Leaders Break Ground for Center For Hydrogen Research
Aug 2, 2004
AIKEN, S.C., Aug. 2 -- Today U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett and government, university and industry leaders broke ground on Aiken County's Center For Hydrogen Research, a unique sixty-thousand square foot facility dedicated to hydrogen technology research, development and commercialization. The $9. ... Continue reading
GM Fuel Cell Curriculum Honored With Environmental Award
Jul 29, 2004
DETROIT - General Motors' nationwide in-school fuel cell education program, "Fuel Cells: Driving the Future," was honored with an Environmental Excellence in Transportation (E2T) award by the Society of Automotive Engineers' (SAE). The award was announced at their 2004 SAE Government/Industry Meeting at the Lowes L'Enf ... Continue reading
Cleaner, Leaner, and Greener: Toyota Offers a Bevy of Higher-Mileage, Lower-Emission Vehicles
Jul 28, 2004
July 28, 2004 -- Torrance, CA -- While 22,000 Americans are waiting in line to buy a new 2004 Prius, Toyota offers consumers many choices of vehicles that also achieve good fuel economy and cleaner emissions. To help spread the word, Toyota has debuted a national TV commercial touting its fleet's fuel efficiency. While ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., July 28 -- The 2005 Honda FCX, Honda's second-generation fuel cell vehicle (FCV) and the first to be powered by a Honda designed and manufactured fuel cell stack, has been certified by both the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for comm ... Continue reading
Hydrogenics Signs New Agreement With John Deere to Advance the Commercialization of Fuel Cells
Jul 28, 2004
Provides a Path to Advance the Technical Development of Fuel Cell Systems and Achieve the Required Commercialization Milestones TORONTO, July 28 -- Hydrogenics Corporation , announced today that it has entered into a five-year agreement with Deere & Company regarding continued research and development efforts concernin ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2004
FREDERICK, Colo., July 27 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has been awarded a contract from Eaton Corporation under a U.S. Department of Energy contract with Eaton's Truck Business to develop hybrid propulsion components for trucks and other ... Continue reading
Yellowstone Park Foundation Accepts Donation of Four Toyota Prius Hybrid Vehicles
Jul 22, 2004
July 21, 2004 -- Livingston, MT -- Environmentally-Responsible Cars will be Used by Park Staff to Help Educate Visitors Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. announced a new partnership with the Yellowstone Park Foundation and the donation of four Prius hybrid vehicles to the nonprofit Foundation. The donation is in recognitio ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2004
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 22, 2004--Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) announced today that it will provide three heavy-duty fuel cell engines to DaimlerChrysler for integration into Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses for a project funded by China's Ministry of Science & Technology, the Global Environment Facility and the ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., July 21 -- Advanced energy and fuel cell experts will help manufacturers learn how they can play a role as a future supplier in the growing alternative & fuel cell technologies (AET) industry at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) "Advanced Energy & Fuel Cell Technologies: Manufacturing Oppor ... Continue reading
Hybrid Fuel Systems - Phase II Begins: Emissions Testing Commences at Olson-Ecologics Laboratory
Jul 21, 2004
TAMPA, Fla.--July 21, 2004--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or "the Company") (OTC:HYFS) today announced commencement of the formal process for EPA/CARB verification of emissions at Olson-Ecologics laboratory in Fullerton, California. In order to qualify for U.S. Federal and state grants and tax benefits, the redu ... Continue reading
Hybrid Fuel Announces a Series of Technology Demonstrations In Bolivia
Jul 20, 2004
TAMPA, Fla.--July 20, 2004--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("HYFS" or "the Company") (OTC:HYFS) today announced plans to conduct a series of product demonstrations in the country of Bolivia during August and September 2004. Tentatively the Company plans to conduct the demonstrations in La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz, Bo ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Fuel Cells Disappoint as Portable Device Battery Market Surges to $9B by 2010
Jul 19, 2004
BOSTON & LONDON--July 19, 2004--Strategy Analytics "Portable Device Batteries and Power Management" report released today finds that the market for battery cells will exceed US$9 billion by 2010 driven by the growing demand for portable devices, however, the demand for small form factor fuel cells will be disappointing ... Continue reading
Ford Plans Sales of 20,000 Escape Hybrids in 2005
Jul 16, 2004
SEATTLE, July 15, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. plans to sell 20,000 of its new Escape Hybrid sport utility vehicles in 2005, though it will absorb much of the cost of adding the fuel-saving, battery-driven electric motor, the automaker said on Thursday. The cost of adding the battery and other components ... Continue reading
Ballard Introduces 30kW Ecostar Power Converter for Photovoltaic Applications
Jul 13, 2004
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 13, 2004-- Ballard's Ecostar(TM) Inverter Products Now Offer Distributors, Dealers and End-Customers a Quality Choice in Inverter Systems Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD) today introduced its 30kW Ecostar(TM) power converter specifically designed for photovoltaic ("PV") applications. T ... Continue reading
Ballard, DaimlerChrysler and Ford Solidify Fuel Cell Program Development Plans
Jul 9, 2004
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 8, 2004-- Memorandum of Understanding Provides for Realignment of Alliance Responsibilities to Ensure Long-Term Commitment to Advance Fuel Cell Technology and Commercialize Fuel Cell Vehicles In February, Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) announced it was exploring strategic alternatives ... Continue reading
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