Monthly Archives: March 2014

Quantum pre-production advanced CNG storage system delivered to ZHRO

March 21, 2014   Neville

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide recently delivered several pre-production units of an advanced CNG fuel storage and delivery system, including the control software for the fuel system and engine, to ZHRO Solutions LLC as part of an on-going development agreement between the two companies.

These systems are coupled with ZHRO’s natural gas injection/engine conversion system and are being used as part of a pre-production test fleet at ZHRO and will be used for both on-road testing on heavy duty trucks as well as bench testing.

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Renault to gain most from closer ties with Nissan

March 21, 2014   Sean

Renault to gain most from closer ties with Nissan

Renault stands to benefit the most from deeper integration with alliance partner Nissan, industry watchers believe.

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Honda NSX prototype to participate at Goodwood Festival hillclimb

March 21, 2014   John E.

The new Honda NSX supercar has been shown as a concept at various Motor Shows and the prototype will be shown again at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June, when it takes on the world’s most famous hillclimb.

This is a rare opportunity to see and hear the all-new version of a NSX supercar, powered by an innovative three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system.

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Schaeffler takes €380 million provision on EU antitrust fine

March 21, 2014   Sean

Schaeffler takes €380 million provision on EU antitrust fine

German supplier Schaeffler took a €380 million ($526 million) provision after being fined in a European Union antitrust probe.

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Sea-Tac Airport launches major ground support equipment electrification project

March 21, 2014   Neville

The Port of Seattle, along with Alaska Airlines, Western Washington Clean Cities and US Representative Adam Smith unveiled a new project providing nearly 600 electric charging stations throughout the airport for ground support equipment (GSE) such as baggage tugs, bag ramps and pushback vehicles.

Converting the GSE from fossil fuel to electric, each year the project is projected to save $2.8 million in airline fuel costs and 10,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions—the equivalent of taking 1,900 cars off the road.The port has installed bright yellow charging corrals with smart, fast-charging plug-ins for vehicles to receive a full charge in less than 4 hours.

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