Johnson Controls Commended for Climate Change Disclosure Practices
Sep 23, 2008
Company named to Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for sustainable corporate governance MILWAUKEE, Sept. 23 -- Strong climate change disclosure practices have earned Johnson Controls a commendation from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which also included the company in its Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index. (Log ... Continue reading
Allison Expands Global Market Leadership in Parallel Hybrid Drives for Buses
Sep 23, 2008
Success in North America leads to Increased Sales in Europe as Transit Operators Address High Fuel Costs and Environmental Concerns INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 23 -- Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, continues to be a dominan ... Continue reading
New Motor Takes a Giant Step Towards Solving Energy, Pollution Crisis
Sep 23, 2008
San Diego, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Brazilian scientists have announced the development of a breakthrough new motor that they hope will soon power everything from cars to industrial equipment. Just like solar panels capture energy from the sun, the Keppe Motor captures energy from the so called "vacuum" of s ... Continue reading
User-Convenient Vehicle Electronics are Centerpiece of Convergence 2008
Sep 23, 2008
DETROIT, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Making sure electronic features are "user-friendly" is the focus of Convergence 2008, the world-class transportation electronics conference hosted by Chrysler and set for Oct. 20-22 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Today's consumers are increasingly comfortable with technology, and ... Continue reading
Oil spikes nearly 16% on banking rescue plan
Sep 22, 2008
LONDON, UK. Sept 22, 2008 - According to Reuters, Oil prices today soared nearly 16 percent to over $120 a barrel -- the biggest one-day gain on record -- in a rally sparked by the expiry of the front-month futures contract and weakness in the U.S. dollar. The gains extend oil's climb from a low near $90 last week afte ... Continue reading
Linear Technology Product Eases Design of Hybrid Vehicle Battery Systems
Sep 22, 2008
MILPITAS, Calif.--A new, highly integrated battery stack monitor from Linear Technology Corporation significantly eases the design of battery monitoring systems for hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles and a range of battery backup systems. The new product unveiled today, the LTC6802 Battery Stack Monitor, is a ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Octillion Corp. (OTCBB: OCTL), a next-generation alternative and renewable energy technology incubator, today announced the appointment of Mr. Meetesh V. Patel, Esq. to the Companyâs Board of Directors, and as the new President of Kinetic Power Corp., a recently formed wholly-owned subsidiary ... Continue reading
Reaction Design Launches ENERGICO
Sep 22, 2008
SAN DIEGO--Reaction Design, the clean technology chemistry leader, today announced the release of ENERGICOâ¢, a revolutionary new simulation package for the gas turbine industry that uses the power of detailed chemistry to accurately model combustion in a virtual environment. By using ENERGICO to model and test new ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2008
DENVER & AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Intermap Technologies, a leading 3D digital mapping company, today announced they have opened a Detroit-area office to support and accelerate advanced automotive technologies in the industry. The new office expands the Companyâs commitment to the industry beyond its Munich, Germany of ... Continue reading
China works with Canada on hydrogen fuel cell tech
Sep 22, 2008
China works with Canada on hydrogen fuel cell tech http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007827/China-works-with-Canada-on-hydr ogen- fuel-cell-tech.html Shanghai, September 22 (Gasgoo.com) China¡¯s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) of four-year validation on ... Continue reading
Philippe Bourguignon Joins Zipcar Board of Directors
Sep 22, 2008
Former CEO of Euro Disney and Club Med Joins Zipcar At Time of Unprecedented Membership Growth CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22 -- Zipcar, the world's largest provider of cars on demand by the hour or day, announced today that Philippe Bourguignon, international business leader and market visionary, will join Zipcar's Board ... Continue reading
Oregon Energy Experts Visit Holywell Park, University of Loughborough
Sep 22, 2008
Oregon energy experts visit Holywell Park, University of Loughborough Loughborough, 22 September 2008 - Energy experts from the US State of Oregon have visited Holywell Park to exchange innovative ideas and share best practice on driving forward the low carbon economy during a day of meetings with energy companies orga ... Continue reading
All-New Eco Watch Study From Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research Tracks, Trends Shoppers' Opinions
Sep 22, 2008
New-Vehicle Shoppers' Environmental Concerns Influence Purchase Decisions, Perceptions of Auto Brands, Alternative-Fuel-Related Technologies IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 22 -- According to Kelley Blue Book (http://www.kbb.com/) Marketing Research's all-new Eco Watch study, in-market new-vehicle shoppers are not only increasin ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - September 22, 2008: It will come as a shock to most Americans and the media, but as the election reaches a crescendo on the issue of preparedness and energy, neither candidateânor local, state or federal governmentâhas developed a contingency plan in the event of an oil cut-off. It is not eve ... Continue reading
Boone Casting on the Internet - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 22, 2008
DALLAS, TX - September 21, 2008: T. Boone Pickens has launched a new feature on his Pickens Plan website: regular video updates on his plan to help the U.S. get out from under foreign oil. The first episode can be watched by clicking PLAY below. New episodes will also be available on The Auto Channel or through the Pic ... Continue reading
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