Auto Industry to Testify on Fuel Bill in Washington DC
Apr 27, 2007
Washington DC April 26, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that automakers have one last opportunity to soften the impact of a fuel economy bill before it faces a vote in a key Senate committee next month. According to the Detroit News, Sen. Dan Inouye, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, agreed to hold a heari ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Goldman Sachs Annual Alternative Energy Conference
Apr 27, 2007
DEARBORN, Mich., April 26 -- On Thursday, May 3, Sue Cischke, Ford Motor Company senior vice president, Sustainability Environment and Safety Engineering, will participate in the Goldman Sachs Annual Alternative Energy Conference. The presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. EDT and will last for approximately one hour. A ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics' Battery Subsidiary Grants Patent License to G4 Synergetics
Apr 26, 2007
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., April 26 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. (Ovonic Battery), has entered into a patent license agreement with G4 Synergetics Incorporated (G4). G4 was granted a royalty-bearing, nonexclusive right to make, use and s ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2007
FREDERICK, Colo., April 25 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) announced today that it has completed an agreement with Phoenix Motorcars, Inc. to collaborate on the development of a plug-in hybrid model of a sport utility truck currently produced and sold by Phoenix as an all-electric vehicle. Plug-in hybrid electric ... Continue reading
SatCon Announces Certification of Photovoltaic PowerGate® Inverters
Apr 25, 2007
BOSTON--SatCon Technology Corporation® (Nasdaq CM: SATC), a developer of power management and system architecture solutions for the alternative energy and distributed power markets today announced that it has obtained certification of its PowerGate® Inverter product-line for commercial photovoltaic applications t ... Continue reading
Odyne Corp. Expands Production Capabilities Through Strategic Supplier Agreement with EnerSys
Apr 23, 2007
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. April 23, 2007; Odyne Corporation, the leading developer of advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology for trucks and buses, today announced a strategic supplier agreement with EnerSys , the world's largest industrial battery manufacturer and a leader in stored energy solutions. EnerSys ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2007
SHANGHAI April 23, 2007; GM's global commitment to developing transportation that reduces oil use and promotes energy diversity continued today at the Shanghai Auto Show with the unveiling of the next iteration of the E-Flex electric architecture, configured with GM's newest, most efficient hydrogen fuel cell system to ... Continue reading
General Motors Unveils Second Propulsion System for Chevrolet Volt - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 20, 2007
E-Flex Hydrogen Fuel Cell Continues Move Toward Electric Drive SHANGHAI - GM's global commitment to developing transportation that reduces oil use and promotes energy diversity continued today at the Shanghai Auto Show with the unveiling of the next iteration of the E-Flex electric architecture, configured with GM's ne ... Continue reading
US Wind Energy Industry Applauds FERC Ruling on Transmission - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 19, 2007
Att. Editors and Reporters, The American Wind Energy Association today issued the following statement: U.S. WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY APPLAUDS FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION RULING ON NEW TRANSMISSION POLICY California policy serves as nationwide model and key to tapping nation's strategic wind resources The American ... Continue reading
Miles Automotive Announces, 'No Gas Required' Partnership With College Student Groups
Apr 19, 2007
Yale, Stanford, University of California, Cal Poly Already on Board With Miles 100% All-Electric, Zero-Emissions Vehicles LOS ANGELES, April 19 -- Miles Automotive Group announced today a nationwide program to partner with college student organizations to jointly promote existing 100% all-electric vehicle technology as ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2007
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--A significant majority of Californians are concerned about climate change and the stateâs reliance on imported energy, and they view clean diesel technology a positive solution to both problems, according to the results of a public opinion poll released today. Most Californians believe their pe ... Continue reading
US$79 Million Order for ZAP Electric Cars
Apr 19, 2007
SANTA ROSA, California, April 18 -- - ZAP is pleased to announce their largest order for consumer electric vehicles Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) has received an order for US$79 Million from a Chicago-based start-up, The Electric Vehicle Company. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070130 ... Continue reading
The Top 12 Greenest Vehicles of 2007
Apr 18, 2007
Washington DC April 19, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that on MSNBC's list of the year's 12 most environmentally friendly 2007-model cars two gas/electric hybrids â Toyota's Prius and Honda's Civic Hybrid â are tied for first place. But half of the cars are just old-fashioned, gas-powered vehicles that ... Continue reading
Number of Alternative Fuel Autos on California's Roads Increased 17% in 2006
Apr 17, 2007
California Drivers are Discovering the Alternatives: Over 837,000 Alternative Fuel Autos on California's Roads, Ranks Second Nationally SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Automakers are celebrating National Alternative Fuel Autos Month by releasing state specific data on the sales of Alternative Fu ... Continue reading
ZAP Electric Car Dealership Opens in Davis, California
Apr 13, 2007
DAVIS, Calif., April 13 -- A dealership for electric car pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) opened this week in the City of Davis. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070130/SFTU060LOGO Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070413/CLF026 ) This is the first electric car dealership for Davis, California, ... Continue reading
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