May 30, 2012
Sounds of Fusion Three Detroit-area Techno musicians used the sounds produced by the 2013 Ford Fusion to make original electronic music. They recorded doors slamming along with a sound bank of Fusion chimes and tones. Ford was there to capture the event, and the results are tunes that groove. more... Craig Daitch | cda ... Continue reading
World Low Emission Vehicle Market Trends & Prospects Reviewed in New Study
May 30, 2012
The global low emission vehicle market is expected to grow from USDÃ 27.45 billion in 2012 to USD 103.13 billion by 2017 at an estimated CAGR of 30.3% from 2012 to 2017. Low emission vehicle shipments on a global level are expected to reach 3532.1 thousand by 2017, at a CAGR of 27.8% from 2012 to 2017. 'Global Low ... Continue reading
May 30, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid/electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it has delivered the first pilot version of its plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) F-150 pickup truck to Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), in association with Dow Ko ... Continue reading
West Coast Electric Highway Expands to Washington, Now Extends to Canadian Border
May 30, 2012
The border-to-border vision of the West Coast Electric Highway moves closer to becoming a reality today with the opening of new EV charging sites, extending the highway to the Canadian border and opening it to electric vehicle (EV) drivers from both countries. 'Creating a sustainable transportation system protects our ... Continue reading
One Million New Turbocharged Vehicles Projected To Hit U.S. Roads in 2012
May 29, 2012
As gas prices remain high this summer driving season, Honeywell Turbo Technologies is working with auto manufacturers to meet a dramatic increase in demand for affordable and fuel-efficient downsized turbocharged engines that save money at the pump without compromising performance. Honeywell estimates the number of tur ... Continue reading
NI and JSOL Help Electric Motor Engineers Save Time, Money With HIL Modeling
May 29, 2012
National Instruments today introduced the JMAG-RT add-on for NI VeriStand, which gives engineers the same fidelity provided by proven JMAG models, but in real-time for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing of electric motors. To reduce spending on field-testing physical motors, engineers can use NI VeriStand with the JMAG ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces Dates for 2013 World Congress and Beyond
May 29, 2012
SAE International announces dates for future SAE World Congresses, each to be held at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. -- USA. The SAE 2013 World Congress will be held April 16-18, 2013. Host company for the event will be Chrysler and the Tier One Strategic Supplier will be ZF. Mircea Gradu, Vice President Powertrain Tran ... Continue reading
May 24, 2012
Ford and Microsoft appearing this week at the Future in Review Conference (FiRe) -- a forum for leading technology experts -- to demonstrate how the new 2012 Focus Electric's technologies can help address future global transportation challenges Customers can charge the Focus Electric in half the time of Nissan Leaf due ... Continue reading
May 23, 2012
Axion Power International Inc (OTC Bulletin Board: AXPW), the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems, announced today that it has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to fund a commercialization plan for the use of its PbC batteries in a "low-cost, ... Continue reading
Jim McKelvey Joins Emerald Automotive Board
May 22, 2012
Emerald Automotive (Emerald), the low-emissions, extended-range electric commercial van company, announced today the appointment of Jim McKelvey to its board of directors. He brings an incredible amount of experience and talent for building fast-growing companies with disruptive technologies that define and dominate ne ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles to Rev European Electric Motors Market, Says Frost & Sullivan
May 21, 2012
Electrification in vehicles is a key trend in the automotive industry. The increase in electric components within vehicles is boosting the market for traction motors. Frost & Sullivan anticipates the European traction motor market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50 per cent for hybrid electric vehicl ... Continue reading
May 21, 2012
XL Hybrids, Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use, has signed an agreement with Henley Transmission Services, LLC, the largest franchise holder of AAMCO automotive service centers, to certify AAMCO technicians to install and service hybrid elec ... Continue reading
The Volvo Group to Launch Natural Gas Engine for the North American Market
May 21, 2012
Regulatory News: 'Since we adopted Environmental Care as a core value in 1970s, the Volvo Group has dedicated the resources necessary to lead in alternative fuel technologies' The Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) will launch a 13-liter liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine within the Volvo brand for the North American m ... Continue reading
New SAE International Book Delves into Engine Failure Causes and Prevention
May 20, 2012
SAE International announces a new book that delves into engine failures and what causes them. "Engine Failure Analysis: Internal Combustion Engine Failures and Their Causes" is a translation of a popular German reference work and it sheds light on determining engine failure and remedies. Engine failures result from a c ... Continue reading
SAE Foundation Presents FEV-Sponsored Stefan Pischinger Young Industry Leadership Award
May 18, 2012
FEV, Inc., a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that the SAE Foundation's Stefan Pischinger Young Industry Leadership Award has been presented to Shady El Safty, GM China and Telikepali Kumar Prasad, Eaton Corporation. FEV, Inc. president and CEO Gary Rogers made the anno ... Continue reading
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