The Latest Hybrid Vehicle "Press Release" Articles
Best Hypermilers From Across America Compete in MPG Challenge - Top Drivers Achieve 60 to 168 MPG Posted 2007-07-22 21:22:55 tags: EfficiencyAwardPress Release(suggest tag) Today at Hybridfest 2007, the nation’s largest hybrid car festival, 35 drivers competed in the second annual Hybridfest MPG Challenge, with the top drivers achieving 60 to 168 miles per gallon (MPG), over a 26-mile open course. Novice to expert hypermilers competed to achieve maximum fuel efficiency. Each driver’s goal was to achieve the best percentage over the EPA’s estimates for their vehicle, within their division. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
Plug-in hybrid and turbo-diesel motorcycles to go on sale next year Posted 2007-07-18 12:19:57 tags: Plug-InPress ReleaseDieselMotorcycle(suggest tag) Motorcycle News reported this week that the German firm Neander’s turbo diesel-powered ‘naked’ motorcycle is to go into production later this summer, after pre-production models are built for a launch in August, while the U.S. builder of the Ariel Atom car is planning to launch the world’s first plug-in hybrid production bike. Prices for the Neander diesel bike are not available yet, but the machine ... features a 1.4-litre, 100 bhp twin-cylinder air- and oil-cooled turbo diesel with a dual overhead camshaft and dual counter-rotating crankshaft.
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UQM Technologies Propulsion System to Power Hybrid Composite Bus Posted 2007-07-16 07:17:11 tags: BusinessPress ReleaseComponents(suggest tag) UQM Technologies’ newly introduced150 kW permanent magnet propulsion motor will power a fuel cell hybrid electric bus being developed with an all composite body. The vehicle is being developed by Mobile Energy Solutions, LLC, Golden, Colorado, with funding under the Federal Transit Administration’s National Fuel Cell Bus Program. The 35 foot long bus features a proprietary all composite body manufactured by Martin Marietta Composites and two 16 kW automotive fuel cells from Hydrogenics Inc. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
Hybrid Technologies starts production of lithium BMW Mini Cooper Posted 2007-07-11 10:38:59 tags: Plug-InPress ReleaseEV(suggest tag) After two years of research, Hybrid Technologies, engaged in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, has moved into production with the BMW Mini Cooper all-lithium model. Based on market readiness and an extensive vehicle selection process, Hybrid Technologies engineers have selected the Mini Cooper. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
Brammo Launches First Production Battery-Electric Motorcycle; Uses Valence Li-Ion Batteries Posted 2007-07-09 09:29:28 tags: Plug-InPress ReleaseBlogMotorcycle(suggest tag) Brammo Motorsports announced the Enertia, the world’s first production zero-emissions battery-powered plug-in electric motorcycle. The chassis integrates six Valence lithium-phosphate batteries in a 3.1 kWh battery pack that powers a permanent magnet DC pancake motor to drive the Enertia to a top speed of more than 50 mph (80 kph). The range of the Enertia is 45 miles (72.4 km), and it requires 3 hours to fully recharge.
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Azure Dynamics Selects Maxwell Technologies' Ultracapacitor Module for Clean, Energy-Efficient Hybrid Shuttle Bus Powertrains Posted 2007-06-21 09:37:04 tags: AdoptionBatteriesPress Release(suggest tag) Maxwell Technologies Inc. announced today that Azure Dynamics Corporation, a leading developer of hybrid-electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, has selected Maxwell's BOOSTCAP(R) 390-volt heavy transportation ultracapacitor module (HTM) as the energy storage and power delivery component of its latest hybrid shuttle bus powertrain. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
Long-Range Lithium Battery Posted 2007-05-29 09:03:00 tags: BusinessPlug-InBatteriesPress Release(suggest tag) Lithium Technology Corporation (LTC) yesterday unveiled a retrofitted Toyota Prius, with plug-in capabilities allowing for 125+ miles per gallon fuel efficiency, which is powered by the Company's unique battery technology. The battery for the Prius utilizes LTC's new product line of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cells, the largest cells of their kind in the world, which are considered to be the technology of choice for car manufacturers. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
Breakthrough Technology Drives the World Forward Posted 2007-05-24 14:08:10 tags: BatteriesPress Release(suggest tag) Lithium Technology Corporation hosted yesterday an exposition of the Company’s breadth of power solutions and unveiled a retrofitted Toyota Prius, with plug-in capabilities allowing for 125+ miles per gallon fuel efficiency, which is powered by the Company’s unique battery technology. The battery for the Prius utilizes LTC’s new product line of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cells, the largest cells of their kind in the world, which are considered to be the technology of choice for the American car manufacturers. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
BAE Systems Unveils Lithium-Ion Battery for Hybrid Electric Buses Posted 2007-05-07 16:41:04 tags: BatteriesPress Release(suggest tag) BAE Systems will begin offering an advanced lithium-ion energy storage unit with its next-generation HybriDrive® propulsion system for hybrid electric buses. BAE Systems’ new lithium-ion energy storage system is lighter than energy storage systems currently in production. Reducing vehicle weight improves fuel economy and reduces emissions. The new energy storage system also is more efficient and lasts longer than the leading alternatives in use today. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
Firefly Announces Partnership to Produce Batteries for Military Posted 2007-05-01 10:17:54 tags: BatteriesPress ReleaseBlog(suggest tag) Firefly Energy Inc., the developer of a carbon-graphite foam based, lead acid battery for commercial and military uses, today announced a battery manufacturing partnership with NorthStar Battery Company, Inc., to enable prototype and production support of Firefly’s “3D� battery technology to serve the U.S. Army. Specific terms were not disclosed. Firefly Energy’s 3D battery, will be particularly valuable in Army field combat operations because of the dramatic advantages it offers over today’s current lead acid battery products. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
Chrysler to come out with more efficient hybrid Hemi engine Posted 2007-05-01 09:29:31 tags: DaimlerChryslerDodgePress ReleaseDiesel(suggest tag) Chrysler’s famous Hemi V-8 engine, known more for power than fuel economy, will become more fuel efficient when the company rolls out a hybrid version early next year. Chrysler Group announced Monday that it will offer a hybrid Hemi in its Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen sport utility vehicles that will improve their fuel economy by nearly 40 percent in the city and about 25 percent on the highway. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New LS 600h L Luxury Hybrid Sedan Posted 2007-04-07 21:50:00 tags: LexusPricingPress Release(suggest tag) Lexus today announced the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 LS 600h L luxury hybrid sedan. The LS 600h L will be the ultimate Lexus statement, providing the highest level of luxury, technology, performance, safety and efficiency. With an extensive list of standard luxury equipment and technological features, including the world's first full hybrid V8 powertrain, the LS 600h L will carry a base MSRP of $104,000 when it reaches Lexus dealers in June. ... Read the article(report dead link) :: Permalink :: View blog reactions
