Sep 6, 2012
Leading gas station chains Phillips 66, 76 and Conoco today released the results of a nationwide survey that evaluated millennials' gas purchasing habits and decisions. The survey, taken by 1,018 American men and women age 21-30 who drive and are primary purchasers of gasoline, reveals that nearly half (49 percent) reg ... Continue reading
Sep 5, 2012
The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan will provide the athleticism and craftsmanship of the all-new Accord platform, charged with a remarkable dose of hybrid efficiency and electric torque. Set to go on sale in early 2013, the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan will offer premium technology, exceptional cabin ... Continue reading
Nissan Brings Ideas to Life by Kick-Starting Next Great Innovation
Sep 5, 2012
Computers, the electric car, music --some of the world's best ideas have been born in garages. To celebrate "everyday ideas" and inspire the creation of the next great innovation, Nissan is launching "Nissan Innovation Garage," a social movement that offers everyone an opportunity to showcase th ... Continue reading
SAE International Global Technology Library-Electric Vehicle Adds News Books, Content Partners
Sep 5, 2012
Launched in June, as the industry's premier online resource for vehicle electrification, SAE International has updated its Global Technology Library -- Electric Vehicle database. The enhancements to the Library include the addition of adding three new books and four content publishing partners. The new book titles incl ... Continue reading
Freewheelin Rolls on to the Democratic National Convention after a Great Run at the RNC in Tampa
Aug 31, 2012
The Republican National Convention (RNC) may have come to an end, but the fun of taking a spin on a Freewheelin pedal bus lives on next week at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, N.C. Health and well-being company Humana Inc. provided the pedal buses -- or bus-cycles" for free use by convention-go ... Continue reading
Gulf Oil Opens First E85 Fueling Stations on Massachusetts Turnpike
Aug 30, 2012
In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Gulf Oil today announced the grand opening of its E85 fueling station at the Charlton East Service Plaza on the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), ready to service travelers with Flex Fuel Vehicl ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2012
Explorer Sport to deliver class-leading fuel economy Ford's new Explorer Sport will stand in a class of one when it goes on sale next month with an EPA-certified 22 mpg highway rating --the only seven-passenger, high-performance SUV on the market to do so. more... ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2012
Xatori Inc. today announced that PlugShare, the community-driven electric vehicle (EV) mobile and web application to find and share public and private EV charging stations, has further expanded its leadership in the electric vehicle market, growing its charging network to more than 100,000 users and 11,000 charging sta ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
"Because clean diesel autos are 20 to 40 percent more efficient than gasoline vehicles, diesel will be a major player in the nation's effort to achieve the new mileage standards." -- Allen Schaeffer, DTF Executive Director The new fuel economy standards for automobile and light trucks announced today by Obama Administr ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
Michigan community and environmental leaders praised today's announcement of improved fuel economy and tailpipe emissions standards, while key auto suppliers say they are ready to provide the technology needed to help automakers meet the new requirements. "Automakers are looking for solutions that provide better fuel e ... Continue reading
Global Automakers' Members Already Working to Meet the 54.5 mpg Challenge
Aug 28, 2012
The Association of Global Automakers' (Global Automakers) members are working hard and will continue to take the steps needed to meet the Administration's tough new fuel economy standard of 54.5 mpg by 2025. The new standard is aggressive and sets a high bar for automakers' ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
*August 28, 2012* *Ã * *Obama Administration Finalizes Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standards * * **"Consumer Savings Comparable to Lowering Price of Gasoline by $1 Per Gallon by 2025"* *WASHINGTON, DC -- *The Obama Administration today finalized groundbreaking standards that will increase fuel economy to the e ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies' ChargePoint Named as a 2013 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum
Aug 28, 2012
Coulomb Technologies today announced that the Company has been named as a 2013 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Coulomb's ChargePoint is the largest network of independently-owned charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in the world and was recognized for its potential to Ëtransform the future o ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2012
Faced with pressure to reduce both the costs and the environmental impacts of their vehicles, fleet managers are seeking the most cost-effective ways to green" their vehicle fleets while ensuring that operations continue to run smoothly. While a wide array of alternative vehicle options are now available on the marke ... Continue reading
Eaton to Develop Predictive Battery Management Technology for Hybrid Vehicles
Aug 27, 2012
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it is strengthening its commitment to hybrid vehicle technology by developing a cost-effective power control system to reduce the size of the system battery without a loss of battery life or vehicle performance. The fuel-efficient application is inte ... Continue reading
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