Honda May Begin Production of Hybrids in US - 2006-12-27 Honda Motor Co. may begin to assemble hybrid vehicles at Hondas new plant in Indiana, President Takeo Fukui told the Nihon Keizai Shimbun.
Nissan, NEC To Partner to Develop Li-Ion Batteries For Cars - 2006-12-21 The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reports that Nissan Motor and NEC Corp. will partner in the development of li-ion battery technology for use in hybrid, electric and fuel-cell cars.
NYSERDA Awards Contracts to Two PHEV Conversion Companies - 2006-12-21 The New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) has made awards from its $10-million New York State Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Initiative to two PHEV conversion companies: Hymotion and Hybrids Plus.
Final NREL Report on GM Hybrid Buses in Seattle - 2006-12-18 The study, which focuses on a comparison of diesel buses operating from KCMs Ryerson Base and hybrid buses operating from Atlantic Base because of their similar duty cycles, found that the hybrid buses from Atlantic Base had a 27% higher fuel economy on average compared with that of diesel buses at Ryerson Base.
London Provides First Street Recharging Points for Electric Vehicles - 2006-12-14 Westminster City Council in London has introduced two free street recharging points for electric carsthe first on-street points in the UK. Westminster already provides 48 free recharging stations, but these are located in 13 of the citys parking garages.
TNT Launches Newton 7.5-Tonne Electric Trucks in London - 2006-12-06 TNT Express and TNT Logistics, in partnership with Smith Electric Vehicles, has unveiled the worlds first high performance 7.5-tonne zero emission electric vehiclesboth Newton modelsdue to go into service in London.
US Sales of Hybrids in November Up 13.8% Year-on-Year - 2006-12-06 Sales of hybrids in the US in November rose to 18,283 units, up 13.8% from the 16,065 sold in November 2005. The October 2006 tally does not yet include sales of GMs VUE Green Line Hybrid.
Worldwide Demand for Hybrids Projected to Grow Rapidly - 2006-12-05 The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland, Ohio-based market research firm, projects that worldwide demand for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) will advance rapidly to 3.9 million units in 2015 and then to nearly double that number by 2020.
Chery Introduces New Hybrid for China - 2006-11-20 The new A5 ISG is a parallel hybrid with an all-electric capability at start-up or speeds below 40 kph (25 mph).
Maxwell Technologies Introduces 125-Volt Ultracapacitor Module for Heavy Hybrid and Electric Vehicles - 2006-11-14 Maxwell Technologies, Inc. has introduced a compact, fully integrated, 125-volt BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor module to provide an easy-to-integrate building block for scalable energy storage and power delivery solutions for heavy hybrid and electric vehicles and heavy duty industrial applications requiring up to 1,500 volts.
Smith Electric Vehicles Evaluating Enova 120kW Drive System - 2006-11-13 Enova Systems has entered into an evaluation project with Smith Electric Vehicles, a division of The Tanfield Group Plc (TAN) and the worlds largest producer of road-going commercial electric vehicles.
SMUD Testing Valence-EnergyCS Plug-in Hybrid Prius - 2006-11-13 Valence Technology, a provider of phosphate lithium-ion battery systems, has partnered with plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion company EnergyCS to deliver a converted PHEV Prius to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) for evaluation of its fuel economy and fleet adaptability.
DaimlerChrysler Unveils new smart fortwo; Micro-Hybrid Version in 2007 - 2006-11-10 DaimlerChrysler unveiled the new smart gasoline- and diesel-powered smart city cars yesterday evening in Stuttgart, Germany. The company said it will introduce a micro-hybrid version (starter/generator with stop-start capability) on one of the models in 2007.
Peterbilt to Introduce Medium-Duty Hybrid Truck for Fuel Savings of 30-40% - 2006-11-10 Peterbilt, a division of PACCAR, will display a production-representative, hybrid-electric medium-duty truckoutfitted with a fully integrated bucket lift bodyat the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) National Meeting in San Diego next week.
Report: GM May Introduce Series-Hybrid Prototype - 2006-11-09 AutoWeek reports that General Motors may soon introduce a series-hybrid prototype as a step in its development path to future electric vehicles.
Plug-in Hybrids - 2006-11-08 The Cars that Will Recharge America
Future for hybrid cars hinges on U.S. growth: Audi - 2006-11-06 Carmaker Audi said the success of hybrid vehicles, which shave around a quarter from fuel costs, hinged on faster U.S. sales growth, even though high prices at the pump mean they are enjoying rising demand.
US Sales of Hybrids in October Up 11% Year-on-Year - 2006-11-03 Sales of hybrids in the US in October rose to 18,784 units, up 10.9% from the 16,934 sold in October 2005. The October 2006 tally does not yet include sales of GMs VUE Green Line HybridGM is not yet breaking out those results separately.
