Proterra Hybrid-Electric Transit Bus Powered by Electric Propulsion System Debuts
Oct 2, 2008
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that Proterra LLC, Golden, Colorado, will showcase the prototype of its HFC 35 composite body, zero-emission, battery-dominant hybrid-electric transit bus powered by a UQM® PowerPhase® 150 propulsi ... Continue reading
Renault Z.E. Concept, An All-Electric Concept Car Which Provides a Glimpse of Mobility In The Future
Oct 2, 2008
Z.E. Concept is Renault's vision of the electric vehicle as an efficient, userfriendly zero-emission car. Based on the brand new Renault Kangoo be bop, Z.E. Concept features a design which has been adapted to the spirit of an electric vehicle, with the focus on minimizing energy consumption while at the same time provi ... Continue reading
Nissan unveils Nuvu and Pixo at Paris Motor Show
Oct 2, 2008
Nuvu is literally a 'new view' at the future of the city car. It is electric, of course, but as far as Nissan is concerned, for tomorrow's city cars that is a given. No, the most important aspect of Nuvu is the interior design which provides great comfort and space in an intelligent package designed to make best use of ... Continue reading
Oct 2, 2008
Washington DC October 1, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the owner of Luscious Garage is wondering whether the electric wall outlet will be the "gas tank" of the future. Drivers of gas-sipping hybrid vehicles are increasingly interested in converting their vehicles from gasoline powered to electric, according ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Yearbook 2009: Electric Cars - Electric Drivetrain - Infrastructure
Oct 1, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8b2ddd/automotive_industr) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Industry Yearbook 2009: Electric Cars - Electric Drivetrain - Infrastructure" report to their offering. Automotive Industry Yearbook 2009: Electric Cars - Electric D ... Continue reading
Complete Buyer's Guide for Hybrid Vehicles
Oct 1, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cb56b8/hybrid_vehicle_buy) has announced the addition of the "Hybrid Vehicle Buyerâs Guide" report to their offering. There are many legitimate reasons why you would want to consider buying a hybrid vehicle. It could be that you want ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: World Première of the New Dutch Car Brand QUICC! - VIDEO FEATURE
Oct 1, 2008
HEERLEN, The Netherlands - Mondial de L'Automobile, October 1 -- - World Première DuraCar, Mondial de L'Automobile 4-19 October It is a world-first for a Dutch automobile manufacturer to have a world première at the historic Paris fair. DuraCar introduces itself and its first type of the QUICC!, the QUICC! DiVa, at s ... Continue reading
The People Respond to Washington's Bailout Plan: NO!
Sep 30, 2008
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Democrats are blaming the Republicans; Republicans are blaming Democrats; and the pretentious experts on the news programs are blaming Americans for speaking up and letting their elected representatives know that they disagree with a plan that is, at best, a wild guess ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2008
The Taylors break Guinness World Record driving a stock clean diesel Jetta TDI* HERNDON, Va., Sept. 29 -- The world's most fuel efficient couple, John and Helen Taylor, have broken the current world record for lowest fuel consumption across the 48 contiguous United States averaging 58.82 miles to the gallon. They ended ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil's Methanol to Gasoline (MTG) Technology Selected for Synthesis Energy Systems
Sep 29, 2008
IRVING, Texas--ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Synthesis Energy Systems (SES) that provides SES the option to execute up to fifteen Methanol to Gasoline technology licenses in their global operations. SES has chosen to assign the first licens ... Continue reading
Petit Le Mans Green Challenge Represents Milestone for SAE International Members
Sep 29, 2008
WARRENDALE, Pa., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A landmark event that represents years of commitment by SAE International members will come to fruition when the circular-shaped trophy representing sustainability is awarded Saturday night at the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Petit Le Mans Green Challenge. The Peti ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicles And The Cost Of Going Green
Sep 29, 2008
GOLD RIVER, Calif.--Hybrid vehicles reduce America's dependence on foreign oil and minimize emissions from greenhouse gases. But it's still a question whether they save money in the long run. The answer: maybe. Some models achieving well over 40 miles per gallon cost thousands more than equivalent gas models, which get ... Continue reading
GM to Build $359M Chevy Volt Engine Plant in Michigan - VIDEO STORY
Sep 29, 2008
DETROIT - September 29, 2008: General Motors (GM) has announced plans are underway for a $359 million plant that will build four-cylinder engines for the Chevy Volt electric car and other models. The Flint, MI plant will provide 300 jobs, and is expected to produce more than 800 engines a day. ... Continue reading
NICE MyCar is Electric Vehicle Of The Year
Sep 29, 2008
NICE Car Company (No Internal Combustion Engine) has won electric vehicle of the year at the 2008 GreenFleet Awards. It picked up the accolade for MyCar, an Italian-designed two-seater which was launched at the London Motor Show in July. ... Continue reading
Funding Approved For Historic Industry Loans
Sep 27, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC., September 27, 2008 â According to Harry Stoffer, writing for Automotive News, says that in a rare Saturday session, Congress gave final approval to funding that will launch a $25 billion low-interest loan program for automakers and suppliers. The program, designed to help companies retool for more ... Continue reading
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