News By Topic: Fuel Economy

Average Fuel Economy for New Cars Sold In October Rises For Fourth Consecutive Month

Nov 10, 2011

TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting, today provided actual fuel economy numbers from October light vehicle auto sales that indicate TrueMPG will increase to 22.2 mpg in October 2011 compared to 21.5 mpg in October 2010, and increased from September 2011 at 22.0 mpg. ... Continue reading

Ferrellgas Helps Mesa Public Schools Launch Arizona's First Propane-Powered School Bus Fleet

Nov 9, 2011

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Ariz., has launched Arizona's first fleet of propane autogas-powered school buses through a partnership with Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. , one of the nation's largest distributors of propane. Last week school officials took delivery of four buses that are powered by this clean-burning, domest ... Continue reading

Nissan Accelerates Roll Out of EV Quick Charge Network in Europe

Nov 8, 2011

400 quick chargers to be given away free by Nissan - Installation in high profile locations starting February 2012 - Charge to 80% in 30 minutes Nissan is accelerating plans for a European-wide Quick Charge (QC) network for electric vehicles by giving 400 new quick charging stations free of charge to EV charging operat ... Continue reading

Nissan LEAF Charges up With SunPower

Nov 7, 2011

In a collaboration announced today, Nissan North America and SunPower Corp. will team up to help Nissan LEAF electric vehicle owners learn how a residential solar power system from SunPower can reduce their carbon emissions and control the cost of charging their electric vehicles. ... Continue reading

GGE and 350Green to Bring Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Hollywood and Beyond

Nov 7, 2011

Green Galaxy Enterprises (GGE) is proud to announce its representation of 350Green, a pioneering developer of electric vehicle charging station networks. GGE will work to build 350Green's profile in the entertainment industry, in cooperation with individuals and organizations that believe in clean electric transportati ... Continue reading

AT&T Announces Deployment of Its 4,000th Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Nov 4, 2011

AT&T* announces that its 4,000th alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) in its nationwide corporate fleet has been deployed in Illinois. The vehicles are part of AT&T's planned 10-year initiative to invest up to $565 million to replace approximately 15,000 fleet vehicles with alternative fuel models through 2018. AT&T's fleet ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Biofuel Consumption in Denmark - Industry and Country Analysis

Nov 4, 2011

DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Biofuel Consumption in Denmark - Industry and Country Analysis" report to their offering. Biofuel Consumption in Denmark - Industry and Country Analysis Biofuel Consumption in Denmark - Industry and Country Analysis provides five forces Industry analysis, ... Continue reading

Coates International Ships a CSRV Industrial 855 C.I. Natural Gas Engine to Alberta, Canada Today

Nov 3, 2011

Coates International, Ltd. (NASDAQ OTCBB: COTE). ("The Company") has shipped a CSRV Industrial 855 C.I. natural gas engine utilizing new ultra advanced high tech ceramic internal parts specifically designed to improve performance while running on flared off gas. This CSRV engine is unique for these applications in the ... Continue reading

2012 Kia Optima, Sorento, Soul and Sportage Achieve Consumers Digest "Best Buys"

Nov 3, 2011

Consumers Digest, a leading consumer resource for automotive reviews, recently named four Kia vehicles "Best Buys"-- the 2012 Kia Optima, 2012 Sorento, 2012 Soul and 2012 Sportage. This latest recognition comes on the heels of Kia Motors America (KMA) announcing the company's best-ever October sales and setting its 14t ... Continue reading

Taiwan EV Industry Moving from Parts Manufacture into Original Brands

Nov 3, 2011

Taiwan's electric vehicle (EV) industry is moving from parts manufacturing to marketing Taiwan's own brands, with the island's solid base in information and communication technology (ICT) helping it to make its name on the EV stage. Taiwan is also working vigorously to develop its own EV technology, placing it among co ... Continue reading

The Chevy Volt is Now Available for Rent at Competitive Prices

Nov 2, 2011

Do you want to go electric, but you're wary about options like the Nissan Leaf because of their limited range? If so, your choice is clear: the 2012 Chevy Volt outclasses everything that has come before it, and now you can find it at MPG Car Rental, a company that deservedly dominates the green car rental market in Sou ... Continue reading

ECOtality Announces Third Quarter Results

Nov 2, 2011

ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. We are pleased with our results and the meaningful progress we have made toward achieving our objectives Revenue for the third quarter 2011 grew to $9.5 milli ... Continue reading

Ryan Hall Joins Nissan's Innovative Line-Up At ING New York City Marathon 2011

Nov 2, 2011

Olympic Marathoner Ryan Hall will share insights with runners to take performance to the next level at the ING New York City Marathon 2011 as part of the Innovation for Endurance program with Rodale, Inc and Nissan North America. Official automotive partner for the second year, Nissan will also provide the official veh ... Continue reading

A Stable Renewable Fuel Standard Is Needed to Meet Biofuel Production Goals, BIO Says

Nov 2, 2011

Advanced biofuels companies continue to make progress in bringing new technology to the fuels market, relying on consistent implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) said today as it submitted documents to the House Science Energy and Environment Subcommittee for a hea ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group LLC Provides CenterPoint Energy with Test Fleet of PHEV Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks

Nov 1, 2011

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to CenterPoint Energy's electric utility in Houston as part of a demonstration project by Chrysler Group LLC Real world city miles to be accumulated on demonstration vehicles over the next three years Fleet of vehicles developed in partnership with U.S. Departmen ... Continue reading