Quantum Signs Supply Agreement for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Traction Motors
May 18, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it has signed a supply agreement with Remy International Inc. for its high performance electric traction motors for the Quantum's Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) F-1 ... Continue reading
MPG's Completely Green Fleet Alleviates Gasoline Price Worries
May 17, 2012
California gas prices have been hovering at over $4 per gallon for months. To make matters worse, the West Coast was hit with an economic inconvenience last week when 4 California refineries were temporarily closed for maintenance. Because the state requires a special blend of pollution-fighting gasoline that these ref ... Continue reading
U.S. Consumers Are Interested in Start-Stop Vehicles
May 17, 2012
New consumer research conducted by Johnson Controls, the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, finds that 97 percent of Americans are ready for new Start-Stop technology that improves the fuel economy of their vehicle. The research was conducted to gain understanding of how consumers view fuel-saving power ... Continue reading
May 17, 2012
Ford dealers are now taking orders for the Ford C-MAX Hybrid, which will be more affordable than Toyota Prius v while achieving better fuel economy Class-exclusive technologies include hands-free liftgate, active park assist for easier parallel parking and next-generation SmartGauge with EcoGuide to help customers incr ... Continue reading
Midtronics Develops New GRX-5100 Hybrid/EV Battery Service Tool
May 17, 2012
Midtronics, Inc. today announced the completion of initial field testing for the GRX-5100 Hybrid/EV Battery Station, the first high-voltage Hybrid/EV vehicle battery service and de-power tool for various hybrid and electric vehicles. The GRX-5100 safely de-powers high-voltage batteries and also enables service for the ... Continue reading
La Brea Bakery Keeps Rolling out the Dough And Now Electric Delivery Trucks Too
May 16, 2012
La Brea Bakery, the nation's favorite artisan bread brand, announces four new electric trucks will be rolling out in Los Angeles to deliver the bakery's award-winning fresh baked loaves, rolls and baguettes. 'The City is appreciative of businesses who share our goal of building a more sustainable LA.With LA's dedicat ... Continue reading
Environmental Enthusiasts Excel With Mercedes-Benz F-CELL
May 16, 2012
Actress Diane Kruger is one of more than 35 environmental enthusiasts and early adopters in California enjoying the benefits of the Mercedes-Benz hydrogen electric fuel cell vehicle, the B-Class F-CELL the first zero-emissions vehicle available from Mercedes-Benz in the US. Kruger, who stars in "Farewell, My Queen," ... Continue reading
May 16, 2012
Everyone has a role to play in encouraging the further adoption of electric vehicles throughout the UK according to industry experts Office of Low Emissions Vehicles, Transport for London, PwC and Hertz - Continued collaboration efforts should focus on education, financial incentives, creating opportunities to trial an ... Continue reading
B3C Fuel Solutions Donates Gasoline Test Kits to Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC)
May 15, 2012
At the EETC Annual Conference, B3C Fuel Solutions (B3C), a manufacturer of environmentally friendly products and solutions for ethanol and bio-fuel related problems, conducted training seminars to provide instructors with the latest information on products, technical updates, and hands-on training. B3C donated its awar ... Continue reading
May 15, 2012
The Hertz Corporation has announced that Hertz On Demand, Hertz's global car sharing club, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chargemaster plc, the UK's premier supplier of electric vehicle charging solutions. The parties are in discussions to launch the operation of an electric vehicle (EV) car share scheme ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices Make Now a Good Time to Buy a Full-Size or Midsize SUV
May 15, 2012
As gas prices remain high, now is a good time to buy a large SUV, according to the recent Shoppers Insights report from the AutoTrader.com Trend Engine. In a tracking study conducted by AutoTrader.com, 66 percent of new-car shoppers indicated that they are more likely to consider a more fuel-efficient vehicle due to hi ... Continue reading
Ryder Executives to Speak at the 2012 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo
May 15, 2012
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, announced today that Scott Perry, Vice President of Supply Management for Ryder, will be participating on a panel at the 2012 Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America's largest alternative fuels and clean ... Continue reading
May 15, 2012
Delta Products Corporation, a Delta Group company, headquartered in Fremont, CA, has been awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), for the development and demonstration of a residential electric vehicle charging system with smart grid communication capabilities. The smart-charging system w ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. Announces Winners of 2012 FEV Powertrain Development Award
May 15, 2012
Advanced powertrain and vehicle systems engineering company FEV, Inc. announced the recipients of the FEV Powertrain Development Award, presented to three collegiate teams that designed, developed and demonstrated exemplary powertrain solutions in the 2012 Formula SAE competition held May 9 - 12 at Michigan Internation ... Continue reading
May 14, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid/electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it will showcase its industry-leading ultra-lightweight natural gas vehicle storage systems, hybrid/electric propulsion system components and vehicle and advanced p ... Continue reading
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