News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

A 'Bettah!' Way: New Web 'Toon Touts Benefits of 100MPG Plug-In Hybrid Cars

Apr 7, 2006

Americans for Energy Independence Teams with CalCars.org for Online Animation LOS ANGELES, April 7 -- Fed up with high prices at the gas pump? Sick of contributing to Global Warming? Ready for an alternative to your gas-guzzler, but worried how it will impact your ability to get from here to there? Worry no more, there ... Continue reading

Eco-motors. It is the pure motor.

Apr 7, 2006

- From the moment of the invention more hundred of years ago of engine of internal combustion were undertaken numerous attempts of perfection his with use of production process of steam from water. That was the epoch of steam engines, consequently by whom only was not undertaken an attempt to interbreed the steam engin ... Continue reading

Detroit Diesel Corporation Conducts Testing for Motorcoach and Firetruck Applications for 2007

Apr 7, 2006

DETROIT, April 6 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) today announced that the scope of its comprehensive testing for EPA '07 for its Series 60(R) includes specific testing for motorcoach and firetruck applications. Detroit Diesel will launch a redeveloped heavy-duty Series 60 engine next year and is confident that its ... Continue reading

Lithium Technology Corporation Launches a New Website

Apr 6, 2006

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--April 6, 2006--Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC") (OTC Bulletin Board: LTHU), a leading manufacturer in the rapidly emerging large format rechargeable Lithium battery market, announced today that it has launched a new website: http://www.lithiumtech.com The new website features extensive back ... Continue reading

Diesel: a Serious Alternative to Hybrid for American Market?

Apr 6, 2006

Paradigm Shift: Gas Prices, New Technology Lead Americans to See Diesel in New Light ORADELL, N.J., April 6 -- Toyota and Honda have taken the lead in gas-electric hybrid vehicles; while some manufacturers are scrambling to catch up, others are contemplating an alternative strategy for the U.S. market ... diesel powere ... Continue reading

AFVS obtains rights to patented electric hybrid bus

Apr 6, 2006

MESA, Ariz.--April 6, 2006--AFV Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AFVS), a diversified energy company, has signed an agreement with Wu Zhou Long Motors group to be the exclusive representative for sales, marketing and distribution of their hybrid electric, CNG and LPG buses in five countries including the United States, Mexico an ... Continue reading

2007 Dodge Durango: Bold New Look With Class-leading Power, Performance and Convenience

Apr 6, 2006

New Face of Chrysler Group's First Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV): Dodge Durango HEV Bold, New Exterior includes redesigned fascia, grille, hood, headlamps, fenders and wheels Two-mode Hybrid System — available in 2008 — will provide up to 25-percent improved fuel economy Best-in-class Power achieved with 5. ... Continue reading

More Than a Third of PECO's SUV Fleet Now Hybrid

Apr 6, 2006

PHILADELPHIA, April 5 -- PECO is continuing its commitment to promoting environmentally friendly technology with the addition this week of 15 new Ford Escape Hybrids to the utility's vehicle fleet. This brings PECO's total number of Ford Escape Hybrids to 41, which is more than 40 percent of its overall SUV fleet. Supe ... Continue reading

Automakers Say Fuel Economy Improvement is Top Priority

Apr 5, 2006

Washington DC April 4, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reporterd that automakers are calling improvement in fuel economy the top priority for the next two decades, repots The Detroit Free Press. "Powertrain innovation is going to matter a whole lot more in the future to the public at large than it has in the past," said Jef ... Continue reading

2007 Dodge Durango HEV : Bold New Look with Class-leading Power, Performance and Convenience

Apr 5, 2006

New Face of Chrysler Group's first Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV): Dodge Durango HEV * Bold, New Exterior includes redesigned fascia, grille, hood, headlamps, fenders and wheels * Two-mode Hybrid System -- available in 2008 -- will provide up to 25-percent improved fuel economy * Best-in-class Power achieved with 5.7-li ... Continue reading

More Than a Third Of ComEd's SUV Fleet Now Hybrid

Apr 5, 2006

CHICAGO, April 5 -- ComEd is continuing its commitment to promoting environmentally friendly technology with the purchase this month of 35 new Ford Escape Hybrids for the utility's vehicle fleet. This brings ComEd's total number of Ford Escape Hybrids to 49, which is roughly 30 percent of its overall SUV fleet. Supervi ... Continue reading

Valeo's StARS Micro-Hybrid System Wins 2006 PACE Award

Apr 4, 2006

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4 -- Valeo today announced that its micro-hybrid Starter-Alternator Reversible System (StARS) won the 2006 PACE Award in the European Products category. The award, which is co-sponsored by Automotive News, Microsoft, SAP and the Transportation Research Center, was presented to Valeo at a cere ... Continue reading

DENSO Develops New Hybrid Vehicle Components

Apr 3, 2006

New components installed on Lexus GS450h TOKYO, April 3 -- DENSO Corporation has developed three components for hybrid vehicles that are smaller, lighter, and deliver better performance: a DC-DC converter, a battery-monitoring unit, and a system main relay. The Lexus GS450h, with these components installed, was launche ... Continue reading

Quantum Acquires Stake in Advanced Lithium Ion Battery Company

Apr 3, 2006

IRVINE, Calif., April 3 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has acquired a 19.9% stake in Vancouver, British Columbia-based Advanced Lithium Power Inc. (ALP), a newly formed company developing leading-edge lithium ion and advanced battery control systems whose primary asset is i ... Continue reading

All-New Lexus Hybrid to Make World Debut at New York International Automobile Show

Apr 1, 2006

TORRANCE, CA - March 30, 2006: Lexus will unveil its all-new LS luxury hybrid sedan next month at the New York International Automobile Show. Arriving next year, Lexus’s hybrid version of the upcoming model-year 2007 LS sedan will introduce impressive new standards in styling, engineering, technology, safety and ... Continue reading