LG Chem, STMicroelectronics Drive Battery Tech for Hybrid Electric Vehicles Dec 24, 2008
STMicroelectronics (ST) and LG Chem unveiled details of a new automotive battery pack that they say extends the potential of electric and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), reducing both petrol consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

DOE Announces Up to $29.3M in Projects for R&D, Demonstration of Alternative Vehicle Tech Dec 16, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of six cost-shared research projects for the development and demonstration of alternative vehicle technology projects totaling a DOE investment of up to $14.55 million over three years, subject to annual appropriations.

Frost: Rising Oil Prices, Energy Security Issues Heighten Interest in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Nov, 26, 2008
Increasing oil prices and growing concerns over energy security are helping accelerate the development and commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

Frost: Demand Grows for Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Electric Vehicle Batteries Oct 21, 2008
Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) are part of the new breed of environmentally friendly vehicles that accelerate the transition from complete dependency on oil-based fuels to advanced EV technology.

DIN Publishes Pre-standard on Lithium Batteries for Hybrid Vehicles Sep 30, 2008
The Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN) published a pre-standard on lithium batteries for hybrid vehicles in August - DIN V VDE V 0510-11 (VDE V 0510-11), Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations - Part 11: Safety requirements for secondary lithium batteries for hybrid vehicles and mobile applications.

European Parliament Supports Hydrogen Cars Sep 3, 2008
A proposal by the European Commission (EC) to simplify the approval of hydrogen-powered vehicles across the European Union (EU) was supported by a vote of the European Parliament on Sept. 3.

DOE Announces Up to $15.3M for Long-Term Hydrogen Vehicle Development Aug 19, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 10 cost-shared hydrogen storage R&D projects, which will receive up to $15.3 million over five years, subject to annual appropriations.

Frost: Financial Plans Boost Euro Passenger Electric Vehicle Market Aug 4, 2008
Depleting reserves of fossil fuels and rising levels of greenhouse emissions are expected to break electric vehicles (EVs) out of their niche end-user segments, according to Frost & Sullivan.

EPRI, GM, 34 Utilities Collaborate to Advance Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles Jul 29, 2008
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced a R&D collaboration with General Motors (GM) and 34 top utilities to facilitate integration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) into the grid, a key step in providing U.S. drivers an alternative to petroleum fuels.

DOE, Sweden Sign MOU to Advance Market Integration of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Jul 10, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work on accelerating consumer acceptance and commercialization of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV).

DOE Awards Delphi Corp. Funding for Propulsion Inverter for Hybrid Electric Vehicles Jun 30, 2008
Delphi Corp. will develop a propulsion inverter for hybrid vehicles for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

NREL, A123Systems to Improve Thermal Management in Advanced Transportation Batteries Jun 26, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and battery-maker A123Systems have teamed up to develop safe, less expensive, more powerful and longer-lasting batteries for hybrid-electric vehicles, said NREL.

DOE Announces $30M for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Projects June 20, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $30 million in funding over three years for three cost-shared plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) demonstration and development projects.

Delphi Awarded Gov't Funding for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Development Jun 9, 2008
Delphi Corp. and UTC Power will develop technology for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Program.

EU Moves to Greener, Safer, Smarter Road Transport System May 28, 2008
The Transport Research Arena 2008 Conference and Expo began on April 21, bringing together over 1,000 senior executives from the European Union (EU) road transport industries, national and EU administrations, infrastructures operators, public and private R&D organisations and users' associations.

EPA Creates Clean Diesel Program May 21, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the Federal Clean Diesel Program to help address pollution from heavy duty diesel vehicles and other equipment that is used for either on-road or non-road applications.

Frost: Market for Plug-In Hybrids Set to Ride on Lithium Ion Batteries May 21, 2008
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are set to raise their niche profile and become more mainstream, according to Frost & Sullivan, as major vehicle manufacturers reveal plans for their production.

IEC Group to Develop Standard for Hybrid Electric Car Capacitors Mar 6, 2008
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) specialist group on electric vehicles is developing a technical standard that will help to develop more power for hybrid electric cars.

GAO: DOE Made Progress with Hydrogen Fuel Initiative, Needs to Update 2015 Target Feb 20, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Fuel Initiative program made "important" progress in R&D areas including fundamental and applied science but should update its Hydrogen Posture Plan to reflect technology goals for 2015, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

ABI: Electric Not Only Option for Commercial Hybrid Vehicles Feb 20, 2008
Buyers of commercial vehicles will have more choices than consumers when contemplating a hybrid power train for their next vehicles (parallel or series, with electric or hydraulic energy storage), according to ABI Research.

GM, Toyota, Fisker Automotive Plan to Launch Plug-In Hybrid Cars by 2010 Jan 21, 2008
General Motors Corp. (GM), Toyota Motor Corp. and Fisker Automotive plan to launch commercial versions of plug-in hybrid concept vehicles by 2010.

DOE Issues Solicitation for Vehicular Hydrogen Storage R&D Jan 21, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) issued a solicitation for applied R&D projects addressing viable hydrogen storage technologies for onboard vehicular applications to complement the existing National Hydrogen Storage Project portfolio.

DOE to Provide $30M for Acceleration of PHEV Tech Deployment Jan 14, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Office of Vehicle Technologies (OVT) Program, is seeking applications for cost-shared development and demonstration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

DOE Releases RFP for EcoCAR Challenge Competition Jan 13, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a request for proposal (RFP) for a collegiate vehicle engineering competition, which is aimed at demonstrating technologies that address the need for sustainable personal transportation.