Mayor of London Introduces Hybrid Double-Deck Bus - 2006-11-01 The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, today unveiled the first hybrid double-deck bus in the world and announced plans for a hybrid bus fleet for London.
London plans hybrid bus fleet to cut carbon emissions - 2006-10-26 London's 8,000 buses are to get an environmentally-friendly overhaul in a drive to cut carbon emissions in the capital by a quarter over the next decade.
GEM Releases New eL XD Utility Vehicle - 2006-10-25 Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), a DaimlerChrysler company, has introduced a new utility electric vehicle, the GEM eL XD, and its other 2007 electric vehicle models.
Demand for hybrid vehicles will double by 2020 - 2006-10-23 By 2015 worldwide demand for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) will hit 4.3 million units and double by 2020, according to The Freedonia, Group, a Cleveland-based research firm. With the increase in demand, cost disparities between HEVs and conventional light vehicles are expected to decline.
smart à la Chinoise - 2006-10-13 Sueddeutsche.de reports that little-known Chinese carmaker CMEC has announced a two-seater all-electric vehicle with a 100km (62 mile) range, designed for export to the European market. No other details are given.
Bush Pushes Plug-In Hybrids, Cellulosic Ethanol and Hydrogen - 2006-10-13 He repeated arguments he has made in the past for the development of robust battery technology and plug-in hybrids, the use of ethanol, and the eventual transition to hydrogen, but said he worried that the current drop in gasoline prices would blunt the desire for alternatives.
Cars of Tomorrow - 2006-10-10 The high cost of hybrids has kept many people from going green, and a new Edmonds.com study shows that with the cost of gas -- combined with tax credits -- it only takes about three years to break even.
Mitsubishi to Sell Electric Vehicle in US - 2006-10-09 AutoWeek reports that Mitsubishi Motors plans to sell a small electric car in the United States. Speaking during a Mitsubishi dealer meeting last week, President Osamu Masuko said the lithium-ion battery-powered vehicle will be launched first in Japan.
Boston Brings in First Hybrid Taxis - 2006-10-03 The City of Boston has launched Boston CleanAir Cabs, a program to replace ordinary taxis with cleaner vehicle technology. Bostons first Hybrid Taxi, Camry hybrid owned by Boston Cab Association, is now in service.
ZAP Forms Joint Venture in China with XEBRA Manufacturer - 2006-09-28 The joint venture involves designing and manufacturing of a new generation of low-cost advanced transportation vehicles that run efficiently on gas, electricity, ethanol and other unspecified advanced technologies and fuels.
VW Develops All-Electric Microbus Concept - 2006-09-26 Volkswagen of America Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL), located in Palo Alto, California, has taken a 1964 Deluxe Microbus and retrofitted it with a collection of new technologies, including an all-electric drive powered by lithium polymer batteries.
Quantum Signs Agreement With Miljo Innovasjon to Pursue JV for Electric Vehicles - 2006-09-25 Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide has signed a letter of understanding with Miljo Innovasjon AS of Norway that establishes the basis for discussions to structure a joint venture for the development and production of electric vehicles intended for markets in Norway, Europe, and China.
A123Systems Plug-In Hybrid Debuts in Colorado; V2G Analysis Part of the Project - 2006-09-18 The Colorado Governors Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC) is working with several partners on a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) demonstration project. The PHEV is appearing at a Clean Energy Partnerships event in Fort Collins, Colorado today as part of Colorado Tech Week.
CalCars to Become For-Profit PHEV Company - 2006-09-06 CalCars, the non-profit founded in 2002 to advance the development of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), has decided to convert to a for-profit company that actually builds commercial products.
Johnson Controls-Saft Signs Deal with Automaker for Li-Ion Batteries for MY2008 Hybrid - 2006-09-06 The Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions (JCS) joint venture has signed a letter of intent with a major vehicle manufacturer to supply lithium-ion hybrid vehicle batteries. The LOI is for the development phase, which is expected to lead to volume production for a late 2008 model year vehicle.
PG&E Invites its Customers to Join Plug-in Partners, Sign Petition - 2006-09-05 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is sending an invitation in September bills to its 5.1 million customers to sign the Plug-in Partners online petition to encourage automakers to develop and to deploy plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).
PMLs In-Wheel Motor, Plug-in Series Hybrid MINI - 2006-08-28 The vehicle supports an all-electric range of 200-250 miles and has a total range of about 932 miles (1,500 km). The car accelerates from 0-62 mph in less than 5 seconds.
EPA-Influenced Vehicles - 2006-08-22 After badgering American manufacturers to produce cleaner, more-fuel-efficient vehicles, the Environmental Protection Agency is about to see its first product hit the streets.
Hybrid owners get lobby - 2006-08-18 Organization will push for the existing and new incentives for users of alternative fuel cars.
