Future Hybrid Vehicles News
- PECO delivers $10K Green Region grant to Langhorne for Mayor's Playground Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:50AMLANGHORNE – PECO Energy delivered a $10,000 grant to Langhorne Borough Wednesday night as part of its PECO Green Region initiative, the company’s municipal open space grant program.
- Bamboozled? Give it a grow Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:15AMHere is a recycling plant about as green as it gets.
- Going green for U.S. Junior Amateur a community effort Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:33PMThe fashionable debate in golf is "Green vs. Brown."
- Axion Confirms 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:16AMAxion Power International, Inc. today confirmed that its 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will convene at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the New Castle Country Club, 511 Club Drive. Â Following the meeting, beginning at approximately 1:00 pm, the Company will provide tours of the nearby Clover Lane plant facility. Â In addition, a cocktail reception beginning at 5:00 pm will be held ...
- City, college and district pressing right political buttons to construct cutting edge facility Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:11PMA group from Reedley took several major steps this week in their pursuit to build a cutting edge alternative fuel facility in Reedley. The Central Valley Regional Transportation Center Joint Powers Agreement includes the City of Reedley and Kings Canyon Unified School District.
- Hertz Rebrands Car Sharing Service Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:32AMThis week Hertz unveiled its strategy to redefine the car sharing experience and grow its business by lowering costs, enhancing member benefits, adding new vehicles and locations, and deploying the latest in-car and customer support technology.
- FedEx Fleet Up 4,000 Fuel Efficient Vehicles Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:41AMThe group that brings us our review units (for the most part), Federal Express, has announced today that they’ll be adding an additional barrage of fuel-efficient vehicles including electric and hybrid trucks in the very near future to bring themselves into the future on a cloud of wall plugs. With this update also comes a [...]
- Scaleo chip Enters the Automotive Powertrain Semiconductor Market Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:57AMSOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scaleo chip, the leading fabless semiconductor company in body control and driver-information car electronics, announced today its entry into the automotive powertrain semiconductor market.
- Montero Announces Board Changes Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:54AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 8, 2011) -
- Obama administration, automakers haggle over new mileage rules Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:19AMThe Obama administration and the auto industry are locked in negotiations over new vehicle mileage and emissions standards that will have a profound effect on the cars Americans drive and the health of the auto industry over the next decade and beyond.
- New Mileage Rules Debated by Carmakers and White House Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 4:38PMThe administration wants new American cars and trucks to average as much as 56.2 miles per gallon by 2025, roughly double the current level.
- Can automotive manufacturing sector survive? Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:40PMMANILA, Philippines — I am glad that there are no dogmas in economics. Whereas privatization, liberalization and deregulation were mantras in the 1990s when the Philippine economy was recovering from decades of asphyxiating government ownership of enterprise, regulations and controls, today there are enlightened calls for a closer regulation of oligopolies or monopolies, as in the ...
- Electric cars no longer a bore Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:39PMYou no longer have to choose between supposedly 'boring' electric cars and 'exciting' petrol-burners. Electric vehicles are just as zippy and fast as regular cars.
- Write for Gizmag! Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:35PMGizmag is seeking London-based technology writers to join our team. In particular we're after people with expertise in consumer electronics, telecommunications, mobile telephones, tablets and the automotive arena (especially electric and hybrid vehicles). .. Continue Reading Write for Gizmag! Related Articles: Wanted: technology writers in Tokyo Write for Gizmag Gizmag is hiring - apply here ...
- Jobs for the Future to Launch Green Jobs Training in High-Growth Industries Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:28AMGreenWays Initiative will work in seven major cities to create career pathways
- Democratic Republic of Congo to Lead World Cobalt Production According to Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd. Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 7:30AMLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Detailed review and forecast on global, regional and country markets of cobalt can be found in the new market research report “Cobalt Market Review” by Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd.
