Nov 13, 2007
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systemsâ¢, sponsor of the world record setting KillaCycle, today announced that the official world record holder in the electric quarter-mile drag again broke its previous world record. The KillaCycle is the first electric vehicle of any kind to break the eight-second barrier with two runs of ... Continue reading
Environmentalists Turn on Automakers at LA Auto Show
Nov 13, 2007
For Immediate Release November 12, 2007 Contacts: Nell Greenberg (Global Exchange), 510.847.9777 Sam Haswell (RAN), 415.659.0519 Freedom From Oil Campaign to Expose Auto Industry¹s Eco-Hypocrisy at Los Angeles Auto Show Automakers touting eco-friendly concepts while fighting pollution regulations in California and els ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC have released a preview of the first production vehicle to be launched from Fisker Automotive, Inc. -- the green American premium car company. Fisker Automotive, Inc. is a joint venture between Quantum and Fisker, an ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 13, 2007
Imagine being at the Los Angeles Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the LA excitement while sitting naked at home on a beanbag chair eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without having to go through the hassles o ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2007
LAS VEGAS--Simco America has completed its acquisition of Leo Motors (OTC:LEOM) in a reverse merger. LEOM produces the popular electric Shinwa scooters and SGK and SG-15 passenger vehicles that were shown at the Seoul Motor Show in April of this year. The addition of electric vehicles and their support components will ... Continue reading
Electric Car Plugs into Power Grid
Nov 12, 2007
Demonstration at PJM on Nov. 14 VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Nov. 12 -- PJM Interconnection will host a presentation and demonstration on Nov. 14, 2007 of an electric vehicle adapted to plug into and receive power dispatch commands from the power grid. The event will be held at PJM's Valley Forge campus. ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces Plans and Attractions for 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 12, 2007
DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- In less than 70 days, the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors to more than 6,000 media from across the globe on Sun., Jan. 13, 2008 at Cobo Center. Recognized as a premier automotive showcase, the NAIAS will celebrate its 20th year as an international event and wi ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2007
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel to the 2007 Sacramento Auto Show for the Toyota Mobile Hybrid Experience Tour. Produced and edited by Marc J. Rauch In this episode of ROAD TRIP Mark Fulmer talks with Mark Ulbrich, Road Team Spokesman, about Toyota's Mobile Hybrid Experience tour. The tour began last January at t ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2007
Honda Soltec Commemorates Opening of Solar Cell Production Plant; Accelerating Honda's Energy Creation Business Tokyo, Japan, Nov 12, 2007 - Honda Soltec Co., Ltd., Honda's wholly-owned solar cell subsidiary, today commemorated the opening of its solar cell production plant with a ceremony attended by approximately 80 ... Continue reading
Toyota Evaluating Plug-in Model Comitment
Nov 11, 2007
By TORRANCE, California Hovember 9, 2007; Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp on Friday detailed plans to study U.S. consumer demand for a version of its hot-selling Prius hybrid that could be recharged at a standard outlet and run on electric power only. A senior Toyota executive decline ... Continue reading
Toyota Delivers Plug-in Prius to UC Irvine and UC Berkeley as Part of Clean Mobility Partnership
Nov 9, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., (TMS) today presented two Toyota plug-in (PHEV) hybrid prototypes to the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) and the Advanced Power and Energy Program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) as part of it ... Continue reading
Nov 9, 2007
QUEENS, N.Y.--Miles Electric Vehicles, manufacturer of industry-leading all-electric cars and trucks, announced today that the company will donate a zero emissions, low-speed ZX40S hatchback to Unisphere, Inc. in support of the foundationâs green efforts in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The presentation will be ma ... Continue reading
108-Year-Old Porsche Hybrid Pioneer Car En Route to Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 9, 2007
VIENNA, Austria--Photo of 108-Year-Old Porsche Hybrid Pioneer Car En Route to Los Angeles Auto Show is Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress Porsche workers get ready today to air freight a 108-year-old "zero-emission" car over 6,000 miles from Technical Museum in Vienna to the Los Angeles Auto Show ... Continue reading
Subaru Builds a Better Battery (For Plug-In)
Nov 7, 2007
Washington DC November 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that bucking the industry trend towards Hydrogen fuel cells, Subaru has released a vastly improved second cut at a plug-in battery-electric commuter car. The 65-kilowatt, 5-seater G4e's new high energy-density lithium-ion batteries give it a 200km range from ... Continue reading
Ricardo and QinetiQ to Demonstrate Low Cost, High Performance Battery Technology for Hybrid Vehicles
Nov 7, 2007
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Nov. 7 -- Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery technology shows significant promise for hybrid and electric vehicle applications in terms of its comparatively high power and energy density, and ability to retain charge for extended periods. However, commercial challenges remain in terms of both cost and ... Continue reading
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