News By Topic: EV-Motoring - Electrified Vehicles, BEV, PHEV, Hybrid, Hydrogen, Fuel-Cells

Automakers Say Fuel Economy Improvement is Top Priority

Apr 5, 2006

Washington DC April 4, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reporterd that automakers are calling improvement in fuel economy the top priority for the next two decades, repots The Detroit Free Press. "Powertrain innovation is going to matter a whole lot more in the future to the public at large than it has in the past," said Jef ... Continue reading

Quantum Acquires Stake in Advanced Lithium Ion Battery Company

Apr 3, 2006

IRVINE, Calif., April 3 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has acquired a 19.9% stake in Vancouver, British Columbia-based Advanced Lithium Power Inc. (ALP), a newly formed company developing leading-edge lithium ion and advanced battery control systems whose primary asset is i ... Continue reading

ZAP Announces First Shipment and Sale of US-Legal Smart Cars to Dealership in Florida

Apr 1, 2006

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--March 31, 2006--Automotive pioneer ZAP (PCX:ZP)(NYSE Arca:ZP) announced today that Robert Sharon, a school teacher from Wellington, Florida, has taken delivery of the first US approved Smart Car in the State of Florida through ZAP's authorized dealership in West Palm Beach. "I wanted to take this ... Continue reading

U.S. Army Makes Advancements in Alternative Energy Technologies

Mar 30, 2006

DETROIT, March 30 -- The U.S. Army is at the forefront of alternative energy technology transfer advancements that will improve the capability of America's military forces. Working alongside industry and academia research leaders, these technology developments will not only support our Armed Forces, but have unlimited ... Continue reading

NEC Establishes New Structure for Automobile Rechargeable Battery Business

Mar 30, 2006

Tokyo, Japan, Mar 30, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE; 6701; US: NIPNY) announced that NEC and Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. will today dissolve NEC Lamilion Energy Ltd., a joint venture of both companies, which develops manganese lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for automobiles. In accordance with the agr ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Is the Only Manufacturer Building Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Mar 30, 2006

* DaimlerChrysler investigates plug-in technology with test fleet * Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) can drive up to 20 miles on electric only power * Industry first PHEV combined with five cylinder diesel for maximum fuel efficiency * Advanced battery research will help future hybrid development A ... Continue reading

Hella's New Relay Changes Vehicle Electrical Architecture

Mar 30, 2006

PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 29 -- A new plug-in relay developed by Hella reduces the amount of electrical power drained by vehicle equipment that runs in standby mode. The bistable-motor relay cuts down on battery strain and energy loss when a vehicle's engine is not running or shut down for extended time periods. Developed ... Continue reading

USFCC to Showcase Fuel Cell Vehicle and Technology, at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Pavilion: 2006 SAE World Congress

Mar 29, 2006

WASHINGTON - March 29, 2006--The US Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) has teamed up with the California Fuel Cell Partnership to host the third annual Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Pavilion at the 2006 World Congress of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The Pavilion will showcase a fuel cell vehicle along with products and equ ... Continue reading

GEM Partners with Matra Manufacturing and Services to Offer Electric Vehicles in France - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

Mar 27, 2006

* Four models available: two-passenger, four-passenger, utility vehicles * Best-selling electric vehicle in the U.S. fits niche for short-trip, zero emission travel * More than 30,000 in use worldwide PARIS, March 27 -- Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, (GEM) a DaimlerChrysler company headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota ... Continue reading

ECD Ovonics' Battery Subsidiary Grants Patent License to Zhejiang Kan

Mar 27, 2006

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 27 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. (Ovonic Battery), has entered into a patent license agreement in connection with its proprietary nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery technology with Zhejiang Kan Battery Co ... Continue reading

Focusing On The smart fortwo

Mar 25, 2006

- New smart fortwo to be launched in 2007 - Cancellation of production of smart forfour intended, subject to negotiations with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and other partners - Sustainable profitability confirmed STUTTGART, Germany, March 25 -- DaimlerChrysler AG is planning to focus on the smart fortwo to ensur ... Continue reading

Green Power: EPA Walks the Talk

Mar 23, 2006

News for Release: Thursday, March 23, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Green Power: EPA Walks the Talk *Contact: Robert Zachariasiewicz, (202) 564-4355 / zachariasiewicz.robert@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - March 23, 2006) In a case of practicing what they preach, today EPA announced 100 percent of its po ... Continue reading

ECD Ovonics Selects Site for Its 50-Megawatt Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant

Mar 23, 2006

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 23 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) is pleased to announce that Greenville, Mich., has been selected by its wholly owned subsidiary, United Solar Ovonic LLC, as the location of its third Ovonic solar cell manufacturing plant. The Board of Directors of ECD Ovonics approved i ... Continue reading

NextEnergy Center Hosts the Michigan Clean Fleet Conference

Mar 22, 2006

Conference focuses on driving technologies, fuels and funding for cleaner air DETROIT, March 22 -- Continuing efforts to encourage economic competitiveness, advance energy security and promote a healthier environment, NextEnergy is hosting the Michigan Clean Fleet Conference at its headquarters in TechTown, Detroit. Th ... Continue reading

Hart Energy Publishing Launches GASIFICATION NEWS about Fischer-Tropsch, Clean Motor Fuels and IGCC

Mar 15, 2006

MCLEAN, Va.--March 15, 2006--"In my 25 years of energy reporting, I've never seen anything like it," said Jack Peckham, executive editor of just-launched GASIFICATION NEWS. "The search for clean motor fuels derived from the Fischer-Tropsch process, combined with new power plants using integrated gasification combined c ... Continue reading