1. Battery-Maker A123 Begins Taking Orders for its Plug-in Conversion Modules for the Toyota Prius

A123Systems starts accept consumer deposits for Plug-in Conversion Modules capable of increasing fuel economy to more than 100 miles per gallon and reducing CO2 emissions by more than 50%. A123Systems announced the launch of its Hymotion product line’s new Web site, www.hymotion.com, designed to provide information and take orders from individuals interested in purchasing the L5 Plug-in Conversion Module (PCM) for the Toyota Prius.

A123 also continues to sell Hymotion Plug-in Conversion Modules to fleet and government buyers, with more than 50 vehicles currently on the road in corporate and government demonstration programs.

04/05/2008 | 1961 Hits | Print | Email

2. BMW and NASA announce successful completion of BMW Hydrogen 7

(Source: BMW) Cape Canaveral, FL - August 8, 2007 - As NASA engineers prepare to launch the Space Shuttle Endeavour today, BMW of North America and NASA announced the successful completion of an eight-week test period of the BMW Hydrogen 7 - the first-ever hydrogen-powered luxury sedan.

The test period, which was initiated under a Space Act Agreement between NASA and BMW, underscores the organizations' shared commitment to advancing hydrogen technologies and to exploring innovative transportation concepts and alternative energy sources.

09/08/2007 | 788 Hits | Print | Email

3. Ballard-Powered Buses on British Columbia Roads in 2009

(Source: Ballard) 3rd August 2007, Vancouver, Canada  - Ballard Power Systems today announced that BC Transit has selected Ballard fuel cells to power up to 20 fuel cell buses in a fleet that will roll onto British Columbia roads by the end of 2009.

The delivery is divided into two phases: phase one is for delivery of one bus for evaluation in 2008; phase two is for delivery of up to 19 buses in 2009. The contract has a potential value of up to US$14.7M for Ballard. The buses are intended to be showcased in the Resort Municipality of Whistler during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and then be integrated into the BC Transit fleet.

06/08/2007 | 589 Hits | Print | Email