Antonov Hybrid Technology Sues Toyota Over Patents
Sep 19, 2005
ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept. 19, 2005; An infringement action has been filed against Toyota by Antonov Automotive Technology BV (a wholly owned subsidiary of Antonov plc), the automotive technology company, at the Patent Court in Dusseldorf alleging infringement of its patents by the driveline of the Toyota Prius ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2005
FREDERICK, Colo., Sept. 15 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received the 2005 IQ Award in transportation for its hybrid electric starter/motor/generator product. The IQ or Innovation Quotient Awards, honor innovative Northern Colorado com ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards Announced from the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show
Sep 15, 2005
DETROIT, Sept. 15 -- The AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards were revealed this week by AutoWeek Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mandel from the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The winning vehicles, as selected by the magazine's editorial staff are: Most Fun - Mitsubishi Sportback: Design cues from the striki ... Continue reading
Purolator Courier Ltd.(Canada) Orders 115 Azure Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Sep 15, 2005
TORONTO, Canada, September 15 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) (LSE: ADC) ("Azure Dynamics" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles is pleased to announce that Purolator Courier Ltd. ("Purolator"), Canada's largest courier company , ... Continue reading
Anuvu Fuel Cell Develops Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle for a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle / Generator
Sep 15, 2005
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Sept. 15, 2005--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS)(BCN:RGJ) / Reg Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RRE)(OTCBB:REGRF) wish to announce that Anuvu Incorporated has scheduled production and delivery of a fuel cell-powered Neighborhood Electric Vehicle with On-Board Power generator to Reg Technologies ... Continue reading
Daihatsu Unveils HVS Hybrid Sports Car and New SUV in Frankfurt
Sep 15, 2005
Further on our previous news, Daihatsu Motor Co.,Ltd has issued the following press release: Daihatsu today announced that it will exhibit three concept cars, the D-Compact 4X4, HVS and Copen ZZ; an evolution of its compact sports car, the Copen, with a 1.3-litre engine; an innovative two-stroke engine technology calle ... Continue reading
Hybrid Fuel Systems Completes Phase One of Dallas County School Bus Fleet Conversion
Sep 14, 2005
TAMPA, Fla.--Sept. 13, 2005--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. (OTC:HYFS), a manufacturer and distributor of diesel and gasoline conversion systems, announced today the completion of Phase I of the Dallas County School System Bus Fleet Conversion project. When completed, Hybrid will have converted 71 school buses for the Dalla ... Continue reading
Toyota Wants to Halve Cost Difference Between Hybrids, Conventional Vehicles
Sep 13, 2005
Washington DC September 13, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe has told his engineering chief to find a way to cut in half the price difference between fuel-efficient gas-electric hybrids and similar gasoline models, reports USA Today. Watanabe’s remarks suggest that other ... Continue reading
Porsche(R) to Build Hybrid Version of Cayenne(R) SUV
Sep 13, 2005
Company Also Reveals Record Sales/Revenue Results and Unveils Cayman S(R) at Frankfurt Motor Show ATLANTA, Sept. 13 -- At its press conference today at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Germany, Porsche announced its decision to build a hybrid version of its highly successful Cayenne SUV, revealed provisional results f ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Concept Cars "Direct Hybrid" and "BlueTec Hybrid" Look to the Future
Sep 13, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 13 -- - Petrol Cars - as Efficient as Diesels - Diesel Cars - as Clean as Petrol Cars At the International Motor Show (IAA) 2005 in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz will be unveiling the "DIRECT HYBRID" and the "BLUETEC HYBRID," two groundbreaking concept cars. Using the new S-Class as an example, ... Continue reading
General Motors and DaimlerChrysler Sign Hybrid Agreement
Sep 12, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 12, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24111) has announced the addition of World Vehicle Manufacturing Analyst - September 2005 to their offering World Vehicle Manufacturing is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to t ... Continue reading
Volkswagen, Subaru Enter the World of Hybrids
Sep 9, 2005
Washington DC September 9, 2005; Volkswagen will start making hybrid cars by 2008 with its main Chinese partner and may kick off large-scale production of the energy-efficient vehicles by 2010, reports Reuters. Europe’s biggest carmaker is teaming up with Shanghai Automotive in a venture to make 500 hybrid Touran ... Continue reading
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Debuts at Sierra Summit
Sep 9, 2005
* Sierra Club members are among the first to drive America's newest hybrid. * Ford and its Mercury brand announce educational efforts to help consumers get maximum fuel efficiency. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 -- Ford Motor Company's Mercury brand today debuts its 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid at the Sierra Summit 2005: The Fi ... Continue reading
Event - Beat High Gas Prices at AltWheels Alternative Transportation Festival, Sept 17-18
Sep 7, 2005
Calendar/Event Listing Date of Event: Saturday & Sunday, September 17-18, 2005 Calendar Editor: Please include in your calendar listing of local events. Please direct media inquiries to: Janice Halpern, classic.pr@verizon.net, (508) 698-6810. AltWheels Alternative Transportation Festival, September 17 - 18, 2005 Lookin ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Development of Turbo Parallel Hybrid and Lithium-Ion Capacitor Technologies
Sep 7, 2005
-- Company continues 'green' efforts to help safeguard the environment -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 7 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that its parent company Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (FHI) is developing new technology for future more environmentally friendly vehicles: the Turbo Parallel Hybrid (TPH) and Li ... Continue reading
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