Icom North America Earns Eight New EPA Certifications
May 14, 2012
Icom North America, a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received eight new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems. The new certifications cover all ... Continue reading
Hertz on Demand and IBM Lead on Smart Charging Initiative for Electric Vehicles
May 14, 2012
The Hertz Corporation , has announced that Hertz On Demand, the global car sharing club, and IBM are together piloting a program in Germany to advance electric vehicle (EV) mobility and user adoption through intelligent recharging solutions. In a special agreement, Hertz On Demand in Germany will supply electric vehicl ... Continue reading
May 11, 2012
ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, has been invited to present at the Deutsche Bank 2012 Clean Tech, Utilities and Power Conference. The conference will be held at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on May 14-15, 2012. ECOtality CFO Ravi Brar and Vice President ... Continue reading
May 11, 2012
Meritor, Inc. has appointed Mikel Slater to the position of vice president, Business Unit/Functional Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, effective May 1. In this position, Slater is responsible for leading the Human Resources (HR) team directly in support of Meritor's business segments, as well as all staff functio ... Continue reading
Veolia Will Launch Baltimore's First Propane Autogas Taxi Fleet
May 11, 2012
Baltimore's first propane autogas taxi fleet will be launched today at a special ceremony during which Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will take the city's first propane taxi ride. 'As a leader in the transportation industry, Veolia Transportation is committed to enhancing mobility and improving the quali ... Continue reading
Propane Autogas Buses Deliver Cleaner Air, Lower Costs for Hall County Schools
May 10, 2012
Propane Autogas Buses Deliver Cleaner Air, Lower Costs for Hall County Schools Georgia governor, legislators and dignitaries support Hall County Schools use of propane autogas at Georgians supporting Georgians for a greener community event HALL COUNTY, Ga. (May 10, 2012) This morning state legislators and dignitaries ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces Results for 2012 Formula Hybrid Competition
May 10, 2012
Following are from the SAE International Formula Hybrid competition held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH: Hybrid Class 1st Brigham Young University* 1st - Universite de Sherbrooke* 3rd Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya *Because the scores of the first two finishers in the Hybrid category were within ... Continue reading
After Pilot Period, Top Ten Ranked Automotive Service Department Endorses ECO ULTRA Motor Oil
May 9, 2012
Universal Lubricants -- a provider of premier motor oils that takes used oil as feedstock to produce re-refined base oil --announced today that its ECO ULTRA sales are up 40 percent at the Nation's sixth largest Subaru service department, Flatirons of Boulder, CO. Flatirons Subaru, along with a second family-owned oper ... Continue reading
May 9, 2012
The partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler reached a milestone today when Tennessee officials joined Nissan leadership to break ground on a new manufacturing facility in Decherd, Tenn. The new facility -- located at the existing Nissan powertrain assembly complex -- will produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cyl ... Continue reading
EdeniQ Secures over $30 Million in Funding for Biomaterials and Biofuels Innovation
May 9, 2012
EdeniQ, a biomaterials and sustainable fuels company, today announced it has raised over $30 million in additional capital. EdeniQ is a fast-growing biomaterials innovator, developing processes and products that unlock sugars from renewable natural resources that will ultimately provide the raw material needed for sust ... Continue reading
Engine Downsizing Poised for Increased Penetration across Gasoline Engines, Finds Frost & Sullivan
May 9, 2012
Engine downsizing, which has been a major trend in European diesel engines over the past decade, is poised to have a major impact on gasoline engines, which will witness the trend that diesel engines did in terms of engine downsizing and turbocharging 10 years ago. This trend will also have a positive impact on the dem ... Continue reading
Los Angeles to Host the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium -- May 6-9, 2012
May 8, 2012
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), under the auspices of the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA), will host the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles May 6-9, resulting in an economic impact of more than $2.5 million citywide and a total of 2,900 room nights at th ... Continue reading
May 8, 2012
To electrify drivetrains, it's necessary to find the right balance between effort and benefit. Criteria such as vehicle class and powertrain size (in terms of power and torque) are key elements in achieving appropriate electrification. Dr. Ralf Stopp, director of advanced development and marketing, eMobility Systems Di ... Continue reading
Israeli Government Awards T3 Motion Two-Year Electric Vehicle Tender
May 8, 2012
T3 Motion, Inc. a producer of clean/green technology, announced that Israel has awarded T3 Motion and its Israeli distributor, Yaum Ltd., a two-year contract for T3 Series Electric Stand-up Vehicles (ESV). The tender was awarded based on the results of a trial period carried out to measure the effectiveness of various ... Continue reading
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee Ramps-Up Production for Stop/start Starters
May 8, 2012
DENSO is ramping-up for the production of stop/start starters at its DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee (DMTN) plant in Maryville, Tenn. The new starters, due to hit U.S. roads later this year, will help improve fuel efficiency by cutting the engine when the vehicle is at a stop or in other idle traffic situations. The new ... Continue reading
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