automaker requests it and the conditions were right, reports The Globe and Mail. Watana ... Continue reading
Nissan Altima Hybrid Eligible for Cash Back
Jan 18, 2007
Washington DC January 18, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan's Altima Hybrid received designation as a hybrid motor vehicle from the Internal Revenue Service Tuesday, meaning customers who purchase the mid-size vehicle can get cash back for making a smart energy choice. Forbes reports, U.S. customers purch ... Continue reading
GM Chief Calls for Help from Washington to Grow Alternative Fuel Technologies
Jan 17, 2007
During a speech Tuesday night at the Automotive News World Congress in Dearborn, MI, General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner called on Washington to "promote energy diversity" by "proactively" supporting the development of alternative fuel technology and "incentiviz[ing] consumers through tax credits, fuel subsidi ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Three Super Bowl Advertisements
Jan 17, 2007
Entertaining Honda Element Ads and a Fuel Economy Leadership Message to Air on CBS TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 16 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. will place three television advertisements during the broadcast of this year's Super Bowl on CBS, the company announced today. Two fifteen-second Element advertisements, along w ... Continue reading
2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Review: Lame Duck Greenie
Jan 16, 2007
By: Rex Roy The Auto Channel Remember when Saturn offered buyers a different kind car because it was a different kind of car company? While a brilliant advertising campaign, it used to be true. Saturns had their own chassis, polymer body panels, engines, manufacturing plants, dealerships ⦠the works. If you haven' ... Continue reading
ZAP and Lotus Engineering to Carry Out Feasibility Study for New Electric Car Concepts
Jan 16, 2007
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 16 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) announced today that a feasibility study is being carried out in its joint development of new electric car designs with Lotus Engineering. ZAP is moving forward with an aggressive programme to stay at the forefront of advanced transportation ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show : Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Car - Fast Clean Fun
Jan 15, 2007
Forget the congestion charge, petrol taxes and global warming â motoring in the future can still be fun according to Toyota with its FT-HS hybrid sports concept being shown at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Pairing a potent hybrid powertrain with essential sports car fundamentals, the FT-HS conce ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Review of the Chevrolet VOLT Unveiling - 3 Videos
Jan 14, 2007
DETROIT - January 14, 2007: As automakers look to curb fuel consumption, the North American International Auto Show saw the unveiling of a new electric-powered concept car by General Motors (GM) - Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt is a battery-powered electric vehicle that uses a gas engine to create additional electricity. T ... Continue reading
Shoppers Want Greener Cars, J.D. Power Says They'll Get 'Em
Jan 12, 2007
Washington DC January 12, 2007; Thew AIADA newsletter reported that a panel of automotive and environmental experts met yesterday in Detroit before a crowd of several hundred guests to outline the need for increased investment in alternative fuel solutions, reports The Detroit News. Representatives from companies inclu ... Continue reading
Quantum Awarded Contract to Supply Aerospace Hydrogen and Oxygen Storage Systems
Jan 12, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to supply its new state-of-the-art hydrogen and oxygen fuel storage tanks for a regenerative power supply system to be used in a stratospheric airship application. This a ... Continue reading
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