Quantum Awarded Contract to Supply Aerospace Hydrogen and Oxygen Storage Systems
Jan 12, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to supply its new state-of-the-art hydrogen and oxygen fuel storage tanks for a regenerative power supply system to be used in a stratospheric airship application. This a ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Rolls Out Plug in H2 Car
Jan 11, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2007 (FCN) -- Continuing its commitment to exploring alternative powertrains, Ford Motor Company debuted a hydrogen-fueled, battery-powered plug-in in the new Airstream concept vehicle earlier this week at the North American International Auto Show. The system, called HySeries Driveâ¢, is powered ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2007
Development vehicle offers reduced fuel consumption, lower maintenance costs, fewer emissions TROY, Mich., Jan. 10 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. and Wal-Mart Transportation, Bentonville, Ark., have agreed to development of a dual-mode, diesel-electric drivetrain for a Class 8 tractor. The vehicle, which is believed to be the f ... Continue reading
'The Future of Racing' Unveiled to Auto Industry Leaders and Motorsport Dignitaries in Detroit
Jan 11, 2007
The Hydrogen Electric Racing Federation Introduces the 'Hydrogen 500'(TM) and a New Racing Series That Will Boast the Most Technologically Advanced Racing Machines in the World DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- In a potentially historic occasion for the automobile industry and international motor sport, a new racing entity -- the Hy ... Continue reading
Electric Car Pioneer ZAP Charged Up by California Governor's State of the State Address
Jan 10, 2007
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--California automotive manufacturer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) issued praise for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's State of the State Address in which he ordered a 10 percent reduction in motor vehicle emissions of greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide. Among the many reforms proposed by the California Govern ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2007
Company gains contracts to develop and supply lithium-ion batteries for tomorrow's 'green' vehicles DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- Major advances in lithium-ion battery technology will enable global automakers to introduce a new generation of highly fuel-efficient, "environmentally friendly" vehicles in the near future, according ... Continue reading
White House Energy Advisor Reviews $500M Detroit Three Battery Assistance Proposal
Jan 9, 2007
Washington DC January 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to a Wall Street Journal report, a technology advisor to the President and the Energy Department is reviewing a proposal drafted by the Detroit Three automakers which calls for the federal government to spend roughly $500 million over five year ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2007
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- The 2007 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) first of three Press Days at Cobo Center kicked off today with a host of blockbuster product debuts. "The first day of Press Preview sets the tone for the entire show and we're off to a great start," said Robert Thibodeau, Jr., senior co-chair ... Continue reading
Mazda Ryuga Concept Car Introduced at Detroit Auto Show - GREAT VIDEO
Jan 8, 2007
MAZDA RYUGA CONCEPT: AN EVOLVED ZOOM-ZOOM DETROIT - January 8, 2007: How will Mazda's Zoom-Zoom spirit achieve form and substance in the future? Laurens van den Acker, Design Division General Manager for Hiroshima, Japanâs Mazda Motor C orporation , disturbed the status-quo and challenged every designer in his thr ... Continue reading
Toyota Top Engineer Talks Diesel and Other Power for U.S. Market
Jan 8, 2007
DETROIT, Jan 8, 2007; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s top engineer said on Monday that diesel-powered vehicles that would clear strict clean-air regulations in the United States would be too pricey to be worth the fuel savings. "I won't deny that we might be offering a diesel in the United States some time i ... Continue reading
Toyota, Calty Unveil Student Concepts for 2012
Jan 8, 2007
Student-Designed Vehicles Bridge Transitional Lifestyles NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) and Calty Design Research, a Toyota design studio, have unveiled student-designed vehicle concepts as part of the Bridge Project, a Toyota-sponsored program for the College for Creative Studies ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show Round-Up: New Fuels, New Plans and an Unclear Future
Jan 8, 2007
Washington DC January 8, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that several automakers this week including Toyota, Mercedes, Audi, Honda and others are showcasing their latest alternative fuel technologies from hybrids to flex-fuel (E85), clean diesel and even electricity at the Detroit Auto Show. One thing is apparent, ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt - GM's Concept Electric Vehicle - Could Nearly Eliminate Trips to the Gas Station
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT, January 7 -- - Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=59428&keygroup=bild - The Chevrolet Volt concept sedan, powered by the E-flex System - GM's next-generation electric propulsion syste ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT--It's been nearly 100 years, but Thomas Edisonâs belief in electricity as a viable propulsion system for automobiles is one step closer to reality due to the efforts of General Motors and General Electric. Today, GE participated in General Motorsâ unveiling of its newest concept vehicle, the Chevrolet ... Continue reading
2007 Detroit Auto Show - GM to Reveal "The Volt" New Electric Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 7, 2007
DETROIT, Jan 7, 2007; Jui Chakravorty writing for Reuters reported that struggling auto giant General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile , Research) on Sunday revived its once-failed idea of a mass-market electric car, unveiling a new "concept" car called the Volt designed to use little or no gasoline. Introduced at th ... Continue reading
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