Oxfam America banner

Climate change, ecology, nature, environment, eco-friendly politics, non-profit projects, human rights, preservation, wildlife... all that we care about.

U.S. Army to utilize hybrid cars

toyota-prius-hybrid-car

Image source: Wikimedia Commons

As the Army advances its initiative to explore energy-efficient methods of running bases off-grid, it has also tapped Bright Automotive to develop a non-combat utility van to reduce their fuel consumption. A reported $1.4 million contract was awarded to Bright Automotive for the plug-in hybrid van project.

To help electric vehicle development gain momentum worldwide, Bright Automotive has put up a consulting program in terms of design, engineering, energy storage, propulsion, conversion systems to aid other automotive manufacturers towards greener methods of operation. Read the full article here

By Maria Belgado

Popularity: -2% [?]

Tags: , ,

Leave a Reply


Comments


Copyright (c) 2009-2010 Greenfudge.org