Cooperative Project for Electric Powertrains Between PSA and Mitsubishi
Jun 17, 2008
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi announced today that both companies agreed to start a feasibility study on an extended technical collaboration in the field of electric powertrains. ... Continue reading
GM Confident in Volt Launch ( again, still, of course, why not?)
Jun 17, 2008
GM confident in Volt launch after battery tests DEARBORN, Michigan June 16, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp is confident it will be able to deliver the all-electric Chevrolet Volt as planned and is close to naming a supplier for the vehicle's crucial battery, GM Vice Chairman ... Continue reading
Innovative Next-Generation Battery
Jun 16, 2008
Toyota to Start Developing Nagoya, June 11, 2008; Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it will launch a new team in late June for the research and development of innovative next-generation automotive batteries. The team will initially have some 50 engineers, and the number will be doubled two years later, according t ... Continue reading
Gallup Reports Majority of Americans Support Price Controls on Gas
Jun 13, 2008
USA Business and Economy Energy Americas Northern America by Dennis Jacobe, Chief Economist PRINCETON, NJ -- When Americans are asked what steps should be taken to reduce gas prices, no consensus appears, but somewhat surprisingly, a majority favor imposing price controls, by a 53% to 45% margin. Americans also support ... Continue reading
U.S. Energy Department Grants $30M to Detroit Automakers For Plug in Research
Jun 13, 2008
Washington DC June 13, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the U.S. Energy Department on Thursday announced $30 million in funding over three years for a trio of plug-in vehicle projects â a fraction of the financial support automakers have sought, but a step they praised nonetheless. Detroit's automakers wil ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops New Fuel Cell Hybrid
Jun 13, 2008
TOKYO June 12, 2008; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota has developed a new fuel cell hybrid, a green car powered by hydrogen and electricity, that can travel more than twice the distance of its predecessor model without filling up, the automaker said Friday. The improved model's maximum cruising ran ... Continue reading
Toyota Exec Tempers Expectations for Plug-Ins
Jun 13, 2008
Washington DC June 13, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that a top Toyota technology expert this week urged people to temper expectations for what plug-in hybrid vehicles can accomplish. Bill Reinert, national manager of the advanced technology group for Toyota, said that the demands of real-world driving, such as r ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz "Road to the Future" - From BlueTEC Diesel to Electric Vehicles
Jun 13, 2008
Fuel-efficient and environmentally-sustainable premium automobiles from Mercedes-Benz, without the need to forego the characteristic brand features - safety, comfort and refined driving pleasure. This is the strategy of the Stuttgart based vehicle manufacturer. One emphasis within the development strategy is on modular ... Continue reading
Green Car of the Year 2008 Announced - 1300 Cars Named and Shamed
Jun 13, 2008
LONDON, June 13 -- - With Photos The Toyota Yaris has been named Green Car of the Year 2008 by the Environmental Transport Association. The least green car is the Dodge SRT-10 sports car. The announcements come ahead of the start of Green Transport Week (14th - 22nd June) The Environmental Transport Association has loo ... Continue reading
Toyota Developing Two New Hybrids and Plug-Ins Too!
Jun 12, 2008
Washington DC June 12, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Motor Corp. yesterday fired a fresh volley in the green car wars, promising two new hybrid vehicles and the start of lithium ion battery production next year. The two hybrids â one badged a Toyota, the other a Lexus â will debut at the Det ... Continue reading
General Motors and Clean Energy Working to Expand Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure
Jun 12, 2008
DETROIT & SEAL BEACH, Calif. June 11, 2008; General Motors Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced today Clean Energy will open a hydrogen fueling station in Los Angeles with support from GM. The two companies also announced that they are exploring further opportunities to expand the hydrogen infrastructure. As th ... Continue reading
Al Yousuf to Acquire 50 Percent Interest in ZAP Recharge-It-All Battery Line
Jun 12, 2008
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES and SANTA ROSA, CA Jun 12, 2008; Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf will acquire a 50 percent interest in the Recharge-It-All Battery line of battery systems for mobile electronics from alternative transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News). Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf will acquire a 50 percent interest in ... Continue reading
Ford Says US Government Needed to Help Develop Plug-ins
Jun 12, 2008
WASHINGTON DC June 11, 2008; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co is confident it has the expertise to design a plug-in hybrid, but it would need U.S. government help to get that done and to bring one to market, which it does not expect any time soon, the company's North American president said ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2008
MILWAUKEE, June 10 -- As increasing numbers of consumers look for fuel-efficient, low emission vehicle options, a test fleet of Ford Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is making its way on the road today. Powered by lithium-ion batteries from Johnson Controls-Saft, the demonstration fleet will examine the ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2008
<http://www.japancorp.net> Honda to Provide its New Fuel Cell Vehicle, FCX Clarity, and Other Technologies for the Hokkaido Toyako Summit Tokyo, June 10, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will provide its new fuel cell vehicle, FCX Clarity, as well as Civic Hybrid and other advanced technologies for the Hok ... Continue reading
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