Audi A1 e-tron Gets UQM Power
The Autoblog is reporting that Audi’s eagerly-anticipated A1 e-tron extended-range hybrid will finally start hitting roads in Europe later this year, and UQM PowerPhase motors (charged by the Audi’s on-board, 254 cc Wankel rotary generator, of course) …
Hyundai introduces 3rd generation Tucson ix hydrogen fuel cell vehicle; significant increase in range and fuel efficiency
Hyundai Motor America has introduced its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). The Tucson ix FCEV made its US public debut at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 in Washington, DC.
Hyundai’s third-…
Canada Sets 2% Biodiesel Mandate
Diesel fuel and home heating oil will be required to contain at least 2% biofuel content beginning July 1, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported.
Obama FY 2012 budget proposes big boost for EVs and EV technology, cuts for hydrogen
The President’s Budget proposes a 12% increase in funding for the Department of Energy. Click to enlarge.
In support of President Obama’s goal of having 1 million advanced technology vehicles on US roads by 2015, the President’s …
Wright Express Reports Higher 4Q Profit
Wright Express Corp.’s fourth-quarter profit grew to $18.6 million, or 47 cents per share, compared with $12.1 million, or 31 cents, a year ealier.
Truckers hurt in Johannesburg strike
Four striking truck drivers were injured in downtown Johannesburg on Monday after the police fired rubber bullets at them, SABC radio news reported.
Qualcomm Buys Fleet Management Software Firm
Qualcomm Inc. said it has acquired Sylectus, a provider of fleet management software for small fleets.
Fuel truck, Delta jet collide at LaGuardia
A fuel truck collided with a parked Delta Air Lines jet at LaGuardia Airport Sunday afternoon, according to officials for the airline and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Obama to Deliver $3.7 Trillion Budget Monday
President Obama will send Congress a $3.7 trillion budget Monday that include funding for a $50 billion “infrastructure bank” aimed at triggering private investment for some projects, Bloomberg reported.
Obamas budget proposes terminating Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant program
Among the many program terminations, reductions and savings outlined today in the president’s budget is the proposed termination of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant program.
Enacted funding for…