Mitsubishi Motors's Electric Car Can Use Solar and Wind Power
Sep 10, 2007
Tokyo, Sept 7, 2007; Jiji Press reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. on Friday unveiled a concept electric vehicle model that makes use of both solar and wind power, for exhibiting at the Tokyo Motor Show this autumn. The i MiEV Sport model features a high-performance rechargeable battery and a body made of aluminum t ... Continue reading
Volvo ReCharge Concept: Plug-in hybrid with battery-only range of 100 km
Sep 7, 2007
Gothenbourg September 6, 2007; Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. Recharging allows the car to be driven about 100 kilometres on battery power ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2007
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--Major World automotive of Long Island City, NY, has been selected as the exclusive distributor of Miles Electric Vehicles for the New York metropolitan area as well as Westchester County. Backed by MILES lineup of zero emissions all-electric cars and trucks, the dealership is setting its sites o ... Continue reading
Navistar International Corporation Accepts Prestigious Blue Sky Award
Sep 7, 2007
WestStart-CALSTART Recognizes Company's Diesel-Hybrid Leadership PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Navistar International Corporation, a leading truck and engine producer, accepted the prestigious 2007 Blue Sky Award(TM) from WestStart-CALSTART for its contributions to the commercial development of d ... Continue reading
First East Coast Public Conversion of Plug-In Hybrid Electronic Vehicle Set for TechMash 2007
Sep 5, 2007
Event Combines the Expertise of the CalCar Initiative and the Breakthrough Battery of Nilar; Audience to Learn how to Perform Conversion Themselves BOSTON, Sept. 5 -- CMP Technology today announced that during the upcoming TechMash 2007 (http://www.cmp.com/techmash) conference in Boston, the East Coast will witness its ... Continue reading
ECOtality's Fuel Cell Store Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Contract
Sep 5, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY â www.ecotality.com), a technology innovator that addresses the global energy challenge by developing and commercializing eco-friendly technologies, today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Fuel Cell Store (www.fuelcellstore.com), a subsid ... Continue reading
Drive the Future With Fisker Automotive, A New Green American Premium Car Company
Sep 5, 2007
IRVINE, California, September 5 -- Quantum Technologies and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC announce the launch of a joint venture in Fisker Automotive, Inc. -- a green American premium car company. Fisker Automotive will offer a range of environmentally friendly premium cars -- with the first production car to make its Worldwi ... Continue reading
Iceland - Leading the World Towards a 100% Sustainable Energy Society
Sep 4, 2007
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, September 4 -- Iceland is the world's leading nation in utilising renewable energy. Its next aim is to tackle the transport industry. Renewable energy for vehicles and sustainable solutions for transport are the focus of Driving Sustainability '07 Conference (http://www.driving.is) held in Reykjavik ... Continue reading
Sep 3, 2007
FORD ADVANCES ECO-FRIENDLY FUMES-TO-FUEL TECHNOLOGY, INSTALLING THIRD-GENERATION SYSTEM DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 30 â Ford is further advancing its commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing technology by installing the third generation of its patented Fumes-to-Fuel system at Oakville Assembly Plant. The industry-leadi ... Continue reading
Electric-Powered Vehicle Manufacturer Selects 4CS to Manage Warranty and Parts
Aug 31, 2007
EAST MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 30 -- 4CS, the leading provider of intelligent warranty management software, today announced that ZENN Motor Company, a leading manufacturer of electrically powered vehicles, has selected iWarranty and iParts software solutions. ZENN will implement iWarranty: eClaims, Reporting and Analytics, Se ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2007
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) today announced its support for legislation under consideration in the California legislature that would help the state attain climate change goals by funding the development of alternative fuels and new ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Reports Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
Aug 29, 2007
* Company achieved its fourth quarter sales targets as revenues grew 29 percent to $36.0 million. Fiscal year 2007 revenues grew 11 percent to $113.6 million * Ramp up of solar production capacity at Auburn Hills 2 facility progressing according to plan. Current aggregate nameplate capacity has reached 58MW * Construct ... Continue reading
Honda to Unveil New Accord Tourer Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show
Aug 29, 2007
LONDON - Honda will be presenting the world debut of an exciting Accord Tourer Concept at the forthcoming 2007 Frankfurt motor show. A press conference will be held on the Honda stand in Hall 5 on the first Press Day, 11th September, between 13.15 and 13.45. The Accord Tourer Concept will give a strong indication of th ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi to Unveil New Lancer, Electric Vehicle and Concept at 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
Aug 29, 2007
TOKYO - August 29, 2007: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and its European unit Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. will unveil the European market version of the new Lancer sports sedan at the 62nd Internationale Automobil Ausstellung (IAA; commonly known as the Frankfurt Motor Show). In addition to the Lancer, the Mitsubishi ... Continue reading
From Hybrids to Six-Speeds, Direct Injection and More, GM'S 2008 Global Powertrain Lineup
Aug 25, 2007
General Motors Corp. will introduce 14 new or significantly revised powertrains in the 2008 model year â including five 1.0L to 2.0L small-displacement engine variants â with a focus on saving fuel and improving performance in GMâs cars and trucks.For 2008, GMâs powertrain lineup includes hybrids, c ... Continue reading
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