Subaru to Evaluate Quick Charge Electric Car with New York Power Authority
Mar 21, 2008
-- 50-mile Charge Costs Less Than $2 Dollars -- 80-Percent Re-Charge in 15 Minutes NEW YORK, March 20 -- Subaru today announced that it would begin evaluating its R1e electric vehicle (EV) in the United States this summer. The Subaru R1e will be on display at the New York International Auto Show, from March 21-30 at th ... Continue reading
$10 Million Progressive Automotive X PRIZE - the Race to Develop Ultra Fuel-Efficient Cars
Mar 21, 2008
NEW YORK--Today at the New York International Auto Show, the X PRIZE Foundation and Progressive jointly announced the companyâs Title Sponsorship of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE competition and its funding of the $10 million prize purse. The newly renamed Progressive Automotive X PRIZE is an intern ... Continue reading
New York Times Reports ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) Best Selling Electric Car at Nation's Top Dealer
Mar 19, 2008
NEW YORK--The New York Times in a March 9, 2008 article reported that the ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) Xebra electric car is the best-selling model at the nation's top electric car dealer. The New York Times reported that electric car dealer Ecomotion of Portland, Oregon is the top dealer in the nation with about 125 vehicles sold ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Supplying Batteriesfor Next-Generation Toyota Corolla and Matrix Vehicles
Mar 19, 2008
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announces a new supply agreement with Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America. The Company has begun shipping lead-acid starting batteries for the next generation of Toyota Corolla and Matrix pas ... Continue reading
Americans Go Three Shades Greener in 16 Months
Mar 19, 2008
CHICAGO--Driven by increased environmental awareness, Americans are quickly moving to the greener end of the spectrum. Latest findings from Mintel, a leading market research company, reveal that over one-third of adults (36%) claim to âregularlyâ buy green products. Just 16 months ago, only 12% said they â ... Continue reading
Plug In America Urges Arnold Schwarzenegger to Revive Electric Car Production
Mar 19, 2008
45 States and 13 Other Countries Co-Sign Letter Sent to Save the Electric Car CALIFORNIA - Plug In America, the organization leading the nationâs electric vehicle movement, today called upon Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to live up to his vow to âturn back the clock on pollutionâ by urging California air re ... Continue reading
ECOtality's eTec Completes Minit-Charger Integration
Mar 18, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a wholly owned subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc. (a renewable energy company that acquires and commercially advances clean electric technologies and applications, today announced it has completed its integration of Minit-Charger. Effective immediate ... Continue reading
Ricardo Establishes Center for Development of Battery Systems for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Mar 18, 2008
Battery Systems Development Center will feature large HEV/EV-capable battery cyclers, will specialize in turnkey vehicle battery systems development VAN BUREN TWP., Mich, March 18 -- Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent engineering firm specializing in total vehicle fuel economy and efficiency, has announced the establ ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Engine Center's Oxx Power Products Displayed at Aviation Industry Expo in Dallas
Mar 17, 2008
ALGONA, Iowa--Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (OTC BB: HYEG), a developer of systems and processes used in the design, manufacture and distribution of alternative fuel internal combustion engines, engine controls and generator systems, and Lynco Tugger, a manufacturer of high quality towing equipment for aviation and indu ... Continue reading
Can't Pinch Me ... I'm in a Zipcar!
Mar 15, 2008
Zipcar Donates Funds and a Flotilla of Cars to St. Patrick's Day Parade CHICAGO, March 14 -- This St. Patrick's Day, Zipcar goes "greener" by participating in the 2008 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 15, both with its own entry and a sponsorship of the Illinois Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma S ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Minibus From Wales Featured at GLOBE 2008
Mar 14, 2008
VANCOUVER, Canada--The Hydrogen Bus, a new triple hybrid vehicle developed at Glamorgan University in Wales, was featured at the Auto FutureTech 2008 Summit at the GLOBE 2008 conference, an international conference on the latest issues in business, technology and the environment, taking place here this week. The techno ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2008
HOUSTON--Cummins Inc. , on behalf of the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) today affirmed the industryâs support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs Final Marine Engine Rule. Geoff Conrad, Cummins General Manager â Marine, made the announcement today at a press conference hosted by the EPA ... Continue reading
Electric Motorcycle Makes History at Infineon Raceway
Mar 14, 2008
Santa Rosa's Swallow Makes History Aboard Electric Motorcycle at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (March 13, 2008) - <p> Santa Rosa's Mike Swallow made history at Infineon Raceway, powering his electric motorcycle to victory during the track's weekly Wednesday Night Drags program. The win marked the first time in the 20 ... Continue reading
E-One Moli Energy Corp Exhibits Li-ion Rechargeable Battery for Electric Vehicles
Mar 13, 2008
TAIPEI, Taiwan--E-One Moli Energy Corp. (Molicel), the leading developer and manufacturer of Li-ion rechargeable battery, marks its 10th anniversary in business on March 11, 2008. During the celebration, E-One Moli (Molicel) exhibits Li-ion rechargeable battery for hybrid vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), a ... Continue reading
PowerGenix Targets Toxic Battery Market With New Line of Rechargeables
Mar 13, 2008
SAN DIEGO--PowerGenix, manufacturer of safe, non-toxic, rechargeable nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries, today announced that it has met the European Unionâs requirements for the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), as well as the 2006 Battery Directive. PowerGenixâs line of rechargeables serve as high-cycle, ... Continue reading
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