Visteon Contributes to Powertrain, Engine Cooling and Navigation System on Ford Escape Hybrid
Jun 17, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., June 17 -- Visteon Corporation is supplying several components and systems for the 2005 Escape Hybrid, Ford Motor Co.'s first hybrid-electric vehicle. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon's contributions to the Escape Hybrid include the front-end cooling module, whic ... Continue reading
Earth's First Hybrid SUV to Help Keep National Parks Green
Jun 17, 2004
Ford Motor Company Donates 12 Ford Escape Hybrids to National Park Foundation - Two Slated for DC-Area Parks - WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The National Parks, America's most treasured resources, will become a little greener with the donation of 12 new 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid SUVs to the National Park Foundation, the officia ... Continue reading
U.S. Postal Service is GM's First Commercial Application of a Fuel Cell Vehicle in the U.S.
Jun 15, 2004
WASHINGTON DC, June 15, 2004; The United States Postal Service will lease a fuel cell vehicle from General Motors Corp. to deliver mail in and around the nation's capital, according to a joint agreement announced today. As part of the two-year agreement, the U.S. Postal Service will use a GM minivan, powered by a fuel ... Continue reading
The Renewable Hydrogen Roadshow - Debuting June 12-13 at Santa Rosa
Jun 10, 2004
EarthDance: The Global Festival for Peace, Now in Its 8th Landmark Year, is the World's Largest Synchronized Music and Lifestyle Event LOS ANGELES, June 10 -- SHOW -- The Renewable Hydrogen Roadshow -- was conceived by hydrogen energy pioneer Stuart Energy as a powerful means through which to promote sustainable living ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2004
MEDIA INVITATION All working media are cordially invited for lunch and presentation of Stuart Energy's debut launch of: "SHOW -- THE RENEWABLE HYDROGEN ROADSHOW" AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FUTURISTIC 'FESTIVAL WITHIN A FESTIVAL' - JUNE 12th and 13th at the HEALTH & HARMONY FESTIVAL IN SANTA ROSA, CA. Stuart Energy -- world lea ... Continue reading
GM Cars Set New World Record In Fuel Cell Marathon
Jun 9, 2004
LISBON, Portugal June 9, 2004; General Motors Corp. set a new world distance record for fuel cell technology today with a run of 6,059 miles through 14 countries when the GM fuel cell powered minivan arrived in Cabo da Roca near Lisbon. Nearly doubling the previous distance record for fuel cell cars set by DaimlerChrys ... Continue reading
Alternate Energy Corp Consortium to Produce Affordable Vehicle That Operates without Fossil Fuel
Jun 8, 2004
LAS VEGAS--June 8, 2004--Alternate Energy Corporation (OTCBB: ARGY or "AEC") announced today that they, together with Feel Good Cars Inc. (FGC) and others, intend to produce a prototype hydrogen powered internal combustion engine electric vehicle. Alternate Energy will retrofit a FGC's ZENN(TM) (Zero Emissions No Noise ... Continue reading
USFCC Publishes Comprehensive Survey of Fuel Cell Contaminant Literature
Jun 7, 2004
WASHINGTON--June 7, 2004--The US Fuel Cell Council has published the first ever "Literature Survey of Fuel Cell Contaminants," to serve as a ready-access data tool to the fuel cell industry and other interested groups. The report focuses upon the effects of contaminants on the performance and components of proton excha ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
Jun 4, 2004
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid ENGINE: 2.3-liter Atkinson cycle inline 4/94 hp permanent magnet synchronous motor HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 133 hp @ 6,000 rpm/129 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: Electronically controlled CVT WHEELBASE: 103.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 174.9 ... Continue reading
Jun 4, 2004
Contract Reflects Company's and Industry's Commitment to Support Battery Development for Future Hybrid Vehicles MILWAUKEE, June 4 -- Johnson Controls has been granted a contract for lithium-ion battery development by the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC). Over the 18-month program, the company will deve ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Launches First Hybrid-Electric London Taxi
Jun 4, 2004
TORONTO CA June 4, 2004; Azure Dynamics Corporation, a leading developer of hybrid electric systems for commercial vehicles and London Taxis International ("LTI"), a leading manufacturer of purpose-built taxis, are pleased to announce the successful introduction of the first licensed hybrid electric London Taxi. The la ... Continue reading
Ford To Boost Hybrid Escape Production
Jun 4, 2004
DETROIT, June 3, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. hopes to boost production capacity for its yet-to-be-launched Escape hybrid sport utility vehicle because consumer interest is high, the automaker's chairman and chief executive said on Thursday. Ford did not say how many more Escape hybrids, due to hit dealer ... Continue reading
Nissan Unveils Hybrid Altima Prototype
Jun 2, 2004
SAN FRANCISCO--June 2, 2004--Nissan unveils a prototype of the 2007 Altima Hybrid, a hybrid vehicle based on the Altima mid-size sedan in San Francisco on June 2. The car is planned to be launched in 2006 for the US market. Featuring the unique combination of Nissan's four-cylinder gasoline engine and new hybrid system ... Continue reading
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