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Fisker Automotive, Inc. to Open New Facility in Pontiac, Michigan; Utilizes Quantum Technologies, Inc. (QTWW) for Hybrids

QualityStocks (November 11th, 2008) Writes:

Fisker Automotive, Inc. is an American premium car company with a cutting edge. Fisker cars use technology created by Quantum Technologies (QTWW) to achieve the world’s first true luxury plug-in hybrid sports car – The Fisker Karma.

Quantum designs and manufactures state-of-the-art clean propulsion technologies, fuel and energy storage technologies and services including propulsion systems for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicles, compressed natural gas vehicles, liquid petroleum vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

Yesterday, Fisker announced that they will be aiding in the rehabilitation of the Michigan automotive industry by opening a 34,000 square foot facility in Pontiac, Michigan. The plant will house up to 200 engineers and designers whose primary goal will be to produce the Fisker Karma vehicle. The company’s main headquarters in Irvine, California will not be affected.

The Fisker Karma, with its proprietary Q-DRIVE powertrain developed by Quantum Technologies, will have the

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Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE): Good for the Environment, Good for Your Portfolio?

QualityStocks (November 6th, 2008) Writes:

Clean Energy Fuels is a supplier of natural gas as an alternative fuel across North America and designs, builds, finances, and operates fueling stations and supplies compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas. The company serves approximately 275 fleet customers operating 14,000 natural gas vehicles in public transit, refuse hauling, airports, taxis, seaports, and regional trucking markets. As of December 31, 2007, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. owned and operated 170 natural gas fueling stations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Wyoming, and Canada.

Clean Energy Fuel was founded by billionaire T. Boone Pickens, who has made much of his fortune investing in energy markets. Investors should note the company’s shares suffered on Wednesday after California voters struck down a proposition that offered tax rebates to buyers of more fuel-efficient cars. California-based Clean Energy has maintained that the ballot initiative’s failure will not

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China Natural Gas Inc. (CHNG.OB) Sees Tax Incentives and Exclusive Distribution Rights Boosting Revenues

QualityStocks (October 20th, 2008) Writes:

China Natural Gas Inc., a natural gas retailer operating in Central China, offers retail compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas to consumers and businesses located in and around central Guangzhou Province. The company is considered the “tip of the sword” in China’s plan to address environmental concerns with CNG and piped natural gas in the region.

The company operates on three levels and should be able to capitalize on the government’s new outlook toward CNG and piped natural gas on each level it serves. The company’s CNG car conversion business will see increased revenues owing to modifications made by the government concerning registration of vehicles and modifications to engines. The company’s retail CNG outlets will benefit as more CNG cars hit the road, and the company’s piped natural gas division will benefit from the company’s goal to reach an estimated 50,000 residential and industrial customers in Tanygu and surrounding

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Westport Innovations, Inc. (WPRT) Makes Alternatives to Traditional Engines

QualityStocks (September 24th, 2008) Writes:

Westport Innovations engages in the research, development, and marketing of high-performance engines and fuel systems. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, their engines use gaseous fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, and hydrogen-enriched compressed natural gas (HCNG). The company began in 1995 and is part of the Pollution and Treatment Controls Industry. They trade on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol (WPRT) and trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol (WPT.TO)

Westport’s engine technologies reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). They do all of this while preserving the power, torque, and fuel efficiency of diesel engines. The company’s experience and expertise is in helping commercial fleets and cities transition themselves from oil usage to natural gas usage. Along with their engine development knowledge and their work with gaseous fuels, they also provide fuel tanks and

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