Mazda's new test vehicle uses a series hybrid powertrain. (Credit: Mazda) To further its research into new powertrain technology, Mazda began leasing a series hybrid vehicle with a hydrogen-fueled range extending engine to energy companies and local governments. This type of test leasing helps automakers gain useful data … Originally posted at The Car Tech blog [...]
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(Credit: Daimler) Looking ahead to the future, the trainees of Daimler AG at the Sindelfingen Mercedes-Benz plant have built a Roadster with fuel cell drive, the company announced today. For about a year, more than 150 trainees and dual education system students worked on the overall concept, development, assembly, and … Originally posted at The Car Tech blog [...] A driver fills up a Fuel Cell Vehicle with hydrogen at one of California's few public hydrogen refueling stations. California is expected to get 46 more hydrogen retail stations by 2014. (Credit: California Fuel Cell Partnership) Paving the way for the so-called Hydrogen Super Highway, California Fuel Cell Partnership released a roadmap that details plans for 46 [...] [...] Toyota updates the Prius for the 2010 model year, with more power and better fuel efficiency. (Credit: Wayne Cunningham/CNET) The most important thing to remember about the much-anticipated 2010 Prius model update is that Toyota is, at its heart, a conservative company. Add to that Toyota’s desire not to spoil the continued success of the previous Prius [...] [...] Rendering of what a fast-charging station for electric vehicles could look like (Credit: Ecotality) Electric vehicles equipped with fast-charging capability are headed to production and will be on the road next year. All that’s needed to reduce the charging time for these cars from hours to minutes are Level … Originally posted at The Car Tech blog [...] When the president announced on Monday a .2 billion investment in science research at national labs, he spoke at the White House before a select group of companies that reflect his commitment to reviving the economy through investments in green technology. Representatives from more than two dozen companies joined … Originally posted at News – Politics and [...] [...] Only in Korea, however In August Kia will begin to sell the Forte hybrid. Using a lithium polymer battery, instead of a NiMH battery, the Forte hybrid will offer 112 hp according to MotorTrend. According to Kia, the Forte will be the first production vehicle ever to use such batteries. No further information on if or [...] [...] Could it really be so simple? Last night I watched a PBS program about the Velib, which essentially means freedom bike. In Paris, one can quite easily rent a bicycle to go from their subway stop to their job, the store, etc. Bike sharing is becoming Parisian for cool. Moreover, cities such as Paris and London, are [...] [...] |
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