New State Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Activity Database Now Available
Nov 14, 2006
WASHINGTON--Fuel Cells 2000 and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Program have launched a new searchable database that documents fuel cell and hydrogen activity in the United States â stationary installations, vehicle demonstrations, fueling stations, and policies, initiatives, and legislation designed ... Continue reading
National AFVI Conference: Top Ten Reasons to Attend
Nov 14, 2006
Top Ten Reasons to Attend the Largest Alternative Fuels Conference in the World: Gain a full understanding of the many cost saving provisions of the 2005 Energy Bill · Explore documented ways to save significant operational costs · Meet the people and hear the perspectives that matter most · Receive informatio ... Continue reading
World's Largest Alternative Fuel Car & Transportation Show Set For December 9-10 In Santa Monica
Nov 14, 2006
Groundbreaking AltCar Expo to Showcase Never-Before-Seen Vehicles and Feature Ride-and-Drive Opportunities for the Public. Recent National Poll Shows One-Third of U.S. Adults Interested in Owning or Leasing an Alternative Fuel Vehicle SANTA MONICA, CA - November 14, 2006: The City of Santa Monica will sponsor and host ... Continue reading
Renewable Fuels Could Account for 25 Percent of U.S. Energy in 2025
Nov 13, 2006
Washington DC November 13, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that a new Rand Corp. study showing the falling costs of ethanol, wind power and other forms of renewable energy predicts such sources could furnish as much as 25 percent of the U.S.'s conventional energy by 2025 at little or no additional expense, reports ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2006
MUNICH, Germany--Avago Technologies today introduced the industryâs first automotive-grade 10 MBd digital interface optocoupler. The company is a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for advanced communications, industrial and commercial applications. Built to withstand high temperatures of up to ... Continue reading
Odyne Corp CEO To Speak at Environmental Sustainability Conference
Nov 13, 2006
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB:ODYC) CEO Roger M. Slotkin will speak at the "Healthy Environment-Healthy Economy" conference, which will be held at the New York State Legislative Office Building in Albany on December 6th, 2006. Mr. Slotkin will explain the importance of "Hybrid and Plug-In hybrid electric pr ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Salute 'Green' Celebrities at the 16th Annual Environmental Media Awards
Nov 9, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2006; Toyota and Lexus are proud to be Presenting Sponsors of the Environmental Media Awards. This star-studded gala event recognizes the creative teams behind television, film and music productions that raise public awareness of environmental issues by incorporating positive environmental mes ... Continue reading
Volvo Expanding Range Of Bioethanol-Powered FlexiFuel Cars
Nov 8, 2006
GOTHENBURG - November 8, 2006: Volvo Cars is launching FlexiFuel models powered by renewable bioethanol on several European markets this autumn. The green model range is also being extended and even Volvoâs new C30 will be offered with eco-optimised FlexiFuel power. Eight new markets âInterest in ethanol as a ... Continue reading
Altairnano Demonstrates Excellent Battery Performance at SEMA Show
Nov 7, 2006
RENO, Nev.--Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. , reported that the company produced and showcased their fast charge, long life, safe nano-Titanate batteries in Phoenix Motorcarsâ zero emission, all electric, freeway ready sports utility truck (SUT) and sports utility vehicle (SUV). Altairnano and partners Phoenix Motorc ... Continue reading
Phoenix Motorcars Electric Trucks Take SEMA Show by Storm
Nov 7, 2006
ONTARIO, Calif.--Phoenix Motorcars, exhibiting their new zero emission, all-electric, freeway-ready sports utility truck, received substantial media attention at the SEMA show last week. SEMA is the Specialty Equipment Market Association (www.sema.org) show attended by over 200,000 automobile industry buyers. Phoenix M ... Continue reading
Enova to Provide Power Control Units for Th!nk Electric Vehicles
Nov 7, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems (AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), an early stage production company in an emerging industry and a leading developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Norwegian-based Inspire group and its newly ... Continue reading
Honda Issues Second-Annual North American Environmental Report
Nov 5, 2006
TORRANCE, CA - November 5, 2006: Honda released its second annual report on the company's environmental footprint in North America, with a special emphasis on global warming and energy sustainability as two of the most critical environmental challenges facing society today. The 2006 North American Environmental report ... Continue reading
Hybrid Consortium Presents Award at the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Yokohama, Japan
Oct 31, 2006
YOKOHAMA, Japan--The Hybrid Consortium (âConsortiumâ), the Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI), and the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS-22) presented the Hybrid Consortiumâs Hybrid Vehicle Advocacy Award to Mr. & Mrs. Dave Spector at the opening reception of the 22nd Electric Vehicle Symposium on ... Continue reading
Valence Technology Batteries Power Fuel-Efficient School Bus
Oct 24, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas--Students may soon be traveling to school in a fuel-efficient bus using Valence Technology, Inc. batteries. Enova Systems (AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), a leading supplier of efficient, environmentally friendly Hybrid Electric powered systems, has ordered U-Charge® XP Power Systems based on Saphion ... Continue reading
Oct 24, 2006
YOKOHAMA, Japan--Rinehart Motion Systems LLC (RMS) debuts a new 100kW-class traction motor controller for Electric (EV), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEV) that is roughly half the volume of comparable motor drives on the market today. RMS was able to achieve this dramatic size reduction ... Continue reading
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