Topic: hybrid electric vehicles
Enova and Freightliner Displaying ‘Green for Free’ Vehicle in Portland
TORRANCE, CA – Electric drive system developer Enova Systems Inc. said a pre-production vehicle -- resulting from the company’s “Green for Free” initiative with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. -- will be on display at the Portland International Auto Show Jan. 26-29.
Posted on January 26, 2012 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more
Nissan Releases 6-Year Environmental Plan
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN -- Nissan Motor Co. unveiled its new six-year environmental plan, Nissan Green Program 2016 (NGP 2016), which focuses on three areas: reduction of carbon footprint, a shift to renewable energy, and an increase in the diversity of resources used by Nissan.
Posted on November 1, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more
AT&T Fleet Deploys 4,000th Alt-Fuel Vehicle and 3,000th CNG Vehicle
DALLAS -- AT&T announced the deployment of the 4,000th alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) in its corporate vehicle fleet — with more than 2,000 AFVs deployed in California alone. AT&T also said it has deployed its 3,000th compressed natural gas vehicle (CNG).
Posted on August 29, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more
A123 Systems to Provide Battery Packs for ALTe Hybrid Electric Powertrains
AUBURN HILLS, MI – ALTe announced a long-term supply agreement with A123 Systems for complete lithium-ion battery packs that will be integrated into ALTe’s range-extended hybrid electric powertrain systems.
Posted on August 25, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more
GM to Open Electric Motors Plant in 2013
WHITE MARSH, MD – General Motors said its electric motor plant near Baltimore, set to open in 2013, will be the first by a major U.S. automaker that’s dedicated to making the critical components for vehicle electrification.
Posted on May 17, 2011 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more
Toyota's Global Hybrid Sales Top 3 Million
TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN - Toyota Motor Corp. said global cumulative sales of its hybrid vehicles have topped the 3-million mark, with more than 3.03 million units sold worldwide as of Feb. 28.
Posted on March 15, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more
Maxwell Draws $7.01M Contract for Hybrid System
SAN DIEGO - The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) has awarded Maxwell Technologies Inc. a $7.01 million cost-shared technology contract to develop an advanced energy storage system for power-assist hybrid electric vehicles.
Posted on March 8, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more
UPS Green Fleet Travels 200 Million Miles
ATLANTA - UPS announced its fleet of alternative fuel and technology delivery vehicles has driven 200 million miles since 2000. The alternative fuel fleet (AFV) now numbers more than 1,900, and another 62 vehicles have just been ordered.
Posted on February 28, 2011 | Fleet Operations - Fleet Management | Read more
DTNA Builds 1,000th Hybrid-Electric Vehicle
MT. HOLLY, NC - Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) marked the production of its 1,000th hybrid electric vehicle with a celebration at its Mt. Holly, N.C. plant.
Posted on February 16, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more
CARB Begins Second Year of Fleet Grants for Hybrids
SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board on Feb. 15 began the second year of grants totaling $19 million for hybrid vehicle technology that significantly reduces smog-forming and greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted on February 15, 2011 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more
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- In This Issue:
- 'Going Green': Beyond the Basics
- Chrysler & GM Enter the CNG Truck Market
- Propane Autogas: Advantages Beyond Financial Incentives