- Dan Morain: Tie this subsidy to keeping jobs here Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 12:03AMDelaware has a reputation for being friendly to corporations. It has now landed one that received a $200 million subsidy, courtesy of the state of California.
- Research and Markets: Lightweighting in Automotive Design and Manufacturing - 2011 Consumer Behavior, Government ... Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 10:30AMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Lightweighting in Automotive Design and Manufacturing" report to their offering.
- GKN Driveline forms JV with Evo Electric Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:53AMGKN Driveline, a supplier of automotive driveline systems and solutions, has invested GBP5m in order to form a joint venture with EVO Electric, a UK-based provider of electric drive products for the automotive sector.
- Ford fine-tuning, expanding Sync Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 7:38PMFord announced plans to quadruple the size of the team responsible for developing the in-car connectivity system and tweak its voice activated Sync system to make it more usable.
- Atlantic Toyota Buyers May See Prius Lineup Lead Toyota into the Future, Replacing Corolla and Camry Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 5:05PMNew York - The Prius came to the market more than 10 years ago, and through its time it has become a huge part of Toyota’s lineup. Atlantic Toyota and Huntington Toyota customers should know the Prius may take the front line and lead Toyota into the future.
- Jonathan Takiff: These gadgets get you ready for summer fun Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 4:28PMTHE GIZMO: Having fun now that summer's officially here? Gizmo Guy hopes to get you in the mood with good-to-go gadgets for your outdoor entertainment, recreational and dining pleasure.
- Lindsay chief will wear two hats Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 3:24PMRich Wilkinson wears a lot of hats at Lindsay City Hall n too many if you ask those who attended the June 14 City Council meeting.
- Transport Minister presents regulations under Motor Traffic Act Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:48PMDeputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody presided when Parliament met at 1.00 pm yesterday. After the presentation of papers and oral questions, the House took up the regulations under the Motor traffic Act for debate.
- Fisker Automotive begins hiring blitz: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:34PMFisker Automotive will hire 120 workers in the coming months to staff the former General Motors factory in Wilmington, Del., that will build
- Growing Audi Across the Atlantic Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 12:45PMJohan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America and Robert Reiss
- Students in automotive program want newer cars Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 12:01PMAutomotive technology student Brandon Boyd, 19, of Thibodaux works on the transmission of his 1996 Toyota Camry Tuesday at Fletcher Technical Community College in Houma.
- Sell Now? Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:17AMThe used car market is at its valuation peak – but the so-called bubble may be better characterized as an air mattress deflating. It’s all about supply.
- High Grade Trenching and Drill Results Returns 9.27% TREO Over 6.45m Including 15.48% TREO Over 2.0m and 5.66% TREO ... Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:29AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 22, 2011) -
- EVCARCO, Inc. Provides Corporate Update Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 9:08AMFORTH WORTH, TX--(Marketwire - Jun 16, 2011) - EVCARCO, Inc. ( www.evcarco.com ) ( OTCBB : EVCA ) ( OTCQB : EVCA ) provided today a corporate update to its shareholders, investors and the investment community. Under direction of recently named CEO, Mack Sanders, the Company has been actively seeking both acquisitions of existing dealerships and partnerships with viable ...
- Excellent prospects for UK automotive industry Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 6:09AMThe global shortage of some components caused by the tsunami in Japan failed to dent the performance of the UK’s automotive sector, which remains in good health, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
- Obama pushes job training programs Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 9:32AMALEXANDRIA, Va. -- President Barack Obama says the growth of the U.S. economy will depend in part on training new workers for jobs in the manufacturing industry.
- Stevens Pass opens electric vehicle stations Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:18AMWhile the west coast snowpack is sticking around longer than usual, climate change is still a top concern for skiers and riders who want to make sure winters are packed with plenty of powder. And of all the things resort goers can do to reduce their own carbon footprints, carpooling or swapping out a fossil fuel-powered vehicle for a hybrid or straight electric one are some of the most potent ...
