GM, DaimlerChrysler, BMW Premiere Unprecedented Hybrid Technology Full Story
Apr 28, 2006
Vienna - April 28, 2006: The state-of-the-art full hybrid system, whose components are being co-developed by General Motors Corp., DaimlerChrysler and the BMW Group for production beginning next year, represents a major automotive industry milestone due to the unprecedented fully integrated combination of electric moto ... Continue reading
Coates Files U.S. Patent Application for Combination Fuel Mixing System Utilizing Alternative Fuels
Apr 26, 2006
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J.--April 26, 2006--Coates International, Ltd. ("Coates" or the "Company") announced today that it has filed a patent application to the United States Patent Office for the Company's new fuel mixing management system designed to mix different types of fuels simultaneously and sequentially in the Compan ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Names Paul Ryznar as Vice President of Manufacturing
Apr 26, 2006
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., April 25 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced that it has named Paul Ryznar as Vice President, Manufacturing. Mr. Ryznar will report to James R. Metzger, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The Production Technology and Machine Building Division at E ... Continue reading
A review of the latest trends in hybrid, fuel cell and hydrogen technologies
Apr 25, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 25, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36078) has announced the addition of Automotive Powertrain Analyst - April Issue to their offering. Automotive is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive engine and ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2006
- Top reasons for considering an alternative-fueled vehicle include the effect on the environment and lower fuel costs - Annual Percentage Rate (APR) seen as the most important financial factor when financing or leasing a new vehicle ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 24 -- A recent Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive Pe ... Continue reading
Lithium Battery Systems Introduced by ZAP at Silicon Valley Maker Faire
Apr 24, 2006
SAN MATEO, Calif.--April 24, 2006--Advanced technology pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) (PCX:ZP) introduced its new Portable Energy products for powering handheld electronic devices at the Maker Faire 2006 in San Mateo, California, a unique Silicon Valley event that celebrates new technologies and their makers. Called ZAP(R) ... Continue reading
Ford Escape Hybrid Electric Vehicle on Track for All-Time Record Sales on Eve of Earth Day
Apr 21, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., April 21 -- Ford Motor Company announced today that the Escape Hybrid is expected to post its highest sales month ever, following increased marketing initiatives, increased tax relief, and increased consumer environmental awareness. In February, Ford introduced a national marketing campaign to increase ... Continue reading
GEM Celebrates Production Launch of All New Six-Passenger Electric Vehicles - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Apr 20, 2006
* Worldwide leader in production and sales of low-speed neighborhood electric vehicles * Product lineup expands for clean, quiet, convenient, fun-to-drive GEM vehicles * Steady market growth expected to continue FARGO, N.D., April 20 -- Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, a DaimlerChrysler company, today launched productio ... Continue reading
Hybrid Cabs Take A Licking...But Their Meters Keep On Ticking
Apr 20, 2006
NEW YORK - April 20, 2006: The mean streets of San Francisco and New York City are the supreme torture test for any vehicle, let alone a new addition to those citiesâ taxi fleets in February 2005 and last November, respectively. So there was good reason for concern among drivers, cab owners and taxi commissions wh ... Continue reading
Alternative Power Cars, From Past To Future, On Display At Petersen Automotive Museum
Apr 18, 2006
Steam, Electric, Coal Gas, Fuel Cell and Even Turbine Cars Showcase the Imagination of Automotive Engineers across Two Centuries â Opens April 22nd LOS ANGELES - April 2006: The Petersen Automotive Museum, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) museum, a pioneer in automotive education, and one of the nationâs largest and p ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's President to Speak at 2006 Clean Cities Congress and Expo
Apr 17, 2006
Auto Central - April 17, 2006: Bob Gordon, president and co-founder of The Auto Channel, has accepted an invitation to speak at the 2006 Clean Cities Congress and Expo. The event will be held May 7-10 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The Clean Cities Congress and Expo is the premier international a ... Continue reading
Apr 13, 2006
NEW YORK--April 13, 2006--Automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP)(PCX:ZP) announced today that the OBVIO ! 828, a Brazilian concept car utilizing "trybrid" technology -- gasoline, electricity, and alcohol -- will be on view at the New York International Auto Show, which runs April 14-23, 2006 at The Jacob K. Javits Cente ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Announces Performance Results for Symetron(TM) Hybrid Propulsion ISA Drive System
Apr 13, 2006
PROVO, Utah--April 13, 2006--Raser Technologies Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ) ("Raser"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, electronic motor drive, power generation and related technologies, announced at the 2006 SAE World Congress in Detroit the performance results for its Symetr ... Continue reading
Land Rover Previews Its Environmental Future & Reveals a New Global Broadband TV Station
Apr 13, 2006
NEW YORK, April 12 -- Land Rover presented a glimpse of its future environmental technology at the 2006 New York International Auto Show as well as introducing an all-new customer communication tool entitled Go Beyond TV. The concept -- called Land_e -- showcases some of the alternative technologies that Land Rover is ... Continue reading
Axle Corporation Announces Latest Version of its Sumo Motor
Apr 10, 2006
Tokyo, Apr 10, 2006; Mark Eddinger writing for JCN reported that Axle Corporation, partnered with Genesis Corporation, has taken steps to overcome some of the greatest shortcomings of electric motorcycles, including insufficient range and lack of torque, with the introduction of the latest version of its Sumo motor. Th ... Continue reading
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