Study Shows Strong Consumer Interest in Plug-in Hybrids - 2006-08-17 A new study by global market research company Synovate shows that 49% of consumersonce the concept of a plug-in hybrid was explained to themsaid they would consider purchasing one, roughly the same level of consideration as standard hybrid technology.
Better than Hybrids - 2006-08-17 A proposed engine design approaches the efficiency of gas-electric hybrids, but could be far cheaper.
Tesla Electric Roadster Signature One Hundred Series Sells Out - 2006-08-17 The electric-powered Tesla Roadster can accelerate from 0-60 mph in about four seconds. It offers the equivalent of 135 mpg and a range of 250 miles on a single charge, a combination heretofore unseen in a mass-produced electric vehicle.
Flexcar Launches Car-Sharing Pilot Program for Undergrads - 2006-08-03 Flexcar is piloting a new program for college students between the ages of 18 and 20 at six universities across the US. The first campuses include the University of Portland (Ore.), University of California-Los Angeles, University of California-San Diego, University of California-Berkeley, University of Maryland and Emory University (Atlanta).
Paul: Who killed my electric car? - 2006-07-26 While you won't see many electric cars on the road, they've been around longer than you might think.
Hybrid car owners hope to plug in to better mileage - 2006-07-24 Scientists are developing plug-in technology that would allow the Toyota Prius and other hybrid vehicles to travel their first 60 miles (95km) of the day on about half a gallon of gas.
Toyota looks at ethanol car development - 2006-07-19 Toyota, a pioneer in the development of popular gas-electric hybrid vehicles, is considering a US investment in cars that run on ethanol and other alternative fuels, the automaker's North American president says.
Zipcar to Double Fleet in San Francisco Area and Expand into Chicago - 2006-07-13 Zipcar, North Americas largest car sharing company, announced plans to double its San Francisco Bay Area fleet within the year, expanding into new communities throughout the region while increasing service in existing neighborhoods.
Are Americans Finally Ready to Get Smart? - 2006-06-28 DaimlerChrysler, which shelved an earlier plan to bring its Smart mini-car brand to the United States, plans to announce on Wednesday that it will introduce the tiny, two-seat vehicle to the American market early in 2008, according to several executives at the company.
Report: GM Fast-Tracking Plug-in Hybrids - 2006-06-23 Bloomberg reports that General Motors is fast-tracking development of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in response to Toyotas success with hybrids and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Green where you want it, not where you don't - 2006-06-16 Honda's pleasantly redesigned 2006 version of its four-year-old Civic Hybrid represents one of the machines of the moment, with incentives for hybrid drivers mounting and pump prices remaining high.
Prius Passes 500,000 Sales Mark Worldwide - 2006-06-07 Worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius have passed the half-million mark, with 504,700 units having been sold by the end of April this year, according to Toyota.
Pennsylvania Eyes Big Hybrid Car Break - 2006-06-01 Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell wants to use part of a US$260 million windfall to double rebates for hybrid cars to US$1,000.
New York to add more hybrids to taxi fleet - 2006-05-22 The number of environmentally friendly taxicabs on New York City streets could grow tenfold after this summer, when the city designates a significant portion of new taxi medallion licenses for alternative-fuel cabs.
Transformation Under Way in Transportation - 2006-05-18 Commercialization of plug-in vehicles could significantly reduce tailpipe emissions, save money at the gas pump, and help consumers avoid price fluctuations associated with reliance on a single fuel to power their cars.
Sales of SUVs take back seat to hybrids - 2006-05-05 Sales of fuel-efficient hybrid autos are up, big sport-utility vehicle sales are down and Northern Californians are part of a steamrolling national trend to find vehicles that will cause them less fiscal pain at gas pumps.
Fords US Hybrid Sales More than Double in April - 2006-05-02 Sales of Fords Escape and Mariner hybrids more than doubled from March to April, shooting up to a combined 3,420 units from 1,590 units the month beforean increase of 115%.
State to add hybrid buses to transportation fleet - 2006-04-27 Ten new electric-diesel hybrid buses will start rolling through Baltimore this spring and, if they perform well, the state plans to purchase 300 more, Gov. Robert Ehrlich said Wednesday.
AQMD Board to Vote on Plug-in Hybrid Initiative - 2006-04-04 During its 7 April meeting, the Board of the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) will vote on a set of proposals to further accelerate the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).
$84 Million for the First Tires-to-Ethanol Facility - 2006-03-23 Startech Environmental Corp. and Future Fuels (FFI) have formed an alliance agreement to mutually obtain contracts for waste-to-ethanol facilities and specifically for FFI's own $84 million Waste-to-Ethanol Facility to be constructed in Toms River...
Toyota Rolls Out 1st Hybrid Sedan Under Lexus Brand - 2006-03-17 Toyota Motor Corp. began selling the first hybrid sedan under its high-end Lexus marque in Japan on Thursday, saying the domestic launch would be followed by a roll-out overseas starting next month.
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