Research Report: Sales of Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Expected to Grow 268 Percent by 2012
Jan 4, 2006
Despite Dramatic Sales Growth, Hybrids Will Remain a Small Share of the U.S. Vehicle Market WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 4 -- U.S. hybrid-electric vehicle sales volumes are anticipated to grow by 268 percent between 2005 and 2012, according to the most recent update of the J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Forecas ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2006
LONDON, January 4 -- Among the numerous applications for membrane separation technologies, scientists have been challenged mostly by fuel cells. They have been working on membrane electrode assemblies to meet the automotive industry's requirements for robust, cost-effective and durable fuel cells to reduce the industry ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2005
PROVO, Utah--Dec. 29, 2005--Raser Technologies, Inc. (PCX:RZ) ("Raser"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, electronic motor drive and related technologies, today acknowledged the passage of HR2863 on December 21. With this final bill approved by Congress, it is anticipat ... Continue reading
ECD Announces Ovonyx and Samsung Sign Technology Licensing Agreement for Phase-Change Memory
Dec 29, 2005
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Dec. 28 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) is pleased to announce that Ovonyx, Inc., its 39.5%-owned joint venture, and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. have entered into a long-term license agreement under Ovonyx' intellectual property relating to Ovonic Universal Memory (OUM) thin-f ... Continue reading
EPA Launches Program to Increase Use of Domestically Grown and Produced Fuels
Dec 28, 2005
News for Release: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA Launches Program to Increase Use of Domestically Grown and Produced Fuels *Contact: John Millett, 202-564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-Dec. 28, 2005) Starting in 2006, Americans will be gassing up with nearly ... Continue reading
Westport and Isuzu Sign New Development Agreement; Commit to 25 Percent Fuel Economy Improvement
Dec 23, 2005
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 23, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) has signed a new joint partnership and funding agreement with Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan for the application of Westport's Compressed Natural Gas Direct Injection (CNG-DI) technologies on Isuzu engines and commercial vehicles. Isuzu will ... Continue reading
Hybrid Buyers Hold off Purchase Until 06 to Claim Tax Break
Dec 22, 2005
Washington DC December 22, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that buyers of the Toyota Prius are telling dealers they will wait until next month to pick up their cars due to a hefty tax break on hybrids that kicks in January 1. Tax credits for hybrid car buyers next year could lower their income tax up to $3,150, rep ... Continue reading
Southern California Edison Joins Plug-In Hybrid Consortium
Dec 22, 2005
PROVO, Utah--Dec. 22, 2005--The Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium (the "Consortium") announced that Southern California Edison ("SCE") has joined them as a founding member. The Consortium is made up of a growing number of automotive suppliers, manufacturers and other organizations working together to accelerate the ... Continue reading
The Case for Hydrogen as an Industry Transformer
Dec 21, 2005
Special Feature By John McCormick Wondering where the automotive industry is headed? Spend time with General Motors Corp.'s research and development chief, Larry Burns and you will come away with a pretty good idea. I was fortunate enough to catch up with this far-sighted Detroit executive at a recent auto show. Our co ... Continue reading
EPA Technology Could Vastly Improve Fuel Economy
Dec 19, 2005
Washington DC December 19, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that researchers at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have patented a “hydraulic hybrid system” that may provide big help to U.S. Manufacturers with fuel-efficient car consumers. According to The Detroit News, “The system uses hydra ... Continue reading
AFV Solutions is 'Focus On Fleets' Sponsor of Clean Cities Congress
Dec 19, 2005
MESA, Ariz., Dec. 19 -- AFV Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AFVS) , a diversified energy company, is the "Focus on Fleets" sponsor of the Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006, to be held May 7-10, 2006, in Phoenix, Arizona. The congress, convened by the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute and Arizona Clean Cities, is th ... Continue reading
Toyota to develop lithium ion battery
Dec 19, 2005
NAGOYA December 18, 2005; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp will accelerate efforts to develop a practical lithium ion battery to power hybrid motor vehicles in a bid to reinforce its presence in the market for the environment-friendly cars, officials said Friday. The project will be promoted by Panasonic EV ... Continue reading
Enova Enters into a School Bus Program with Major N.A. Truck and Bus Manufacturer
Dec 16, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif.--Dec. 16, 2005--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 it has entered into a joint School Bus program with a major North American Truck Manufacturer. The School Bus pr ... Continue reading
Hybrid Central in China? Toyota Begins Prius Production at China Plant
Dec 15, 2005
TOKYO December 15, 2005; Reuters reported that Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. said on today it began production of the Prius hybrid car in China with local joint venture partner FAW Group as planned, with an aim to sell 3,000 units in 2006. The move marks a significant first step in Toyota's aim to promote the gasoline-ele ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Accord and Civic Research and Reviews
Dec 14, 2005
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