2011 2010 Minivans That Get 20+MPG (Updated)
CLICK HERE to see a list of Mini Vans sold in North America that get over 20 Miles Per Gallon City/Hwy Mileage. Chrysler Corporation created the first new vehicular genre in years when it invented the minivan in the mid-1980s. Smaller and easier to drive and park than a regular van, and much more economical, the miniva ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: Honda Reveals Low-Emission Open Study Sportscar - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
LONDON - August 3, 2008: Honda's low-emission sportscar study model was revealed at the British International Motor Show, at ExCel, London, and The Auto Channel was on hand to videotape the entire press conference. The lightweight roadster design study is the latest in a line of âgreenâ models developed by Ho ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: Peter Schwartz Speech - VIDEO
Peter Schwartz from Global Business Network explains the relationship between global warming and the electrification of transportation. Peter Schwartz is cofounder and chairman of Global Business Network, a Monitor Group company, and a partner of the Monitor Group, a family of professional services firms devoted to enh ... Continue reading
Bad Boys at Plug-In 2008 - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Selah Willard shows us the "Bad Boy" all electric plug-in 4WD vehicle. They describe them this way: "The first ever All Electric 4WD with reverse is the Bad Boy Buggy built by Bad Boy Enterprises, Natchez Mississippi. Not only is it quiet, it's clean and environmentally friendly as well. No more tune-ups, oil changes o ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: EPRI's Mark Duvall Speech - VIDEO
Mark Duvall with EPRI speaks on the possilities for electrical transportation today and tomorrow Mark Duvall is the Program Manager of Electric Transportation at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), an independent, non-profit center for public interest energy and environmental collaborative research. He is res ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: Jim Kelly Speech - VIDEO
Jim Kelly, Vice President of Distribution & Transmission, Southern California Edison speaks about our electric future not just from the persepective of the designer of the L.A. grid, but also from a personal and grass roots level. Kelly is the senior vice president of Southern California Edisonâs (SCEâs) Tran ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: Enhanced Vehicle Acoustics - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Ryan Vicari with Enhanced Vehicle Acoustics demonstrates their system which will give your oh-so-quiet hybrid just enough acoustic signals to make it safe. Here's how they describe it on their website (http://evacoust.startlogic.com/index.html) Without the familiar sounds of conventional combustion engine, pedestrians, ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: CEC Commissioner James Boyd Speech - VIDEO
James Boyd, Vice Chair and Commissioner, California Energy Commission, talks about the evolution of statewide policies in terms of energy and what this means for the future of electric vehicles. James D. Boyd was appointed to the California Energy Commission on February 6, 2002, by Governor Gray Davis. Commissioner Boy ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: The Good News for Consumers - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Mark Duvall, Program Manager of Electric Power Research Institute, has good news for drivers and consumers - the electrification of transportation is well on its way. And he shows us how a "smart grid" can work for all of us. ... Continue reading
Dr. Andy Frank Speech at Plug-In 2008 - VIDEO
Dr. Andy Frank, UC Davis, gives this keynote address at the Plug-In 2008 Conference. Frank is considered by many to be the father of the plug-in hybrid vehicle - and he and his students were building them long before the Prius. To quote Bill Moore, EV World: There are some folks you just can't help but like first time ... Continue reading
Andy Grove Speech at Plug-In 2008 - VIDEO
Andy Grove, former Intel chairman and CEO, is providing a keynote address on the critical importance ââ¬â and business opportunity and viability ââ¬â of moving transportation from oil to electricity. Andrew S. Grove was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1936. He graduated from the City College of New ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE<br> by<br> JOHN HEILIG</p> <p><b>SPECIFICATIONS: 2009 Kia Sedona EX</b></p> <p>Model:</b> Kia Sedona EX <br><b>Engine: </b> 3.8-liter V6 <br><b>Horsepower/Torque: </b> 250 hp/253 lb.-ft. <br><b>Transmission: </b> 5-speed automatic <br><b>Wheelbase: </b> 118.9 in. <br><b>Length x Width x Height: </b> 202.0 ... Continue reading
Keeping Up With the Premium Small Car Segment By Thom Cannell and Steve Purdy Photos by Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [A4 FRONT] The premium small sedan category is a hot one. BMW has been the benchmark in this segment ever since the 3-Series grew out of the wonderful 1800 and 2002 models of the 60s and ... Continue reading
Belleville Midget Nationals Results
USAC MOPAR NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 2, 2008 - Belleville, Kansas - Belleville High Banks - 31st Speedway Motors "Belleville Midget Nationals" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jerry Coons Jr. (#11 Wilke), 2. Dustin Morgan (#67 Kunz), 3. Adam Clarke (#13 Smith), 4. ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- August 1, 2008 Results
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY 5185 South Fairfax Road Bloomington, IN 47401 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bloomingtonspeedway.com www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRADY SHORT SCORES ANOTHER SAFETY-KLEEN SPRINT CAR FEATURE WIN ----------------------------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Saturday from Infineon Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION INFINEON RACEWAY, SONOMA, CALIF. Saturday, August 2, 2008 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 WHITELEY STAYS ATOP QUALIFYING FIELD AS SMITH JOINS HIM AND FIELDS ARE SET FOR ELIMINATIONS SONOMA, Calif. - Qualifying is complete at Infineon R ... Continue reading
Stevenson Motorsports Montreal 200 Race Report
Attached is a PDF file containing the race report for the Stevenson Motorsports No. 57 Pontiac GXP.R competing in the Grand-Am Rolex Series race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montréal, Canada. The text of the release also appears below for your convenience. Also attached is a photo of the GT class winning Stevenson ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops Personal Transport Assistance Robot 'Winglet'
Tokyo, Aug 1, 2008; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today development of the "Winglet", a personal transport assistance robot ridden in a standing position. The Winglet - still being refined - is one of TMC's people-assisting Toyota Partner Robots. Designed to contribute to society by helping people enjoy a sa ... Continue reading
Higher Yen, U.S. Used Car Price Falls Erode Nissan's Profits in April-June
Tokyo, Aug 1, 2008; Nissan Motor Co. said Friday it suffered falls in its group sales and profits in April-June, reflecting used car price falls in the United States and the yen's strength against the dollar. In the first quarter of fiscal 2008, Nissan's group net profit sank 42.8 pct from a year before to 52,798 milli ... Continue reading
2008 Fuel Economy Guide ... Continue reading
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