UQM 150 kW Propulsion System to Power Plug-in Fuel-Cell Series Hybrid Electric Bus - 2007-07-10 UQM Technologys newly introduced 150 kW permanent magnet propulsion motor (earlier post) will power a plug-in fuel-cell series hybrid electric bus being developed by Mobile Energy Solutions, LLC, (MES) with funding under the Federal Transit Administrations National Fuel Cell Bus Program.
Ford, Edison to test hybrids - 2007-07-09 The pair will explore plug-in vehicles that can recharge overnight and can return power to the grid during peak times.
Nissan CEO Sparks Talk of Electric Cars - 2007-07-05 Although Nissan has been lagging behind Honda and Toyota in the hybrid-tech race, an all-electric Nissan car by 2010 may not be completely far-fetched.
Odyne to Provide Battery System Technology for Mexico City Fleet EV Conversions - 2007-06-29 Odyne Corporation, a developer of advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain (PHEV) technology for trucks and buses, has signed a strategic supplier agreement to provide lead-acid battery management system technology for the conversion of Mexico Citys municipal Nissan Tsuru car fleet to electric drive.
Beyond the Prius - 2007-06-20 Toyota's Prius hybrid stole a march on the car industry. What comes next?
McGuinty promises $650 million to fund green cars - 2007-06-19 McGuinty is promising $650 million for the auto sector to help create so-called "green" cars and car parts as part of a new job creation scheme.
US Senators Introduce Bill to Promote Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicles, Including Plug-In Conversions - 2007-06-18 US Senate Finance Committee members Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) with Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) have introduced a bill to support the development of commercially viable plug-in electric drive vehicles (PEDVs), including pure battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and plug-in fuel cell vehicles.
Hertz, Avis to add hybrid cars to fleets - 2007-06-15 Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said Thursday it will spend $68 million to add 3,400 Toyota Prius hybrids to its fleets by 2008.
SEN. HATCH, CANTWELL, OBAMA INTRODUCE PLAN TO PROMOTE PLUG-IN HYBRIDS - 2007-06-15 Senate Finance Committee members today introduced a bill to help develop commercially viable plug-in hybrids and other electric-drive vehicles, which would shift the nation from its dependence on liquid fuels and toward much cleaner - and cheaper - electricity for transportation.
Toyota pledges more hybrid choices - 2007-06-12 Japanese carmaker Toyota Motors, calling hybrid technology its core technology, said it looks to soon sell 1 million gasoline-electric vehicles a year.
Denso, Bullish on Hybrids, Seeks More Engineers - 2007-06-11 Denso Corp., the world's largest listed auto-parts maker, plans to hire 2,000 engineers by 2010 as its biggest customer, Toyota Motor Corp., increases production of hybrid and other alternative-fuel vehicles.
Toyota Worldwide Hybrid Sales Hit More Than 1 Million - 2007-06-07 Toyota said Thursday global sales of its hybrid vehicles have topped 1 million, a landmark for the Japanese automaker that leads the world in "green" cars.
UQM Technologies Receives Development Contract - 2007-06-06 The two-year effort will focus on improving the power density and packaging of previous generations of silicon carbide power modules developed in Air Force programs.
Solar power option for Toyota Prius - 2007-06-04 The power obtained is used to charge the 3kW secondary battery that can be used to drive the vehicle up to 20 miles per day on electric power.
UK: Chauffeur fleet goes hybrid - 2007-06-04 A major London-based executive chauffeur fleet operator is switching its cars to Lexus hybrids, saying that the emergence of the automaker's Hybrid Drive technology and the readiness of its customers to 'think green' has enabled it to start transforming its operations.
The Plug-In Hybrid Comes to Europe - 2007-06-04 Interest in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology is on the rise in Europe, as evidenced by presentations and discussions at the second European Ele-Drive Transportation Conference, held last week in Brussels.
DOE to Provide up to $19 Million for Plug-In Research - 2007-05-23 The DOE has selected five next-generation vehicle research projects which will receive up to $19 million in funding to further the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Building Cars for 'Tree-Huggers' - 2007-05-16 Based in Toronto, the Zenn Motor Company has started to produce the Zenn, or Zero Emission No Noise car. The $12,500 (£6,250) car runs entirely on electric power and unlike the Prius uses no petrol whatsoever.