- Ford boosts domestic green car production Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 10:49AMAmerican automaker Ford has announced it will triple production capacity of electric vehicles through the year 2013. read more
- 2011 Honda CR-Z Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 10:16AMSporty, responsible second car for the family
- TMC to raise funds via MAI listing for new plant Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 12:05PMTMC Industrial, a manufacturer of hydraulic presses, mobile cranes and handling equipment mainly for the automotive industry, plans an initial public offering to raise funds for a new plant.
- Oshkosh Defense Showcases Mission-Proven Vehicle Platforms at CANSEC 2011 Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 8:14AMOSHKOSH, Wis. & LONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Defense will present a wide range of world-class vehicle platforms and capabilities at CANSEC 2011. Oshkosh Defense vehicles have been qualified for the Canadian DND's TAPV and MSVS programs.
- LowCVP Annual Conference 2011 Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 5:42AMCanary Wharf, London This year’s LowCVP Annual Conference will take place at the Clifford Chance Auditorium, Canary Wharf on Thursday June 9th.
- GSA Launches EV Pilot Project for Federal Fleet Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 7:19PMWASHINGTON – The GSA launched a pilot project to bring 100 electric vehicles (EVs) into the fleet, which will be leased to 20 federal agencies in five cities.
- Why Solar-Powered Cars Won't Go: They Can't Keep Up With The Combustion Engine Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 1:11PMEarlier this spring I drove a solar racer designed by engineering students at the State University of New York in New Paltz. The car runs on SunPower C-50 silicon solar cells and K2 Energy Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries all strapped to a NuGen Mobility SCM150 96-Volt motor. Its designers believe the [...]
- Proton plans record RM1.6b investment Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 1:10PMThe group announces sterling fourth-quarter results, with a RM61.6 million net profit, helped by higher car sales.
- Dow revs up energy alternatives Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 12:38PMThe Dow Chemical Co. plans to convert 100 Ford F-150 trucks to use plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology with Dow Kokam lithium ion batteries.
- Motorists angry, suspicious over high gas prices Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 10:28PMWhat do local residents think about why prices? Has the cost changed their personal habits?
- Editorial: We are still ducking reality on energy Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 6:11PMSenate Finance Committee member Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla. listens to testimony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 12, 2011, during the committee's hearing into high gasoline prices and high profits.
- EVCARCO COO Scott O'Neal Resigns Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 3:04PMWill Continue to Serve as ConsultantFORT WORTH, TX -- EVCARCO, Inc. (OTCBB: EVCA) (OTCQB: EVCA) anno...
- Jaguar to roll out 200 mph hybrid car for $1.2 mn Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 6:30PMJLR will begin production of C-X75, an electric supercar priced from 700,000 pounds ($1.2 million) and able to reach 60 mph in three secs.
- Volkswagen to produce a range of plug-ins in 2013 Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 5:17PMAt the Vienna Motor Symposium, VW CEO said the company will add a range of plug-in hybrid vehicles to its line up. Originally posted at The Car Tech blog
- Is There a Future for Airships? Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 9:43AMThe notion that airships represent the future of air cargo is being revived by a new generation of entrepreneurs some 75 years after a catastrophic fireball brought the industry to a screeching halt. Far safer than the Hindenburg, whose tragic 1937 docking remains an icon of aerospace gone wrong, these modern airships are a hybrid of lighter-than-air and fixed-wing aircraft. They can loft ...
- Honda delays redesigned CR-V, warns dealers of more model shortages: Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 3:50PMHonda Motor Co. on Monday warned dealers of more vehicle shortages and said it would delay the fall launch of its redesigned CR-V crossover.
- President Obama to Visit Indianapolis Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 8:29AMWASHINGTON (Indiana's NewsCenter) – President Obama’s previously postponed visit to Allison Transmission in Indianapolis has been rescheduled for Friday, May 6.
