U.S. Diesel Car Registrations Increase By 24 Percent, Hybrids Up 33 Percent; Total Car Market Registrations Increase Just 2.7 Percent Since 2010
California, Massachusetts and New York are the fastest-growing diesel car states, according to the Diesel Technology Forum. South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi are the fastest-growing hybrid car states.
XL Hybrids Signs Supply Agreement with Johnson Controls
Lithium-ion battery to power XL Hybrids’ Class 1 to 3 commercial vehicle hybrid electric powertrain
Only 35 Percent of Hybrid Owners Buying Hybrids Again, Says Polk
Higher fuel prices not yet impacting hybrid category’s loyalty rates.
In 2020, 11 Percent of Vehicles Sold to Be Hybrids, Research Says
This market will see steady growth over the next eight years, according to ABI Research.
ATA to Offer Free Training on Hybrids, CNG and Biodiesel Technology
Program made possible with Federal grant for “green” alternative fuel training.
Fisker Automotive Takes Possession of Former GM Factory to Build Plug-in Hybrids
The purchase is supported by a $528.7 million Department of Energy loan for the development of two lines of plug-in hybrids.
Toshiba to Supply Drive Motors for Ford Hybrids
Production is set to begin in 2012.
Fisker Automotive Raises $115 Million for Plug-In Hybrids
Starting at $87,900, the Karma paves the way for development of lower-cost plug-in hybrid technology for a second, family-oriented car code named Project NINA. Project NINA is expected to be built in Wilmington, Del., at a former General Motors assembly plant starting in 2012.
Ford Unveils ‘Intelligent’ System for Plug-In Hybrids to Communicate with the Electric Grid
All 21 of Ford’s fleet of plug-in hybrid Escapes eventually will be equipped with the vehicle-to-grid communications technology.
Johnson Controls-Saft Named as Battery Supplier for Test Fleet of Ford Plug-in Hybrids
As increasing numbers of consumers look for fuel-efficient, low emission vehicle options, a test fleet of Ford Escape plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) is making its way on the road today. Powered by lithium-ion batteries from Johnson Controls-Saft, the demonstration fleet will examine the future of PHEVs as part of a complete vehicle, home and grid energy system. The fleet is the result of an ongoing collaboration among Ford, Johnson Controls-Saft, Southern California Edison (SCE) and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).