Wal-mart to use first hybrid big-rig - 2007-05-15 The Pete Store, Inc. (www.thepetestore.com) announces the delivery of the industrys first Class 8 hybrid truck to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The Peterbilt Model 386 Hybrid is the first of its kind and will be an addition to Wal-Marts fleet of over 230 Peterbilts they currently have in service.
Fans of plug-in cars build their power base - 2007-05-08 Sometime in the future, your car may make your round-trip commute with electricity generated from rooftop solar cells.
German Motorists' Interest in Hybrids Jumps - 2007-05-07 In a recent survey, 30.7% of the German motorists polled said that their next car would "certainly" or "most likely" be a hybrid vehicle
Reported US Sales of Hybrids Up 26% in April - 2007-05-04 Reported US sales of light-duty hybrid vehicles rose 26% in April 2007 from the year before, reaching 27,351 units. The results, while a drop from March 2007s more than 34,000 units sold, still represent a more than 2% share of the new vehicle marketthe second month in a row for that level of penetration.
A123Systems to Market PHEV Conversion Packs in 2008 - 2007-05-02 Lithium-ion battery manufacturer A123Systems intends to begin marketing battery packs in 2008 for third-party conversion of hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), according to A123Systems CEO David Vieau. Vieau made the remarks in testimony before the US Senate Committee On Finance Subcommittee On Energy, Natural Resources, And Infrastructure.
Upstart to cut back on gas with hybrid, alternative fuel cars - 2007-04-27 A new taxi company -- Green Cab -- has started hauling passengers around San Francisco, and its name refers not only to the snazzy paint job on its cabs but its vow to drive only hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles.
EnerDel to Deliver Lithium-Ion Battery Samples for HEVs in June 2007 - 2007-04-26 EnerDel, the lithium-ion battery subsidiary of Ener1, has received orders to deliver Li-ion battery samples based on its proprietary technology to a leading European OEM automotive company and to a leading tier-one automotive supplier.
ARB Expert ZEV Panel Bullish on Plug-in Hybrids - 2007-04-24 Overall, the panel has determined that plug-in hybrids are the most likely technology to reach large volume production the soonest.
Tanfield Lands First Contracts for Edison Electric Van - 2007-04-23 Tanfield has officially launched its Edison electric van and has secured its first contracts for initial orders of the Edison with Sainsbury's, TNS, CEVA Logistics and Scottish & Southern Energy.
Nissan and NEC To Form Joint Venture To Develop Automotive Li-Ion Batteries - 2007-04-13 Nissan Motor, NEC Corporation, and NEC TOKIN Corporation have signed an agreement to establish a joint-venture company - Automotive Energy Supply Corporation - to develop and market lithium-ion batteries for wide-scale automotive application by 2009.
Challenge to Emissions Rule Is Set to Start - 2007-04-10 The fight over cars and carbon dioxide moves today from the Supreme Court to a federal courtroom in Burlington, Vt., in a case that automakers say could reshape vehicles sold on the East and West Coasts.
PG&E Demonstrates Vehicle-to-Grid Technology - 2007-04-10 PG&E, California's biggest utility, showcased the first-ever utility demonstration of Vehicle-to-Grid technology during an alternative energy solution summit in Silicon Valley.
Japan to Set Up Public-Private Project for Cost-Effective Electric Vehicle by 2015 - 2007-04-09 Japan's Ministry of Economy,Trade and Industry is beginning to organize a research project with business and academia to develop an electric vehicle by 2015 that costs as much to purchase and to operate as the current generation of minicars.
Green with Envy - 2007-04-09 Hybrid car sales are growing worldwide and politicians are pledging money for their development. But is the local car industry ready to go green?
Toyota Adds U.S. Incentives on Prius Hybrid Worth Up to $2,000 - 2007-04-04 Toyota Motor Corp.., after doubling U.S. sales of its Prius hybrid in March, is offering new discounts worth as much as $2,000 to counter dwindling tax credits and to meet rising sales targets.
It's a plug-in hybrid and it's a school bus - 2007-04-03 Bus manufacturers are already rolling out the environmentally friendly vehicles years before major automakers say they will.
Clean Car Bill Passes Calif. Assembly Committee - 2007-03-28 A bill to provide rebates to new car buyers who purchase vehicles with lower emissions has been approved by a state assembly transportation committee, a spokesman for Assemblyman Ira Ruskin, D-Redwood City, reported Tuesday.
