25 VOLVO HYBRID BUSES FOR GÖTEBORG
Published at 10.02.2012 in Alternatives, Public transport
Volvo has now sold a total of 100 buses powered by hybrid technology in the Nordic countries. The latest order to be received by Volvo Buses is for 25 hybrid buses for Göteborgs Spårvägar (Gothenburg Tramways), which operates public transport services on behalf of Västtrafik.
CLEAN ENERGY AND NAVISTAR ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
Published at 06.02.2012 in Alternatives, Company news
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. signed a strategic joint marketing and fueling agreement with Navistar International Corp., which will see Clean Energy provide a comprehensive CNG/LNG fueling solution designed to meet Navistar customer demands and bring new customers into the natural gas market.
CHINA DEVELOPING ELECTRIC VEHICLE FRAMEWORK
Published at 01.02.2012 in Alternatives, International developments
China’s Standardisation Administration is now giving its approval for new legislation covering charging of electric vehicles. The legislation is for issued four sections of the Electric Vehicle Charging Interface and Communication Protocol Standards. These are intended for electric charging stations and are being introduced in a bid to step up the use of electric vehicles, part of a wider policy to develop alternative-fuel transportation in China.
OMNITEK ENGINEERING EXPANDS CNG BUSINESS WITH TATA MOTORS
Published at 28.01.2012 in Alternatives, International developments
Omnitek Engineering Corporation announced it has been selected by India-based Tata Motors to supply original equipment high-pressure natural gas filters for 2012 passenger vehicles, expanding a supplier agreement for commercial vehicle filter applications that commenced in 2009.
SAE TASKFORCE J2954 NEARS STANDARD ON WIRELESS CHARGING
Published at 27.01.2012 in Alternatives, Technology
The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE).The objective of the taskforce is initially to create a guideline for demonstration projects and design verification and later standardize in 2015 with field confirmation.
