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Frost: Rising Oil Prices, Energy Security Issues Heighten Interest in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Nov, 26, 2008
Increasing oil prices and growing concerns over energy security are helping accelerate the development and commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
European Parliament Supports Hydrogen Cars Sep 3, 2008
A proposal by the European Commission (EC) to simplify the approval of hydrogen-powered vehicles across the European Union (EU) was supported by a vote of the European Parliament on Sept. 3.
DOE Announces Up to $15.3M for Long-Term Hydrogen Vehicle Development Aug 19, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 10 cost-shared hydrogen storage R&D projects, which will receive up to $15.3 million over five years, subject to annual appropriations.
Delphi Awarded Gov't Funding for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Development Jun 9, 2008
Delphi Corp. and UTC Power will develop technology for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Program.
DOE Seeks Applications to Fund Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence Mar 6, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies Program within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) seeks applications to fund one multidisciplinary Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE) team.
GAO: DOE Made Progress with Hydrogen Fuel Initiative, Needs to Update 2015 Target Feb 20, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Fuel Initiative program made "important" progress in R&D areas including fundamental and applied science but should update its Hydrogen Posture Plan to reflect technology goals for 2015, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
DOE Issues Solicitation for Vehicular Hydrogen Storage R&D Jan 21, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) issued a solicitation for applied R&D projects addressing viable hydrogen storage technologies for onboard vehicular applications to complement the existing National Hydrogen Storage Project portfolio.
DOE Releases RFP for EcoCAR Challenge Competition Jan 13, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a request for proposal (RFP) for a collegiate vehicle engineering competition, which is aimed at demonstrating technologies that address the need for sustainable personal transportation.
Honda Touts Fuel Cell Tech Dec 4, 2007
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is working on technology to reduce the environmental impact of the automobile including efforts to advance the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.
GM Showcases Portfolio of Alternative Energy Ideas Nov 19, 2007
General Motors (GM) unveiled its portfolio of vehicle technologies, including a variety of technology strategies targeted at reducing dependency on petroleum, reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and boosting fuel efficiency.
Honda Debuts FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle Nov 17, 2007
Honda unveiled the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle and announced plans to begin limited retail marketing of it in summer 2008.
U.S., China Extend Agreement for Vehicle Efficiency Oct 2, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and China's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) signed a five-year agreement to promote large-scale deployment of next-generation efficiency vehicle technologies in the U.S. and China specifically focusing on electric, hybrid-electric, fuel cell and alternative fuel technologies.
UQM Technologies to Provide Propulsion System for Army Diesel Hybrid Electric Alternative Mobility Vehicle Aug 23, 2007
UQM Technologies Inc. received an order from Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. for propulsion systems to be used on a diesel hybrid electric version of the U.S. Army's Alternative Mobility Vehicle (AMV) Aggressor.
BAE Systems Unveils Hybrid Electric Drive System for Army Ground Combat Vehicles Aug 20, 2007
BAE Systems demonstrated a hybrid electric drive system for ground combat vehicles as part of the U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) program.
Fuel Cell Development Bolstered by ORNL, Julich Agreement Jul 17, 2007
An agreement between Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Research Centre Julich could ultimately lead to lower cost, higher performance fuel cells for transportation and portable power applications, said ORNL.
Protonex Receives Additional Funding to Advance UAV Power Systems Jul 10, 2007
Protonex Technology Corp. received an $800,000 extension to a previously awarded contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to optimize performance of its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) propulsion system, ProCore UAV.
AeroVironment UAS Achieves Flight Using Fuel Cell Battery Hybrid System Jul 10, 2007
AeroVironment Inc. (AV) flew its Puma small unmanned aircraft for nearly five hours while it was powered by an onboard fuel cell battery hybrid energy storage system.
DOE Provides up to $19M for Advanced Vehicle Technologies Jun 5, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected five next-generation vehicle research projects, which will receive up to $19 million in DOE funding to further the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs).
Frost: Alternative Fuels, Hybrid Technologies to Assist in Reduced CO2 Emissions Jun 4, 2007
Across Europe, car manufacturers are experiencing tremendous pressure to reduce CO2 emissions from new passenger vehicles sold in the market.
GM Intros Next Version of E-Flex Architecture for Chevrolet Volt Apr 30, 2007
General Motors Corp. (GM) unveiled the next iteration of its E-Flex electric architecture, using GM fifth-generation fuel cell propulsion technology and a lithium-ion battery to provide up to 300 miles of driving range.
DOE Contributes $14M to Plug-in Hybrid Battery Development April 23, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will provide up to $14M in funding for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) battery development through a $28M cost-shared solicitation by the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC).
EC Details New Strategy for European Car Sector Feb 8, 2007
The European Commission (EC) released a new communication outlining the direction in which it intends to steer future automotive policy.
Ford, BP Open Hydrogen Station in Michigan Oct 23, 2006
Ford Motor Co., BP and the City of Taylor, Mich. opened a hydrogen station that will fuel a fleet of Ford Focus fuel cell vehicles.
EC Issues Draft Regulation for Type-approval of Hydrogen Powered Vehicles Aug 9, 2006
The European Commission (EC) issued a preliminary draft proposal for a regulation for hydrogen powered motor vehicles.