Sep 18, 2012
The likelihood that a North American consumer will choose to buy a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is based on a variety of factors: age, race, gender, income, attitudes toward renewable energy, and so on. One other factor serves as an important indicator: geography, i.e. in which state or province and in which city the ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2012
Today at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2012, Dana Holding Corporation announced a comprehensive lineup of technologically advanced solutions across the entire drivetrain designed to improve performance and fuel economy while decreasing maintenance, operating costs, and long-term cost of ownership. ... Continue reading
99 Cents Only Stores Leases 40 Heavy Duty Natural Gas Trucks from Ryder
Sep 18, 2012
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it has been selected by 99 Cents Only Stores to provide a full service lease for 40 compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors to replace diesel tractors in the retailer's fleet. The natural gas-powered vehicles ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2012
In honor of National Plug In Day 2012, ChargePoint today announced it is offering free ChargePoint cards to electric vehicle drivers from Tuesday, September 18 through National Plug In Day Sunday, September 23, 2012. ChargePoint is the largest network of independently owned charging stations in the world, and using a C ... Continue reading
BMW Engine Will Power 2013-Model Gibbs High Speed Amphibian
Sep 18, 2012
The 2013-model Gibbs Quadski will be equipped with a high-tech, light-weight engine from BMW Motorrad when the High Speed Amphibian makes its public debut later this year. Gibbs Sports Amphibians Inc. (GIBBS) recently signed a five-year agreement with the German automaker to purchase the company's four-cylinder K 1300 ... Continue reading
SAE International to Hold Diesel Engine Technology Academy in Turin, Italy
Sep 17, 2012
Diesel engine terminology, functions and emissions controls are just some of the principles and technologies that will be on display at the SAE International Diesel Engine Technology Engineering Academy, Oct. 22-26 at the Politecnico Campus at Lingotto in Turin, Italy. The types of engines that will be addressed includ ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Earns Spot on 2012 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America
Sep 17, 2012
Cummins Inc. today announced that it was among a select number of companies on this year's InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation's most innovative users of business technology. The annual list was revealed late last week during an awards ceremony at the exclusive InformationWeek 500 Conference. ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces 2013 Formula SAE Schedule
Sep 14, 2012
The 2013 Formula SAE schedule is available from SAE International. The Formula SAE competition is organized around the concept that a fictional manufacturing company has contracted a design team to develop a small Formula-style prototype vehicle for the non-professional, weekend, competition market. Formula teams face ... Continue reading
Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Fuels LilyPad EV's Growth
Sep 12, 2012
LilyPad EV, a provider of electric vehicle charging station products and services, has recently increased its geographic reach to serve customers across the U.S. LilyPad EV's recent growth stems from a robust electric vehicle market and the need for reliable and convenient charging options. ... Continue reading
Ford's Electrification Man Sets out EV and Hybrid Strategy
Sep 12, 2012
"I've never got love emails and notes like I get for this BEV - it brings many absolute joy," says Kevin Layden, Ford's director, Electrification Programmes and Engineering, on the customer response received from the Focus Electric. As Ford are set to bring out five new electrified vehicles to market in 2012, just-auto ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Will Display All-new PowerPhase HD Drive System at 2012 HTUF
Sep 11, 2012
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) will display its newest product for vehicle electrification September 18-19, 2012, at the Hybrid, Electric and Advanced Truck Users Forum (HTUF) national conference and expo in Charlotte, NC. The PowerPhase HD 220 is the most powerful electric motor UQM has ever manufactured, and ... Continue reading
Sep 11, 2012
Jaguar Land Rover will demonstrate the ultra-low carbon XJ_e plug-in hybrid engineering research vehicle at the 2012 CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle Event today. The innovative XJ_e project forms part of JLR's strategy to develop best-in-class, low-carbon premium products, and follows other successful hybrid research demonstr ... Continue reading
NVMN: Expert Reports Electric Cars Could Drive up Lithium Prices an Additional 20 Percent Annually
Sep 10, 2012
Nova Mining Corp. (OTCBB: NVMN) management was pleased to learn that on Friday, International Business Times reported that "Growing global demand for electric cars like the Tesla Model S and Ford Focus Electric could drive demand for lithium up by as much as 20 percent per year, benefiting chemical and mining companies ... Continue reading
Faurecia and its employees team up to squash hunger in North America during 2012 'FUELS' challenge
Sep 10, 2012
Faurecia North America this week kicked off its third annual Community Food Drive as part of its corporate-giving initiative, FUELS -- Faurecia Unites with Employees for Local Service. Throughout September, Faurecia employees will collect non-perishable food items to help fight hunger in local communities where the com ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2012
Ford celebrates opening of a new era at Flat Rock Assembly Plant, new U.S. production home of the 2013 Ford Fusion as well as the iconic Mustang Supporting its Fusion production growth plans, Ford is adding 1,200 jobs, a second production shift, and investing $555 million, taking full management control of the former A ... Continue reading
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