Gifts Abound at 13th National Alternative Fuels Conference & Expo
Dec 13, 2006
As much as youâll undoubtedly treasure the fruit cake and new pair of gloves, weâve got an idea we think youâll like even better. The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) encourages you to be good to yourself this holiday season by signing up for the 13th National Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Confer ... Continue reading
Ghosn Talks Hybrids, Flex Fuels, Diesels, Green Dealerships, and More
Dec 12, 2006
Washington DC December 12, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan-Renault Chief Carlos Ghosn told reporters Tuesday that Nissan still needed to boost its capacity in North America but any increase in production would be long-term with sales expected to remain sluggish in 2007, reports MSNAutos. In his comments ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2006
RICHLAND, Wash. â If all the cars and light trucks in the nation switched from oil to electrons, idle capacity in the existing electric power system could generate most of the electricity consumed by plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. A new study for the Department of Energy finds that "off-peak" electricity produc ... Continue reading
U.S. Power Grid Could Fuel Up to 180 Million Electric Cars, DOE Study Says
Dec 11, 2006
Washington DC December 11, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reports that the nation's existing electric power grid could fuel as many as 180 million plug-in hybrids, according to a study to be released today by the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The report, according to The Wall Street Jou ... Continue reading
Renault Prepares To Develop A Mobility Solution Using Electricity
Dec 11, 2006
PARIS - December 11, 2006: As part of Renault Commitment 2009, Renault has firmly committed to cutting its vehiclesâ CO2 emissions significantly in order to help reduce the greenhouse effect. Plan "120/140" has a precise target for 2008: to sell one million vehicles emitting less than 140 g of CO2/km, with one thi ... Continue reading
Nissan to Churn Out Hybrids Despite Lack of Profit
Dec 8, 2006
Washington DC December 8, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan begins production on their new Altima hybrids next week in Tennessee, despite the fact that they will not make a profit on the vehicles. The automaker is introducing the new alternative fuel model to the market to adhere to strict clean air laws ... Continue reading
USABC Awards $15 Million Battery Technology Development Contract to A123Systems
Dec 8, 2006
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 8 -- The United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), an organization composed of DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation, today announced the award of a $15 million lithium iron phosphate battery technology development contract to A123Systems of Wate ... Continue reading
Pioneering Alternative Car and Transportation Expo
Dec 7, 2006
Media Event to Feature Viable Alternative Vehicle and Transportation Options, Ride-and-Drive SANTA MONICA, CA - December 8, 2006: The largest collection of advanced-technology displays and a wide-range of seminars will highlight the world's most comprehensive Alternative Car and Transportation Expo (Expo). Car manufact ... Continue reading
YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Subaru Press Conference
Dec 7, 2006
Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Subaru Press Conference ... Continue reading
Dec 7, 2006
Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Maserati Press Conference ... Continue reading
YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Kia Press Conference
Dec 7, 2006
Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Maserati Press Conference ... Continue reading
YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Audi Press Conference
Dec 7, 2006
Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Audi Press Conference ... Continue reading
YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Volvo Press Conference
Dec 6, 2006
Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Volvo Press Conference ... Continue reading
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