News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

Minnesota First State With 200 E85 Outlets

Mar 6, 2006

Sales, Availability of Cleaner, Renewable-Based Fuel up Sharply in Upper Midwest SAINT PAUL, Minn., March 6 -- Minnesota, the nation's per capita leader in use of biofuels, reached another significant milestone on the path toward oil independence and cleaner skies when the state's 200th E85 outlet opened this week. E85 ... Continue reading

Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine Recieves Investment

Mar 6, 2006

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--March 6, 2006--The Scuderi Group, an engine development company currently building the break-through Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine, announced today that it has received over $8 million in funding from numerous private investors since kicking off its official fundraising campaign last summer. This f ... Continue reading

GM, Toyota agree to extend advanced technology collaboration and focus on safety-related technologies

Mar 2, 2006

DETROIT March 2, 2006; General Motors Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. have agreed to extend their advanced technology collaboration agreement two more years with a focus on safety and congestion-related technologies, and industry codes and standards. The agreement covers information exchange and collaborative research in ... Continue reading

UQM Technologies Products Power Under-the-Hood Auxiliary Systems on Hybrid Electric Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Targeting Vehicle

Mar 2, 2006

FREDERICK, Colo., March 2 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) announced today that it is supplying motors and electronic controllers to General Dynamics Corporation for use on their hybrid electric Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Targeting Vehicle ("RST-V"). The UQM(R) components include a permanent magnet motor and ... Continue reading

Ballard Secures US$8.3 Million Contract for Fuel Cell Bus Field Service

Mar 2, 2006

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--March 2, 2006--Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD) - 27 Ballard powered Mercedes-Benz Citaro fuel cell buses on the road in Europe for an additional year Ballard Power Systems has secured an US$8.3 million contract to service 27 Ballard powered Mercedes-Benz Citaro fuel cell buses that wil ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks

Mar 2, 2006

DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading

What Emergency Crews and Consumers Should Know about Hybrid Vehicles Involved in a Crash

Mar 2, 2006

TIME & DATE: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2006 LOCATION: 2006 Cleveland Auto Show (East Lobby) at the I-X Center WHAT: 'Hybrid Vehicles, First Respondents Seminar II' CLEVELAND, March 2 -- More than 300 first responders from local fire departments and emergency medical technicians (EMT) from northern Ohio's c ... Continue reading

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. Announces Pricing of Equity Offering

Mar 1, 2006

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that it has priced its equity offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock, including 6,616,928 shares to be sold by the company and 383,072 shares to be sold by certain directors and officers, at a price of $49.00 per shar ... Continue reading

Renewable Fuels Industry To Discuss Investment Opportunities at Biodiesel Summit

Mar 1, 2006

NEW YORK, March 1 -- The Strategic Research Institute is proud to announce the Biodiesel: Opportunities and Investments Summit, to be held April 27 & 28, 2006, at InterContinental Houston - Houston, Texas. The Biodiesel: Opportunities and Investments Summit provides a leading discussion on the technical, financial and ... Continue reading

Over 100 mpg While Running on Fuel Vapor, New Concept 3-Wheeled Vehicle Coming to Market

Mar 1, 2006

MAPLE RIDGE, British Columbia--March 1, 2006--Fuel Vapor Technologies Inc. ("FVT") is pleased to announce that it has launched an introductory offer to purchase its tandem seated three wheeled concept car. The FVT test prototype, the CV-3000 is being developed as a performance vehicle that combines power, fuel efficien ... Continue reading

Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Felicity Huffman, Join Star-Studded Roster of Hybrid Riders for 4th Annual 'Red Carpet, Green Cars' Drive-Up

Mar 1, 2006

Global Green USA Campaign Highlights Clean Air Solutions Who: Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney, Will Ferrell, Paul Giamatti, Jake Gyllenhaal, Felicity Huffman, Frances McDormand, Joaquin Phoenix, Winona Ryder, David Strathairn and Naomi Watts What: A record 25 Academy Award nominees and presenters are expected to parti ... Continue reading

GM Plunges Deep Into European Waters at 2006 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 1, 2006

Geneva - March 1, 2006: Top GM officials took the stage yesterday to reveal plans and unveil a bunch of new product.</p> Here's some great video clips of the event. It's like being there! Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, intros new Opel GT. http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/GMEU/VideoAssets/ASF/GMEU_40 40_34038.WMV ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz at the 76th Geneva International Motor Show in 2006

Mar 1, 2006

GENEVA, Switzerland, February 28 -- - High-performance and Exemplary Efficiency Mercedes-Benz premiered numerous models and presented a wealth of new technology at the 76th International Motor Show in Geneva. Mercedes-AMG unveiled two world firsts in the shape of the CLS 63 AMG and the CLK 63 AMG, the latter in both Co ... Continue reading

General Motors in Geneva: Seven World and European Premieres

Feb 28, 2006

GENEVA, Switzerland, February 28 -- - Top attraction: Futuristic Saab Aero X Sport-Coupé Concept - Additional World Premieres: Opel GT, Chevrolet Epica and Captiva - European Debuts: New Cadillac Escalade, 310-hp Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Concept, Chevrolet Tahoe Two-Mode Hybrid Picture is available via EPA (European Pre ... Continue reading

Lexus Announces Pricing on GS 450h Luxury Gas/Electric Hybrid Sport Sedan

Feb 28, 2006

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 28 -- The 2007 Lexus GS 450h, the world's first luxury performance hybrid sedan, goes on sale in early May with a base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $54,900. Beyond its advanced gas/electric hybrid powertrain and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) stability control sy ... Continue reading