Find 2013, 2012, 2011 Hatchbacks and Wagons That Get 29+ MPG
Jun 29, 2008
30 Miles Per Gallon City/Hwy Mileage. Wagon, or in Great Britain, estate car: A variation on the sedan, with its roof continued to the rear of the vehicle, replacing the sedan's separate luggage compartment with greater cargo space. In most recent examples, cargo ability can be further increased by folding the rear sea ... Continue reading
Obama: U.S. Government Must Fund Auto Research
Jun 27, 2008
Washington DC June 27, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Presidential hopeful Barack Obama told General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner and other economic leaders yesterday that in order to fix the nation's economy there must be a greater federal investment in new technology. Obama, an Illinois senator and the presumpti ... Continue reading
Obama Calls McCain Battery Proposal a 'Gimmick'
Jun 26, 2008
But First Snides Remarks: At this year's AFVi Meeting keynote speaker Dr. Robert Hirsh noted that an increase to 50MPG in the CAFE, would decrease the U.S. need for imported oil by 6.5 million barrels of per DAY, and costing the world's oil exporters almost $1 BILLION yes $1,000,000,000 a DAY yes A DAY...is it no wonde ... Continue reading
Candidate McCain's Fuel Economy Plan Revealed
Jun 24, 2008
Washington DC June 24, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Sen. John McCain vowed Monday to break the nation's dependence on oil for its cars and trucks if elected president, with tough targets for automakers, tax credits for car buyers, and $300 million for one smart battery inventor. At a speech in Fresno, Calif ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI SportWagon and Volkswagen Tiguan (H2 Fuel Cell) HyMotion Prototype Preview
Jun 22, 2008
By Carey Russ While Japanese and American automakers tout gasoline-electric hybrids as the solution for high fuel economy, Europeans, represented in the US by the Germans, see diesel as the way. And, with the availability of low-sulfur diesel fuel, the newest generation of clean diesels will be sold throughout the coun ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Welcome Utility Partners To FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership
Jun 20, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., June 20 -- The United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), whose members are Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation, welcomed the addition of electric utility partners to the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership, as announced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) tod ... Continue reading
Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to Begin Public Road Testing in Japan
Jun 20, 2008
<http://www.japancorp.net> Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid Gains Government Approval to Begin Public Road Testing in Japan; Hybrid System Enhances Power by 40 Percent and Doubles Hydrogen Fuel Range to 200 km Hiroshima, June 20, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today received permission from Japan's Min ... Continue reading
Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid Gains Government Approval to Begin Public Road Testing in Japan
Jun 20, 2008
- Hybrid system enhances power by 40 percent and doubles hydrogen fuel range to 200 km - HIROSHIMA, JapanâMazda Motor Corporation today received permission from Japanâs Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) to test the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid minivan on public roads. Mazdaâs newes ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2008
DETROIT, June 19 -- According to a new survey by global market research firm Synovate, US consumers are more familiar with advanced propulsion systems compared to a year ago, with turbo gasoline direct injection, direct injection diesel and hybrid electric vehicles the best known systems. "We are fast approaching the ' ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2008
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., June 19 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. , a global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced the pricing of its public offering of 4,714,975 shares of common stock at $72.00 per share, and the pricing ... Continue reading
Hit By Fuel Prices, Which Way Will Consumers Turn?
Jun 18, 2008
LONDON Jun 18, 2008; Gerard Wynn writing for Reuters reported that with oil prices near $140 a barrel, motorists are starting to look seriously at both alternative fuels and electric vehicles as a way to be able to keep driving their cars. But experts say it will take five to 10 years for these alternatives to take roo ... Continue reading
Jun 17, 2008
Honda Announces First FCX Clarity Customers and World's First Fuel Cell Vehicle Dealership Network as Clarity Production Begins in Japan; Breakthrough Zero Emissions Vehicle to be Delivered in July Tochigi, Japan, June 16, 2008; American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced five of the first customers for its advanced new ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2008
Breakthrough zero emissions vehicle to be delivered in July TOCHIGI, Japan, June 15 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced five of the first customers for its advanced new FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle and also provided details of the world's first fuel cell vehicle dealership network in th ... Continue reading
Innovative Next-Generation Battery
Jun 16, 2008
Toyota to Start Developing Nagoya, June 11, 2008; Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it will launch a new team in late June for the research and development of innovative next-generation automotive batteries. The team will initially have some 50 engineers, and the number will be doubled two years later, according t ... Continue reading
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