News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

Ford to Present Escape Hybrid Taxi Case Study at Orlando Science Center, August 16

Aug 10, 2006

WHAT: Ford Motor Company hybrid engineers, Pax Maguire and David Treharne, will present a case study on the successful use of Escape Hybrid taxis to local government and fleet representatives and media in Orlando. Cities across the country, including San Francisco, New York, and Chicago are successfully turning to hybr ... Continue reading

Alternative Energy Touted on Capitol Hill

Aug 9, 2006

Washington DC August 9, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that young people wearing green uniforms with the word "drive" printed across their chests recently mixed with tourists on Capitol Hill as part of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturer's Discover Alternatives advertising campaign. The campaign, which promote ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Ordered Advanced Design High Voltage Energy Converters (HVECs) by Enova Systems

Aug 9, 2006

TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 9, 2006--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENOV) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced today that Ford Motor Company has ordered four (4) advanced design High Voltage Energy Converters (HVECs). This is another s ... Continue reading

Hybrid Owners Loyal to Brand, Manufacturer, Study Shows

Aug 8, 2006

Washington DC, August 7, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that hybrid owners are very loyal to brand and manufacturer, according to a recent study by the Power Information Network (PIN). The study found that nearly three out of four Toyota Prius owners trade their vehicles in for another Toyota vehicle. "An even hig ... Continue reading

Enova Awarded Major Contract for Sport Utility Trucks

Aug 7, 2006

TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 7, 2006--Enova Systems, (OTCBB:ENOV)(AIM:ENV)(AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced today it has received a major contract from Phoenix Motorcars, to integrate ten (10) Sport Utility Trucks (SUT) with their 90 ... Continue reading

TACH Reader Questions Lack Of Diesels in U.S.

Aug 7, 2006

Reader John Hendrick of Alaska comments on our story that questioned why there is a lack of diesel powered cars here in the U.S. Yes, I agree with you that diesel cars, if they were available would cut back dramatically on how much fuel we use. It also shouldn't cost $4000.00 more for a diesel engine vs. a gasoline eng ... Continue reading

Quantum Refitting Toyota Prius for Hydrogen - VIDEO NEWS STORY

Aug 4, 2006

August 4, 2006: Toyota is just one of the major car manufacturers investing in new fuel technologies. it's prius hybrid, which runs on a combination of gasoline and electricity, has been re-engineered to run on hydrogen. Click below to watch the video story. ... Continue reading

Cow's That? Honda Moooove with the Hybrid Heifer

Aug 3, 2006

WEST SUSSEX, England - August 3, 2006: Honda’s Civic Hybrid has been churned into a cow for an appearance at Fruitstock, the innocent festival, this weekend. Hoofed have thought it? Honda is attending the London event to inform and educate festival-goers on cleaner driving. "We’ve created a Hybrid with grass ... Continue reading

Ford to Present Escape Hybrid Taxi Case Study to City of Austin

Aug 3, 2006

WHAT: Ford Motor Company will present a case study on the successful use of Escape Hybrid taxis to Mayor Wynn and representatives from the City of Austin, Austin Energy and local commercial fleet managers, to raise awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of an Escape Hybrid. Cities across the country, incl ... Continue reading

Green Car Makers and Fans Rally at Wisconsin Hybridfest - VIDEO NEWS STORY

Aug 3, 2006

MADISON, WI - August 2, 2006: The First Annual HybridFest took place on the weekend of July 21st at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. About 180 hybrid vehicles were on hand and more than 800 people attended. ... Continue reading

President Bush Touts Plug-in Hybrids, R&D Tax Credit

Jul 28, 2006

Washington DC July 28, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Bush said in a speech yesterday that the U.S. is making good progress on plug-in hybrid battery technology that would allow drivers to travel 40 miles without using any gasoline. Experts and auto manufacturers say high sales of plug-ins are likel ... Continue reading

Tomorrow's Energy ... Today! Attracts Worldwide Interest

Jul 27, 2006

DEARBORN, Mich., July 27 -- The alternative energy event, Tomorrow's Energy ... Today!, is attracting worldwide interest. Among the international early adopters of alternative energy presenting during the October 23-25 event are Professor Zongqiang Mao of Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, Ho Hiang Kwee, Associate ... Continue reading

Enova Works with IC Corporation to Receive Major Hybrid School Bus Award

Jul 27, 2006

TORRANCE, Calif.--July 27, 2006--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENOV) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, confirmed today it will be supplying IC Corporation, a division of International Truck and Engine, the Hybrid Drive systems for a nat ... Continue reading

Ford to Present Escape Hybrid Technology Clinic in Sacramento

Jul 26, 2006

WHAT: Cities across the country are successfully turning to hybrid- electric vehicles to meet their clean air goals and reduce fuel costs -- from taxicabs to municipal fleet vehicles. Ford Escape Hybrid engineering manager Tom Watson will conduct a technology clinic with representatives from the City of Sacramento and ... Continue reading

2006 AltWheels Festival on September 22-24 in Boston and Brookline

Jul 25, 2006

* *AltWheels.org <http://www.altwheels.org> *2006 AltWheels Festival on September 22-24 in Boston and Brookline* Boston, MA - July 24, 2006 - The 2006 AltWheels Festival is the largest alternative-transportation event in the Northeast! On September 22 to 24 in Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts, you will be able see a ... Continue reading