Jul 15, 2004
GAIA High-Power Lithium-ion Battery Outpaces Ultracapacitors PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., July 15 -- Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC", "The Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: LTHU) , a leading participant in the rapidly emerging large format rechargeable lithium battery market, announced today that the PennState University Futu ... Continue reading
ZAP Secures $45 Million Floor Plan Line of Credit for Auto Dealers
Jul 14, 2004
SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 13 -- Advanced technology vehicle company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) says it has secured a $45 million line of credit for qualified ZAP dealers to finance their inventory, or floor plan. ZAP announced today that it has signed an agreement with Clean Air Motors, LLC (CAMCO), a wholly owned subsi ... Continue reading
Armor Enterprises to secure major manufacturing agreement for electric powered vehicles
Jul 14, 2004
SOLANA BEACH, CA, July 14 -- Armor Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: ARME). Armor Enterprises Inc. (Armor) announced today that an executive of a strategic partner of Armor met with the Managing Director of Majestic Auto Limited, one of the divisions of The Hero Group Of Companies of India, this week at the Las Vegas Facility. ... Continue reading
Ballard Introduces 30kW Ecostar Power Converter for Photovoltaic Applications
Jul 13, 2004
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 13, 2004-- Ballard's Ecostar(TM) Inverter Products Now Offer Distributors, Dealers and End-Customers a Quality Choice in Inverter Systems Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD) today introduced its 30kW Ecostar(TM) power converter specifically designed for photovoltaic ("PV") applications. T ... Continue reading
Advanced Electrical Systems Needed to Power Highly Automated, Next-Generation Cars
Jul 12, 2004
PALO ALTO, Calif.--July 12, 2004--Car manufacturers will require advanced electrical systems to provide power and range for highly automated next-generation vehicles. New electrical generation-storage and control systems are likely to be the buzzwords in electrical supply systems, as cars come equipped with increasingl ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius to Receive Top Honors at 2004 Industrial Design Excellence Awards
Jun 29, 2004
Scion xB Earns Bronze Award TORRANCE, Calif., June 28 -- The Toyota Prius continues to collect accolades as the innovative hybrid-synergy drive sedan will receive a Gold Award at the 2004 Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) competition, presented by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and sponsore ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Hybrid: Honda's Best-Selling Vehicle Goes Hybrid
Jun 29, 2004
Accord Hybrid Set to Debut Later This Year With V-6 Performance and Four-Cylinder Fuel Economy TORRANCE, Calif., June 28 -- American Honda released the first images of its 2005 Accord V6 Hybrid, a gas-electric hybrid version of Honda's best-selling car, scheduled to go on-sale at Honda dealerships nationwide later this ... Continue reading
Armor to jointly develop electric propulsion system
Jun 28, 2004
SOLANA BEACH, CA, June 28 -- Armor Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: ARME). Armor Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce that the Strategic Partner of Armor has signed an agreement with a North American company holding a patent on a high performance electric powered water pump which can be adapted for use on electric powered w ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2004
DETROIT, June 25 -- With at least 15 new-vehicle introductions expected during the next three model years, hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) appear poised to take the North American market by storm. Never before have consumers been offered such a wide selection of hybrid- electric-powered vehicles, and the influx of new ... Continue reading
Test-Drive the Advanced Fuel Technologies of Today and Tomorrow
Jun 24, 2004
WHAT: As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering advanced vehicle technologies to the U.S. marketplace, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is hosting a ride and drive for Members of Congress, policymakers and media. Test-drive the advanced vehicles that are hitting the roads today, and get a sneak preview of ... Continue reading
AltWheels Transportation Festival to Showcase Innovative Transportation Alternatives
Jun 23, 2004
New England’s Largest Alternative Transportation Festival September 18-19, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Janice Halpern, 508-698-6810, classic.pr@verizon.net AltWheels Transportation Festival to Showcase Innovative Transportation Alternatives Brookline, MA – June 23, 2004 –AltWheels, New England ... Continue reading
Wisconsin Badgers Win FutureTruck Competition
Jun 22, 2004
By: Eric Mitchell | Ford Communications Network Students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison won the 2004 FutureTruck competition. For more information on FutureTruck, visit futuretruck.org. DEARBORN, Mich., June 18, 2004 -- As the World Champion Detroit Pistons celebrated with a downtown Detroit victory parade, e ... Continue reading
Test-Drive the Advanced Fuel Technologies of Today and Tomorrow
Jun 21, 2004
WHAT: As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering advanced vehicle technologies to the U.S. marketplace, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is hosting a ride and drive for Members of Congress, policymakers and media. Test-drive the advanced vehicles that are hitting the roads today, and get a sneak preview of ... Continue reading
Jun 8, 2004
TORONTO--June 8, 2004--Electrovaya Inc., (TSX:EFL) (www.electrovaya.com) a world leader in Lithium Ion SuperPolymer(R) battery technology, announces the receipt of the "Technology Award" and the "Battery Electric Vehicle Award" at the Tour de Sol. In presenting the "Technology Award" to Electrovaya, Dr. Robert Wills, c ... Continue reading
Color Meets Style in the New Segway(R) HT i170 in Midnight Blue
Jun 7, 2004
MANCHESTER, N.H., June 7 -- Today Segway LLC added an infusion of color to its expanding line of self-balancing Segway(R) Human Transporters (HTs). The new Segway HT i170 was released today in a new Midnight Blue color that radiates cool and gives riders a new way to express themselves. "The Midnight Blue color adds a ... Continue reading
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