Researchers in the Power Sources R+D group at Sandia National Laboratories have been driving nails into batteries, heating them to extreme temperatures, overcharging them, and putting them into some of the most adverse conditions possible to see how much abuse they can take before they blow up.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car designated one of its Dallas/Ft. Worth-area rental locations as its first official "E85/FlexFuel branch" in Texas.
On April 11 and 12, 2008, the MIT Energy Conference: Technology, Policy and Entrepreneurship will offer a peek into the future with distinguished panelists, cutting-edge research, networking opportunities, and hands-on displays.
The dynamics of global conditions continue to change at a rapid pace. The increasing daily demands on natural resources further fuel the importance of corporations to focus on recycling, purchasing, car pooling, and setting a positive example of environmental responsibility. "Going green" is more than a catch phrase; it is rapidly becoming a vital business strategy.
Plymouth Rock Studios and Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced a new green partnership that will bring an increase in hybrid vehicle use to the town of Plymouth and to the state of Massachusetts.
A growing number of plug-in hybrid electric cars and trucks could require major new power generation resources or none at all- depending on when people recharge their automobiles.
Although many new-vehicle buyers may want to purchase an environmentally friendly vehicle, only 11 percent are "very willing" to pay more to do so, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Power Auto Offline Media Report(SM) - Spring Edition.
The international automotive supplier Continental will launch first-time volume production of a high-performance lithium-ion battery for hybrid vehicles at the end of the present year. It will be used in the Mercedes S 400 BlueHYBRID.
Mayor Bloomberg announced a new initiative today that will require all black cars operating in New York City to meet higher fuel efficiency standards. There are currently over 10,000 high-end car service vehicles known as black cars in the city, many used by large investment banks and law firms.
Daimler AG has achieved a crucial breakthrough in battery technology. The Stuttgart-based automaker is the world's first manufacturer to have succeeded in adapting lithium-ion technology to the demanding requirements of automotive applications.
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