Mitsubishi To Go Electric in 2010
May 12, 2005
TOKYO May 11, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that scandal-plagued Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Wednesday it will start selling electric cars in 2010, an attempt to showcase its technological prowess and fix its battered brand image. The Tokyo-based automaker, struggling to regain customer trust after r ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics' Battery Subsidiary Expands Consumer Battery Relationship With BYD
May 11, 2005
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 11 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. (Ovonic Battery), has expanded its existing consumer battery license agreement for its proprietary nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery technology with BYD Company Limited (BY ... Continue reading
Future of Energy-Efficient Clean Diesel Technology for Transportation Sector on Display
May 6, 2005
Secretary Bodman to Speak about Role of Fuel-Saving Technologies in Energy Policy WHAT: Nearly a dozen advanced technology vehicles ranging from a hybrid-electric transit bus to a military vehicle all featuring state-of-the art clean diesel technology will be on display next week in Washington. Sponsored by the U.S. De ... Continue reading
Automakers Support Advanced Technology Vehicle Provisions in Energy Bill
May 4, 2005
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today urged swift passage of the Congressional energy bill to provide consumer tax incentives for advanced technology vehicles. The legislation would provide between $600 and $4,000 per vehicle in tax incentives for consumers who purchase advanced technology ... Continue reading
New Plug-In Hybrid Technology Allows Owners to Fuel Cars From a Home Electrical Outlet
May 2, 2005
LOS ANGELES, May 2 -- A gas-optional hybrid technology that enables hybrid vehicles to be plugged in and charged by a conventional 3-prong, 110-volt home electrical outlet will be released today by EDrive Systems LLC, a consortium of advanced vehicle technology companies. EDrive Systems LLC will present and demonstrate ... Continue reading
New Evader Electric Models Set for 2006
Apr 29, 2005
BELLEVUE, Wash.--April 29, 2005--Bellevue-Washington based Evader, Inc (www.evader.us), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by its leading-edge proprietary technology announced today that it is set to launch its new line of models for 2006. "We have been waiting for this for quite some time," said R ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: What does the Future Hold for the Market for Alternative Fuel Vehicles?
Apr 29, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 29 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16678) has announced the addition of The Market For Alternative Fuel Vehicles to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The 1st Edition of The Market for Alternative Fuel Vehicles report ... Continue reading
Lagoon Launches First Production Solomon Electric Propulsion System
Apr 28, 2005
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--April 28, 2005--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM) announced today that Lagoon Catamarans has launched its first production Model L 440 incorporating Solomon's proprietary electric propulsion system. The new L 440's were first introduced in February 2004 at the Miami boat show. The next STI-p ... Continue reading
Enova Systems Continues Major Role in Fuel Cell Vehicle Sector
Apr 28, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif.--April 28, 2005--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA), a manufacturer and developer of electric hybrid and fuel cell drive systems announces that it continues to gain momentum in the fuel cell vehicle markets with the addition of three new or ongoing projects in these sectors. The latest program teams Enova with ... Continue reading
Agreement to Provide Rechargeable Polymer Lithium-Ion Batteries for ZAP's Line of Electric Vehicles
Apr 28, 2005
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--April 28, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today that the Company has signed an Agreement of Intent with Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:ABAT) to develop, manufacture and distribute electric vehicles using ... Continue reading
Nissan Displays Full Lineup at Auto Shanghai 2005
Apr 21, 2005
Shanghai, China, Apr 21, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 7201; NASDAQ: NSANY), is displaying a full lineup of vehicles at the 11th Shanghai International Auto Show, a demonstration of the company's commitment to the growing Chinese automobile market. The lineup includes the new TIIDA compact vehi ... Continue reading
ABB-Powered Electric Car Attempts to Break Land Speed Record in United States
Apr 21, 2005
ABB e=motion team confident of success in Nevada on May 5 NORWALK, Conn., April 21 -- A high-speed electrical car, powered by ABB motors and drives, will attempt to break the land speed record for an electrical vehicle on May 5 in Nevada, U.S. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050421/CLTH002 ) The 32-foot (1 ... Continue reading
Revolutionary Design for Electric Cars Developed by SaVi Media
Apr 21, 2005
ANAHEIM, Calif.--April 21, 2005--SaVi Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SVMI) today announced that the Company has recently developed technology for an Electro-Magnetic True Positioning Coil (EMTCP) engineered to power an electric or hybrid car. This EMTCP design, when fully completed, is set to power a car that runs solely on ... Continue reading
Hybrid Electric Shuttle Bus Powered by a UQM(R) Propulsion System and Generator Under Test
Apr 19, 2005
FREDERICK, Colo., April 19 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that a tier one supplier to automotive companies worldwide, is testing a hybrid electric StarTrans Senator Series shuttle bus converted by Transportation Techniques, LLC ("TransTeq") and pow ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2005
SEATTLE--April 18, 2005--Flexcar, the nation's largest provider of car-sharing services, today announced that Stephen Campbell has joined the company's board of directors and marketing veteran Mark Nassutti has joined as director of special projects. Flexcar's innovative program provides members with access to a fleet ... Continue reading
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