Poll: Next big "green" powertrain
What will be the next big "green" powertrain in the U.S.?
Technology
SKF Introduces Bearing Solution for Micro-Hybrid Cars
SKF has developed a new bearing solution for the latest micro-hybrid cars.
Bosch Delivers 1Million Start-Stop Systems
05 September, 2009 11:47:00
Last month, the one millionth vehicle was fitted with a Bosch start-stop starter.
UQM Technologies and BorgWarner Collaborate on Electric Powertrain Systems
03 September, 2009 10:55:00
UQM Technologies announced collaboration with BorgWarner on electric powertrain products for all-electric and hybrid-electric cars.
Envia Systems Wins 2009 R&D 100 Award for Electric Vehicle Battery With Highest Energy Density
26 August, 2009 03:03:00
Envia Systems in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory received an R&D 100 award for its lithium-ion battery for plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs).
FEV Partners with EIG on Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Development
22 August, 2009 05:09:00
FEV is developing a 21kWh Lithium-ion battery pack utilizing advanced cells from Energy Innovation Group (EIG Ltd.) for a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) project.
GM Volt Battery Plant Goes to Brownstown Township
13 August, 2009 12:01:00
General Motors will invest $43 million to build a factory to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt and other extended-range electric vehicles in Brownstown Township south of Detroit.
Nissan, Ener1 Teams to Research Electric Vehicle Battery Material
30 July, 2009 08:30:00
EnerDel and the Nissan are teaming up to research a new generation of electrical conductive material intended to reduce cost and improve the performance of electric and hybrid vehicle batteries.
Joule Harnesses Sun to Convert CO2 Into Fuel
27 July, 2009 08:21:00
Joule Biotechnologies, Inc. has unveiled its Helioculture technology—a process that harnesses sunlight to directly convert carbon dioxide into SolarFuel liquid energy.
Biodiesel Made from Chicken Parts
24 July, 2009 07:35:00
Scientists from University of Nevada have found a new and environmentally friendly process for producing biodiesel fuel from "chicken feather meal."
BorgWarner Optimizes Turbo Technology for New Fiat 1.8l GDI Engine
23 July, 2009 09:32:00
BorgWarner has designed an optimally tuned turbocharger for Fiat Powertrain Technologies' (FPT) new high-torque, 1.8-liter direct-injection gasoline engine.
Recommended