Federal Transit Administration Awards ICRC Multiple Cooperative Agreements for Clean Fuels Studies
Nov 17, 2005
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Nov. 16, 2005--Integrated Concepts & Research Corporation (ICRC), a diversified technical and management services company, announced today it was recently awarded approximately $2.6 million in cooperative agreements from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to ev ... Continue reading
Ford Marks Full-Scale Production of 2nd Hybrid; Mercury Mariner Pulled Ahead By a Full Year
Nov 16, 2005
* Full-scale production of the Mercury Mariner Hybrid, Ford's second full hybrid SUV, is under way at the company's Kansas City Assembly Plant * Mariner and Escape Hybrids are integrated on same assembly line with conventional vehicles, thanks to Ford's lean and flexible manufacturing processes * Mercury Mariner Hybrid ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2005
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced that it has received a contract totaling approximately $1.3M from the United States Display Consortium (USDC) to develop a high-resolution roll-to-roll optical inspection system for flexible web display substrates. This hig ... Continue reading
Today's 'Fuel Choices' Bill Could Curb U.S. Oil Habit Says Alliance to Save Energy
Nov 16, 2005
WASHINGTON--Nov. 16, 2005--The "Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005" could significantly reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil - but only if it were fully funded and implemented by Congress and the administration, the Alliance to Save Energy said today. "The bill introduced today by Sens. Evan Ba ... Continue reading
Toyota to put new hybrid-system engine into practical use in 2008
Nov 16, 2005
Tokyo, 11/16/2005; The Asahi Shimbun reported that Toyota Motor Corp. in 2008 will put into practical use its third-generation hybrid-system (HS) engine, which will cut prices for eco-friendly vehicles, reduce fuel costs and slash production expenses, company sources said. The smaller, third-generation HS can be instal ... Continue reading
DIRECT DRIVE TECHNOLOGY PUTS FORD HYBRIDS IN HIGH GEAR
Nov 16, 2005
DEARBORN, Nov. 15, 2005 -- Beneath the hood of a Ford hybrid vehicle is a system of electronic controls that continuously monitors the interaction between the driver, the vehicle and the road to deliver class-leading fuel economy. Utilizing drive-by-wire (or direct drive) technology, the hybrid's electronic controls ad ... Continue reading
Hybrid Completes New Development Facility; Year End Status of Development Projects
Nov 15, 2005
TAMPA, Fla.--Nov. 15, 2005--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (OTCBB:HYFS), today announced activation of the Company's 12,000 square foot systems development facility in Peachtree City, Georgia. Hybrid is engaged in the automotive aftermarket through developing and commercializing systems which co ... Continue reading
The Latest Trends in Hybrid, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies
Nov 14, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 14, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27707) has announced the addition of Automotive Powertrain Analyst - November Issue to their offering. Automotive is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive engine an ... Continue reading
THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE REPORT
Nov 13, 2005
All About Alternative Fuel Cars This is a background and introduction to alternative fuel cars. If you are considering buying one, not sure if it is a good idea, and curious about what technologies you might see on the market in a year or two or ten, this report is for you. I have worked as a consultant to industry and ... Continue reading
Toyota Registers First Hybrid Vehicles in China
Nov 12, 2005
Tokyo Nov 11, 2005: Dale Hug writing for JCN reported that Toyota announced on November 10 that it officially registered the first hybrid vehicles in China, under the country's national hybrid vehicle certification system, which came into effect October 1. In June 2004, the Chinese government announced the Automobile I ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuel and Car Development in the Automotive World
Nov 11, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 11, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27512 ) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - November Issue to their offering. Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to th ... Continue reading
HYBRID TAXIS HIT NYC STREETS: NEW YORKERS HAIL FUEL-EFFICIENT CAB OF THE FUTURE
Nov 11, 2005
Featured Stories Press Releases A Ford Escape Hybrid gas-electric taxi, introduced at a news conference in New York City on Thursday, November 10, 2005. New York, NY (Nov. 10, 2005)—The greening of the iconic New York yellow taxi officially begins at 11 a.m. on Thursday as New Yorkers meet the first mini-fleet of ... Continue reading
Nov 11, 2005
New York City November 10, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. on Thursday introduced a mini-fleet of hybrid taxicabs to serve New York City, part of its push to promote cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Initially, only six Ford Escape hybrids will enter New York's taxi fleet. But city officials said the en ... Continue reading
Innovation In Overdrive: Ford Develops Fuel-Efficient New Engine, 6-Speeds, Hybrids
Nov 10, 2005
* New 3.5-liter V-6 engine to power one in five Ford vehicles by the end of the decade - including the new Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator crossover utility vehicles next year * Ford leads the way with a new 6-speed automatic transaxle that saves fuel - up to 7 percent in highway driving and nearly two tanks of gas a yea ... Continue reading
Toyota Seeks Second Hybrid Model for North American Production
Nov 8, 2005
Washington DC November 8, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota is looking for a second hybrid vehicle to produce in North America, reports The Wall Street Journal. <p>The company announced earlier this year they would produce a hybrid version of the Camry at their Georgetown, Kentucky plant in 2006. Gary Con ... Continue reading
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