Hybrid Technologies and California Highway Patrol Showcase Lithium Powered Chopper
Apr 13, 2005
LAS VEGAS & HOLLYWOOD--April 13, 2005-- Hybrid Receives State of California and Congressional Recognition for the Their Partnership with CHP Hybrid Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) - www.hybridtechnologies.com - R-Electric Car Co., Global Hybrid Corp., Solium Power Corp., and WhistlerTel - emerging leaders in the develop ... Continue reading
PA DEP Launches New Rebate Program for Hybrid, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchases
Apr 12, 2005
DEP Offers $500 Rebate to Pennsylvania Residents HARRISBURG, Pa., April 12 -- Pennsylvania Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty today unveiled the new Hybrid Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program, which enables residents to apply for a $500 rebate to assist with the incremental costs of ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2005
Delivery Van is Part of a Fleet of Seven Hybrid Electric Cargo Vans and Four Hybrid Electric Shuttle Buses Operated at Warner Robbins Air Force Base; Delivery of Reduced EMI Hybrid Electric Shuttle Bus to Follow in May FREDERICK, Colo., April 12 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy t ... Continue reading
Quantum Ships Hybrid Vehicles to U.S. Army
Apr 11, 2005
* Quantum MP Hybrid(TM) to be Unveiled at SAE 2005 World Congress IRVINE, Calif., April 11 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., announced today, the delivery of two new hybrid electric vehicles to the U.S. Army. Last Fall, Quantum delivered to the military its Aggressor(TM) vehicle, a high performance, ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Rings in 100 Years of Cooperation with SAE and Michigan Automotive Industry
Apr 11, 2005
From WWI to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Michigan Plays Vital Role in Supporting Troops with Advanced Military Vehicle Technology DETROIT, Apr. 11 -- The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), along with its National Automotive Center (NAC), will demonstrate its ongoing commitment t ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Unveils MP HYBRID Vehicle Platform at SAE 2005 World Congress
Apr 11, 2005
Dual Use Light Duty Hybrid Vehicle Ideal for Military Police and Commercial Industry Operations DETROIT, April 11 -- The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC)'s National Automotive Center (NAC), in conjunction with Quantum Fuel System Technologies Worldwide, Inc., and Californi ... Continue reading
CarMax Experts Provide Vehicle Suggestions for Gas Price-Conscious Consumers
Apr 8, 2005
RICHMOND, Va., April 8 -- At a time when gas prices continue to rise, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's leading specialty retailer of used cars, is providing recommendations for gas price-conscious car shoppers. According to the American Automobile Association, the average gas price nationally is $2.404 per gallon for mid-gr ... Continue reading
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid Review
Apr 8, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Honda Accord Hybrid with navigation ENGINE: 3.0-liter V6 with integrated motor assist system HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 255 hp @ 6,000 rpm (total)/232 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 107.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 189.5 x 71.5x 57.1 in. TIRES ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops Smaller, Lighter Components for Large Hybrid Vehicles
Apr 7, 2005
TOKYO, April 7 -- DENSO Corporation has developed four new components for hybrid vehicles: a hybrid control computer; a battery- monitoring unit; a DC-DC converter, and an electric compressor for air conditioning systems. All are smaller and lighter than conventional components, but still able to meet the needs of toda ... Continue reading
Large Vehicle Sales Likely to Be Squelched If Gas Hits $3 a Gallon
Apr 6, 2005
Consumers Prefer Hybrid Engines Over Diesel Engines IRVINE, Calif., April 6 -- The latest AutoVIBES poll from Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book Market Research reveals that if gas prices reach more than $3 a gallon, as predicted by many energy analysts, in-market vehicle buyers' purchase decisions will be prof ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2005
WASHINGTON--April 5, 2005--The US Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) has teamed up with the California Fuel Cell Partnership to host the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Pavilion at the 2005 World Congress of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Pavilion will showcase fuel cell cars and technologies from seve ... Continue reading
Portable RT-LAB Pentium-M Based Hybrid-Vehicle Electrical Real-Time Simulator
Apr 2, 2005
MONACO, April 2 -- Opal-RT Technologies Inc. (http://www.opal-rt.com/ ), the world leader in distributed real-time simulation on PC-based platforms, today announced a new range of small but powerful Pentium-M based RT-LAB hybrid electrical power train real-time simulators. These compact simulators can simulate power el ... Continue reading
GM Delivers First Fuel Cell Truck to U.S. Army
Apr 1, 2005
Military sees day when all its vehicles would be fuel cell-powered HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y., April 1 -- General Motors Corp. and the U.S. Army today announced they are partnering to introduce the world's first fuel cell-powered truck into U.S. military service. The U.S. Army took delivery of the crew cab pickup at the GM re ... Continue reading
General Motors, DaimlerChrysler Sign Deals to Develop Fuel Cell Vehicles With Energy Dept.
Mar 31, 2005
WASHINGTON March 30, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG have signed agreements with the U.S. Department of Energy to develop hydrogen fuel cell vehicles over the next five years, the automakers said Wednesday. GM, the world's largest automaker, plans to build a ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Pursues First Unique, Specialty Vehicle Drivetrain Development with Unicell Ltd.
Mar 31, 2005
Expanding the Company's Horizons into Alternative-Fueled Vehicles LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 30 -- ArvinMeritor Inc. has entered into a new alternative-power vehicle development program -- with an electric drivetrain -- with Unicell Ltd., a medium-duty body builder with operations in Toronto, Ontario, and Buffalo, N.Y. The ... Continue reading
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