BorgWarner Introduces the NexTrac System - What's Next in All-Wheel Drive Systems
Sep 24, 2008
NexTrac(R) System Provides Enhanced Stability, Traction, Fuel Efficiency and Fun for the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson and KIA Sportage AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 24 -- BorgWarner's NexTrac(R) system, the company's latest all-wheel drive (AWD) system, offers compact design, improved performance and lower weight for enh ... Continue reading
Chrysler Surges Forward With Production-Intent Electric Vehicles - VIDEOS
Sep 24, 2008
Company Introduces Three Advanced Electric-Drive Vehicle Prototypes AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 23 -- Actions speak louder than words. -- One targeted to be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, and European markets after 2010 -- Chrysler LLC to have approximately one hundred electric vehicles on the ... Continue reading
GEM Introduces Peapod Neighborhood Electric Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 24, 2008
-- Chrysler LLC's Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Gets a New Name - 'GreenEcoMobility' - and New Styling that will define and set a new standard for Environmentally-Responsible Vehicles -- Sleek, streamlined styling and breakthrough innovations converge in the next-generation eco-friendly car -- More to come as Peapod Le ... Continue reading
Study Finds Potential to Reduce NYC Trade Deficit by $186M
Sep 24, 2008
NEW YORK--A recent study conducted by Stax Inc. shows that shifting NYC taxis entirely hybrid will effectively remove the emissions equivalent of 85,000 cars, and save 50M gallons of fuel (or roughly 2.5M barrels of oil) annually. The gasoline savings would reduce New York Cityâs trade deficit by $186M, which will ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Showcases Plug-in Vehicle Infrastructure at AltCar Expo 2008 September 26 & 27
Sep 24, 2008
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Exhibiting for the first time to the general public, Coulomb Technologies will showcase their plug-in vehicle infrastructure technology at the AltCar Expo 2008 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium September 26 and 27, 2008. The free event will feature Coulombâs ChargePoint Network that provides c ... Continue reading
Sep 24, 2008
Inaugural Sustainability Report Captures Online Consumer Sentiment Regarding Environmental Issues In the Automotive, Consumer Packaged Goods, Energy and Retail Industries WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 23 -- Based on the analysis of 40 million blog posts collected during the past six months, in six major industries, f ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2008
ARLINGTON, Va.--GridPoint Inc., a leading clean tech company whose smart grid platform benefits electric utilities, consumers and the environment, announced today at GridWeek that it has acquired V2Green, a Seattle company that provides plug-in electric vehicle grid integration technology â including on-board vehi ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Designates Green Branch in Sacramento
Sep 23, 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--In response to customer demand for environmentally friendly vehicles, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has designated its first âGreen Branchâ in the state of California in Sacramento near the State Capitol. The âGreen Branchâ designation means rental customers will be able to choose from a ... Continue reading
Chrysler Says US Goverment Loans Needed To Speed-up Auto Technologies
Sep 23, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept 23, 2008; Kevin Krolicki reporting for Reuters wrote that Chrysler LLC Chief Executive Bob Nardelli said on Tuesday that without a low-cost government loan package, the automaker would be forced to cut costs more deeply to free up funds for electric car technology. Chrysler [CBS.UL] also said ... Continue reading
OriginOil Reports Positive Results From Laboratory Scale System
Sep 23, 2008
LOS ANGELES--OriginOil, Inc. (OTCBB: OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced that the fine tuning of the Helix BioReactor⢠subsystems has yielded positive results. In its original May 2008 ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Commended for Climate Change Disclosure Practices
Sep 23, 2008
Company named to Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for sustainable corporate governance MILWAUKEE, Sept. 23 -- Strong climate change disclosure practices have earned Johnson Controls a commendation from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which also included the company in its Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index. (Log ... Continue reading
Allison Expands Global Market Leadership in Parallel Hybrid Drives for Buses
Sep 23, 2008
Success in North America leads to Increased Sales in Europe as Transit Operators Address High Fuel Costs and Environmental Concerns INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 23 -- Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, continues to be a dominan ... Continue reading
New Motor Takes a Giant Step Towards Solving Energy, Pollution Crisis
Sep 23, 2008
San Diego, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Brazilian scientists have announced the development of a breakthrough new motor that they hope will soon power everything from cars to industrial equipment. Just like solar panels capture energy from the sun, the Keppe Motor captures energy from the so called "vacuum" of s ... Continue reading
User-Convenient Vehicle Electronics are Centerpiece of Convergence 2008
Sep 23, 2008
DETROIT, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Making sure electronic features are "user-friendly" is the focus of Convergence 2008, the world-class transportation electronics conference hosted by Chrysler and set for Oct. 20-22 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Today's consumers are increasingly comfortable with technology, and ... Continue reading
Oil spikes nearly 16% on banking rescue plan
Sep 22, 2008
LONDON, UK. Sept 22, 2008 - According to Reuters, Oil prices today soared nearly 16 percent to over $120 a barrel -- the biggest one-day gain on record -- in a rally sparked by the expiry of the front-month futures contract and weakness in the U.S. dollar. The gains extend oil's climb from a low near $90 last week afte ... Continue reading
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