FedEx Hybrid-Electric Vehicles to Visit U.S. Communities
Nov 4, 2004
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Nov. 4, 2004--FedEx Corp. today launched "Operation FedEx Special Delivery," a program to support philanthropic efforts in U.S. communities during the holiday season. The program to benefit local charities was kicked off at FedEx Express World Headquarters in Memphis with the unveiling of a specially de ... Continue reading
Nov 4, 2004
Hybrid SUVs Donated to Gateway National Recreation Area WHAT: Ford Motor Company to donate two Ford Escape Hybrids -- Earth's first and only full hybrid SUV. The new vehicles will help meet the needs of the park service employees who work throughout the 26,000-acre Gateway National Recreation Area, located in the heart ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Encouraged by Early Response to New Products
Nov 3, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2004; Ford Motor Company rolled out the largest number and array of new products in its history and the early feedback is positive."We're very encouraged by the early dealer and consumer response to our new products," said Jim O'Connor, Ford group vice president, North American Marketing, Sales ... Continue reading
Mazda: Launch Hybrid SUV and Test Hydrogen Rotary
Nov 2, 2004
CHIBA, Japan, Nov 2, 2004; Reuters reported that Japanese auto maker Mazda Motor Corp. (7261.T: Quote, Profile, Research) will launch a hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV) soon using technology from 33 percent-owner Ford Motor Co., President Hisakazu Imaki said on Tuesday. "Through our partnership with Ford, we are now ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2004
TROY, Mich., Nov. 1 -- Cobasys, a key supplier of advanced Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery systems, and Azure Dynamics Corporation, a leader in the supply of advanced hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology, are cooperating on the development of HEVs using NiMH battery packs for the postal and package delivery fle ... Continue reading
GM, SAIC to Pursue Joint Development of Clean Vehicles in China
Oct 30, 2004
Agreement First of Its Kind Between Global, Chinese Automakers Joint Development and Commercialization of Hybrid, Fuel-Cell Vehicles Planned SHANGHAI , China October 29, 2004; General Motors Corp. and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Group signed an agreement today to jointly pursue the development and commercializat ... Continue reading
GM, Shanghai Automotive Agree to Cooperate on Fuel-Cell Vehicle Development
Oct 30, 2004
SHANGHAI, China Elaine Kurtenbach writing for the AP reported that General Motors and partner Shanghai Automotive agreed Saturday to work on developing and commercializing hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles, citing the need to improve energy security and reduce pollution as China moves into the auto age. The agreement, sign ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif.--Oct. 27, 2004--Hyundai-Enova Innovative Technology Center, Inc., (HE-ITC) Torrance, California, joint venture between Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (HHI) of South Korea and Enova Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:ENVA), announced today that it has completed development of a 60 kW GenSet for Heavy-Duty Series Hy ... Continue reading
Oct 25, 2004
FRANKFURT, Oct 25, 2004; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes-Benz division will launch hybrid cars within five years in key markets such as the United States and Japan, a top executive said in a newspaper interview. But the world's fifth-biggest carmaker does not think hybrids, which combine a conventional ... Continue reading
Porsche Cayenne Toytota Hybrid Powered?
Oct 25, 2004
FRANKFURT, Oct 25, 2004; Reuters reported Automobilwoche said that Germany luxury carmaker Porsche is studying whether to build a hybrid version of its Cayenne sport utility vehicle using a Toyota Motor Corp powertrain. The went on to report that a Porsche spokesman confirmed it was studying a hybrid version of the Cay ... Continue reading
Los-Angeles Area National Park Among First in Nation to Get 2005 Ford Escape Hybrids
Oct 22, 2004
MALIBU, Calif., Oct. 22 -- Ford Motor Company today donated two Ford Escape Hybrids -- Earth's first and only full hybrid SUV -- to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to meet the demanding vehicle needs of the rangers and officials who serve "LA's backyard National Park" while reducing the impact of Pa ... Continue reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Unveils First BP-Branded Retail-Designed Hydrogen Site In US
Oct 22, 2004
Station is Second Participation in US DOE Fuel Cell Vehicle and Infrastructure Validation Effort LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22 -- Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Governor of California, today officially dedicated the state's first retail- designed hydrogen demonstration refueling station, at a BP-branded site at Los Angeles Internat ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Puts More Fuel Cell Vehicles on Public Roads
Oct 22, 2004
-- LAX Makes Plans to Use a Zero Emissions Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell Vehicle -- DaimlerChrysler Will Have Over 100 Fuel Cell Vehicles on the Road this Year -- DaimlerChrysler Works in Unity with BP, Praxair and Government Agencies to Mature Fuel Cell Vehicle Technology and the Hydrogen Infrastructure AUBURN HILLS, Mich., ... Continue reading
GM Delivers Hybrid Buses To Honolulu
Oct 22, 2004
Hybrid Buses Save Up To 60 Percent On Fuel, Reduce Emissions By Up To 90 Percent HONOLULU - Oahu Transit Services, together with the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Transportation Services set a significant environmental example this week by adding 10 hybrid buses to its mass transit fleet. Honolulu joins th ... Continue reading
FedEx Expands Low Emission Vehicle Program to New York
Oct 21, 2004
NEW YORK--Oct. 20, 2004-- -- Collaboration with Environmental Defense, Eaton Corporation and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Unveils 10 Hybrid Electric Vehicles -- In addition to packages, FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. , is also delivering cleaner air. The company today announced i ... Continue reading
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