Plug-Ins Rev Up; Are Consumers Ready?
Oct 29, 2009
Washington DC October 29, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that a California-based startup, Fisker Automotive, will spend nearly $200 million to purchase an abandoned General Motors assembly plant in Wilmington, Del., to produce a new line of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. According to MSNBC, the carmaker hopes t ... Continue reading
Tokai University Wins 2009 Global Green Challenge in Solar Car Equipped with Sharp Solar Cells
Oct 29, 2009
Osaka, Oct 29, 2009; Driving a solar car equipped with Sharp compound solar cells, the Tokai University team won the Global Green Challenge, one of the world's largest solar car races. On October 25, the solar car team from Tokai University began its impressive run from Darwin in the north of Australia to Adelaide in t ... Continue reading
GM: Captured Heat Could Power Hybrid Battery or Replace Car's Alternator
Oct 29, 2009
Department of Energy Awards GM $2.7 Million Create Prototype with Partners Latest Example of Collaborative R&D Model to Speed Commercialization WARREN, Mich. October 28, 2009; The day is coming when the heat from your carâs engine exhaust is captured and converted to mechanical energy capable of powering your vehi ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Energy Policy Needs Bold; President Obama Gives Us Same Old
Oct 27, 2009
No New Gasoline Powered Cars in The U.S. By 2014 â Can it be done? More: No Balls Obama, our fearless new leader, the guy who said Yes We Can apparently just canât when it comes to our antiquated and destructive energy policy! Yes I am angry, upset and feel betrayed. When Mr. Obama was campaigning for our vot ... Continue reading
IBM Announces Major New Study on the Future of the Trucking Industry - VIDEO STORY
Oct 27, 2009
ARMONK, NY - October 27, 2009: IBM is announcing a major new study on the future of the trucking industry. Truck 2020 says that some of the traditional reasons for fleet purchases â such as the brand name of the truck â have gone out the window, and now there is incredible pressure for hybridization of trucks ... Continue reading
Teamsters Commend White House Efforts to Reopen Delaware GM Plant
Oct 27, 2009
Fisker Automotive Hoffa Urges Focus on Ensuring Decision Results in Good Jobs WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa today commended the Obama administration for its efforts to reopen the GM plant in Wilmington, Del. Hoffa also urged the White House and Fisker Automotive ... Continue reading
Fisker Automotive to Buy U.S. Assembly Plant to Build Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars
Oct 27, 2009
WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 27 -- Fisker Automotive has selected the Wilmington Assembly plant in Wilmington Delaware to build affordable plug-in hybrid cars. Fisker executives made the announcement inside the dormant facility today, joined by Vice President Joe Biden, Delaware Governor Jack Markell and other state official ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Displays Fuel Efficient Military Vehicle at Hybrid Truck Users Forum
Oct 27, 2009
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today its Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) A3 equipped with ProPulse® diesel electric hybrid system is on display October 27 - 29 at CALSTARTâs Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) in Atlanta. Attendees will be offered rides in the Oshkosh vehicle on Oct. 29 ... Continue reading
Zero Motorcyles Approached by Municipalities to Create All-New Fleet Sales Program
Oct 27, 2009
- Businesses and Organizations Can Now Acquire Entire Fleets of All-Electric Motorcycles - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Oct. 26 -- Zero Motorcycles announced today the launch of its fleet sales program. This program will provide the opportunity for corporate, non-profit, government and small business buyers to get professional ... Continue reading
Green Cars Ride & Drive Offers Rare Test Drives of Alternative Fuel Vehicles at the LA Auto Show
Oct 26, 2009
Media to Test Drive the Latest Clean Diesel, Electric, Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Hybrid Vehicles LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show will host a unique opportunity for journalists to drive some of the most advanced green cars on Dec. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Green Cars/LA Auto Show Ride & Drive will ... Continue reading
General Motors Develops Two-Mode Hybrid Powertrain With Model-Based Design
Oct 26, 2009
NATICK, Mass.--The MathWorks today announced that General Motors Company (GM) has developed its Two-Mode Hybrid powertrain control system using Model-Based Design. By using math and simulation-based tools from The MathWorks, GM designed the powertrain prototype within 9 months, shaving 24 months off the expected develo ... Continue reading
Oct 26, 2009
The Mitsubishi Motors i MiEV city car was announced as the winner of the Japanese Car of the Year "Most Advanced Technology" award yesterday at the 41st Tokyo International Motor Show 2009. ... Continue reading
Thousands Respond to Chevrolet’s Invitation to Name the Volt Paint Color
Oct 26, 2009
Detroit, Mich. October 25, 2009; Chevrolet received nearly 1,800 entries in the first four hours of its public online contest to name the distinctive exterior color of the Volt extended-range electric vehicle, which is described as silver with an emerald hue. There were a total of about 6,400 entries submitted and over ... Continue reading
Fisker Buys Wilimington GM Plant To Produce Plug-ins
Oct 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct 25, 2009; Caren Bohan writing for Reuters reported that U.S. Vice President Joe Biden plans on Tuesday to visit a closed General Motors plant in Wilmington, Delaware, where he is expected to announce that it will be reopened for the building of plug-in hybrid electric cars. The California-based venture ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle "mycar" Makes First Journey in Hong Kong
Oct 23, 2009
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and EuAuto Technology Limited (EuAuto) today jointly announced the official launch of their home-grown electric vehicle mycar in Hong Kong. The launching ceremony was held at PolyU campus with Mr John Tsang Chun-wah, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, Prof. Timothy ... Continue reading
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