BMW, DaimlerChrysler and General Motors Hybrid Drive Development
Sep 7, 2005
DETROIT, Michigan, MUNICH and STUTTGART, Germany, September 7 -- The BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation today signed a "memorandum of understanding" governing the formation of an alliance of equals for the joint development of hybrid drive systems. The three global automakers are cooperating i ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2005
Many Shoppers Seriously Considering More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Due to Gas Prices IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- Fifty-nine percent of U.S. in-market vehicle shoppers say that gas prices have either changed their minds or strongly influenced purchase decisions, according to the August 2005 AutoVIBES, a monthly automotive ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2005
MUNICH, STUTTGART and DETROIT, Sept. 7 -- The BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation today signed a "memorandum of understanding" governing the formation of an alliance of equals for the joint development of hybrid drive systems. The three global automakers are cooperating in order to pool their e ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicles to Help PECO Reduce Costs During Skyrocketing Gasoline Prices
Sep 6, 2005
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6 -- Twenty-six Ford Escape electric hybrid SUVs, added to PECO's vehicle fleet recently, are expected to help save the company at least $1,387 a month during the next several months. The hybrid vehicles join PECO's fleet of more than 1,303 heavy and light duty trucks and SUVs. In 2004 the company s ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technology; UK Co. Builds Next Generation Hybrid Sports Coupe
Sep 1, 2005
London, England August 29, 2005 -- Connaught Motor Co. Ltd. announced yesterday that it has achieved significant new investment for the production of its breakthrough Type D V-10 Hybrid Sports Coupe. Connaught also plans to license their hybrid technology for use in other mass-market vehicle models beginning in 2006. C ... Continue reading
Minneapolis Honda Dealer Delivers 100,000th Hybrid Vehicle in US
Aug 31, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., August 31 -- American Honda Motor Co. Inc., announced today that it has delivered 100,000 hybrid vehicles to retail customers since it began offering the gasoline-electric technology nearly six years ago. Jamie Gulley of Minneapolis, Minnesota became the 100,000th hybrid customer when he took delivery ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal: Hybrids a Natural at Sierra Club National Convention
Aug 31, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31 -- Hybrid electric vehicles are in the news and, increasingly, on American highways. Still, most people's experience with hybrids is limited to observing these advanced technology vehicles from afar, without the benefit of getting behind the wheel and finding out just how "natural" hybrids feel. ... Continue reading
Cobasys Confirms Contracts for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Programs
Aug 30, 2005
ORION, Mich., Aug. 29 -- In response to media inquiries, Cobasys announced today that it has received battery pack purchase orders from customers for upcoming hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) production programs. These battery systems will be "plug and play," fully integrated solutions, manufactured and assembled by Cobas ... Continue reading
New Hydra-Matic 6T70 Six-Speed Automatic Delivers Performance and Fuel Economy
Aug 25, 2005
Innovative, efficient transmission to debut on 2007 Saturn Aura First GM Powertrain front-wheel drive 6-speed automatic transmission Advanced clutch-to-clutch operation and wide 6.04:1 overall ratio spread Co-developed by GM and Ford Motor Co. Applicable to FWD and AWD powertrain layouts Torque capacity to 280 lb.-ft. ... Continue reading
GM's NEW HYBRID Provides Additional Options for Consumers
Aug 25, 2005
Simple, elegant hybrid architecture Affordable system that provides good fuel economy savings Mated To 2.4-Liter VVT Ecotec engine, 4T45E automatic transmission Will debut on Saturn VUE Green Line MILFORD, MICH - General Motors is gearing up to launch a new affordable hybrid system that will deliver a good fuel economy ... Continue reading
SatCon Launches New Products for Use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Aug 25, 2005
BOSTON--Aug. 25, 2005--SatCon Technology Corporation , a leading developer and manufacturer of power electronics and motors today announced it has begun shipping products both domestically and internationally from its new line of modular built HEV products consisting of high voltage electrical and electronic components ... Continue reading
Racer Bobby Hamilton Teams With AutoVantage
Aug 23, 2005
NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 23 -- As gas prices continue to climb nationwide, motorists are looking to shift into savings at the pump. According to the Lundberg Survey, the national average for a gallon of gas is $2.53, a new record. "Off the track, I'm just like you. I'm constantly checking gas prices and figuring out ways t ... Continue reading
San Francisco Municipal Railway Orders 56 Hybrid Electric Buses
Aug 22, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO--Aug. 22, 2005--The San Francisco Municipal Railway has ordered 56 hybrid diesel electric buses from the DaimlerChrysler's transit bus brand Orion, with an option for 56 more units. The Orion VII diesel-electric 40-foot buses, similar to a large and growing fleet of Orion hybrid buses in service in New Yo ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics' Battery Subsidiary Grants Patent License to Intellect Battery Co. of China
Aug 18, 2005
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Aug. 17 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. (Ovonic Battery), has entered into a patent license agreement in connection with its proprietary nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery technology with Intellect Battery Co. Lt ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2005
Would Improve Diesels, Hybrids Too Palo Alto, Calif. -General Motors Corp., the Robert Bosch Corp., and Stanford University are developing a cost-effective engine technology that makes gasoline engines much more efficient and diesel engines much cleaner, for both conventional and hybrid propulsion systems. Under a thre ... Continue reading
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