Co-Operative Insurance Sponsor 'Greenest' Car Show on the Planet
Feb 21, 2007
MANCHESTER, England, February 21 -- Leading carmakers from around the globe are gearing up to Exhibit at the world's first-ever 'green' car show at the Eden Project(i) in Cornwall sponsored exclusively by Co-operative Insurance (CIS). The Eden Project, home to the biggest greenhouses on earth, will be 'bedded in' with ... Continue reading
Ed Begley, Jr., James Woolsey to Speak at Alternative Fuel & Vehicle Conference - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 19, 2007
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org Keynote Speakers Announced for National Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference Las Vegas, NV-February 19, 2007-The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) hosts the annual Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo in Anaheim, ... Continue reading
SAE Hybrid Symposium Fuels Technology Discussion
Feb 18, 2007
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Your perception of hybrids and the realities of this technology may not be one in the same. As evidence, consider the presentations at a recent SAE Internationals "Hybrid Vehicle Technologies 2007 Symposium," held last week in San Diego. This meeting offered multiple ... Continue reading
ZAP to Pay 10 Percent Stock Dividend to Shareholders of Record as of February 15
Feb 15, 2007
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board:ZAAP) today announced that shareholders of record as of February 15, 2007, tomorrow, will receive a 10 percent stock dividend, according to ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. "We are grateful for the support of our shareholders over the past 12 years and ... Continue reading
Foreign Carmakers Given Greenest Ratings
Feb 14, 2007
Washington DC February 14, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that an annual online rating of environmentally friendly vehicles has four new models on its list of the dozen "greenest" vehicles for 2007. The Detroit News reports that a large number of vehicles were near misses on the list in the Green Book, an environm ... Continue reading
Enhanced Fuel Economy Remains Top Priority for European Vehicle Owners
Feb 14, 2007
LONDON and DETROIT, February 13 -- - High fuel prices continue to influence European vehicle owner technology preferences For the second year in a row, the Harris Interactive AutoTECHCAST(SM) Europe study indicates that vehicle owners(1) in five countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) have chos ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2007
Survey: Over 2.5 Million Americans Want Fuel-Efficient Vehicles ... But Have Been Frustrated; Four Out of Five Want Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Now Off Limits to Them, Seek Hill Action. WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- America is now stuck in reverse when it comes to fuel-efficient vehicles and unhappy U.S. consumers want Congress t ... Continue reading
Hyundai Accent and Elantra Earn 'Greenest Vehicles of 2007' Honors
Feb 14, 2007
2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra Receive Environmental Honors From the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 14 -- The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recognized the 2007 Hyundai Accent and Elantra as two of the top 12 "Greenest Vehicles of 2007." ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2007
Ads Call Attention to Adverse Impacts on Millions of Californians WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Farmers, ranchers, small businesses, contractors, boaters, campers, RV owners and families are among the millions of light truck owners in California who will be adversely affected by a new law unless it is ... Continue reading
Enhanced Fuel Economy Remains Top Priority for European Vehicle Owners
Feb 13, 2007
High fuel prices continue to influence European vehicle owner technology preferences LONDON and DETROIT, Feb. 13 -- For the second year in a row, the Harris Interactive AutoTECHCAST(SM) Europe study indicates that vehicle owners(1) in five countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) have chosen enh ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels Conference: One-stop Shopping That's Fuel, Vehicle, and Technology Neutral
Feb 13, 2007
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org Alternative Fuels Enjoy the Spotlight at North America's Leading Industry Conference One Stop Shopping That's Fuel, Vehicle, and Technology Neutral Las Vegas, NV, February 12, 2007 - The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) hosts the thir ... Continue reading
Hybrids Welcome in Arizona HOV Lanes
Feb 13, 2007
Washington DC February 11, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that three models of small hybrid cars, the Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Toyota Prius, are now permitted to use car pool lanes on freeways in Arizona. The new law is part of a federal experiment that will ban some alternative-fuel vehicles that cu ... Continue reading
GM Design's PPO Shops Helps U Of M Engineering Students Develop The Continuum Solar Race Car
Feb 12, 2007
WARREN, Mich. â As automakers continue to seek alternative energy solutions, the Pre-Production Operations (PPO) Design Center shop, located at GMâs Technical Center, is providing resources to develop engineering and design solutions for Continuum, the University of Michigan's ninth-generation solar car team. ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Alternative Vehicle U.S. IRS Tax Benefits
Feb 10, 2007
Updated frequently â last updated Jan. 31, 2007 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 replaced the clean-fuel burning deduction with a tax credit. A tax credit is subtracted directly from the total amount of federal tax owed, thus reducing or even eliminating the taxpayerâs tax obligation. The tax credit for hybrid v ... Continue reading
Probe's Strategic Initiatives for 2007 Include the Development of Alternative Fuel Technologies
Feb 8, 2007
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 8 -- Probe Manufacturing, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PMFI) -- announced today that its strategic plans for 2007 include the allocation of resources sufficient to allow the Company to become a developer of alternative fuel technologies that enables vehicles and generators to operate on clean-burning ... Continue reading
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