Odyne Corp CEO To Speak at Environmental Sustainability Conference
Nov 13, 2006
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB:ODYC) CEO Roger M. Slotkin will speak at the "Healthy Environment-Healthy Economy" conference, which will be held at the New York State Legislative Office Building in Albany on December 6th, 2006. Mr. Slotkin will explain the importance of "Hybrid and Plug-In hybrid electric pr ... Continue reading
GM to Launch New Plug-in Hybrid?
Nov 10, 2006
DETROIT, Nov 10, 2006; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. will likely unveil a prototype plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, a local paper reported on Friday. The advanced technology vehicle would have an extended driving range on battery power and would also have ... Continue reading
General Motors To Build Hybrid Cars In China By 2008
Nov 9, 2006
Paris Nov. 7, 2006 Agence France-Presse -- General Motors announced Nov. 6 a plan to build environmentally-friendly hybrid cars in China by 2008. The hybrid will go into mass production at the Shanghai GM plant, a joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. "The GM Hybrid System is flexible and cost effective ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Salute 'Green' Celebrities at the 16th Annual Environmental Media Awards
Nov 9, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2006; Toyota and Lexus are proud to be Presenting Sponsors of the Environmental Media Awards. This star-studded gala event recognizes the creative teams behind television, film and music productions that raise public awareness of environmental issues by incorporating positive environmental mes ... Continue reading
Volvo Expanding Range Of Bioethanol-Powered FlexiFuel Cars
Nov 8, 2006
GOTHENBURG - November 8, 2006: Volvo Cars is launching FlexiFuel models powered by renewable bioethanol on several European markets this autumn. The green model range is also being extended and even Volvoâs new C30 will be offered with eco-optimised FlexiFuel power. Eight new markets âInterest in ethanol as a ... Continue reading
Altairnano Demonstrates Excellent Battery Performance at SEMA Show
Nov 7, 2006
RENO, Nev.--Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. , reported that the company produced and showcased their fast charge, long life, safe nano-Titanate batteries in Phoenix Motorcarsâ zero emission, all electric, freeway ready sports utility truck (SUT) and sports utility vehicle (SUV). Altairnano and partners Phoenix Motorc ... Continue reading
Toyota To Buy 5.9 Percent Stake in Isuzu for a Potential Diesel-Hybrid Future
Nov 7, 2006
Washington DC November 7, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota announced plans today to buy 5.9 percent of Isuzu Motors Ltd. for $373 million, reports Automotive News. Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabi said his company approached Isuzu at the end of July about a deal: "We anticipate the growth of diesel eng ... Continue reading
Honda Issues Second-Annual North American Environmental Report
Nov 5, 2006
TORRANCE, CA - November 5, 2006: Honda released its second annual report on the company's environmental footprint in North America, with a special emphasis on global warming and energy sustainability as two of the most critical environmental challenges facing society today. The 2006 North American Environmental report ... Continue reading
Enova to Provide IC Corporation Hybrid Drive Systems for New Line of Commercial Buses
Oct 30, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems, (AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), an early stage production company in an emerging industry and a leading developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with IC Corporation to provide hybrid systems f ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicles Broaden Appeal to Grow Sales, According to ABI Research
Oct 30, 2006
NEW YORK--Hybrid vehicles have been a niche market at best since their first introductions in the late 1990s. First developed by Toyota and Honda, the early systems were examined in detail by their competitors, and the conclusion was that the added complexity and weight would make the vehicles too expensive for all but ... Continue reading
Honda to Raise Production of Fuel Efficient Civics in North America
Oct 24, 2006
- Move Will Match Flexible Manufacturing Capacity to Market Demand - TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 23 -- Honda will enhance its ability to match flexible manufacturing capacity with market demand in a move that will make it possible to increase North American production(1) of fuel efficient 4-cylinder Civic models in early 20 ... Continue reading
Valence Technology Batteries Power Fuel-Efficient School Bus
Oct 24, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas--Students may soon be traveling to school in a fuel-efficient bus using Valence Technology, Inc. batteries. Enova Systems (AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), a leading supplier of efficient, environmentally friendly Hybrid Electric powered systems, has ordered U-Charge® XP Power Systems based on Saphion ... Continue reading
Doubling Funds to $3 Million for Hybrid Electric Rebate Program Fuels Success
Oct 23, 2006
Legislature Currently Considering Measure to Reverse Vehicle Standards that Clean Air, Improve Fuel Efficiency LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, Pa., Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania already has awarded more than a quarter of the $500 rebates available this fiscal year under a first-come, first-serve program for state residents who purcha ... Continue reading
General Motors Leads Industry with More Vehicles that Achieve 30 Miles Per Gallon
Oct 18, 2006
23 Models Available for 2007 DETROIT â October 18, 2006: According to the recently released 2007 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fuel Economy Guide, General Motors leads the industry with more vehicles that achieve 30 mpg, on the highway, than any other manufacturer. This new data reiterates GMâs goal o ... Continue reading
Delphi Helps Vehicle Makers Turn Out High-Tech Hybrids
Oct 17, 2006
Delphi Integrates Hybrid Systems to Help OEMs Increase Efficiency and Consumer Value DETROIT, Oct. 16 -- Delphi Corp. has been selected by Ford Motor Company to provide hybrid electrical powertrain systems technologies for two Ford hybrid vehicle platforms, company officials announced here today at the 2006 Convergence ... Continue reading
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