Now that no new permits are available for hybrids, asking prices average $4,000 more for used Priuses with stickers than without, the survey by car-price tracker Kelley shows.
Official remarks by the President and major carmaker chief executives.
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With limited government research-and-development money available for ways to replace oil, any gain for one technology is a loss for the others. So the criticism is flying in all directions.
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U.S. carmakers are eager to encourage domestic production of other alternative-fuel components, including high-voltage wiring, regenerative braking systems and electronics.
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Tips on achieving a greener lifestyle.
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The battery operated environment friendly speed vehicles have been packaged to carry a load of up to 70 kg, besides a driver and a postman, while covering 60 km daily.
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The Legislature is expected to pass a law that would let electric cars like hers zip along at 35 mph, which is the top speed on many city streets.
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Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Phoenix, AFVI Show
We've been face to face with Ed Begley, Jr. and the Phoenix SUT/SUV at both the SEMA show and the Alt Car Expo last year. Lucky for us, we get another chance soon when the duo makes an appearance at the Alternative Fuels and Vehicles National Conference and Expo, which starts this weekend.
The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) show will feature over 100 exhibitors and a ride & drive in a variety of green cars. The Phoenix SUT will be open for drives on Sunday and next Tuesday. Begley and Phoenix Motorcars CEO Dan Elliott will present the talk "The Promise of Electric Transportation" during the Technology Showcase on Tuesday.
AutoblogGreen will be reporting from the show and getting in-depth updates from as many people as we can talk to during our stay. Since we're keen on keeping our readers happy, why not take a minute to check out the conference schedule and leave a note in the comments or through our contact us page about the companies and vehicles that you feel we need to cover. If you have any questions you think we need to ask of conference attendees, let us know that, too.
[Source: Phoenix Motorcars]
Phoenix Motorcars Exhibits at Alternative Fuel & Vehicles National Conference & Expo
Dan Elliott, Phoenix Motorcars' CEO, and Ed Begley Jr. Discuss Future of Electric Transportation
ONTARIO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 26, 2007 -- Phoenix Motorcars, Inc., a California-based electric vehicle company, and its partner, Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI), will showcase its five-passenger, zero-emission, all-electric sport utility truck (SUT) during the Alternative Fuel & Vehicles National Conference & Expo being held April 1-4, 2007 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
The SUT will be on display at Phoenix Motorcars' booth, 640, in the expo hall where attendees can meet and greet Ed Begley Jr., Actor/Environmental Activist. Conference attendees will also have the chance to test-drive the innovative SUT at the "Ride and Drive" activity scheduled on Sun., April 1 and Tues., April 3 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Anaheim Marriott.
Dan Elliott, CEO of Phoenix Motorcars, and Ed Begley Jr. will join forces and discuss "The Promise of Electric Transportation" during the Technology Showcase on Tues., April 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Booth 513 located in the expo hall. In addition, Mr. Begley will be one of the keynote speakers during the morning general session on April 3.
Phoenix's battery-electric, zero-emission SUT can travel at freeway speeds while carrying five passengers and a full payload. The SUT exceeds all specifications for a Type III ZEV, having a driving range of over 100 miles, can be recharged in less than 10 minutes and has a battery pack with a life of 12 years or more. It is powered by UQM Technologies Inc.'s (AMEX: UQM) propulsion system, utilizes Boshart Engineering's homologation process and is equipped with a non-toxic, revolutionary Altairnano NanoSafe[TM] (NASDAQ: ALTI) all-battery pack.
Phoenix Motorcars targets operators of fleet vehicles, such as public utilities, public transportation providers and delivery services. A limited number of vehicles will be available to consumers in 2007 with an expanded consumer launch scheduled for 2008. Phoenix Motorcars will also introduce an SUV model in late 2007.
The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) hosts the thirteenth annual Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo. The conference will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center and the expo will be in the Anaheim Convention Center. The conference raises the topical issue of the role vehicles and fuels play in both energy security and climate change.
ABOUT PHOENIX MOTORCARS, INC.
Phoenix Motorcars, Inc., a privately held company headquartered in Ontario, Calif., has been an industry leader in the development of battery-electric, freeway-speed vehicles since 2001. The mission of Phoenix Motorcars is to manufacture zero-emission vehicles including Sport Utility Trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles to reduce the toxic emissions from the largest contributor to air pollution, personal automobiles. Phoenix Motorcars has strategic alliances with UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: UQM), Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI) and Boshart Engineering. For additional information, visit www.phoenixmotorcars.com
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BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD Step behind the curtain at Ford Motor. Experience the documentary first-hand.
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Filed under: Etc., Transportation Alternatives
As part of a student competition, designers I. Kiryakov, S. Ballmeier, K. Eichelberg & M. Dressler have attached an exercise machine to a high-speed canoe hull, and called it the Tu-Fin. The vehicle transfers the movement of the stepping user to forward motion using a flipper, according to Treehugger. What benefit does this offer to the more standard rowing that would take place in a normal canoe or kayak? None really, unless you are in need of leg exercise as opposed to arm exercise. Whatever your goal, it is pretty cool and vehicles powered by human strength always get a thumbs-up from us.
[Source: Treehugger]
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BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD Step behind the curtain at Ford Motor. Experience the documentary first-hand.
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Filed under: EV/Plug-in, DaimlerChrysler
The Canadian transport ministry is buying electric vehicles converted by Hybrid Technologies, Inc for testing and evaluation. Hybrid Technologies will convert a Chrysler PT Cruiser and a Smart ForTwo to be powered by electric motors and lithium batteries. The cars are part of the Advanced Technology Vehicles Program and they will be tested to evaluate efficiency, emissions and safety of the systems. By using these types of vehicles, the transport ministry is also trying to determine what the barriers are to widespread deployment and also raise awareness of their capabilities.
[Source: Hybrid Technologies]
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BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD Step behind the curtain at Ford Motor. Experience the documentary first-hand.
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