Honda Updates Status of Industry-Leading 'Safety for Everyone' Initiative
Jun 23, 2006
Honda Updates Status of Industry-Leading 'Safety for Everyone' Initiative TORRANCE, CA - June 23, 2006: American Honda Co., Inc., today provided an update on the application of advanced safety technology based on its industry-leading 'Safety for Everyone' commitment. By the end of the 2006 calendar year, following full ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2006
Event showcases GM's new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, GEM electric vehicles, car sharing and other alternatives to car ownership and high costs at the pump WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Zipcar, the largest car sharing service in Metro DC and North America, is bringing together transportation leaders from around the District an ... Continue reading
The Smithsonian "Buries" THE KILLING OF THE ELECTRIC CAR? - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 21, 2006
LOS ANGELES, June 20 -- The Smithsonian removes Electric Car from display, as new film "WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR?" sparks controversy about why GM and other automakers don't want the public to know their battery-powered EV1 ever existed. GM launched its EV1 electric vehicle in 1996. It was a revolutionary modern car ... Continue reading
Report Shows How Automakers, Fuel Providers, Consumers & Government Are Working for Energy Security
Jun 20, 2006
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today issued a new report documenting its members' active roles in helping the United States achieve energy security through greater production of alternative fuel autos, new partnerships with fuel providers to expand the fueling infrastructure, and workin ... Continue reading
Delphi Reaches Development Milestone for Fuel-Flexible Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Power System
Jun 20, 2006
Delphi meets SECA Phase 1 goals for solid oxide fuel cell power system Delphi remains on schedule to bring innovative alternative energy system to market by 2011 SOFC auxiliary power systems can save 85 percent of the billion gallons of fuel consumed annually in the U.S. during extended idling of heavy trucks TROY, Mic ... Continue reading
Enova's Hybrid Drive System Powers Fuel Cell Bus at World Cup Soccer Tournament
Jun 20, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--June 20, 2006--Enova Systems, (OTCBB:ENOV) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, confirmed today that its Hybrid Drive components are currently being used in the Hyundai state-of-the-art fuel cell bus and two Hyun ... Continue reading
Scania's New Buses and Coaches Focus on Alternative Fuels
Jun 20, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--June 20, 2006--"Even today, bus service can be provided cost-effectively with renewable fuel, with reliability as high as for diesel buses. The smoothest path to sustainable development is to invest in fuels that can be used with today's engine technology and distribution infrastructure. Ethanol is s ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Vehicles Meet Classic Cars at Palo Alto Concours d'Elegance
Jun 19, 2006
Palo Alto - June 19, 2006: This coming Sunday, June 25, the California Fuel Cell Partnership will bring a number of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to the Palo Alto Concours dâElegance held at Stanford University. The fuel cell vehicles will give the well-known classic car show a flavor of the future. Attendees of the ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Bibendum Takes Alternative Fuel to the Streets of Paris
Jun 19, 2006
By Michelle KrebsAIADA Contributing EditorPARISâ International automakers brought to Paris their latest and greatest in alternative-fuel vehicles for the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in June. The event is an opportunity for the global auto industry to share information on alternative fuels and alternative propulsio ... Continue reading
Ford Calls For Active Partnership With Government
Jun 15, 2006
Challenges oil companies and government to increase retail distribution infrastructure for ethanol. Urges Congress to make research and development tax credit permanent. Calls for an even playing field in foreign markets by ending non-tariff trade barriers and currency distortion. Ford's Way Forward turnaround plan on ... Continue reading
Quantum Delivers Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicles to Santa Monica
Jun 15, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., June 15 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced the delivery of five hydrogen-fueled Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles to the City of Santa Monica, California. This is part of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's (AQMD) program to develop and demonstrate 30 hydrogen ... Continue reading
Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Michelin Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 4
Jun 14, 2006
On the final day of Michelin Challenge Bibendum many of the 400-plus journalists from more than 40 countries have returned home. They miss an international forum devoted to sustainable transport issues. M. Michel Rollier, President of Michelin tire (upon the tragic death of Edouard Michelin just days ago) opens the for ... Continue reading
General Motors Receives Eight Top Scores @ 2006 Michelin Challenge Bibendum
Jun 14, 2006
Fuel cell-powered HydroGen3 triumphs three times World's largest automaker committed to three-tier strategy Paris. General Motors underlined its leading position in alternative propulsion concepts with eight best performances at this year's Michelin Challenge Bibendum (June 8 - 12, 2006). The HydroGen3, a hydrogen-powe ... Continue reading
Manufacturers Showcase Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Jun 13, 2006
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 13 -- As part of their "Discover the Alternatives Campaign" the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers joined with state legislators, the Pennsylvania Automotive Association and the Pennsylvania AAA Federation to tout their commitment to bringing more alternative fuel automobiles to market and provi ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2006: General Motors Receives Eight Top Scores
Jun 13, 2006
PARIS, June 13 -- - Fuel Cell-powered HydroGen3 Triumphs Three Times - World's Largest Automaker Committed To Three-Tier Strategy Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge under: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=59428&keygroup=bild Gene ... Continue reading
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