Hot New Prius C is the Latest Hybrid Acquisition at MPG Car Rental
Apr 9, 2012
Located in the heart of Venice, and convenient to LAX via its pickup service, MPG Car Rental is a company to watch this year. Much in the way the Toyota Prius has spent the past few years building a presence on our roads and in our minds as a force to be reckoned with, MPG Car Rental similarly finds itself riding a wav ... Continue reading
IBM and ZSE Create Virtual Green Highway for Electric Vehicles
Apr 9, 2012
IBM today announced it has teamed with Zapadoslovenska energetika, a. s. (ZSE), the largest distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia,on a smart energy "feasibility" study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). For images, please visit: http://bit.ly/H8qNQ0 Using e-mob ... Continue reading
T3 Motion Launches T3 Electric Vehicle into Film Production Industry
Apr 7, 2012
T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:TTTM, www.t3motion.com) a producer of clean/green technology, announced the launch of the T3-MT and T-41 vehicle systems, designed to support and assist camera crews during the film production process. Both products will be unveiled at the National Association of Broadcasters NAB Show in Las ... Continue reading
OpConnect Leads the Way With Social Media-Enabled Electric Vehicle Charging System
Apr 4, 2012
In a progressive move, OpConnect, LLC, a visionary leader in the electric vehicle charging station technology, announced today the initiation of its Wireless Valet® program, which includes its mobile applications, web portal and now Facebook integration. Social media integration is an innovative approach to driver/sta ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2012
The BMW X5 xDrive35d has been named the 2012 Diesel Car of the Year and Volkswagen has been picked as the 2012 Diesel Car Manufacturer of the Year by readers of The Diesel Driver magazine (www.thedieseldriver.com) here at The New York International Auto Show. The votes came from over 100 countries with 67 percent cast ... Continue reading
SAE International Assistant Editor Ryan Gehm Wins TWNA Technical Writing Awards
Apr 4, 2012
Assistant editor Ryan Gehm and SAE International's Automotive Engineering International (AEI) magazine were recently presented with a Gold Award in the Truck Writers of North America's annual Communication Awards competition. Gehm and AEI received the award in the Internet Writing - Technical category for the article " ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces Cayenne Diesel and All-New Boxster at New York International Auto Show
Apr 3, 2012
Porsche today announced it will offer the Cayenne Diesel in the United States market for the first time beginning with the 2013 model year. The third-generation 2013 Boxster, the first all-new design since its debut in 1996, is also on display at the New York International Auto Show along with the Cayenne Diesel. The C ... Continue reading
EPA Approves First Applications for Registration of Ethanol to Make E15
Apr 2, 2012
Agency approves first applications for registration of ethanol to make E15 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the first applications for registration of ethanol for use in making gasoline that contains up to 15 percent ethanol--known as E15. Ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be mixed with gasoli ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2012
New Ford Fusion is the first non-hybrid midsize sedan available with Auto Start-Stop; this fuel-saving technology offered in the U.S. for only $295 With Fusion's 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine, Ford Auto Start-Stop will help drivers save as much as $1,100 over five years at today's fuel prices versus midsize competitors Aut ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2012
ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, BP and TransCanada, through its participation in the Alaska Pipeline Project, announced today that they are working together on the next generation of resource development in Alaska. Commercializing Alaska natural gas resources will not be easy. There are many challenges and issues that must ... Continue reading
Governor Pat Quinn Rolls Out Nation's Largest Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Network
Mar 30, 2012
Governor Pat Quinn and representatives from the Illinois Tollway, 350Green LLC and 7-Eleven, Inc. announced yesterday the availability of the nation's largest network of fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations. As part of Governor Quinn's commitment to increasing sustainability across Illinois, the initiative will ... Continue reading
California Consumers Reduce Gasoline Consumption as Pump Prices Soar 23%
Mar 30, 2012
California gasoline prices jumped 23% in 2011 to an average of $3.86 as consumer consumption dropped 1.8%, according to a report released today by Chairman Jerome E. Horton of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE). 'It is a heavy burden for California families who are already struggling to find creative ways ... Continue reading
Wright Express Fuel Card Now Accepted By U-Haul for Propane Fueling
Mar 30, 2012
Wright Express Corporation , a leading global provider of business payment processing and information management solutions, today announced U-Haul International, Inc. now accepts the Wright Express fuel card for fueling all propane autogas powered vehicles. U-Haul has more than 1,000 propane autogas fueling locations t ... Continue reading
Nissan Plans to Charge Up Cities Across Europe
Mar 30, 2012
Nissan sets out to 'turn on' one million people to electric driving and reward one city with help to improve infrastructure - 100-day campaign driven by massive digital social movement - Winning city to be awarded 30 Nissan electric vehicle Quick Chargers for the city to install - Call to action: one million 'eco-consc ... Continue reading
EVI Launches 500 Zero Emission Medium Duty Truck Deployment Initiative
Mar 29, 2012
Electric Vehicles International (EVI), a leader in electric and hybrid vehicle development and sales, today announced a major initiative that will help implement Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.'s recently issued Executive Order to achieve widespread deployment of zero-emission vehicles throughout California. EVI is launch ... Continue reading
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