USABC awards A123 Systems $8m contract to develop nanophosphate li-ion batteries
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Hybrid
The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a research collaboration between Chrysler Group, Ford Motor and General Motors, has awarded A123 Systems an $8 million, 24-month contract…
Toyota Renames All Models Prius, Makes Everything a Hybrid
In a strange twist of events Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has announced that it will be changing the name of every model in its lineup…to Prius.
At a press conference this morning President and CEO of Toyota, Akio Toyoda came out with a b…
Daimler expects strong sales growth
Aerodynamic testing shows optimized airflow over the Cascadia’s new side fairings.
AirTran Dolphin 1 revealed in Atlanta
AirTran Airways ‘ Dolphin 1 is ready for takeoff. Under cloudy skies on Thursday, the airline unveiled Dolphin 1 — a Boeing 737-700 decorated with dolphins and an aquatic theme to mark its partnership with Georgia Aquarium and highlight the AT&T D…
Total and Waste Management invest in waste plastic to synthetic crude startup Agilyx
Agilyx Corporation, a startup commercializing a waste plastic to synthetic crude oil technology, has closed a $22 million Series B round led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), and joined by new strategic investors, Waste Management, Inc. and T…
China Energy invests $83.8M in Synthesis Energy Systems; 43.5% ownership
Gasification company Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. has signed an agreement with China Energy Industry Holding Group Co., Limited (China Energy), for a cash investment of approximately US$83.8 million to support SES’ business strategy in China, i…
NTSB chief hits the highway
Deb Hersman, Chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board, rides with UPS tractor-trailer driver Clarence Jenkins on the way to the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, Ky., to raise awareness of women in the trucking industry.
Stocks to Watch: Stocks to Watch: Krispy Kreme, Omeros, Monster
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc., Omeros Corp. and Monster Worldwide Inc. are among the companies whose shares may be active during the U.S.-trading session on Friday.
I-70 in Colorado to be closed
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Ohio transportation budget authorizes public-private option
Gov. John Kasich signed a $6.8 billion transportation and public safety bill into law Wednesday, March 31. The law permits the state to partner with private groups to complete road work. The budget bill doesn’t include any reference to leasing the Oh…