Honda Civic GX and Insight Tie for Top Spot on ACEEE's "Greenest Vehicles of 2006" List
Feb 19, 2006
Honda claims four of top 12 spots on 2006 list February 17, 2006 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- In a clear demonstration of Honda's enduring role as an environmental leader, four Honda vehicles have earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as the "greenest vehicles" of 2006, American ... Continue reading
Connecticut Woman Wins Toyota Prius through CoolSentry Energy Program
Feb 17, 2006
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Feb. 17 -- Comverge's CoolSentry program announced today that Ann Kelly of Milford, Connecticut is the winner of its Toyota Prius(1) Sweepstakes. Ms. Kelly was selected via a random drawing of entries returned by eligible recipients. "I responded to the CoolSentry initiative because I thought it was ... Continue reading
Alternative-Fuel Vehicles to Race Around the World in 2008
Feb 16, 2006
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Alternative fuel and hybrid powered automobiles are going to compete in the only event of its kind, an around the world rally-race, from New York City, U.S.A., to Paris, France, for a $1-million purse, according to Rally Partners, Inc., the event organizers. "Great Race 2008" will start in ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2006
LONDON, 15 February 2006 – Ford Motor Company has today spoken about its "mindset" change in tackling CO2 emissions from vehicles, and has called for greater support from all key stakeholders – vehicle manufacturers, customers, national governments, fuel suppliers and the European Commission – in adop ... Continue reading
Alternative-Fuel Vehicles to Race Around the World in 2008
Feb 16, 2006
SAN MARCOS, Texas, February 16 -- Alternative fuel and hybrid powered automobiles are going to compete in the only event of its kind, an around the world rally-race, from New York City, U.S.A., to Paris, France, for a US$1-million purse, according to Rally Partners, Inc., the event organizers. "Great Race 2008" will st ... Continue reading
Small Films With Big Messages Mean More Cars With a Conscience at the Red Carpet
Feb 15, 2006
Hollywood's Brightest Stars to Join Global Green's 'Red Carpet, Green Cars' Campaign to Promote Smart Transportation Solutions LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15 -- Oscar(R) luminaries George Clooney, Joaquin Phoenix, Frances McDormand and Jennifer Aniston are expected to clear the air at the 78th Annual Academy Awards(R) by arrivin ... Continue reading
Ford Will Be First To Build Hybrids In Canada
Feb 15, 2006
*Volume hybrid production of Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX by 2010 *By 2010, Ford will sell 250,000 hybrids globally and offer the option in up to half of its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury nameplates *Ford will have five hybrid vehicles on the road by 2008 OAKVILLE, Ont. - February 15, 2006: Ford of Canada will become the firs ... Continue reading
Mazda Senku Concept Makes N.A. Debut at Canadian International Autoshow
Feb 15, 2006
RICHMOND HILL, ON - Feb. 15, 2006: The Mazda Senku concept car made its North American debut today at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. Designed in Mazda's advanced design studio in Yokohama, Japan, it is one of three design concepts developed for the 2005-2006 international auto show circuit and made its ... Continue reading
Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Hydrogen Hybrid SUV for the US Army
Feb 15, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it has been awarded a contract to develop a hydrogen-fueled Ford Escape Hybrid vehicle for the U.S. Army National Automotive Center (NAC). Under this contract, Quantum will evaluate different hydrogen fuel system configur ... Continue reading
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor Begins 7th Year of Publication
Feb 15, 2006
DETROIT--Feb. 15, 2006--The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor ("H2FC"), an independent weekly newsletter covering fuel cell and hydrogen related companies, stocks and technologies, completed its sixth year of publication with its February 5th issue. "The past few years have been very difficult for some fuel cell stocks, es ... Continue reading
U.S. Trade Panel Begin Probe into Toyota's Alleged Patent Violation
Feb 14, 2006
Tokyo February 14, 2006; Reuters reported that the U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to begin an investigation into alleged patent infringement by Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and its U.S subsidiaries over hybrid vehicles, according to the ITC. The probe is based on a complaint filed in January by Florida-b ... Continue reading
Cleaner fuels for Robin Subaru engines
Feb 13, 2006
On 3 March, 2005, the South Africa Cabinet approved cleaner fuels for South Africa. This legislation has been effective 1 January 2006. Traditionally, Robin Subaru petrol engines users have been using leaded fuel. In this article we take a look at unleaded (ULP) and Lead Replacement Petrol (LRP) and the changes needed ... Continue reading
Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose
Feb 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Develops Advanced Braking Technologies for Hybrid Vehicles
Feb 9, 2006
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 9 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , through its subsidiaries, is developing advanced regenerative braking technologies that integrate the enhanced safety of electronic stability control systems for hybrid vehicle and similar architectures. The Company is developing two systems -- Slip Control Boos ... Continue reading
Enova's Hybrid Drive Systems Helping Power Ford Fuel Cell Vehicles and Wrightbus Transit Buses
Feb 9, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 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, confirmed today that its components are currently being used in thirty (30) Ford Focus Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and six (6) Wrightbu ... Continue reading
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