New Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Debuts at Clean Energy Event
Sep 18, 2006
DENVER--Sept. 18, 2006--A new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, capable of 125 mpg and receiving electricity from or sending it to the grid, will be available for viewing at "Clean Energy Partnerships." The event, part of the statewide Colorado's Tech Week, will be in Fort Collins on Monday, September 18. The Colorado G ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2006
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Sept. 14, 2006-- Management will present Company's progress and next steps at key investment conferences Ener1 Inc., (OTC/BB: ENEI), an alternative energy company, said today that the Company has made significant strides toward commercializing its technologies to produce lithium-ion batteries for ... Continue reading
ZF Sachs Provides New Electronic Damper to GM Sequel Concept Vehicle
Sep 15, 2006
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 14 -- ZF Sachs -- the powertrain and suspension components division of ZF -- is contributing a key piece of "by- wire" technology to the GM Sequel concept vehicle. The Intelligent Controlled Damper (ICD) is an electronically controlled shock absorber that improves comfort, performance, handling ... Continue reading
AFS Trinity Files Patents: 1st Hybrids That Pay For Themselves
Sep 15, 2006
Below please find the latest news from AFS Trinity. *********************************************************************** * Contact: Laurie Herrick Westdahl - AFS Trinity Power HQ@afstrinity.com (425) 454-1818 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AFS TRINITY FILES NEW PATENTS FOR PLUG-IN DRIVETRAIN EXPECTED TO RESULT IN THE FIRST M ... Continue reading
National AFVI Conference Website is Live
Sep 15, 2006
âThe recent sudden rise in the price of gasoline, following gradual increases during the past several years, all over the world, together with the enormous number of automobiles, commercial cars, and other users of this fuel, has called attention again to the fuel question in a marked manner.â September 18, 1 ... Continue reading
XEBRA Electric Car From ZAP Now Available on eBay Through Voltage Vehicles Dealership
Sep 13, 2006
FULTON, Calif.--Sept. 12, 2006--The unique XEBRA electric car from automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) rolled out to car-buyers in the Sonoma County wine country over the weekend, with two orders placed since opening and additional interest generated on eBay. ZAP says the XEBRA was designed to fill a very specific ne ... Continue reading
Cobasys Selected to Provide NiMHax Battery Systems for Enova
Sep 12, 2006
ORION, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Cobasys, a leader in advanced, integrated energy storage system solutions, announced today that it was selected by Enova Systems to provide its NiMHax(R) battery system for integration into service vans for a major North American fleet operator. Cobasys will supply Enova with its powerful, lig ... Continue reading
Altair Nanotechnologies to Demonstrate Advances in NanoSafe(TM) Rechargeable Battery Program
Sep 12, 2006
RENO, Nev.--Sept. 12, 2006--Advances in the manufacture of safe, fast-charging, long-lasting batteries used to power electric and hybrid electric vehicles will be addressed by Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. at the California Air Resources Board Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Technology Symposium, held September 25-27, 2006 ... Continue reading
Sep 11, 2006
SAN DIEGO â General Motors today announced a driveable version of the most technologically advanced automobile ever built â the Chevrolet Sequel, GMâs solution to provide the world with a cleaner, petroleum-free vehicle that is better in nearly every way. âGeneral Motors is proving that advanced tec ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics Announces Next Phase of Its Solar Module Manufacturing Expansion Strategy
Sep 8, 2006
ECD Ovonics continues on the growth path with the second 60MW Greenville solar cell manufacturing ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that it is expanding its thin-film solar module manufacturing capacity by another 60MW per annum by adding a second facility ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls-Saft Joint Venture Awarded Program for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Sep 7, 2006
PARIS and MILWAUKEE, Sept. 6 -- Johnson Controls- Saft Advanced Power Solutions (JCS) today announced that the company has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with a major vehicle manufacturer to supply lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries. The LOI is for the development phase, which is expected to lead to volume production for ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com Selects Top Ten Most Significant New Cars for 2007
Sep 6, 2006
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Sept. 6, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its top selections for the most significant cars to watch for the 2007 model year. "This new car model year is seeing some extremely important vehicles that will be vital t ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2006
While More Than One-Half of Consumers Are Considering a Hybrid Vehicle, Many Traditional Vehicles Provide Consumers With Similar Environmental Performance WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 31 -- Fifteen out of 37 automotive brands are represented in the top 30 list of environmentally friendly vehicles, according to the J. ... Continue reading
ALTWHEELS FESTIVAL Unites Broad Coalition
Aug 30, 2006
/ <http://www.altwheels.org/>/ *//* */For Immediate Release/* *Contacts: */Event Founder: /Alison Sander 617-868-1582 info@altwheels.org <mailto:info@altwheels.org> / Event Press:/ Janice Halpern 508-698-6810 classic.pr@verizon.net <file:///C:%5CLocal%20Settings%5CTemporary%20Internet%20Files%5COLKB 8%5Cclassic.pr@veri ... Continue reading
Sales of Alternative Fuel Autos Continue to Rise
Aug 28, 2006
Over 700,000 Sold in First Half of 2006 WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Facing rising gas prices, Americans are buying more alternative fuel autos, including hybrids, diesel and ethanol- capable vehicles, according to automakers. "Our priority is to get the word out that alternative fuel autos are on sale now, and these vehicle ... Continue reading
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