Zipcar Achieves Record Growth and Profitability in 2004;
Nov 17, 2004
Unveils Expansion Plans to Become First Nationwide Car-Sharing Company CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 17 -- Zipcar, the company that offers self-service, on-demand cars by the hour or by the day, today announced it has achieved record sales, member growth and profitability in 2004, with revenues projected to increase again by ... Continue reading
ZAP Appoints William L. Mitchell as VP of Latin American Operations
Nov 15, 2004
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 15 -- Advanced automotive technology pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it has named Mr. William L. Mitchell as Vice President of ZAP Latin America to increase the Company's presence in the growing market for energy-efficient vehicles in South America. ZAP established Latin ... Continue reading
Nov 11, 2004
PASADENA, Calif.--Nov. 11, 2004--WestStart-CALSTART: -- Top Award Goes to New Flyer Industries, North America's Leading Alternative Fuel / Hybrid Bus Maker; -- Leadership Award to George Survant, Florida Power and Light Co.; -- Innovation Award to Calif. Assemblymember Christine Kehoe; -- Merit Awards to IdleAire, Sysc ... Continue reading
Evader Moves to SAM'S CLUB in Seattle
Nov 11, 2004
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Nov. 11, 2004--Bellevue, Washington-based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us.) (NASD.OTC.PK:EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology announced that the Madami International Road Show featuring Evader, continues to the SAM'S CLUB Grand Reopenin ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells Demystified in New Book for Non-Scientists
Nov 9, 2004
LOVELAND, Colo., Nov. 9 -- Pound for pound, pure liquid hydrogen has nearly three times more energy than gasoline. This fact is just one of many found in the new book, "HYDROGEN -- Hot Stuff Cool Science," in which author Rex Ewing explains in plain English, minus politics and hidden agendas, where hydrogen energy come ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis of Alternative Fuel Technologies
Nov 8, 2004
Efficient Infrastructure Necessary for Large-Scale Implementation of Alternative Fuel Technologies London, 08th November 2004 ? Although regulatory pressures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are calling for increased use of alternative fuels such as natural gas, hydrogen and methanol, the lack of adequate infrastruct ... Continue reading
ZAP Signs Definitive Stock Agreement for Smart Car
Nov 8, 2004
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 8 -- Advanced automotive technology Company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it has signed a stock conversion agreement with Smart-Automobile, LLC for the $8 million in preferred stock that were issued in conjunction with the April 2004 $10 million distribution agreement. This ag ... Continue reading
Whistler introduces American car critics to the latest in zero emission automotive technology
Nov 8, 2004
Whistler Investments receives major national media at SEMA automobile showcase, competes with largest car manufacturers to gain media exposure LAS VEGAS, NV and DETROIT, MI, Nov. 8 -- Whistler Investments, Inc. and its subsidiaries Electric Car Co., Global Electric Corp., and Solium Power Corp. -- emerging leaders in t ... Continue reading
Nov 5, 2004
PASADENA, Calif.--Nov. 4, 2004-- Sponsors Include Daimler-Chrysler, Honda, Southern California Edison, Toyota, Robert Bosch, Sempra Energy, Clean Energy, FedEx Express and Others for Ground-Breaking Dec. 2 Conference An impressive partnership of automakers, technology suppliers, energy suppliers and regulatory agencies ... Continue reading
ZAP Names Smart-Automobile President to Advisory Board
Nov 1, 2004
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Advanced automotive technology company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that Mr. Thomas Heidemann, President of Smart-Automobile LLC, has been named to its Advisory Board of Directors. Thomas Heidemann is part of a new business venture between ZAP and Smart-Automobile to market t ... Continue reading
Ohio State University Students Design Fastest Electrical Car in the World
Oct 19, 2004
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS, Utah--Oct. 19, 2004-- SolidWorks 3D mechanical design and COSMOSXpress design analysis software help Buckeye Bullet exceed 314 mph on Utah salt flat The Buckeye Bullet, designed entirely in SolidWorks(R) 3D mechanical design software by Ohio State University students, has just set a land speed re ... Continue reading
ZAP Signs Exclusive Distribution Contract With Advanced Battery Manufacturer in China
Oct 19, 2004
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 19 -- Advanced automotive technology company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it has signed an exclusive distribution contract with Zibo Enterprises Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of advanced battery technology in The People's Republic of China. Earlier this month, ZAP announced that i ... Continue reading
Chinese, Global Automakers Showcase Fuel-Saving Cars in World's Fastest Growing Market
Oct 15, 2004
ANTING, China October 15, 2004; Elaine Kurtenbach writing for the AP reported that the Habo No. 1 looks like any one of the legions of Volkswagen sedans in China. But a peek under the hood reveals an array of chrome canisters in place of the usual engine. The hydrogen peroxide-fueled Habo was one of 150 experimental an ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars' 3CC Concept Off to a Running Start in Shanghai
Oct 15, 2004
... Sustainable Mobility Vehicle Earns the Design Award, and Five Gold Standards, at Michelin Challenge Bibendum SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 15 -- Volvo Car Corporation turned the international debut of its latest advanced low-emission technologies and design solutions concept car into a case study revealing that environment ... Continue reading
General Motors Takes Top Honors At 2004 Michelin Bibendum Competition
Oct 15, 2004
SHANGHAI October 15, 2004; General Motors Corp. took top honors in several categories at the 2004 Michelin Bibendum Advanced Technology competition in Shanghai, the tire company announced Thursday. The competition pitted seventy-four (74) hybrid, diesel and fuel cell vehicles, measuring everything from acceleration to ... Continue reading
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