Daimlerchrysler to Build Test Fleet of Electric Vans - 2007-03-28 DaimlerChrysler AG said on Tuesday it would begin testing a fleet of commercial vans capable of running on battery power alone over the course of the next year with the roll-out of its redesigned Dodge Sprinter.
UQM Technologies Receives $1 Million Contract from the US Air Force - 2007-03-21 UQM Technologies has been awarded an additional $1 million contract supplement to an existing US Air Force contract to convert a conventional one-half ton pickup truck to all-electric operation using an optimized configuration of currently available advanced technologies.
Which Green Car Is Best? - 2007-03-20 Carmakers are turning to a range of different technologies to improve fuel economy. Why can't they agree on just one?
Peterbilt, Eaton and Wal-Mart Partner on Class 8 Hybrid Truck - 2007-03-19 Hybrid Technologies developed jointly between Peterbilt Motors Company and Eaton Corporation have been integrated into an aerodynamically styled Class-8 heavy-duty vehicle.
Battery tech starts catching up to high tech - 2007-03-15 Enter the nanotechnological battery, the new lightweight and powerful engine of high-tech dreams, making everything possible from Ball's rope ascender to hybrid vehicles capable of getting 150 miles per gallon to battery-powered fabrics that will let soldiers plug electronic devices into their uniforms.
Mitsubishi Delivers EV Prototypes to Utilities - 2007-03-12 Mitsubishi Motors has delivered prototypes of it i MiEV research electric vehicle to two utilities in Japan: Tokyo Electric Power and Kyushu Electric Power
Hybrid buses may roll by mid 2008 - 2007-03-05 "Hybrid" buses, powered by a combination of electricity and diesel fuel, could be rolling on Pinellas roads by the summer of next year if the county bus agency approves.
MIT's Stackable, Foldable "City Car" - 2007-02-20 Researchers at MIT are building a prototype of a lightweight electric vehicle that can be cheaply mass-produced, rented by commuters under a shared-use business model, and folded and stacked like grocery carts at subway stations or other central sites.
Drive for electric cars in UAE - 2007-02-20 Electric cars may soon be seen in the streets of Abu Dhabi if negotiations between investment company Mubadala and the Baynuna Group go as planned, according to a Gulf News report.
Honda Increases Hybrid Supply - 2007-02-19 According to Honda (UK), the extension of London's congestion charge zone will lead to massive growth in the adoption of cleaner hybrid cars.
Honda Increases Hybrid Supply - 2007-02-19 According to Honda (UK), the extension of London's congestion charge zone will lead to massive growth in the adoption of cleaner hybrid cars.
Volvo Starts Hybrid-Electric Refuse Vehicle Project in Sweden - 2007-02-16 The Swedish Energy Agency has awarded SEK 9.8 million (US$1.4 million) to AB Volvo to support the application of hybrid technology in heavy vehiclesspecifically, two refuse collection trucks in Gothenburg and Stockholm.
Ottawa mulls tax credits for hybrid cars - 2007-02-15 The Canadian government is considering introducing a tax credit or tax rebate for the purchase of environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles, a government source said on Wednesday.
Toyota to Introduce Hybrid X at Geneva Show - 2007-02-14 Toyota says it will use the show to restate its commitment to finding and implementing solutions that make cars less of an environmental burden.
EPRI, Ford and Eaton Developing Plug-in Hybrid Utility Trouble Truck - 2007-02-09 Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Eaton, Ford and the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), are developing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system for utility trouble trucks and vans.
UQM and Altair Nanotechnologies Form Strategic Alliance for Electric Powertrains - 2007-02-06 UQM Technologies and Altair Nanotechnologies have formed a strategic alliance to pursue opportunities for their complementary electric drive and battery technologies in advanced transportation and other high potential markets.
New Lexus Taxicabs Spark Envy - 2007-02-02 With 300 new hybrid cars on the road, New Yorkers are noticing that the look of their taxis is changing as fast as some of the neighborhoods they drive through.
Report: Volkswagen Changing Strategy for Hybrids - 2007-01-31 Now, rather than target a mild hybrid Jetta for sale into the California market in 2008 as described by Pischetsrieder, Volkswagen will focus first on a full hybrid Touareg SUV. VW has announced a 50-state compliant (Tier 2 Bin 5) diesel Jetta will go on sale in the US in 2008.
