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August 4, 2008
Frost: Financial Plans Boost Euro Passenger Electric Vehicle Market
Depleting reserves of fossil fuels and rising levels of greenhouse emissions are expected to break electric vehicles (EVs) out of their niche ... more
August 1, 2008
Automotive Safety, Forensic Science Merge in SAE Int'l Book
An SAE International book examines how automotive safety professionals can use medical records to avoid and lessen injuries on the road. ... more
July 29, 2008
EPRI, GM, 34 Utilities Collaborate to Advance Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced a R&D collaboration with General Motors (GM) and 34 top utilities to facilitate integration ... more
July 28, 2008
Frost: Evolving Emission, Environmental Standards to Boost Euro Powertrain Market
The European powertrain market is expected to positively benefit from the increasingly stringent emission norms for passenger cars and light ... more
July 22, 2008
UCS Submits Comments to NHTSA Recommending Stronger Fuel Standards
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) submitted comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urging it to strengthen ... more
July 22, 2008
Frost: Modernization Drives Growth of Euro Land-Based ISTAR Vehicle Electronics Markets
The European land-based intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) vehicle electronics markets continue to witness ... more
July 21, 2008
Frost: Powertrain, Transmission Tech, Safety Demands Promise Growth for Euro Electronic Controllers
The European market for advanced electronic controllers for powertrain, transmission, comfort, driver assist and transmission systems should ... more
July 15, 2008
UN/ECE Agreement on Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Vehicles Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP 29) of the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe (U.N./ECE) celebrated the 50th anniversary ... more
July 14, 2008
ASTM Int'l Releases Publication for Automotive Lubricant Testing - ASTM STP 1501
ASTM International issued ASTM special technical publication (STP) 1501, Automotive Lubricant Testing and Additive Development, which includes ... more
July 10, 2008
DOE, Sweden Sign MOU to Advance Market Integration of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work on accelerating consumer ... more
July 10, 2008
FAQ on EC's New Green Transport Package
This document answers frequently asked questions about the new package of "greening transport" initiatives, which the European Commission (EC) ... more
July 10, 2008
EC Adopts New Green Transport Package
On July 8, the European Commission (EC) proposed a package of new "greening transport" initiatives to steer transport towards sustainability. ... more
July 1, 2008
EU Celebrates 50 Years of Automotive Cooperation
The European Union (EU) celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1958 agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE) on ... more
June 30, 2008
DOE Awards Delphi Corp. Funding for Propulsion Inverter for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Delphi Corp. will develop a propulsion inverter for hybrid vehicles for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). ... more
June 26, 2008
NREL, A123Systems to Improve Thermal Management in Advanced Transportation Batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and battery-maker A123Systems have teamed up to develop safe, ... more
June 20, 2008
DOE Announces $30M for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Projects
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 ... more
June 10, 2008
ABI: For Market Success, Driver Assistance Systems Must 'Really' Help
Automated systems designed to help drivers avoid accidents are starting to become available on a wide range of vehicles, according to ABI Research. ... more
June 9, 2008
Delphi Awarded Gov't Funding for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Development
Delphi Corp. and UTC Power will develop technology for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Program. ... more
June 9, 2008
Frost: Legislation, Lower Prices Boost Uptake of Sensor Technology in Auto Applications
Regulatory compliance and increased affordability drive the adoption of new sensor technology in vehicles, according to Frost & Sullivan. ... more
June 9, 2008
Alliance to Save Energy Launches Fuel Economy Campaign
The Alliance to Save Energy, the Wal-Mart Foundation and 16 additional public and private partners launched the Drive $marter Challenge, a fuel-efficiency ... more
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