2004 Paris Auto Show: Future of the Automobile on Display
Sep 23, 2004
, AP Business Writer PARIS September 23, 2004; Laurence Frost writing for the AP reported that airless tires, cars that warn drivers they're drifting out of their lane and built-in air fresheners are among new technologies being unveiled at the Paris International Motor Show, offering a glimpse of the future of the aut ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2004
Results Lend Support To California's New Rulemaking BOSTON, Sept. 23 -- The Northeast States Center for a Clean Air Future (NESCCAF), a non-profit clean air organization, today released a comprehensive study showing that combinations of current and emerging technologies can cut passenger vehicle greenhouse gas emission ... Continue reading
Enova Introduces New Series Hybrid Drive Systems for Heavy-Duty Urban Transportation Applications
Sep 23, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif.--Sept. 22, 2004--Enova Systems, Torrance, California (OTCBB:ENVA), a developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid-electric, and fuel cell powered drive systems, announced today the immediate availability of its newest series hybrid drive systems for heavy-duty, urban transit and delivery vehicles. Th ... Continue reading
ZAP Car Certified by Executive Order
Sep 22, 2004
Cal EPA Board Ruling Means ZAP Cars Legal For Sale SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 21 -- Under an Executive Order from the State of California Environmental Protection Agency, advanced automotive technology company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that the state's Air Resources Board has certified its ZAP WORLDCAR( ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2004
LATHAM, N.Y., Sept. 21 -- Plug Power Inc. announced today an agreement with Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Inc., under which Tyco Electronics will market and sell Plug Power's GenCore(R)5T fuel cell systems for telecommunication backup applications throughout the United States and Canada. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com ... Continue reading
GM Announces Plans for 50 New Powertrain Variants By The End of The Decade
Sep 20, 2004
New turbo V-6, FWD V-8 and compact 6-speeds are cited as examples Le Castellet, FRANCE September 19, 2004; General Motors today announced the company will introduce more than 50 new engine and transmission variants around the world by the end of the decade. Tom Stephens, GM Powertrain group vice president, made the ann ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2004
California Environmental Protection Agency Secretary Terry Tamminen Underpins Significance of Fuel Cell Technology DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Sept. 17 -- From California's newest hydrogen fueling station on the state's emerging hydrogen highway network, the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) kicked off its third annual ... Continue reading
Power of the Future: Volkswagen Van With Fuel Cell
Sep 17, 2004
LOS ANGELES, California, September 17 -- A current European best-seller driven by the power of the future will be lining up to take part in the third CaFCP Road Rally: the new Volkswagen Touran HyMotion. Its high-torque electric motor draws its power from a fuel cell. Car drivers in the US Federal state of California w ... Continue reading
Ford Will Return Disputed Electric Cars to Norway After Protests Over Scrapping Them
Sep 16, 2004
OSLO, Norway September 16, 2004: Doug Mellgren writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. agreed to return about 300 Norwegian-built electric cars to the Nordic country after protests about plans to scrap them, the transport minister said Thursday. Ford owned the Norwegian Think Nordic electric car company until l ... Continue reading
Armor Announces Agreement with Majestic Auto Ltd. for Exclusive Manufacturing and Dealership Rights
Sep 14, 2004
(OTCBB: ARME) SOLANA BEACH, CA, Sept. 14 -- Armor Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce the assignment to Armor of a signed agreement by Majestic Auto Ltd., a division of Hero Motors of India for the manufacturing of all Armor two wheel electric powered vehicles. This agreement includes the acceptance of Majestic Aut ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2004
TORONTO--Sept. 13, 2004--Electrovaya Inc. (TSX:EFL) will be showcasing its prototype zero-emission vehicle at the Toronto-Dominion Centre Courtyard, in downtown Toronto, from September 13th to 15th, as part of the 2004 Better Transportation Expo. This prototype, based on Electrovaya's award winning Lithium Ion Superpol ... Continue reading
AltWheels Alternative Transportation Fest Sept. 18 -19
Sep 10, 2004
MEDIA ALERT AltWheels Alternative Transportation Festival September 18 – 19, 2004 WHAT: AltWheels Alternative Transportation Festival, New England’s largest gathering of environmentally-friendly vehicles, fuel systems, experts and innovators WHEN: Saturday – Sunday, September 18 - 19; 10:00 am – ... Continue reading
Wayne Pignone Showcases New 'Clean Fuels' Products and Other Innovations at Automechanika
Sep 9, 2004
FLORENCE, Italy--Sept. 9, 2004-- Newly Formed Operation Combines State-of-the-Art Technology and Solutions from Wayne and Former Nuovo Pignone Distribution Businesses in Europe Wayne Pignone, a unit of Dresser Wayne, Dresser, Inc., today announced that it intends to showcase many innovative new products at this year's ... Continue reading
Convergence(R) 2004 Sessions Driving Powertrain Evolution
Sep 9, 2004
Is the Auto Industry Ready to Say 'So Long' to Internal Combustion Engines? DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 9 -- Will cars in 2050 adapt to driving conditions by switching between battery power for city driving and an internal combustion engine for long freeway hauls? Maybe. Find out more at Convergence 2004, the world's premie ... Continue reading
Cobasys Introduces the NiMHax(R) Line of Advanced NiMH Battery Pack Solutions
Sep 1, 2004
TROY, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Cobasys has announced the introduction of a complete line of advanced nickel metal hydride (NiMH) based NiMHax(R) Battery Packs for all transportation applications. The NiMHax packs range from 144 volts and 30 kW for light duty automotive applications to 672 volts and 280 kW for large commercial ... Continue reading
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