News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

AFV Institute Expands Alternative Fuel Information Services

Oct 13, 2006

For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor October 12, 2006 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org ALTERNATIVE FUEL INFORMATION SERVICES EXPANDED Clean Energy Provides Support to Help Navigate the Changing Alternative Fuels Industry Las Vegas, NV-The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) announced today a partnership wi ... Continue reading

Camry Hybrid Toyota's First North American Hybrid Production Begins in Kentucky

Oct 12, 2006

October 12, 2006 – Georgetown, KY - Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) celebrated the production launch of the Camry Hybrid today – Toyota's first hybrid vehicle produced in North America. The addition of hybrid production represents a $10 million investment at TMMK, which will build approximat ... Continue reading

Plug-In Hybrids (PHEV) Information

Oct 11, 2006

Plug-In Hybrids Information Gas: Optional Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are outfitted with a battery pack sufficient to power the vehicle from 20 to 60 miles on battery charge alone. Considering that half the cars on America’s roads are driven 25 miles a day or less, a plug-in with a 25-mile range batte ... Continue reading

Plug-In Partners and AutoNation Join Forces to Support Manufacture of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Oct 11, 2006

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, has joined the Plug-In Partners campaign calling on automakers to manufacture plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. "The development of plug-in hybrids could reduce America's addiction to oil," said AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson. "These new h ... Continue reading

NHTSA Announces Ford Escape HEV Recall

Oct 11, 2006

Make / Models : FORD / ESCAPE HEV Model/Build Years: 2006 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V382000 Mfg's Report Date : SEP 29, 2006 Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6164 Summary: ON CERTAIN FRONT WHEEL DRIVE HYBRID VEHICLES, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY N ... Continue reading

Discounted Hybrid Vehicles Now Offered by Fox Rent A Car Through Its Corporate Account Program

Oct 10, 2006

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10 -- Fox Rent A Car, the nation's leader in discount car rentals, said it is discounting its selection of hybrid vehicles to business customers who rent through its new corporate account program. Robert Rogener, Fox Rent A Car marketing director, said, "Starting today, all customers who sign up for t ... Continue reading

National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) to Announce Nationwide Survey Results, October 12th, 2006

Oct 10, 2006

WHAT: The NAFTC commissioned a national survey of the knowledge and likelihood of consumers to purchase AFVs. The Consortium will reveal the results of this survey and issue a challenge outlining how they plan to overcome consumers' perceived barriers to buying an alternative fuel or advanced technology vehicle. At the ... Continue reading

From Hydrogen to Natural Gas, Southland Fleet Operators Will Learn About Alternative Fuel Options

Oct 9, 2006

(October 10-11, 2006 at the Ontario Convention Center) SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 9 -- With the cost of diesel fuel rising daily and regulatory agencies continuing to enact fleet rules to push for emission reductions from California's fleets, the timing of the Southern California Clean Vehicle Technology Expo (Expo) co ... Continue reading

Azure Dynamics announces agreement with Ford Motor Company

Oct 6, 2006

TORONTO, Oct. 5 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced it has signed an agreement with Ford Motor Company to enable Azure to develop a hybrid electric powertrain ... Continue reading

Azure Dynamics Announces Agreement With Ford Motor Company

Oct 5, 2006

TORONTO, Canada, October 5 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD ; LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced it has signed an agreement with Ford Motor Company to enable Azure to develop a hybrid electric ... Continue reading

2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Set to Debut at Orange County Auto Show

Oct 5, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The all-new 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissan’s first entry into the hybrid gasoline/electric vehicle segment, makes its North American debut at the 2007 Model Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim, California, October 4 – 8, 2006. The new Altima Hybrid offers all the style, convenience, comfor ... Continue reading

2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Debuts

Oct 4, 2006

- First-ever Nissan Hybrid Blends Performance, Style, Fuel Economy - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2006) – The all-new 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissan’s first entry into the hybrid gasoline/electric vehicle segment, makes its North American debut at the 2007 Model Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim, California, ... Continue reading

DCX, BMW, GM Open Hybrid Car Center in Michigan

Oct 4, 2006

Washington DC October 4, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, and BMW opened a new Hybrid and Development Center yesterday in Troy, MI, intended to help the automakers catch up to Toyota, Honda, and Ford in the area of gas-electric hybrid vehicles, reports The Detroit Free Press. Th ... Continue reading

2007 Ford Escape Hybrid Review

Sep 29, 2006

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD Five or six years ago, gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles were novelties driven by high-tech early-adopters as much for making a statement about technology and environmentalism as for any practical purpose. But for hybrids to become the mainstream of pers ... Continue reading

World Debut of 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid at Orange County Auto Show Oct. 4

Sep 26, 2006

New Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Makes First Auto Show Debut ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 26 -- WHAT: Prior to the opening of the 2007-Model Orange County Auto Show to the public, select manufacturers and industry experts will announce new developments in the automotive world. Highlights include a J.D. Power and Associates r ... Continue reading