GM Urges Feds to Fund Major Battery Research and Development Effort - 2007-01-31 In testimony before the US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources today, GM Vice President for Environment and Energy Beth Lowery urged the government to fund a major effort to strengthen domestic advanced battery capabilitiesspecifically lithium-ion batteries.
ZAP and Lotus to Use APX Concept as Basis for High-Performance In-Wheel Motor Electric ZAP-X - 2007-01-30 ZAP and Lotus Engineering are beginning the first phase of an engineering project to use the British consultancys APX ("Aluminum Performance Crossover") as a basis for designing a production-ready electric all-wheel drive crossover high performance vehicle for ZAPthe ZAP-Xin the US market.
Tesla Motors Opens Michigan Tech Center; Focus on Upcoming Electric Sports Sedan - 2007-01-26 The 19,240 square-foot facility will focus on R&D for future Tesla products to follow the introduction later this year of the Roadster, starting with a four-door electric sports sedan to be built by the Silicon Valley-based company.
Toyota Sees 40 Pct Jump in '07 Global Hybrid Sales - 2007-01-25 Toyota Motor Corp. said on Wednesday it is aiming for a 40 percent jump in its global sales of gas-electric hybrid vehicles to 430,000 units this year.
Energy Grants Back Plug-In Cars, Ethanol - 2007-01-24 The Department of Energy announced yesterday $17 million in grants to support the development of battery technology for plug-in hybrid vehicles and ethanol, two areas in the energy debate where officials in Washington and Detroit are closely aligned.
Axeon Wins First Li-ion Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Development Contract - 2007-01-23 Axeon Holdings plc, a Scottish company which provides green energy and advanced control systems to the automotive and industrial markets, has won its first contract to develop a lithium-ion battery pack for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) program.
Hino To Roll Out Dutro Hybrid Truck In Australia - 2007-01-15 Hino Motors, the Toyota subsidiary focused on commercial vehicles, will introduce its diesel-electric Dutro Hybrid truck in Australia this month as part of its broader effort to increase overseas sales based on the global trend for tighter emission standards.
Azure Dynamics and StarTrans Sign Distributor Network for Hybrid Buses - 2007-01-11 Azure Dynamics Corporation and its shuttle bus partner StarTrans have signed nine bus distributors across North America for the marketing and sales of the CitiBus Hybrid Senator HD hybrid-electric shuttle buses.
ArvinMeritor and Wal-Mart to Develop Hybrid Drivetrain for Class 8 Tractor - 2007-01-11 ArvinMeritor, Inc. and Wal-Mart Transportation have agreed to develop a diesel-electric parallel hybrid drivetrain for a Class 8 tractor. The vehicle will be based on an International Class 8 ProStar tractor and powered by an engine developed by Cummins Inc.
China BAK Battery to Develop and Manufacture New Li-Ion Cells for Vehicles - 2007-01-10 China BAK Battery, Inc. (BAK) plans to construct a new facility that will focus on product development and manufacture of an advanced lithium-ion battery cell product line. The new battery cells will provide higher energy density and power, longer life cycle and shorter charge times as compared to other types of lithium-based batteries, according to the company.
GM Introduces Plug-In Electric Car - 2007-01-08 General Motors Chairman G. Richard Wagoner Jr. on Sunday unveiled an innovative prototype, the Chevrolet Volt -- a plug-in vehicle that derives its power primarily from electricity rather than gasoline -- as the world's automakers take on global warming and U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
KPMG: Auto Execs See Permanent Shift Toward Fuel-Efficiency and Hybrids - 2007-01-05 Automotive executives worldwide strongly agree that high oil prices have permanently changed consumers purchasing habits globally, driving them toward more fuel-efficient vehicles, including hybrids, according to an annual global survey of industry leaders by KPMG LLP, the US audit, tax and advisory firm.
LML Korea Licensing TNO Series Hybrid Technology; Hybrid NewBeetle as Demonstrator - 2007-01-02 TNO Automotive recently signed a Letter of Intent with LML Korea Co, Ltd. regarding the granting to LML of an exclusive licence to use the TNO-developed series hybrid powertrain control strategy for a number of specific applications.
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