Automakers Reach Technology Milestone
Nov 29, 2005
More Than 60 Advanced Technology Vehicles Now on Sale or in Development WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced that its member companies have more than 60 cutting-edge, advanced technology autos either on sale now or in development. "In just five years, we've seen the number of ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2005
New York City, which has taken the lead on reducing emissions, fuel consumption, noise and operating costs by deploying the world's largest hybrid diesel-electric transit bus fleet, will more than double this fleet by the end of 2007 thanks to a recent order with Orion Bus Industries, a DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses ... Continue reading
Automakers Reach Technology Milestone
Nov 28, 2005
Press ReleaseSource: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Monday November 28, 10:47 am ET More Than 60 Advanced Technology Vehicles Now on Sale or in Development WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced that its member companies have more than 60 cutting-edge, advanced technology ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2005
Washington DC November 28, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that A new report commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce suggests that the six-year $286.4 billion highway and public transit act signed by President Bush just less than four months ago will not be adequate to cover the costs of maintaining roads and ... Continue reading
Nissan's Ghosn Cautious About Hybrids
Nov 28, 2005
TOKYO November 26, 2005— Carlos Ghosn, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co, said Friday he remains "cautious" about producing hybrid cars until it is clear there is a real demand for them. "Hybrid is a serious technology and it may be a very competitive technology," he told a press conference in Tokyo. "Bu ... Continue reading
Hybrid Sales Scoreboard from Toyota
Nov 27, 2005
November 25, 2005 Toyota Worldwide Hybrid Sales Top 500,000 Units Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that global cumulative sales of Toyota hybrid vehicles have topped the 500,000 mark, with approximately 513,000 units sold worldwide by the end of October this year*. TMC launched the PriusR ... Continue reading
Nov 23, 2005
New York City, which has taken the lead on reducing emissions, fuel consumption, noise and operating costs by deploying the world's largest hybrid diesel-electric transit bus fleet, will more than double this fleet by the end of 2007 thanks to a recent order with Orion Bus Industries, a DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses ... Continue reading
Ford CEO Pushes for Tax Incentives
Nov 23, 2005
Washington DC November 23, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that in a speech at the National Press Club, Ford Motor Co. Chairman and CEO Bill Ford urged Congress to "dramatically increase" tax credits for research and development of alternative vehicles and consider tax incentives to help American manufacturers mode ... Continue reading
Ford Asks US For Help Financing APV
Nov 22, 2005
WASHINGTON, Nov 22, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. wants federal tax credits and other incentives to help drive development of more fuel-efficient vehicles, its chairman and chief executive said on Tuesday. Bill Ford, who planned to meet with White House officials later in the day on his ideas to lessen con ... Continue reading
National Alternative Fuels Conference & Expo Scheduled for May 2006 - Fueling Economic Solutions
Nov 21, 2005
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2005 Contact: Kimberly Taylor/AFVI 702-254-4180 ext. 30 National Alternative Fuels Conference & Expo Scheduled for May 2006 Fueling Economic Solutions, Showcasing Affordable and Clean Transportation LAS VEGAS, NV.-Fleets, industry, governments and anyone with an interest in the p ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technologies Inc. Announces Major Lithium Fleet Acquisition by Fortune 500 Giant
Nov 21, 2005
NEW YORK & SEOUL, South Korea--Nov. 21, 2005-- Hybrid and Kokam Ltd., Korea, Announce Partnership, 26 Billion Dollar Corporation's Newest Vehicles to Utilize Kokam Lithium Polymer Batteries Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com - is pleased to announce that pursuant to executive meetings wit ... Continue reading
New Wave of Hybrids Offer More Acceleration and Power but Aren't As Environmentally Friendly
Nov 21, 2005
SAN DIEGO November 20, 2005; Tim Molloy writing for the AP reported that when automakers rolled out the first hybrid cars, drivers who wanted their spectacular fuel economy had to settle for weird shapes and a lack of luxury options. Now it seems the high-mileage, low-frills trend in hybrid automaking may prove shorter ... Continue reading
Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Bills Introduced in Congress
Nov 20, 2005
Washington DC November 20, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that this past Wednesday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 in both chambers. The bill will seek to boost corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards by increasing the number of alt ... Continue reading
Hybrid Unveils Domestic Alternative Fuel Conversion Systems Network
Nov 18, 2005
TAMPA, Florida--Nov. 17, 2005--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (OTCBB:HYFS) today announced the formation of a multi-state network of companies trained and prepared to handle conversion system installation and service. Hybrid is engaged in the automotive aftermarket through developing and commerc ... Continue reading
IRS CERTIFIES FORD HYBRIDS FOR TAX DEDUCTION
Nov 17, 2005
By Mike Thomas, FCN The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has certified Ford Motor Company's hybrid SUVs as being eligible for the clean-burning fuel deduction. The certification means that customers buying either a model year 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid or Mercury Mariner Hybrid during calendar year 2005 may claim a tax dedu ... Continue reading
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