Mar 5, 2011
PR Newswire SAN DIEGO, March 3, 2011 SAN DIEGO, March 3, 2011 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a $7.01 million cost-shared technology development contract by the United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) to develop an advanced energy storage system for power-assist hybr ... Continue reading
New Motor Advisors Receives Product Development Consulting Contract From AMP Electric Vehicles
Mar 5, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 4, 2011 DETROIT, March 4, 2011 -- New Motor Advisors, LLC, a new Michigan firm engaged in automotive product development consulting (http://newmotoradvisors.com) and AMP Holding Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMPD), a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, have signe ... Continue reading
Gasoline Panic 2011: Hybrid/Electric Vehicles Not the Answer
Mar 4, 2011
PR Newswire CHICAGO, March 4, 2011 CHICAGO, March 4, 2011 -- As the price for a gallon of gasoline creeps over $4.00/gallon ââ¬â and shows no sign of slowing ââ¬â many drivers are wondering if they should trade in their gas guzzler for something more fuel efficient, such as a hybrid or electric ... Continue reading
Strategic Alliance for Steel Fuel Tanks Discusses Lightweight Fuel Tanks at ITB Conference
Mar 3, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 3, 2011 DETROIT, March 3, 2011 -- To demonstrate effective, low mass designs for steel-intensive fuel tanks of future vehicles, representatives from the Strategic Alliance for Steel Fuel Tanks (SASFT) presented "An Approach for Developing Lightweight Steel Tanks for Advanced Hybrid Electric V ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Engines Sited in AAA's New List of Most Innovative Auto Technologies
Mar 3, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 3, 2011 "Modern diesel engines are clean, quiet, refined and powerful." - AAA WASHINGTON, March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New clean diesel engines, electric vehicles and hybrid cars were among the new innovations named today by AAA on its biennial list of the top new vehicle techn ... Continue reading
Mar 3, 2011
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 3, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 3, 2011 -- TI Automotive ââ¬â a global supplier of automotive fluid storage, carrying and delivery technology ââ¬â showcased its innovative new slosh and pressurized plastic fuel tanks for hybrid-electric vehicles at the I ... Continue reading
The Wall Street Journal Names Boston-Power A Top 10 Clean-Tech Company
Mar 3, 2011
WESTBOROUGH, Mass.--Boston-Power, Inc., the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells, battery modules and battery systems, has been named a Top 10 Clean-Tech Company by The Wall Street Journal. Published in todayââ¬â¢s issue, Boston-Power is recognized alongside other game-changi ... Continue reading
Flux Power Introduces Lithium Battery Upgrade Kit for Polaris Ranger EV
Mar 2, 2011
SAN DIEGO--Flux Power Incorporated introduces a new lithium battery system for Polaris Ranger EVs. âThis new upgrade kit is an amazing addition for anyone wanting to significantly increase the range, improve performance and cycle life of their ATVââ¬â¢s power packâ Flux power introduces a game chan ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Chosen to Provide Location Content for 100% Electric Nissan LEAF
Mar 2, 2011
PR Newswire GENEVA, March 2, 2011 GENEVA, March 2, 2011 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world is supplying Nissan with a specialized dataset which provides relevant location information, such as loca ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Partners with The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay for Test Drive Weekend
Mar 2, 2011
Test Drive a Tesla Roadster at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Experience the Resortââ¬â¢s Signature Drive Exclusively for Club Level Guests HALF MOON BAY, CALIF. ââ¬â March 2, 2011 ââ¬â The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay and Tesla Motors are a planning something special for resort guest ... Continue reading
Production Version of Opel Ampera on Display at 2011 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 1, 2011
Geneva - March 1, 2011: The series production model of Opel's revolutionary extended-range electric vehicle, the Ampera, will make its grand premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show (March 3-13). First deliveries will be made before the end of this year. With this, Opel makes good on its promise to be the first manufactu ... Continue reading
HaloIPT to Wirelessly Charge Super Luxury Car
Mar 1, 2011
LONDON, March 2, 2011 -- HaloIPT will supply its revolutionary induction charging technology for 102EX, the Phantom Experimental Electric vehicle revealed yesterday at the Geneva Motor Show. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has developed the test vehicle to explore alternatives to traditional internal combustion for the first ti ... Continue reading
Southern California Edison Is Priming Customers for Plug-In Electric Vehicles
Mar 1, 2011
ROSEMEAD, Calif.--Southern California is a potential mecca for plug-in electric vehicles, but would-be owners of the cars will have some key choices to make before that first in-home charge. âIf you are thinking about buying a plug-in electric vehicle, it is important to know there are a number of decisions to mak ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2011
PR Newswire ROCKVILLE, Md., March 1, 2011 ROCKVILLE, Md., March 1, 2011 -- Genovation Cars Inc. (www.genovationcars.com), a Maryland designer and builder of environmentally friendly automobiles, announced that it will be partnering with K2 Energy Solutions, Inc. for the use of its battery packs in Genovation's line of ... Continue reading
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