ENER1 Shareholders Appoint Four New Directors to Board

ENER1, Inc. a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage systems for transportation, utility grid and consumer electronics applications, today announced that its shareholders have approved the appointment of four new members to its board of directors. The new directors are Nora Brownwell, Wilber James, Greg Kasagawa and Stanislav Shekshnia.... 

4th Annual World Usability Day Launches the Global Transport Challenge

On November 13, 2008, towns and cities around the world will focus on a common global concern — transportation usability and its impact on our environment. World Usability Day 2008 will launch the Global Transport Challenge at www.worldusabilityday.org to help individuals measure their everyday travel usage; monitor their carbon travel footprint... 

Inergy Receives “Impact Award” From National Association of Small Business Investment Companies

Inergy, L.P. announced that The National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (NASBIC) has named Inergy a recipient of its 50th Anniversary “Impact Awards.” Inergy is being honored at a luncheon presentation today during the NASBIC’s 50th Annual Meeting & Private Equity Conference. Inergy – along with Intel, the world’s... 

Cummins Westport Captures New Market Opportunity in Lima, Peru With Order for Over 200 Natural Gas Bus Engines

Cummins Westport Inc., a leading provider of high-performance, alternative fuel engines for the global market, announced today that it has received an order for over 200 CWI natural gas engines to equip new buses for transit providers in the capital city of Lima, Peru. “Peru’s growing market for natural gas vehicles and substantial indigenous... 

The US May Achieve Energy Independence With Help From Algae-Based Biofuels

Seven years ago this week, the United States was attacked on September 11. Since this event, the US military, congress, and departments of energy, agriculture and defense have increased the volume of initiatives to promote renewable alternatives for energy independence. There is a growing sense of urgency for the US to produce alternatives to foreign... 

Clean Energy to Acquire FuelMaker, Natural Gas Fueling Appliances Maker from Honda

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and The FuelMaker Trust to acquire FuelMaker Corporation of Toronto, Canada for (US) $17 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to be completed within 25 days. FuelMaker (www.fuelmaker.com) manufactures, distributes, installs and services vehicle... 

A Sprint to the Finish: Linde to Cross Hydrogen Road Tour Finish Line in Los Angeles

Like summer, all good things must come to an end. After nearly two weeks of travelling cross country with the Hydrogen Road Tour, Linde North America will cross the finish line with other tour participants on Saturday in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park. Linde North America, a member of The Linde Group, one of the world’s largest hydrogen producers... 

Sustainable Aviation Starts With Sustainable Policy

SANE (Sustainable Aviation Network Europe) organises on 1 September the conference “Sustainable Aviation: Sound and Climate in Perspective’ in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. International guests speak about climate measures, like the proposal for the inclusion of aviation in the European Emissions Trading Scheme, about biofuels and also about... 

Air Liquide Fuels Hydrogen Road Tour Vehicles in Delaware

Three hydrogen-powered automobiles from makers Honda, Hyundai and Toyota, part of the Hydrogen Road Tour, made a stop at Air Liquide’s Delaware Research and Technology Center for a hydrogen refueling. The Hydrogen Road Tour convoy is traveling from Maine to California to build awareness among elected officials and the public of the readiness of vehicle... 

Air Products’ Mobile Hydrogen Fueler Technology Backs New York and New Jersey National Hydrogen Tour ‘08 Stops

Air Products’ mobile hydrogen fueler technology is based at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey for two days with good reason. It is fueling the hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles of multiple automakers venturing into New York City and for an event at the Liberty Science Center tomorrow as part of the national Hydrogen Tour...