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
CitiBus Hybrid Senator HD ("CitiBus") StarTrans dealers sign with Azure Dynamics
Jan 12, 2007
TORONTO, Jan. 11 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced with its shuttle bus partner StarTrans, a business division of Supreme Corporation (AMEX:STS) , that it has signed nin ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Rolls Out Plug in H2 Car
Jan 11, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2007 (FCN) -- Continuing its commitment to exploring alternative powertrains, Ford Motor Company debuted a hydrogen-fueled, battery-powered plug-in in the new Airstream concept vehicle earlier this week at the North American International Auto Show. The system, called HySeries Driveâ¢, is powered ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Presents Hybrid Technology in the US
Jan 11, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--At an event being held at the Swedish Embassy in Washington, DC the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLB) today is rolling out its internally developed unique hybrid technology for heavy vehicles, I-SAM. The event is part of the Volvo Groupâs broad-based investment in commercially viable hybrid tec ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2007
Development vehicle offers reduced fuel consumption, lower maintenance costs, fewer emissions TROY, Mich., Jan. 10 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. and Wal-Mart Transportation, Bentonville, Ark., have agreed to development of a dual-mode, diesel-electric drivetrain for a Class 8 tractor. The vehicle, which is believed to be the f ... Continue reading
'The Future of Racing' Unveiled to Auto Industry Leaders and Motorsport Dignitaries in Detroit
Jan 11, 2007
The Hydrogen Electric Racing Federation Introduces the 'Hydrogen 500'(TM) and a New Racing Series That Will Boast the Most Technologically Advanced Racing Machines in the World DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- In a potentially historic occasion for the automobile industry and international motor sport, a new racing entity -- the Hy ... Continue reading
Toyota Debuts 'Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience' National Tour
Jan 11, 2007
Toyota's Mobile Experience Offers Look Inside Hybrid Synergy Drive TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 10 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced today it will launch a nationwide tour called "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience," designed to provide consumers with a firsthand opportunity to experience autom ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2007
Company gains contracts to develop and supply lithium-ion batteries for tomorrow's 'green' vehicles DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- Major advances in lithium-ion battery technology will enable global automakers to introduce a new generation of highly fuel-efficient, "environmentally friendly" vehicles in the near future, according ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Responds to California's Growing Demand for Hybrid Vehicles
Jan 10, 2007
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced plans to add Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid vehicles to its vehicle line-up for California renters in 2007. Currently one of the largest providers of alternative fuel rental vehicles, Enterprise is continuing to grow its fleet by adding a variety of alternative fuel vehic ... Continue reading
White House Energy Advisor Reviews $500M Detroit Three Battery Assistance Proposal
Jan 9, 2007
Washington DC January 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to a Wall Street Journal report, a technology advisor to the President and the Energy Department is reviewing a proposal drafted by the Detroit Three automakers which calls for the federal government to spend roughly $500 million over five year ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) first of three Press Days at Cobo Center kicked off today with a host of blockbuster product debuts. "The first day of Press Preview sets the tone for the entire show and we're off to a great start," said Robert Thibodeau, Jr., senior co-chair ... Continue reading
Mazda Ryuga Concept Car Introduced at Detroit Auto Show - GREAT VIDEO
Jan 8, 2007
MAZDA RYUGA CONCEPT: AN EVOLVED ZOOM-ZOOM DETROIT - January 8, 2007: How will Mazda's Zoom-Zoom spirit achieve form and substance in the future? Laurens van den Acker, Design Division General Manager for Hiroshima, Japanâs Mazda Motor C orporation , disturbed the status-quo and challenged every designer in his thr ... Continue reading
Toyota Top Engineer Talks Diesel and Other Power for U.S. Market
Jan 8, 2007
DETROIT, Jan 8, 2007; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s top engineer said on Monday that diesel-powered vehicles that would clear strict clean-air regulations in the United States would be too pricey to be worth the fuel savings. "I won't deny that we might be offering a diesel in the United States some time i ... Continue reading
Toyota, Calty Unveil Student Concepts for 2012
Jan 8, 2007
Student-Designed Vehicles Bridge Transitional Lifestyles NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) and Calty Design Research, a Toyota design studio, have unveiled student-designed vehicle concepts as part of the Bridge Project, a Toyota-sponsored program for the College for Creative Studies ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show Round-Up: New Fuels, New Plans and an Unclear Future
Jan 8, 2007
Washington DC January 8, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that several automakers this week including Toyota, Mercedes, Audi, Honda and others are showcasing their latest alternative fuel technologies from hybrids to flex-fuel (E85), clean diesel and even electricity at the Detroit Auto Show. One thing is apparent, ... Continue reading
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