Electromobility as an Integrated Concept -- the Audi e-Performance Support Project
Sep 15, 2009
Audi is developing a holistic approach for electric driving New project unites creativity and expertise The e-performance support project to be launched in October FRANKFURT, Sept. 15 -- Audi is working hard on the future of mobility. The company has established a project house for the development of an integrated conc ... Continue reading
DOT and EPA Propose National Program to Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Sep 15, 2009
New Interagency Program to Address Climate Change and Energy Security WASHINGTON September 15, 2009; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson today jointly proposed a rule establishing an historic national program that woul ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Electrified - Diesel-Touting Europe Plugs In
Sep 15, 2009
Europeans are now rushing into hybrid and ultra-clean pure electric car technology because of strict emissions rules coming into force. Their newest models and technology will be on display across the halls of the Frankfurt Motor Show.Click here for a photo gallery of vehicles on display, courtesy of the Wall Street Jo ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Passes 1 Million Miles - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 13, 2009
No Gasoline or Tailpipe Pollution in Reaching Unprecedented Milestone DETROIT, September 11 - The Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles today passed 1 million miles of gasoline and tailpipe pollution-free driving by homemakers, accountants, computer game designers and others using the vehicles every day in real ... Continue reading
Development of New Lightweight Battery for Electric Cars
Sep 11, 2009
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Sept. 11 -- Ricardo, Inc., the US subsidiary of Ricardo plc, the leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world's automotive, defense, transport and new energy industries, has announced that the award of $2.1 million (GBP1.3m) of funding has ... Continue reading
2010 Green Car of the Year Will Be Announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Sep 10, 2009
Green Car Journal Award for Automotive Environmental Achievement Announced December 3 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10 -- The winner of the 2010 Green Car of the Year (GCOY) award will be announced Dec. 3, 2009 during the Los Angeles Auto Show's Press Days. Green Car Journal, the leading automotive environmental magazine, initiat ... Continue reading
NextGen Research Predicts a "Power Shortage" in Batteries/Fuel Cells
Sep 10, 2009
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--As portable devices have become smaller in size and richer in features, their power needs have grown, but battery designers and manufacturers have not been able to keep pace by squeezing more energy into less space. Existing battery chemistries are approaching the limits of their energy densities, cre ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: Volkswagen Fuel Cell Vehicles - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Sep 4, 2009
John Tillman, Program Manager of Volkswagen Advanced Power Research, joins The Auto Channel to talk about VW's work on hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles. TACH's Mark Fulmer begins the episode at the California Fuel Cell Partnership in West Sacramento. To ride along just click the PLAY button. ... Continue reading
CASH FOR CLUNKERS Demonstrates the Huge Economic Potential of Alt Fuel and Vehicle Technologies
Sep 4, 2009
Imagine what will happen when we get off gasoline completely By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Authorâs note: This article includes several videos and text links to help illustrate the point raised herein. For a few years now, Bob Gordon and I have been preaching the urgent need for the quick adop ... Continue reading
Mazda Giving Green Hydrogen Twist to Rotary Engine
Sep 4, 2009
Washington DC September 4, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that in the highly competitive race to be environmentally friendly, there is no "silver bullet," no single environmentally friendly solution, so manufacturers are turning to an array of alternatives that could eventually supplement, or even replace, the tim ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore.--ReVolt Technology, LLC, a technology company which is developing innovative, rechargeable zinc-air batteries, today announced that it is applying for $30 million in grants from US Department of Energy (DOE) under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to accelerate the commercialization of its large ... Continue reading
BYD Says Buffett Wants to Raise Stake After Big Win
Aug 31, 2009
BYD says Buffett wants to raise stake after big win http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011974/BYD-says-Buffett-wants-to- raise -stake-after-big-win.html Shanghai, August 31 (Gasgoo.com) After winning at least $1 billion from its initial investment, U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett intends to raise his stake in Chines ... Continue reading
Aug 31, 2009
SAN DIEGO--Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB:ETLY), a leader in the clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today it has been awarded an estimated $8 million from the California Energy Commission to support the deployment of charge i ... Continue reading
Aug 30, 2009
Stuttgart, Aug 28, 2009; Mercedes-Benz is launching its first series-produced fuel cell car on the road: the new BâClass F-CELL. The environmentally friendly electric car has better a performance similar to than a 2,0-litre petrol car and is fully suited for everyday driving. The zero-emission drive system consume ... Continue reading
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