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STUTTGART, Germany, October 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Current series of tests conducted by DEKRA on the safety of electric vehicles - Flame and smoke development less than with diesel or petrol cars - Burning liquids do not flow away - Extinguishing battery fires requires more water or special additives In the event of a fire, electric and hybrid cars containing lithium-ion traction batteries are at least as safe as combustion engine...
DENVER, Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the U.S. The iQ EV is a battery- electric 4-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments. "Toyota believes battery-electric vehicles have the potential to play a role in future mobility strategies," says Chris Hostetter, group vice president of strategic planning at Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. "Up to...
NEW CASTLE, Pa., Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Axion Power International, Inc. (OTCQB: AXPW), the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC® batteries and energy storage systems, announced that its Director of Research & Development, Dr Enders Dickinson, presented a paper on automotive micro-hybrids and hybrid locomotives on September 27 at the European Lead Battery Conference in Paris. "Axion PbC® Batteries in Emerging Applications: Micro-hybrids, Hybrid Locomotives, and...
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) has developed a heat pump system that effectively utilizes ambient air and ancillary heat to improve cabin conditioning for hybrid and electric vehicles. By drawing less power from the lithium-ion battery, vehicles equipped with the heat pump system can operate longer on a single charge. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Combustion engines create waste heat that...
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- All-new 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid delivers EPA-certified 47 mpg city and 47 mpg highway for a 47 mpg combined rating, with Active Noise Cancellation technology Fusion Hybrid engineers tuned the gasoline engine more efficiently in rpm ranges that typically produce unpleasant powertrain sounds, now suppressed by an advanced noise cancellation system to give driver and passengers a quiet ride Powertrain noise in the all-new Ford Fusion...
WARRENDALE, Pa., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hybrid and electric vehicles, powertrain architecture and battery pack design will be featured in SAE International's November professional development courses to be held in China. The seminars include: 5-6 November - "Fundamentals of Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Related Technologies" - Driven by high fuel prices, environmental regulations, and consumer demand, the market for hybrid electric vehicles has experienced rapid...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- North America is rapidly laying claim to the top slot in the manufacture of medium- to heavy-duty hybrid and electric commercial vehicles (CVs). This position of strength offers its domestic original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers the unique opportunity to not only benefit from the local market's growth, but also cement leadership positions in South America and Asia. In 2020, approximately 307 thousand medium- to...
FARMINGTON, Conn., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Global Information Inc is pleased to announce the immediate availability of over 500 pages of new market research from UK-based publisher Just-Auto, offering forecasts for full hybrid vehicle adoption and diesel tech trends, covering key automotive trends ranging from connected vehicles to component materials. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120912/CG73246) Global Market Review of Connected Vehicle Technologies - Forecasts...
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent survey shows 82 percent of Americans are paying more upfront for green products that save money longer term, as many drive slower and take other steps to conserve fuel New 2013 Ford Fusion offers hybrid-based Auto Start-Stop technology that shuts off the engine at stops to reduce fuel consumption in stop-and-go driving conditions If just 50,000 customers add the $295 Auto Start-Stop Fusion option, it could save more than 14...
ESCONDIDO, Calif., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Flux Power(®) Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: FLUX), an innovator in durable, scalable, and affordable battery management solutions, today announced that it was selected by TransPower, an advanced clean energy technology company, to provide the battery packs for prototype battery-electric trucks to be unveiled at PortTechExpo on September 5-6 at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in San Pedro, CA. During the Expo, TransPower, a Diamond sponsor...
