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Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Four-Door Sedans for 2009
Four-door sedans have always been popular. In growing demand, especially by fleets, are four-door sedans with the lowest greenhouse gas emissions. The Toyota Prius faces new competition from the Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion Hybrid.
New Patent Reveals Details of EEStor’s Ultracapacitor Technology
By Nick Chambers. A newly-granted US patent (PDF) for the upcoming ultracapacitor technology from secretive Texas-based EEStor contains a ton of detailed information about their near-mythical Electrical Energy Storage Unit (EESU). Gas 2.0
UPS Delivers with New Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles
UPS operates nearly 100,000 ground vehicles, 600 airplanes, 3,000 facilities, and employs over 400,000 people. Although UPS has experienced over a 40% improvement in fuel economy with 50
hybrid-electric delivery vehicles, a new type of hydraulic hybrid may be even better.
Car Sharing Competition: Hertz and Enterprise Chase Zipcar
Hertz, as the largest international rental car company, has entered the car sharing market by launching the Connect by Hertz car sharing club, with neighborhood parking in London, New York City and Paris. Hertz plans to expand into additional cities, as well as universities, in 2009. As Hertz expands, it can leverage its established presence in 8,100 locations in 144 countries worldwide.
Plug-In 2009 Conference & Exposition
[ August 10, 2009 to August 13, 2009. ] Title: Plug-In 2009 Conference & Exposition
Location: Long Beach, California
Description: Plug-In 2009 Conference & Exposition
Long Beach, California
This conference showcases the latest technological advances, market research and policy initiatives shaping the future of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Attendees will learn about the most current technical research, the impact of current regulations, and the expanding PHEV market. [...]
California Hydrogen Business Council
[ December 11, 2008; ] Title: California Hydrogen Business Council
Location: Diamond Bar, California
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Description: California Hydrogen Business Council
December 11, 2008
Diamond Bar, California
All day meeting with the latest in hydrogen transportation, production, stationary and mobile power.
Date: 2008-12-11
HTUF – Hybrid Truck Users Forum National Conference
[ October 4, 2009 to October 7, 2009. ] Title: HTUF – Hybrid Truck Users Forum National Conference
Location: HTUF – Hybrid Truck Users Forum National Conference
Description: TUF – Hybrid Truck Users Forum National Conference
This will be the most comprehensive and hands-on forum for information exchange and market development for medium and heavy-duty hybrid vehicles. The three-day conference features: Hybrid Truck 101 Education Session; Truck [...]
A Better Strategy for Detroit: Electric Drive not Flexfuel
In 2006, Detroit held high hopes of being profitable by selling millions of flexfuel vehicles. The vehicles delivered sub-par fuel economy and zero profits. Although millions of electric vehicles will displace cars with gasoline engines, the internal combustion engine will be with us for decades in hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and heavy-duty trucks. Biofuels are not a panacea; rather, they are part of the energy security solution. The big story is the shift to electric drive.
340,000 New Green Jobs in Public Transportation
“On behalf of the more than 1,500 members of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA),” stated William W. Millar, President American Public Transportation Association. “I congratulate President-Elect Barack Obama on his recent announcement of support for a major economic stimulus package that includes transportation infrastructure investment. In a recent APTA survey, its members have reported [...]
Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Conference 2009
[ March 16, 2009 to March 18, 2009. ] Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Conference 2009
Long Beach, California
The Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Conference is a nationally-recognized and attended conference on clean technologies and fuels for heavy-duty vehicles and buses. Cutting-edge solutions for increasing vehicle efficiency, reducing emissions, and using cleaner fuels in heavy duty vehicles and buses in order to ensure US energy security and reduce global warming. Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Conference
