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Fuel Cell Vehicles Proliferating in Motorsports

By Huw Evans At this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, a hydrogen fuel cell car will make the starting grid. The GreenGT H2 sports racer aims to showcase the viability of fuel cell technology in the upper echelons of motorsport and could pave the way for others in the near future. The H2 sports [...] [...]

Renewable Energy MLPs Under Consideration

By Huw Evans As it stands, Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), a method by which the federal government subsidizes the energy sector are only offered to traditional sources, namely oil, coal and natural gas. However, a bill introduced by Senators Christopher Coons (D-Delaware) and Jerry Moran R-Kansas), labeled the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act, could change that [...] [...]

Mitt Romney Weighs in on GM, CAFE, and EVs

By Jeff Cobb The extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, now approaching its third model year, is the technological centerpiece for the new GM. It’s a present-tech solution that boasts potentially far-reduced daily operations costs, and has been called a forerunner leading toward American energy independence, and a cleaner environment. If elected president, presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney said [...] [...]

200 Natural Gas Fueling Lanes Network Underway

By Philippe Crowe TravelCenters of America LLC announced yesterday that it has entered a memorandum of understanding with Shell Oil Products US and its affiliates to construct and operate a network of natural gas fueling lanes at TA locations along the U.S. Interstate Highway System. The memorandum of understanding contemplates that Shell will construct and TA will [...] [...]

Daimler Awarded Fuel Cell Technology Recognition

By Philippe Crowe As part of this year’s World Hydrogen Energy Conference in Toronto, Canada, Daimler AG was given the IAHE Sir William Grove Award in recognition of his leadership in the field of fuel cell technology. This price was awarded for the 8th time by the International Association for Hydrogen Energy in honor of the [...] [...]

80 Percent of Electric Vehicles Will Include Advanced Telematics Systems by 2017

By Philippe Crowe According to a recent report from Pike Research, by 2017, 80 percent of PEVs will come with advanced telematics systems installed. Automobile manufacturers began to introduce mass marketed plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in 2010. Most of these vehicles include at least basic telematics systems that not only enable the driver to check on charging [...] [...]

Penske To Represent Fisker In Scottsdale

By Philippe Crowe Fisker Automotive is joining forces with Penske Automotive Group to market and service Fisker cars in Arizona and the surrounding region. Penske Automotive Group, a subsidiary of the Penske Corporation founded and chaired by Roger Penske, will operate the new franchise outlet under the Fisker of Scottsdale designation. read more [...]