Delphi Provides Key Technologies to 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year
Delphi provides fuel efficiency, connectivity and comfort systems for 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and safety and performance innovations for 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Fisker Automotive, U.S. Department of Energy Agree to Terms for $528.7 Million Loan
An estimated 821 million gallons of gasoline will be saved and 8 million tons of CO2 offset from sales of Fisker plug-in hybrids through 2016.
East Penn Receives $32.5 Million DOE Grant to Manufacture Advanced Lead-Acid Batteries
With financial assistance from the DOE, East Penn plans to quickly become a leading U.S. source of Advanced VRLA and UltraBattery power serving the global vehicle market with viable, safe, cost-effective and highly recyclable battery products.
The New General Motors Emerges Today
According to President and CEO Fritz Henderson, the company emerges with a new corporate structure, a stronger balance sheet and a renewed commitment to make the customer the center of everything the new GM does.
Toyota Manufacturing Veteran Gary Dodd Named ZAP President
Dodd joins the management team alongside Amos Kazzaz, who recently became ZAP COO.
Bosch Calls for Mutual Support to Address Energy, Environment and Mobility Challenges
Bosch President and CEO Peter Marks encourages constituents to accelerate use of efficient vehicle technology and alternative energy sources while speaking at The National Summit in Detroit.
Fisker Karma Debuts in San Jose
Fisker Silicon Valley showcases cutting-edge plug-in hybrid American sports car.
The Week in Review (May 11-15, 2009)
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Johnson Controls Reports 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results
Company said it expects return to profitability in third quarter, following second quarter loss of $193 million.
Fisker Automotive to Receive Additional $85 Million for Development of Plug-In Hybrid Cars
The 2010 Fisker Karma is expected to be the first plug-in hybrid car to market when early production vehicles come off the assembly line late this year.