Raser Technologies Inc. Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Grant
Feb 10, 2005
PROVO, Utah--Feb. 10, 2005--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: RSTG), a technology licensing company that develops advanced electric motor and controller technology to improve operational performance of electric motors and controllers worldwide, today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has selected Raser ... Continue reading
Automakers Urge Passage of Camp Advanced Technology Vehicle Tax Credit Bill
Feb 9, 2005
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today urged swift passage of Rep. Dave Camp's (R-Mich.) bill to provide consumer tax incentives for advanced technology vehicles. The legislation, H.R. 626, would provide between $600 and $4,000 per vehicle in tax incentives for consumers who purchase advan ... Continue reading
USCAR Appoints Bill Gouse As Permanent Executive Director
Feb 8, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 8 -- The United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR) has appointed S. William (Bill) Gouse as Executive Director. Effective February 9, Gouse will manage the USCAR organization and facilitate collaborative research among USCAR member companies -- DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor ... Continue reading
ABI Research Ranks Companies in Its First Annual Automotive Fuel Cell Vendor Analysis
Feb 7, 2005
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Feb. 7, 2005--ABI Research has just released its first annual comparative study of companies active in the automotive fuel cell market. Titled "Automotive Fuel Cell Vendors - A Competitive Assessment", the report analyzes the activities of three groups: OEM automotive vendors (including buses), compon ... Continue reading
State of the Union and the Importance of Alternative Fuels
Feb 4, 2005
02/03/2005 Green Car Journal: State of the Union and the Importance of Alternative Fuels (CSRwire) SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - As President Bush made a brief but important mention of hydrogen and ethanol in his State of the Union address, there surely were millions of Americans wondering just what these fuels could offer the ... Continue reading
ZAP Announces Receipt of $21,000,000 in New Purchase Orders for Smart Car
Feb 2, 2005
Company Exceeds Sales Goals at NADA Dealer Conference in New Orleans NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1 -- Major U.S. automotive dealers gave industry pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) a boost at their annual convention, signing purchase orders in excess of $21,000,0000 for the Smart Car Americanized by ZAP. ZAP is making its debut ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2005
PASADENA, Calif.--Jan. 31, 2005-- Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Conference 2005 Set for Feb. 22-24, 2005 in Palm Springs Region -- Brings Industry, Military and Regulatory Leaders Together, Highlights Emerging Technologies and Solutions Fuel price volatility and global fuel supply insecurity coupled with demands for reducin ... Continue reading
Jan 27, 2005
NEW ORLEANS--Jan. 27, 2005-- BIGFNI Advances Offering at Annual AFSA Automotive Conference eOriginal, Inc., announced today that Bankers Integration Group (BIG) will implement eOriginal's eContracting technology as part of the BIGFNI automotive finance portal www.bigfni.com. eContracts are electronic retail motor vehic ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies, Inc. Patents Advanced Electric Motor Technology Symetron Motor Technology
Jan 25, 2005
PROVO, Utah--Jan. 25, 2005--Raser Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:RSTG), a technology licensing company established to develop and license advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, was notified today by the United States Patent and Trademark Office of the issuance of Raser's first U.S. Patent. The issued ... Continue reading
Americanization of First Smart Cars Underway by ZAP
Jan 25, 2005
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Automobile manufacturer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that the first Smart Cars, one of the most fuel-efficient cars in the world, are in the process of being modified to federal automotive standards at a facility in California. The Smart Car Americanized by ZAP, as it is cal ... Continue reading
New Jersey Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Autos
Jan 24, 2005
99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 24 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the New Jersey Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cleaner than vehic ... Continue reading
I Want My 'lectric Ranger, I Want My "lectric Ranger!
Jan 21, 2005
Ford Agrees to Sell Two Electric Trucks to Protesting Lease Holders Rather Than Surrender Them SACRAMENTO January 21, 2004; Jim Wasserman writing for the AP reported that the Ford Motor Co. said Friday it will sell two Ford Ranger electric pickup trucks to a pair of lease holders who staged sit-ins at a Sacramento Ford ... Continue reading
EPOD International Converts Gas Motor to Hydrogen
Jan 21, 2005
KELOWNA, British Columbia--Jan. 21, 2005--EPOD International Inc. (OTCBB:EPOI), a leading developer of advanced energy management technologies that significantly increase the efficiency of electrical power devices, today announces that it has successfully converted a Honda GX160 gasoline-fueled motor to operate using h ... Continue reading
California Website Lists 2005 ZAP WORLDCAR(TM) as Certified ZEV
Jan 21, 2005
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 21 -- Advanced transportation firm ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that the State of California's Air Resources Board has posted the ZAP WORLDCAR and the WORLDCAR Utility in its online guide of certified "Zero-Emission Vehicles" or ZEVs. California established a website, www.DriveCle ... Continue reading
Trademark for ZAP CAR(R) Approved
Jan 19, 2005
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 19 -- Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved the registration of ZAP CAR(R) as a trademark for ZAP(R) brand automobiles. A pioneer in electric bikes and scooters, ZAP has shifted its focus three years ago ... Continue reading
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