Behr America Forms New Battery Cooling Group
Jul 28, 2009
TROY, Mich.--In support of the companyâs accelerated development activities within the fast-growing hybrid and electric vehicle market, Behr America has formed a Battery Cooling Group at its headquarters in Troy to meet the increasing demand for thermal-management technology. The new group, managed by Fred Pumper, ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices and Solar Integrated Technologies Sign Definitive Merger Agreement
Jul 22, 2009
Field Engineering and Technical Capabilities of Combined Organizations to Enhance Customer Experience ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., LOS ANGELES, Calif., and LONDON, July 22 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) , the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and ... Continue reading
Unveiling of New Greenchoice Forze Hydrogen Kart
Jul 20, 2009
Press release Unveiling of new Greenchoice Forze hydrogen kart Speed and sustainability Delft, the Netherlands, 20th of July, 2009 Today the new hydrogen kart of Greenchoice Forze, the Formula Zero team Delft, has been unveiled. Ivo Opstelten, former mayor of Rotterdam, together with Dutch racing driver and former Le M ... Continue reading
GM Welcomes Shell Hydrogen Station Opening at JFK
Jul 20, 2009
Creates First Cluster of Hydrogen filling stations JAMAICA, New York - Shell opened its second hydrogen filling station in the greater New York City area, providing improved access to hydrogen for drivers of fuel cell Chevrolet Equinoxes participating in Project Driveway. Project Driveway selects consumers who sign up ... Continue reading
U.S. Postal Service to Receive Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Jul 9, 2009
Agency to Participate in Federal Fleet Upgrade Strategy WASHINGTON, July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One of the greenest civilian fleets in the world just got a little greener. The U.S. Postal Service will conduct a one-for-one replacement of 6,500 vehicles with 1,000 E-85 ethanol-capable and 900 gasoline/electric hyb ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2009
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: In partnership with international corporations Midroc and OCAS, the Swedish Energy Agency and the Volvo Group are investing SEK 200 M in Volvoâs development of fuel cells. The investment will create around 100 new positions in the Gothenburg region within the next three years. T ... Continue reading
Nissan Hosts the Launch of The UK Hydrogen Network (Uk-Hynet) Project
Jun 23, 2009
On Tuesday 23rd June 2009, Nissan European R&D hosted a meeting at the Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Bedfordshire to launch the UK Hydrogen Network (UK-HyNet) project. ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2009
DETROIT June 22, 2009; Kimberly S. Johnson writing for the AP reported that U.S. automakers have underestimated the importance of fuel efficiency to consumers, but new federal standards are expected to help the companies turn a profit, according to the results of a University of Michigan study released Monday. Research ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2009
E85 Conversion and Retrofit, Ohio BioSystems Cooperative. Electric Vehicles enhanced Electric Vehicles; Plug-ins, Electric Hybrids augmented with on board internal combustion engines powered by CNG, Propane, Ethanol; Bio-diesel, Fuel Cells; Hydrogen and/or whatever great minds can come up with, designed to meet the dri ... Continue reading
Horizon's Fuel Cells Power the World's First Affordable Hydrogen Car
Jun 17, 2009
LONDON, June 16 -- Today a new generation of fuel cells developed by Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies has enabled the world's first low-cost and practical hydrogen car. The top secret UK development unveiled today in London is a two-seater zero emissions hydrogen-electric city car with an expected fuel consumption equiva ... Continue reading
Eco-Engineers from Ohio State University Win Gold at 2009 EcoCAR Competition
Jun 15, 2009
Engineering Students Design 'Green' Vehicles of the Future University of Victoria and Mississippi State University Finish Second and Third Download this image TORONTO (June 12, 2009) Today university students from The Ohio State University earned top honors at the 2009 finals of the EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge competiti ... Continue reading
The Fox is Now Guarding the GM Henhouse
Jun 12, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL General Motors is in need of a complete overhaulâ¦obviously. They need to get rid of the dead-weight in both product and personnel, which they appear to be trying to do if you donât count Buick and Pontiac. They have to regain the trust of inv ... Continue reading
Honda Commemorates 50 Years of Innovation in America - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 11, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif.--Honda today marked its first 50 years in America, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959. Honda associates observed the occasion with a brief ceremony at the companyâs Torrance, Calif. headquarters. âOn behalf of ... Continue reading
GM Opens Most Technologically Advanced Automotive Battery Lab In The United States
Jun 8, 2009
Global Battery Systems Lab Download more images Download this image Reinforces the New GM's commitment to advanced technology leadership Will accelerate the domestic development of advanced battery technology and lead GM's network of existing battery labs in Honeoye Falls, N.Y.; Warren, Mich.; and Mainz-Kastel, Germany ... Continue reading
Gov Schwarzenegger Welcomes Audi Olympic Fuel Cell Cars to Capitol - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Jun 5, 2009
Cutting-edge technology used at Beijing Olympics makes its California debut SACRAMENTO - June 5, 2009: Volkswagen showcased its Passat Lingyu fuel cell vehicles at the State Capitol on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The Passat Lingyu is a zero-emission vehicle powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that can go up to 90 mph and up t ... Continue reading
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