Scorpion^TM Eco-Exotic to Have “Green” Proprietary Air Conditioning Component Which Also Complements Hydrogen on Demand System

Ronn Motor Company’s Scorpion(TM)

AUSTIN, TX–(Marketwire - September 8, 2008) - Ronn Motor Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RNNM) announced today another innovative technology to be used by their eco-exotic supercar Scorpion™ and Scorpion HX™ models. The patented Procooler air conditioning system will be installed on all production models and operates more efficiently than traditional air conditioning systems found in standard production cars. Developed by Ronn Motor Company’s pioneering Chief Executive Officer, Ronn Maxwell, the Procooler air conditioning system will offer Scorpion™ and Scorpion HX™ owners a wealth of improvements compared to standard air cooling systems. (more…)

Monitors Battery Stacks in Hybrid/Electric Vehicles & Battery Backup Systems

MILPITAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new, highly integrated battery stack monitor from Linear Technology Corporation (Nasdaq:LLTC) significantly eases the design of battery monitoring systems for hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles and a range of battery backup systems. The new product unveiled today, the LTC6802 Battery Stack Monitor, is a semiconductor chip, capable of measuring the voltage of up to 12 individual battery cells. In addition, multiple LTC6802 devices can be stacked in series, allowing precise voltage monitoring of every cell in long strings of series-connected batteries. The device serves as a data acquisition device for large battery stacks, and is particularly well suited for Li-Ion battery stacks. (more…)

Concept to show styling direction of new, more affordable, hybrid vehicle

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Honda will reveal a concept version of its new small hybrid vehicle, to be named Insight, at the 2008 Paris International Auto Show, October 2, the company announced today. The new Insight Concept shares styling cues with the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle and will provide an early look at the highly-anticipated five-passenger hybrid vehicle.

Going on sale in the U.S. next spring, the all-new purpose-built Insight will come to market at a price significantly below hybrids available today. From this unique position in the marketplace, the Insight
will advance the affordability and accessibility of hybrid technology to a new generation of buyers. (more…)

City’s Love Affair with Hybrid Cars also has Insurance Upside

HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Economically and environmentally savvy drivers have set off a wave of hybrid car sales in Chicago and statewide. A recent study from hybridcars.com ranks Chicago as fifth on the list of top cities for hybrid sales. Illinois also occupies the fifth spot among the states ranked in the survey. This segment of car owners has grown significantly as fuel prices remain near all time highs and there continues to be a growing concern for environmental issues.

The top five cities for new hybrids are: (more…)