| Content Category: FYI |
| Chicago to Host NGVi CNG Training Classes in June |
on 10 Apr 2013   |
| The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) is hosting two training courses related to compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in Chicago on June 4-6. NGV Technician & Fleet Operations Safety Training will be held on June 4, covering safe maintenance practices, fueling procedures and operation of NGVs. CNG Fuel System Inspector Training will convene on June 5-6, providing techniques for inspecting [read more] |
| ABB Debuts Terra SmartConnect Electric Vehicle Charging Station |
| on 09 Apr 2013 |
| ABB has released its Terra SmartConnect (SC) electric vehicle (EV) direct-current fast charger - a product aimed squarely at commercial use among fleets, car dealerships and other groups - in the North American market. The company says the 20 kW charging station, which complies with the CHAdeMO fast-charging standard, can fully charge an EV in 30 to 120 minutes. The [read more] |
| Oregon Getting Ready for New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations |
| on 08 Apr 2013 |
| The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has proposed 11 locations for new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the state and is inviting the public to register feedback about the options. The ODOT explains that the chargers, which are being funded through a federal TIGER II grant, will most likely be Level II or Level III (DC fast-charge) units. Each [read more] |
| Hybrid Powertrain Company Echo Automotive Completes Financing |
| on 05 Apr 2013 |
| Echo Automotive Inc., a company focused on providing aftermarket conversions of fleet vehicles to hybrid and plug-in-hybrid powertrains, has secured $500,000 in new capital following a private placement of common stock. "Completing this offering gives us additional working capital to continue furthering our technology and executing on our business plan," says Dan Kennedy, CEO. "We are coming off a very [read more] |
| Omnitek Appoints Lilley to Lead Natural Gas Engine Conversion Sales |
| on 04 Apr 2013 |
| Omnitek Engineering Corp., a company focused on natural gas vehicle conversion technologies, has appointed Gordon Lilley sales manager, reporting directly to president and CEO Werner Funk. Lilley most recently served as sales manager for Quantum Technologies, and his sales and marketing experience includes positions with companies such as IMPCO Technologies, Navistar, Scelzi Industries, Ford Motor Co., Pickens Fuel Corp. and [read more] |
| Hino Trucks Names Noguchi President |
| on 04 Apr 2013 |
| Yoshinori Noguchi has been named president of Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. Inc./Hino Trucks, tasked with leading the company's outreach to and growth among truck dealers and fleet operators in the U.S. Noguchi has been a board member since June 2010, as well as managing officer at Hino Motors Ltd. in Japan since April 2012. He joined Hino in 1977 and [read more] |
| OPW Appoints Shelton to Lead Alt-Fuel Equipment Business Unit |
| on 03 Apr 2013 |
| OPW Fueling Components has named Erik Shelton director of global business development - Clean Energy. In his new role, Shelton will be responsible for the deployment of strategic initiatives across OPW's Clean Energy business unit, which includes compressed natural gas, propane autogas and hydrogen dispensing and hanging hardware products. Shelton joined OPW in 2004 as director of operations in Cincinnati, [read more] |
| Hydrogen Fuel Cells Find Application in Material Handling |
| on 02 Apr 2013 |
| Ace Hardware Corp. says it will be integrating GenDrive hydrogen fuel cell units from Plug Power Inc. into 65 Crown Equipment Corp. lift trucks. These trucks will be a part of the fleet at Ace Hardware's new facility in Wilmer, Texas, which is due for completion early next year. "The implementation of a hydrogen fuel cell-based application for our material [read more] |
| Big Truck Rental Hires New VP |
| on 02 Apr 2013 |
| Big Truck Rental LLC (BTR) has named Scott Kanne vice president, responsible for assisting clients with customer service and product needs related to refuse truck rentals. BTR's fleet consists mainly of Heil vehicles, including new compressed natural gas (CNG) models. Kanne has over 13 years of refuse industry experience and a strong background in fleet sales and dealer development. He [read more] |
| Quantum Developing CNG System for Passenger Vehicle Platform |
| on 01 Apr 2013 |
| Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. says it has signed a development and production agreement with and received a purchase contract from an unnamed "leading global automaker" for the design and development of a natural gas storage and engine fuel system for a production-intent compressed natural gas (CNG) passenger vehicle. The contract involves the design, integration and supply of a [read more] |
