Eaton has unveiled an electronic fuel vapor management valve for hybrid-electric vehicles that manages fuel vapor pressure contained within the fuel tank, increasing safety and enabling automakers to meet emissions regulations. The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2012.
Lexus has unveiled its new CT 200h premium compact hybrid, which comes with four drive modes including EV mode that enables quiet running on electric motor power alone.
Balqon, a developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, has rolled out its new battery management system (BMS) designed to optimize battery cycle life of large format lithium-ion batteries used in its product line of heavy-duty electric trucks and tractors.
Optimal Energy, a South African car manufacturer, has selected Dassault Systemes (DS) V6 solutions to develop battery-powered vehicle Joule. Optimal Energy will rely on DS CATIA and ENOVIA V6 for product design and data management.
Daimler has signed a memorandum of understanding with BYD Company to enter into a technology partnership for the development of electric vehicles for China.
Avis, a car hire company, has partnered with Renault-Nissan Alliance to offer electric cars to its customers from 2011, which produce zero emissions during use.
