Valeo and Maxwell Technologies Agree On Hybrid Auto Ultracapacitor-Based Energy Storage System
Jul 10, 2007
StARS System Combines Stop-Start and Regenerative Braking to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions SAN DIEGO, July 9 -- Maxwell Technologies Inc. announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Valeo, a leading Tier 1 supplier to automakers worldwide, covering a development collaboration to ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO July 9, 2007; Rainforest Action Network Campaign Director Sarah Connolly and Global Exchange Campaign Director Mike Hudema today released the following statement in response to Ford Motor Companyâs announcement that it would team with Southern California Edison to build as many as 20 Plug-in Hybrid E ... Continue reading
Ford and California Utility Partner To Promote Plug-in Hybrids
Jul 9, 2007
DETROIT July 9, 2007; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. and Southern California Edison will team up to test rechargeable hybrid vehicles in an effort to speed up mass production of the new technology. The utility, which serves 13 million people in 11 central, coastal and Southern California co ... Continue reading
Ford and Southern Edison to Promote Plug-in Vehicles
Jul 7, 2007
DETROIT, July 6, 2007; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co and power utility Southern California Edison will announce an unusual alliance on Monday aimed at clearing the way for a new generation of rechargeable electric cars, the companies said. Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally and Edison In ... Continue reading
As Oil Prices Pass $70, ZAP Electric Vehicles Zoom
Jul 5, 2007
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Sales for electric vehicles from ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) are taking off faster than predicted. Initial supplies of the ZAPPY3 and Zapino scooters have now sold out and ZAP estimates a 4-week waiting list. "We have increased our orders and the new shipments are expected by the end of July," said ZAP CEO Ste ... Continue reading
Scania Puts the Spotlight on Greener and Safer Transport in The UK
Jun 27, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--On Tuesday 26 June, Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) brought together leading politicians and industry representatives from the transport and environment sectors to discuss greener and safer transport in the UK. The seminar held in London was attended by over 100 delegates from the transport and environm ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2007
Detroit - June 26, 2007: The Chevrolet Volt concept was awarded the 2007 North American Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year and the Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year at an awards ceremony at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn. The Holden EFIJY won the 2007 North American Concept Car of the Year Award. ... Continue reading
Smart Energy Solutions to Unveil Advanced Battery Brain for Army Vehicle Systems
Jun 25, 2007
POMPTON PLAINS, N.J., June 25 -- Smart Energy Solutions, inventor and manufacturer of the innovative Battery Brain(TM) vehicle aftermarket device, today announced it will unveil a new generation of advanced battery systems for military use at the Army's Expedited Modernization Initiative Procedure (EMIP) on July 26. "O ... Continue reading
ZAP Announces Second High-Performance Electric Vehicle in Development
Jun 22, 2007
Includes Similar Technology, Expected Sooner than ZAP-X SANTA ROSA, Calif., June 22 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) is launching a new development program for a high-performance electric vehicle that is affordable for consumers. ZAP says that the initial concept phase for the new vehicle is complete. ... Continue reading
AJC Applauds Senate Comprehensive Energy Bill, Urges House Action
Jun 22, 2007
WASHINGTON, June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Jewish Committee applauds the Senate for adopting bipartisan and comprehensive energy legislation. "Greater energy security means greater national security," said AJC Executive Director David A. Harris. "This bill will enhance U.S. energy security by reducing ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Broadens Powertrain Offensive
Jun 21, 2007
Onslaught of New Initiatives to Result in Significantly Improved Fuel Efficiency CHELSEA, Mich., June 21 -- - Mild-hybrid technology to debut in future Chrysler Group vehicle - Chrysler two-mode hybrid program to expand - 2009 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee BLUETEC: another 50-state clean diesel from Chrysler Group - Company t ... Continue reading
Google Launches RechargeIT Plug-In Hybrid Car Initiative and Unveils Solar Installation
Jun 19, 2007
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google Inc. , today announced the RechargeIT initiative (www.google.org/recharge/) that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil dependence by accelerating the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ("plug-ins"). As part of this initiative, Google ... Continue reading
GM Prepares Fuel Cell Technology for Future Production
Jun 18, 2007
DETROIT - June 18, 2007: General Motors Corp. is moving more than 500 fuel cell experts from advanced development laboratories to core engineering functions to prepare this technology for future production. More than 400 fuel cell engineers will report to GM's Powertrain Group to begin production engineering of fuel ce ... Continue reading
Automakers Have Different Approaches to Going Green
Jun 14, 2007
Washington DC June 14, 2007; The AIADA news letter reported a story that asked what's the powertrain of the future? Hybrid electric? Clean diesel? Gasoline? Biofuels? The Detroit News reports that automakers disagree on the best option and some believe that a combination of choices is best for the environment and the c ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2007
DETROIT, June 12, 2007; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co is planning to expand its range of hybrid vehicles beyond the Ford Escape but sees deep-seated engineering problems facing the launch of a new generation of rechargeable electric cars, an executive said on Tuesday. Nancy Gioia, who h ... Continue reading
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