New York City Orders 850 Hybrid Buses; Switches to Hybrid Cabs Jan 13, 2008
New York City will switch its buses and taxis to hybrid vehicles and voted for increased mileage regulations for its taxis.

Frost: U.K. One of Top Five Global Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets Dec 8, 2007
The popularity of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) is increasing dramatically across all the countries in the world, according to Frost & Sullivan, and the United Kingdom (U.K. is listed as one of the top five global hybrid electric vehicle markets.

Honda Touts Fuel Cell Tech Dec 4, 2007
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is working on technology to reduce the environmental impact of the automobile including efforts to advance the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.

GM Showcases Portfolio of Alternative Energy Ideas Nov 19, 2007
General Motors (GM) unveiled its portfolio of vehicle technologies, including a variety of technology strategies targeted at reducing dependency on petroleum, reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and boosting fuel efficiency.

GM, Gov't of Dubai to Bring Hybrids to the Middle East Nov 19, 2007
General Motors (GM) and Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) agreed to an evaluation program that will bring hybrid vehicles to the Middle East.

Honda Debuts FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle Nov 17, 2007
Honda unveiled the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle and announced plans to begin limited retail marketing of it in summer 2008.

Argonne Teams with Industry to Promote PHEV R&D Nov 17, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory teamed up with several industrial partners to promote research and development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

Frost: Volatile Gas Prices, Environmental Concerns Drive Hybrid Electric, Electric Vehicles Oct 23, 2007
With soaring gas prices and increasing concerns about global warming, developed countries are turning to alternative, environmentally friendly technologies to reduce dependency on oil and conventional fuels.

EPA Funds $2M for Climate Change Projects in China, Russia, Seven Other Countries Oct 22, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is funding projects under the Methane to Markets Partnership in China, Russia, Argentina, Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria and the Ukraine.

DIN Publishes Pre-standard on Lithium Batteries for Hybrid Vehicles Sep 30, 2008
The Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN) published a pre-standard on lithium batteries for hybrid vehicles in August - DIN V VDE V 0510-11 (VDE V 0510-11), Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations - Part 11: Safety requirements for secondary lithium batteries for hybrid vehicles and mobile applications.

U.S., China Extend Agreement for Vehicle Efficiency Oct 2, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and China's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) signed a five-year agreement to promote large-scale deployment of next-generation efficiency vehicle technologies in the U.S. and China specifically focusing on electric, hybrid-electric, fuel cell and alternative fuel technologies.

DOE Launches Initiative to Address Energy Savings across Nationwide DOE Complex Aug 20, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Transformational Energy Action Management (TEAM) Initiative, a department-wide effort aimed at reducing energy intensity across the nationwide DOE complex by 30%.

GM Awards Contracts for E-Flex System Lithium-ion Batteries Jun 21, 2007
General Motors Corp. selected Compact Power Inc. and Continental Automotive Systems to provide advanced development of lithium-ion batteries for both range-extender electric and fuel cell variants of the E-Flex architecture.

DOE Provides up to $19M for Advanced Vehicle Technologies Jun 5, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected five next-generation vehicle research projects, which will receive up to $19 million in DOE funding to further the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs).

Frost: Global Focus on Reducing Vehicle Emissions Boosts Market for LPG/CNG Vehicles, Conversion Kits Jun 4, 2007
As concerns over global warming continue to increase, the automotive industry is facing tremendous pressure to reduce vehicle emissions, such as nitrous oxide (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2) and particulate matter (PM), because of the harmful effects these gases have on the environment.

Frost: Alternative Fuels, Hybrid Technologies to Assist in Reduced CO2 Emissions Jun 4, 2007
Across Europe, car manufacturers are experiencing tremendous pressure to reduce CO2 emissions from new passenger vehicles sold in the market.

FAQ on EC Strategy to Reduce CO2 Emissions From Cars Feb 8, 2007
After power generation, road transport is the second biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU).

EC Outlines New Strategy for European Auto Industry Feb 8, 2007
The European Commission (EC) agreed upon a comprehensive strategy for the European car industry, aimed at keeping the manufacturing of motor cars, at prices affordable to consumers, viable on a long-term basis.

EC Proposes Stricter Fuel Standards Feb 2, 2007
The European Commission (EC) proposed new standards for transport fuels that will reduce their contribution to climate change and air pollution, including greater use of biofuels.

ISO Safety Standard - ISO 19078 - Encourages Market for Natural Gas Powered Road Vehicles Jan 26, 2007
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 19078:2006 - Gas cylinders - Inspection of the cylinder installation and requalification of high pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for automotive vehicles.

EC Promotes Biofuels as Alternative to Oil in Transport Jan 12, 2006
As part of its new energy policy for Europe, the European Commission (EC) is encouraging the production and use of biofuels by proposing to set a binding minimum target for biofuels of 10% of vehicle fuel by 2020.

ABI: Hybrid Vehicles Broaden Appeal to Grow Sales Dec 1, 2006
Hybrid vehicles have been a niche market since their first introductions in the late 1990s. First developed by Toyota and Honda, early systems were examined in detail by their competitors.

ABI: Hybrid Commercial Vehicle Applications Begin to Offer Returns Jul 25, 2006
With much attention already focused on consumer hybrid vehicles, developers of systems for heavier commercial vehicles are finding many large customers willing to consider implementing new technology into their fleets in increasing numbers.