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A123 to Supply Batteries for Navistar Electric Vehicles
A123 Systems announced it will provide lithium-ion battery systems for electric vehicles made by EV Alliance, LLC, a joint venture of Navistar International Corp. (NAV) and Modec Ltd. of the U.K.
New Study Promises Breakthrough in Fuel-Cell Technology
26 May, 2010 03:55:00
Researchers at Brown University have created a unique core and shell nanoparticle that uses far less platinum yet lasts longer and outperforms any commercially available pure-platinum catalysts at the cathode end of fuel-cell reactions.
Honeywell Secures DOE Grant to Produce LiPF6 for Li-ion Batteries
24 May, 2010 12:11:00
Honeywell has signed a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy for a $27.3 million grant to produce a critical component of lithium-ion batteries used in hybrid and electric vehicles.
Nissan Introduces Quick EV Charger in Japan
21 May, 2010 06:14:00
Nissan announced today that it is commencing sales of Nissan-developed quick chargers through its regional parts sales affiliates in preparation for the December release of its Nissan LEAF electric hatchback.
Mazda Awarded For its Hydrogen Rotary Engine
19 May, 2010 05:39:00
Mazda Motor Corporation announced that on May 18, 2010 its hydrogen rotary engine received the IAHE Sir William Grove Award from the International Association for Hydrogen Energy (IAHE) at a presentation ceremony in Essen, Germany.
OnStar to Tap Google Maps to Guide Chevy Volt
18 May, 2010 01:01:00
OnStar is leveraging the power of Google technology to develop a number of new mobile app features that strengthen GM’s commitment to providing Chevy Volt customers with the most connected vehicle experience possible.
Zytek Developing New EV Powertrain
12 May, 2010 03:09:00
Zytek Automotive is developing a third-generation electric vehicle powertrain, which the company said would support the move of electric cars towards higher volumes.
Mercedes Introduces New Greener V6 and V8 Engines
08 May, 2010 11:13:00
Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new gasoline V6 and V8 engines that will provide 22-24% lower fuel consumption than their predecessors.
Researchers Discover Cheap Metal That Generates Hydrogen from Water
02 May, 2010 03:32:00
Berkeley researchers have discovered an inexpensive metal that can generate hydrogen from neutral water, even if it is dirty, and can operate in sea water.
Lotus Shows Low-Cost Lightweight Solutions
28 April, 2010 11:04:00
Lotus Engineering and the International Council on Clean Transportation released a study that found that vehicle weight reduction is a cost-effective way to improve fuel-efficiency.
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